It’s been a few years since I’ve said anything of substance on Sushi House Hayakawa, and that needs to change, even if my feelings towards this delightful Atlanta sushi bar have not. Stashed away on the BuHi corridor of Doraville, I half feel like a damn investor. Mind you, this isn’t due to some compromising relationship with owner Atsushi Hayakawa (call him Art or Haya-san). Rather, it’s just that I’ve pumped more than a g-string’s worth of the green stuff into Haya-san’s pockets by way of an onslaught of visits in the near four year run for the restaurant.
During the unfortunate periods when my visits come at a snail’s pace, I find my impression of the restaurant seems to cool and I begin to question its place amongst the handful of better than average sushi bars around the city. I leave realizing how fucking insane and seriously bat shit crazy those doubts are. Each new visit washes away that pish posh and reinvigorates my warmth for the jovial little Japanese restaurant.
I am not so brazen as to assume that my word carries with it the clout that a post from someone like Jennifer Zyman or Cliff Bostock carries. That aside, I do feel comfortable enough to be an avid food talker. Thus, I must have a restaurant of the year, right? Indeed I do! In addition, I’ve taken the time to identify some “honorable mentions” Continue reading…
In my recent review of Sushi House Hayakawa, I mentioned how their website was somewhat desolate. Well, I dropped back in today and I am pleased to report that Sushi House has some beautiful images up! In addition to the Kaboom that greats visitors, you can now check out a decent sized smattering of what they serve up! Check it out! Menu LINKY!!!!
Sushi House Hayakawa, aptly named for owner Atsushi “Art” Hayakawa, has quickly established itself in what has become a densely populated sushi scene. Now while this is no Soto, Hayakawa will serve as one of the better alternatives for any of my fellow “Soto-ites.”
The interior is distinctly Japanese, the staff is extremely pleasant, and Art is a lively one. Though people are not greeted quite as robustly as are the guests of Sushi-Huku, right away you will get the sense that this is a carefree and indulgent atmosphere. So much so that during my second meal there, everyone participated in a game of rock-paper-scissors! My friend came in second, though we both swear she was robbed!
