Haru
“Lovely and efficient Lunch spot on the UES.”
“Their edamame dumplings in mushroom broth with asparagus and scallion is my favorite thing on the menu.”
“For the vegetarians out there – they have delicious veggie sushi!”
Haru
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
7 reviews
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I've been to Haru quite a few times. I don't think the sushi is the BEST I've had, but it's good and very consistent. They also have some interesting rolls- I really like the Strawberry Fin Roll. It has mango, jalepeno, and fresh strawberries. I also love the preserved lemon in the Yuga roll. So fresh clean and interesting tasting. The haru wasabi roll is also good.
Tip: Sign up with your birthday online and receive $20 off in your birthday month. They also have a happy hour.
Stopped in for lunch with a friend. The décor was comfortable and updated.
We opted for the shishito peppers and edamame as appetizers. The edamame were your typical fare and were well seasons and not overcooked. I like that the peppers were flashed fried and about 3-4" which made them more substantial then other places. They did need more salt however. I also had a miso soup which was good but not great.
I chose the Kiss of Fire roll which was tuna and crunch on the outside, topped with tobiko and jalapeno and spicy tuna and avocado on the inside. It was a decent size and had enough spice for my tastes. My friend went with the Perfect Fantasy which was avocado-wrapped shrimp tempura and asparagus dressed with spicy mayo.
Service was a bit inattentive as they initially forgot my soup and when they asked if we were ready for the rolls we said 'no' but they came out anyway.
Haru is probably the best spot I've found to have better than average sushi in NYC for a reasonable price. The fish isn't the best but it is still good and the rest of the menu is really good. The salads and dressings are great and the appetizers (king crab dumplings) are also really good. If you're looking for top notch sushi go elsewhere – but for those nights when you don't want to take out a small loan for dinner, Haru is a solid choice.
Great renovation and they have updated their menu. Their edamame dumplings in mushroom broth with asparagus and scallion is my favorite thing on the menu. They had removed it from the ues location and kept it at 19th and park. So glad they put it back on the ues menu. Its unique and flavorful and my kids love it. Sushi is always fresh! Service as well is up to par.
Good sushi for mostly reasonable prices, relative to most places in the city. I don't find Haru overly exciting, and it's not a place I would tell an out-of-towner to go, but as a local, it's a decent place to have as a dinner option when you want sushi but don't want to spend a lot.
Also, Haru's birthday coupon is a staple of my year — if you register in their system, you get $20 off for one night during your birthday month. As with everything else to do with Haru, it's not the most exciting thing, but I'm glad it's there.
I had to add another star to my review of Haru. After not coming here for many years, I figured I would give it another shot. My experience was better than last time but things could still be improved.
We had the sushi/sashimi for 2 and a Wasabi Roll. All the fish was very fresh and tasty. We had mochi ice cream for dessert (green tea, red bean & mango). All 3 were very good.
Where Haru fell short was the service. Our waiter was very pleasant but super slow. Our cocktails, entree, dessert and check took forever and a day to arrive.
I would come back but not when I am starving or need to be somewhere after my meal.
Was between a 3 and a 4 star review on Haru, but decided to round up. Ambiance is absolutely 5 stars, and honestly our service was great. Then again, I went pretty late on a Sunday night. The restaurant was empty, so my boyfriend and I were seated right away. We ordered the hot chili garlic shrimp as an appetizer which was SO good that I might order it as my main dish next time. I really like that they offer sushi entree plates- basically plates with pre-picked out rolls on them. We split the Samurai plate- spicy tuna, yellowtail jalapeño, and crunchy spicy salmon. Spicy tuna and crunchy salmon were delicious but I wasn't crazy about yellowtail jalapeño.
I'd agree that the sushi isn't crazy fresh, but it was tasty and pretty cheap.