Hanahana

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  Stephen Nicholson

  ·2 weeks ago

  “We got from the two course menu. Very reasonable and very tasty. The cooking staff were great, fun and pleasant. The waitress must have been having a bad day, but it didn't effect the service. I would recommend to anyone who wants a fun dining experience.”

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  Tunya P

  ·1 month ago

  “Very disappointing experience — £65 and still went home hungry. My biggest mistake was not realising beforehand that the restaurant involves throwing eggs onto the floor as part of the teppanyaki experience. Had I known, I would not have gone. I personally found the whole activity wasteful and unpleasant, and it completely put me off the experience. The food was also extremely disappointing. It is advertised as Japanese food, but what we were served tasted more like poor-quality Chinese takeaway. The egg fried rice was incredibly bland and seemed to rely almost entirely on soy sauce for flavour. I also found making teriyaki chicken on a teppanyaki grill rather strange. We waited around 20 minutes before anything could even start because they were waiting for enough people to fill the tables. My friend and I were then seated directly next to strangers from another group, which made the experience feel cramped and uncomfortable rather than enjoyable. When I ordered pork for the teppanyaki, I asked the staff member which cut of pork it was. The response was simply, “I don’t know.” Unfortunately, the pork itself was extremely tough and overcooked, and I couldn't finish it. After spending £65, I went home still hungry. For that price, I expected considerably better food, service and overall experience. Never again.”

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  Serlena7

  ·1 month ago

  “Yum, I really love this place! I’ve been here so many times and I’m always happy to come back. The customer service is good, the staff are friendly and welcoming, and the food is always delicious. It’s a lovely place to come and enjoy a good meal. Definitely one of my favourite places and I’ll be back again! ☺️”

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  Anson Leung

  ·2 months ago

  “Really enjoyed the experience here! The food was pretty standard for teppanyaki, but the live cooking and fire performance were definitely the highlight. The atmosphere was great and the staff were friendly. Would definitely come back for the experience, especially with friends.”

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  Lottie Lambert

  ·2 months ago

  “What an incredible dining experience. We had such a wonderful evening and everything was absolutely spot on. The food was fresh and bursting with flavor. I especially loved the perfectly grilled scallop served in its shell; it was a real highlight. Each dish was presented beautifully on the plates. We will definitely be back again soon. This place is a gem in Newcastle and I cannot recommend it highly enough.”

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  Martin Crosby

  ·6 months ago

  “I simply love this restaurant because every time I have been the food has been amazing and the atmosphere and enertainment of the chefs has been fantastic. This is a great place to eat for adults but especially for children, because it keeps them completely entertained through out the meal. There is a good range of food from various cuts of beef, chicken and seafood. The Hokkaido scollaps are amazing, they are too delicious, I mean I could eat them all day. This restaurant is to be recommended to anyone who likes a fun meal with great food.”

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  Sandy

  ·8 months ago

  “SO MUCH FUN! They cook the food in front of you and it’s a real show! They were so friendly and the food was delicious. Came here for a friend’s birthday and they made it so special! Will definitely be back! (Photos don’t do it justice… I was too excited to take photos of all my dishes!)”

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  Richy

  ·10 months ago

  “The first time here, I opted for the sea food and meat set menu (not a big sea food fan), from start to fininsh to service was excellent. The food was amazing. I really enjoyed the lobster as the chef cooks and presents it in a way you can just enjoy it without all the messing about it. Egge fried rice was the best I've ever had, loved the free shots before we left, truly love this place, can't wait to get back.”

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  Christopher Harrison

  ·1 year ago

  “Came for an evening meal, was definitely not disappointed. First time visiting a tepenyaki style restaurant, we were unsure what to expect but needless to say we were very excited about the experience. Our excitement and anticipation for the experience were not let down, from entering the restaurant you are greeted with friendly staff who help you to your table, which you share with other diners as you are of course sat around the cooking station, the interactive cooking show was fantastic and made the whole experience so memorable. Being able to experience something like this here in Newcastle is something myself and my partner won't forget, we understand that the Japanese enjoy the social aspect of dining and want everyone to communicate and have fun while they eat, we did just that. Our station chef was brilliant and kept us entertained. We decided to share our food and went for two banquet options, the mixture of seafood, sushi, chicken and steak was brilliant. Although some aspects of the restaurant seem a little dated and could use a little bit of attention the overall experience was not let down by this at all. We will be back with our children to share the fun and enjoyment of food! Thank you.”

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  Homesh

  ·1 year ago

  “It was my first visit to Hanahana. Great atmosphere, with chefs doing tricks, which you can try as well. Live cooking in front of you. The atmosphere was better that the food. The tofu was good, but calamari a bit overcooked on teppanyaki. Overall a good experience”