Hamada Japanese Grill & Sushi

CLOSED? I went to restaurant to place a to go order today (12.20.2023). Sadly, looks like restaurant itself is no longer open. There is no mention on Google Reviews. The food was always very good!

Today we went to dinner, the website says it closes at 9 pm on Mondays and we arrived at 8 pm and it was closed, it was a birthday party with guests and this is very frustrating. update the website

This was not as I anticipated. We arrived shortly after opening and were the only ones in the restaurant. The old oil smell was overwhelming upon entering, tables were not cleared, and our table was sticky. It was slightly off-putting to have our server stand so far away from our table, but I explained to my kids that it may be a cultural difference. The fried dumplings were crispy and flavorful. However, our experience went south when our sushi arrived. The smell of old fish was overwhelming. I tried one piece and knew it was not fresh. I am not one to cause a scene, so we immediately paid and left. I will not return or recommend this restaurant.

The lady who greeted us was very. ice. She was helpful when we ordered. Sushi was great. The edamame was perfect.

I guess they really don't care about their costumers. We walked in place was empty 2 people walked passed us and told us they are open but never sat us down. We decided to take our money elsewhere...

Was looking for a new place to try and saw Hamada had high ratings and showed to be open. Got out to where ot should be and almost could not find the place then it was closed till 5pm after the directory showed it as being open. Disappointed enough that we will not waste such time in the future.

My husband and I came here for the first time today, it was honestly a little heartbreaking to see how empty it was. Our server was super nice & attentive, the sushi chef even asked us if everything was good. Our assumption is they were the owners, and if so, they seem like great people. Our food was great, started with calamari & we each got a crazy roll (so good!) we opted to split a teriyaki chicken entree - the portions were very large so I’m not sure why some reviews before have said they’re not. The decor & layout of the place is just like a small restaurant in Japan so it has the authentic feel.

Best sushi in Kennesaw!