Hana Asian Bistro

Queens is really full of very nice restaurants and I will never get to dine at all of them. However, I was fortunate to be able to visit Hana Asian Bistro and I really was quite impressed. They are located at a very small shopping center off the highway and the lot is somewhat cozy (there is more parking on lower level for those who are concerned about getting your car door dinged). It looks quaint from the outside but once you step in, you think you were transported to a banquet hall. The interior is very spacious (to the point where you can run laps around hypothetically), containing more than ample seating for large parties, couples and individuals. Along the back wall there are special booth style seats that will let you know right away this is not your run-of-the-mill Asian take out restaurant. And when you enter you will probably notice the large screen televisions along the back wall that showcase of some of their food photos and some live tv. You have to see it for yourself. They recently did some renovation and the displays look awesome. There is a fully stocked bar as you enter. They have a plethora of drink options including (alcoholic) signature cocktails, wine, beer, sake and soju as well as (non alcoholic) like soda, juice and bubble teas! The food menu consist of Asian fusion options with some western influence. Not only do they have a full alcohol bar, they also have a sushi counter. The menu offers appetizers, classic rolls (raw and cooked), vegetarian options, specialty rolls (always a must order), sashimi, sushi bar entrees, hibachi style dinner (no performance) fried rice, ramen (pork bone broth only with your choice of braised pork, grilled chicken, shrimp tempura or jumbo shrimps) and dinner bento box options. There is more to this portion of the menu you have to check out when you visit. There chef's special menu option that includes grilled filet mignon, rack of lamb and Chilean sea bass. These are higher end items but great for special occasions or if you want to eat something super savory. The fish was fresh. I was had the opportunity to watch the chefs cutting fresh salmon and tuna at some point during my visit. The spider roll is one of my favorite rolls and they prepared it well. My advice would be to pick your favorite type of roll and you will have chosen well. I was surprised to find they offer a seafood boil option menu with spice levels starting from zero to triple hot peppers. The options here include little neck clams, fresh mussels, New Zealand mussel, head-on shrimp, crawfish, head-off shrimp, snow crab legs and lobster tails. You can order individually or choose one of their special combo options. When it comes to seafood boil, I probably am impatient with all the cracking and peeling but I was with a group and it was fun and finger licking good...literally. And you know you always have to save room for dessert! You have choices like ice cream, tempura ice cream and oreo and sorbets. Not all the dishes will be to everyone's liking. But overall if you dine in, you will find something that suits your palate. There is no way for me to list it all here but with all this being said, I was very very surprised to find that this is a family owned restaurant. You can tell they appreciate every one of their customers and they put so much care of love into each dish. The staff is super friendly and polite. The menu was a bit daunting for me at first but they made some very good suggestions for rolls and entrees my guests and myself. There is an older lady there who would always check on us to make sure we were okay...like a mother checks on their children. I do not know everyone's name who was working that night but they certainly deserve the highest praise. A big thanks to the lovely and mysterious bartender who took care of my party and kept us well hydrated. She deserves a raise. Parking: Tight parking lot in front of restaurant. More space underground.

This is our go to neighborhood sushi spot. Food is fresh and delicious! If you’re in the area, like sushi and Lychee martini’s, it’s a must try!

It was a Bday dinner on Valentine's Day! We started ordering when we got there, most of the food came but 2 orders came close to the time we were planning to leave. They kept sending their Uber orders out, that they would forget the customers in the restaurant. Food was delicious!