How to Eat with Chopsticks

Are you still fumbling your chopsticks? That’s okay! Chopstick proficiency is not required at Sushi Hana’s Japanese Restaurant in Bothell. Indeed, sushi is generally eaten with the fingers anyway. However, eating with chopsticks can be a valuable exercise in manual dexterity and cultural immersion, so, should you ever wish to hone your chopstick skills, try […]


Three Cheers for Chirashi!

Sushi can sneak up to you in unexpected ways at our Japanese restaurant in Bothell. As the term “sushi” technically refers to the vinegared rice that it is traditionally made from, you may be surprised as to what falls under this categorization. There are, of course, the bite-sized sushi varieties, like your nigiri and your […]


What is Inari?

When you visit our Japanese restaurant in Bothell, you’ll probably encounter a dish featuring a curious, golden-brown item. This is called “inari” and, though it may not look like it, it is yet another of our delicious sushi offerings. Inari, or inarizushi, is one of the simplest varieties of sushi. Far from the layperson’s perception […]


How To Introduce Yourself to Sushi

Are you a sushi newbie? If you come down to our Bothell Japanese restaurant, you’ll be able to take the plunge properly with our selection of great starter rolls. Even if you’re squeamish about your first sushi meal, we’re confident that you can find something to help you “ease into” the experience until you’re ready […]


The Difference Between Restaurant Sushi and Supermarket Sushi

When people are introduced to sushi, the first sushi many of them try are the supermarket rolls. This is unfortunate, because it’s a poor representation of proper sushi you can find at a place like our Bothell Japanese restaurant. If your only experience with sushi came plastic-wrapped out of a supermarket, you should seriously consider […]