How Did Chopsticks Get to Japan?

The Japanese chopsticks came a long way from their humble origins in China to our Bothell Japanese restaurant. It is believed that the original chopsticks were used five thousand years ago in ancient China. When fuel was scarce, the Chinese would cut up their meat into small pieces so that it would cook more efficiently. […]


Can I Eat Sushi While Pregnant?

Pregnant woman are always cautioned to be careful about what they eat. Sushi is often high on the list of foods they avoid, for fear of what effects it might have on their babies. Our Bothell Japanese restaurant would like to reassure you, however, that you can enjoy a real sushi experience while simultaneously safeguarding […]


Where Does Tempura Come From?

You might know tempura as a classic Japanese dish, consisting of battered and deep-fried meat or vegetables like what you can find at all of your favorite restaurants. At Sushi Hana’s Japanese restaurant in Bothell, you can enjoy tempura in the form of our tempura don, our tempura roll, or our veggie tempura roll. But […]


Throw Another Shrimp on the Sushi!

The humble shrimp sometimes finds itself under fire among the health-conscious world. After all, a single three-ounce serving of this seafood favorite contains nearly half of your daily recommended intake of cholesterol. Despite all this, though, our Bothell Japanese restaurant would like to remind you that shrimp really isn’t as bad as it seems. In […]


Is Sushi Safe?

Though sushi has exploded in popularity since its introduction in the States, some Americans remain reluctant to try this cultural phenomenon. In general, these people are concerned about the prospect of consuming raw fish. If this is what’s keeping you from sampling the food at our Bothell sushi restaurant, then allow us to put your […]