Hanabi Sushi & Japanese Cuisine

Yum. Yum. Yum.

Apart from its somewhat out of the way location in a Prospect strip mall, I love everything about Hanabi.

This one flies under the radar of bigger local sushi draws like Sapporo and Benihana, but I'd take it any day over the big guys. The originality found in the sushi creations here is out of this world delicious. My favorites:

The Monkey Brain - Hollowed out avocado is stuffed with crab and all sorts of other goodies.

The Red Bull - Tuna roll with thinly-sliced beef on top. Need I say more?

Kiss of Fire - Tuna roll with thin jalapeno slices sitting atop another strip of white tuna.

The restaurant itself is clean, casually-appointed with large, comfortable booths, making it a nice spot for moderately sized groups. Traditional Japanese seating is available around longer tables in the back.

If you're a sushi fan, don't let this gem hide for too long.

Really enjoyed the overall experience.  Sat at sushi bar and really enjoyed conversing with chef/owner.  Food is excellent, fresh, and varied.  They are very flexible to accommodate your wishes.