Hana Japanese Eatery plans to close after 19 years, but co-owners Lynn Becker and chef Lori Hashimoto have not announced when service will end. They shared the news in an Instagram post Friday, according to Phoenix New Times. The restaurant has not set a final day of operation.
Hana opened in 2007 on Seventh Avenue just north of Missouri Avenue, Phoenix New Times reported. The owners’ post thanked customers who had returned over the years and described the importance of those relationships, the outlet said. It also reported that the owners invited people to visit before the restaurant closes, though no date for that final stretch has been confirmed.
The remaining time to dine there is uncertain, but Hana’s menu and long-running following have been part of its identity. Phoenix New Times described offerings including sushi and sashimi, tempura, bento boxes and noodle dishes. In a June 2026 account of Japanese restaurants in the Phoenix area, DiningOut characterized Hana as family-friendly and noted that its menu had changed little as the restaurant approached its 20th anniversary.
Phoenix New Times also reported that generations of customers supported Hana, including through the pandemic. Becker and Hashimoto have not provided a confirmed closing date in the announcement described by the outlet, so customers do not yet have a set deadline for a final visit.
