Hayakawa

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Hayakawa Atlanta | Michelin-Starred Japanese Omakase in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta's Traditional Japanese Sushiya

Hayakawa is an intimate and traditional sushiya, a Japanese restaurant that brings the precision and atmosphere of Tokyo’s finest sushi shops to Atlanta. Since 2008, owner and chef Atsushi Hayakawa has built a reputation for curating the city’s most exceptional fish selection, sourcing directly from Tokyo’s Toyosu market and other global waters. The restaurant’s serene, thoughtfully designed space invites guests into a truly unique experience, one that has earned a Michelin star—a distinction the team proudly maintained in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The restaurant exclusively offers an omakase menu, meaning “I leave it up to you.” This is not a meal of choices but a curated journey. The weekly menu is typically a 14-course affair, a thoughtful progression of sushi, sashimi, and cooked dishes. For the most dedicated guests, the ‘Honkaku Omakase’ is a deeper experience, limited to just four diners each night. Those reserving this option sit directly with Chef Hayakawa, who serves them personally, offering an unparalleled level of connection and craftsmanship.

Every seat at Hayakawa faces the chef, making the preparation an integral part of the evening. The team focuses on the quality of the ingredients and the skill of the itamae, creating a dining experience rarely found outside of Japan. Whether you choose the standard omakase or the intimate Honkaku, the focus remains on the purity of the Japanese cuisine and the mastery of its preparation.