First Look: Hanamaru

The look

The entry is adorned with brightly colored paper lanterns and decorations shaped like kimono and kabuki characters. These are light-heartedly accentuated with faux cherry blossom branches.

However, when you enter the dining room, you're greeted by several framed movie posters from the late 80s and early 90s. Throw in the surf-inspired aloha shirts worn by the wait staff and, all in all, it's charming but confusing.