Haru Japanese Restaurant, a new casual dining spot from the team behind Sushi Jin, opened May 22 in downtown Los Altos. - Specializes in gozen sets (traditional Japanese tray meals) with choices of main dish, rice, miso soup, and sides.
- Features two dry-aging fridges for unique fish flavor, plus an eight-piece omakase sushi tasting ($63). - Menu includes appetizers, makimono, toro/salmon tastings, and a full bar with Japanese whisky and cocktails.
- Seats about 100 with a modern Japanese design, open kitchen, sushi bar, and outdoor parklet. Haru offers an affordable alternative to high-end omakase while maintaining quality ingredients and techniques.