4 days ago
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Foundational Bay Area Japanese restaurant closes after 35 years
A seminal Bay Area Japanese restaurant has closed permanently after 35 years.
Hana Japanese Restaurant owner Emiko Tominaga announced the permanent closing of the Rohnert Park restaurant through a post on social media. She and son Kosuke have managed the restaurant for the past three years, following the death of the restaurant's original owner Ken Tominaga in 2022.
'We have worked hard for the past three years, but have decided to close Hana for the time being,' the message reads. 'I am sure Ken is also conveying his gratitude from heaven.'
The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat reported the space has been dormant since late December for renovations, with no timeline for a reopening.
Ken Tominaga opened the restaurant in 1990. He was said to be the first chef in Wine Country to offer high-end Japanese cuisine and sushi. The restaurant was a favorite among locals and workers in the culinary industry.
The restaurant will continue some capacity through popups, the post said. A Ramen Tomi popup is listed on the restaurant's website. It is planned for Aug. 18 at wine bar Maison in Healdsburg.
