For those who know Hatsune (Beijing), yes, they are finally here in Shanghai! You'll find all your familiar Hatsune favorites: Moto-roll-ah, 119 roll, Engen roll... etc. This is THE place to check out for a different style of Japanese food: we're talking about fun, creative, Californian-style Japanese food.

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A sanctuary for the senses There have been many attempts to pair style and substance in recent eateries sprouting around town. Haiku balances both perfectly. Muted colors, concrete architecture, and a gigantic mural splashed a zenful, chic welcome. To start, their signature salad with plum dressing (¥38) was just tangy enough to awaken our taste buds. The assorted sashimi combo (¥158, small) offered fresh, meltin- your-mouth slices that pass the ultimate Japanese restaurant test with flying colors. The Motoroll- ah (¥75) with deep fried spicy tuna, snow crab, maguro, avocado and "secret sauces," left us speechless – and not only because we'd stuffed our mouths full. Needless to say, the batteredto- perfection assorted tempura (¥62) and marinated (for three days!) grilled silver cod (¥68), kept on delighting. We shall be back to dine on the second floor to take advantage of its floor to ceiling windows. Itadakimasu! - Emily Chu