Harumi Sushi is celebrating 10 years of treating guests to accessible, high-quality sushi with a move across the street from its original location. The new space has doubled its seating, allowing the eatery to expand its menu of cocktails and culinary offerings, along with a brand-new cocktail program embodying traditional Japanese culture.
Now located on the ground floor of the 101 North building on the northeast corner of 1st Ave. and Adams, Harumi debuted its new home in a space designed by local firm House of Form, who also designed the award-winning Cala in Scottsdale. Featuring natural, raw materials, a calming neutral palette, and custom handmade ceramics from local studio Pip Coffee & Clay, the 5,800-square-foot space includes an open dining room, spacious patio, and 18-seat sushi bar.
“At Harumi, our goal is to cultivate knowledge and appreciation for Japanese cuisine, spirits and cocktail culture,” Owner Jessica Kim said. “This new location has allowed us to expand our menu with seasonal offerings, introduce a creative cocktail program and add educational programming focused on shochu and the wide-ranging category of Japanese whiskey.”
Harumi has been serving authentic Japanese cuisine since its inception in 2013. Across its two locations, the restaurant is led by a team of culinary artisans who craft modern Japanese traditional dishes to create an elevated experience for guests.
A decade later, Harumi is taking a significant step forward, enhancing its ability to serve guests with added comfort and variety. The milestone reflects Harumi’s dedication to bringing the best of Japanese cuisine to the Valley. The new space’s design is inspired by the philosophy of wabi-sabi, the elusive beauty of imperfection, and transports guests into a serene and authentic atmosphere.
Jessica Kim, owner and mastermind behind Harumi’s cocktail program, envisioned creating a menu rooted in the values of traditional Japanese cocktail culture: meticulous processes, attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset. Some of the new drinks include:
Caviar Martini: This cocktail was inspired by the desire to create a savory option complementing the existing sweeter Vesper-style Eightfold Path. It features a unique brine from shallots, nori, rice vinegar, sesame, sea salt and sugar paired with umami bitters, vodka, and gin.
Matcha Martini: Reimagining the espresso martini inspired by Japanese tea culture blended with the elegance of a martini and featuring ceremonial grade matcha, coconut cream, pistachio butter-washed rum and shochu, topped with vanilla cold foam cream to add a touch of sweetness.
No Man No Cry: Inspired by Japanese cuisine’s rich, savory profiles, this drink is designed to be both approachable and intriguing, with a balance of sweet and salty notes to create a memorable drinking experience. It features umami flavors of miso honey, tomato-washed Japanese gin, soy, and lime.
Looking to the future, Harumi is excited to announce their plans to open a French-inspired Japanese restaurant in the heart of Arcadia as they continue their commitment to quality, affordability and approachability.
Harumi is open for lunch and dinner Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m.-9 p.m. For more information, visit harumisushiaz.com.
