Hapo Sake Sushi Bar

Hapo Sake Sushi Bar is a modern Japanese sushi and sake bar in Mataro. The best case for choosing it is when the meal itself is the plan: a date, birthday, business dinner, or small group meal built around modern Japanese sushi-bar cooking in a polished room rather than a quick sushi stop.

The venue’s offering covers a useful range: gyozas, ramen, yakisoba, tempura, assorted sushi, geishas. That makes it a flexible choice for mixed groups. One guest can stay close to sushi, another can order hot dishes, the table can still keep the meal clearly within a modern Japanese direction.

Book it for a varied Japanese meal, not just the sushi

The strongest reason to choose it is the combination of range and setting. The menu includes gyozas, ramen, yakisoba, tempura, assorted sushi, geishas, so the table does not need to agree on one format. Chef-owner Pablo Panozzo gives the restaurant a named point of view, with the concept positioned as a modern Japanese sushi and sake bar rather than a simple roll-focused venue.

Safer expectation is a modern Japanese meal in a room designed for a refined but lively experience, rather than a formal tasting-menu or counter-only format.

Value call is strongest if the group uses the full range of the menu. At $45 per person, it makes more sense for a shared meal with several dishes than for someone who only wants the quickest possible plate of sushi.

The room suits conversation, which matters for celebrations

Interiors are described as modern, carefully designed, elegant, with creative plating on varied tableware. Spaced-out tables are a practical advantage, especially for a business dinner or date where being able to hear the other person matters. The atmosphere reads refined and lively rather than stiff.

That balance is the main reason to consider it for an occasion. The venue is open daily from 13:00–16:30 and 20:00–23:30, so both midday and evening meals are possible. Evening will naturally suit guests looking for a more complete night out, while the earlier service may work better for a lower-pressure meal.

For groups, the varied menu is the safety net. It reduces the risk of one person feeling boxed into raw fish, while still keeping the meal clearly Japanese in direction.

Who should skip it

Skip it if the goal is the cheapest sushi available in Mataro, a silent dining room, or a purist Edo-style sushi experience. This is modern Japanese sushi-bar dining with an elegant, lively setting, so the better fit is a guest who wants variety, design, a polished atmosphere. Solo diners can still make it work, but the format pays off more clearly for guests who want to share across the menu.