I think most of us enjoy a night out to eat something different than what we normally eat. And having someone serve us and clean up after us is a treat as well! I was in Kasson recently, looking for articles for our newest Messenger location, and saw a Chinese restaurant at 25 West Main Street, so I had to go in and check it out.
It was beautifully appointed with Chinese decor and a sushi bar in the rear of the restaurant. I met Emily Yang who was behind the register, and asked if I could take a few minutes of her time. Fortunately for me, it was mid afternoon, and the restaurant was quiet.
The current Yang family who now own the space moved here from Philadelphia 3 years ago when Emily's aunt and uncle decided to sell, due to an injury to her aunt that kept her from the strenuous work in a restaurant. Emily is the hostess and the server, and her husband Yu is a specialty sushi chef, and will make your sushi fresh to order. I believe that is preferable to buying sushi from a gas station or a grocery store. Her sister Gina and brother-in-law Cao do all the cooking in the back. I noticed there was something missing, and realised there was no buffet. When I asked Emily about that, she said they prefer fresh made when it comes to any of the food on their menu, instead of steam trays with food sitting in them for hours at a time. Good choice!
I wanted to know why people should come to Haku Asian for dinner, and she replied, "A person shouldn't have to drive to Rochester for Chinese food. We want quality for our customers right here in Kasson. Everything is made fresh when ordered, and we serve large portions for very good prices. Most of our customers can order one meal and it will feed two people, or they can take the rest home to enjoy later.
The family felt very welcomed by the Kasson community, and have their home here, too. Emily's niece goes to school here, and they love the community of a small town.
If you want to try out some of the food on the menu, you can come in, or call in your order for pick up. To browse the menu, go to www.hakuasian.com. You can also call in your order at (507) 634-6818 or (507) 634-6808, and they will have it ready when you get here. To dine in, their hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 8:30pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 9 pm, Sunday from 11am to 8pm, and they are closed on Monday. Their menu consists of soups, salads, appetizers, sushi bar, many variations of rice, noodles and entrees. There are added Chef's specials, combination plates, cooked rolls, raw fish rolls, vegetable rolls and sushi bar entrees. Add some sushi, sashimi, house special rolls, a maki lunch, and lunch specials for a mere $10.25!
