Japanese restaurant serving: Fresh homemade tofu, Kyoto style Obanzai (Japanese tapas), and sushi in both traditional and new style.
Indoor Dining & Take Out via toast (pick up only).
No reservations. Walk-in Only.
We’ll put your name at the door for the waiting list.
(Same as pre-Covid, but with a digital waiting list)
Sushi, small plates & housemade tofu are on the menu at this creative, quiet Japanese restaurant.
Han Chung
Fun spot with changing daily specials – their $8 obanzai is the main attraction. We had the pork shiokaji which was incredible, so smoky and just the right amount of fat. Their roasted veg dish and salmon tartare don were also delectable. Their barley tea was also superb with unlimited hot water refills. Their sushi however – somewhat underwhelming – average fish quality but fair price. I would come again for hot dishes
… moreDaniel Oas
I love this place, I did not expect for the sushi rolls to be so big with so much fish! Also it is so amazing how they have a large variety of options. The pumpkin croquettes were great. Service and atmosphere is like a diner almost, but with Japanese features.
… moreWendy F.
This small neighborhood gem has been around for years and I’ve visited a few times for lunch and dinner. The food is consistently good and high quality, made with fresh ingredients. They’ve developed such a local following that you can always expect a line of patrons waiting to dine.
This time I went with cousins who are near weekly regulars. Their trick is to visit Hibino midweek before the restaurant opens to ensure immediate seating. We waited for about 20 minutes before they opened their doors and were the last group of people to enter before they were completely full.
My cousin always gets the Grilled Salmon Collar Bento and raved about it, so the rest of us got the same and promptly cleaned them out of their stock of salmon collars. One of us had to choose a different menu item, so the Beef Short Ribs was selected. We also ordered some tuna and uni sushi to start.
Everything we ordered had good flavors and textures, and gave me comfort food vibes. It was like eating Japanese home cooking, but what also stands out is how fresh everything tastes. The high quality ingredients and freshness is apparent in every bite, and I think this is what keeps people coming back for more. I daresay they’ll make a regular out of me too.
… moreWindows on the Sea
It’s no wonder why Hibino is always so packed – the sushi is simply outstanding! We had the tuna tataki salad to start, which was flavorful and generous enough for two. We also shared a sushi special, along with two pieces of heavenly toro. The fried eel roll was scrumptious without being greasy or heavy. And to top off the evening, we enjoyed a Cloudy House sake that was not too sweet. All in all, it was a delicious date night experience that reminds one why they fell in love with this restaurant in the first place. Highly recommended!
… morerevo ji
The food is amazing. I ordered salmon sushi roll, spicy tuna roll (recommended), tuna sashimi, salmon belly sashimi.
The servers are nice and quick to serve. Recommended if you loved sushi.
… moreLouise
The pricing is pretty reasonable. The space is adorable and conveniently located near the train station. I highly recommend the panko-fried eel, which was absolutely delicious. The salmon skin sushi was also a great choice. However, I wouldn’t recommend the smoked salmon. The menu described it as having spicy mayo and jalapeño, but it didn’t quite live up to that expectation. Overall, it’s a great spot for a casual meal in a nice neighborhood..
… moreEmily
After visiting multiple times, I’ve noticed an inconsistency with their food. I enjoyed the salmon box pressed sushi which tasted unique because of the natto beans and shiso leaf. However on one visit, they were hard to pick up because the rice would fall apart, while on another visit, the rice to fish ratio was way too high but the rice was perfectly sticky. They have daily specials called “obanzai.” The waiters were friendly. I loved their dessert sake which was a yuzu sake. It tends to be a little warm inside the restaurant. Overall, I love the service but I haven’t found the food impressive.
… moreRuby Wells
I finished my meal as a solo dinner on a Saturday night and was taking a few minutes to relax before heading home after paying (including > 20% tip). The server abruptly comes over and says in a rude tone “the next table will be here in 5 minutes” and walks away. There was an empty table beside me (the wait-list rush was over), and this restaurant is walk-ins only so clearly they were just annoywd to have someone who had paid still seated. I appreciate it’s a Saturday night and you’re trying to turn over tables, but this behavior was uncalled for and absolutely ruined the meal and my experience. I know that had I been there with another person, or had I been drinking, I wouldn’t have been treated this way. (Also, there are more subtle, friendly ways to get a customer to leave!) I told them as much when I approached them and all I got was a blank stare and “thank you for your consideration”. One of the servers even looked me up and down as I was sharing my frustration.
I live I the neighborhood and will absolutely no longer recommend this restaurant to my friends.
… morekyle azua
Had such a delightful time at this restaurant. The staff is incredibly welcoming, friendly and accommodating. It felt like I was a guest in their home! I got the yellow tail salad, miso salmon, and some of the specials they had for the day. Everything came out hot, fresh, and at such a reasonable price. Even the miso soup was delicious – which I didn’t expect to be so good! For my entree, I got the miso glazed salmon. It was well cooked, fresh, and had a great umami flavor. I also appreciated the good selection of sake they had available. Would definitely visit again, especially if I’m the neighborhood!
… morejaime levinas
My go to Japanse place. Front of house could be a bit nicer but the food is very tasty and always great quality. Rustic interior and just an overall gem of a place!
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