The food was super fresh and good and I wanted to eat about 4 more of the little homemade tofu things, but I thought that might be weird. I'm not going to try to reinvent the wheel and tell you things that all these nice people already told you: there's a chalkboard! Chalkboards are cool! Order stuff off the chalkboard! The only thing that sucked, and sucked immensely, was that we were there at the time of day when apparently the entire neighborhood brings their many adorable toddlers here to shriek loudly/wail mournfully for some reason during all of dinner. Maybe try to avoid that time of day unless that's your "thing." read more

This is my favorite casual sushi joint in Brooklyn. The sushi is extremely fresh and reminds me of the sushi at fancier places like Blue Ribbon or Sushi Yasuda. The space is also really clean and the sparse layout is nice. I also love their lunch specials -- especially the grilled fish ones. The place is a little hidden, but a great find. read more

Hibino , although being popular had only about a fifteen minute wait. The sushi menu is not as extensive as other places I frequent but the sushi is fresh. It's definitely a good experience. read more

There's tofu then there's tofu. What Hibino serves is the latter. I eat tofu from time to time mostly when making stir-fry at home. The homemade tofu served at Hibino is something truly amazing to experience. My favorite had to be the tofu (no idea what it's called sorry) served in a small container with sesame oil and chives on the side. It was outstanding! The sushi was good but not amazing. Other dishes were really spot on and worth a try. read more

Being huge Japanese food fanatics (I lived in Japan for a little while), and having tried to come here 3 different times to eat (it was always too full), my fiance and I had high expectations by the time we actually sat down to eat. There aren't many authentic sushi places near us, and we were encouraged by the fact that Japanese people actually run the place - always a good sign of authenticity. We ordered a few starter dishes which were fine (agedashi tofu, edamame, miso soup), and a chirashi entree each. Then we received our chirashi. I wish I had taken photos, but we were too surprised to react. It came in a tiny bento box, consisting of a layer of rice, julienned tamago (egg) sprinkled liberally around, various peas and beans, and the SMALLEST amount of tiny, ragged pieces of fish. Each piece of fish was about 1/5 the size of a normal slice of sashimi. All in all, the total amount of fish presented was equivalent to 2 1/2 slices of sashimi. For $21. I've never seen chirashi presented that way. The fish wasn't even very good. My fiance and I left hungry and extremely disappointed, and we will likely never go back there. We actually ordered takeout chirashi tonight to try and erase our disappointment of the previous night's meal, and there was 10x more fish for less money. I'd steer clear of this one, folks. read more

This is one of the very few low-key, right-priced places for good sushi and amazing Japanese small plates in New York. My girlfriend and I have been three or four times and, each time, the special obanzai dishes have been wonderful. We've mostly had the grilled and fried fish ones but all have been done perfectly and were quite substantial for being only $5. We also had the tofu and it was great. As to the fish, we've had particularly good experiences with the nightly specials. But everything has been fresh and good. Add in a friendly and responsive staff and you have our go-to neighborhood sushi place. read more

Went to Hibino last Friday night and sat at the counter. Always fun to watch the chefs at work! Started with a refreshing, cold glass of sake (can't remember which, but there were I think only 2 by the glass). Nice way to unwind at the end of a long week! I love fresh, homemade tofu, and Hibino serves theirs in a tiny little jar with a tasty sauce (bonito, soy, probably seaweed, and perhaps a bit of sake and sugar, I think) which you pour over the soft tofu. Since obanzai is their thing, I had the Simmered Squid & Satoimo (Japanese Taro), which I enjoyed - the satoimo had absorbed a lot of the flavor from the simmering liquid and the squid. Also had the Zucchini and Sastumaimo (Japanese Sweet Potato) Tempura, which was served in a bowl of dipping sauce. My only complaint here was that the lovely tempura became soggy if you didn't eat it within the first couple minutes - might have been better to serve the tempura and sauce separately. Lastly, I ordered the Shrimp Toji Maki, which was delicious, served with a spicy mayo. They finish your meal with a complimentary cup of hot tea. I had good service and really enjoyed the food, particularly the authentic Japanese feel of the obanzai, and I can't wait to go back to try some of the other food, especially the sushi everyone is raving about. read more

This place is amazing! I am super picky about sushi...and I think this is one of those few places that made my mark! The space is lovely clean lines....spacious..and the hostess..is mysteriously striking! This was the first time I experienced Kyoto style Obanzai (Japanese tapas)-they were like $4 each and they change almost everyday. We had the eggplant with pork, bok choy, and the tofu (which is Hibino made). I usually hate tofu but this was just delightful! The sushi was fresh, I had no complaints about it! The Toro was just perfection-we went a little crazy and ordered 2 rounds..but it was totally worth it!! The SAKE was also just perfect, nothing like some cold sake on a hot summer day. We just asked our hot hostess to recommend us some! So excited about this find! Thanks to my foodie friend! :) read more

Very cute, very affordable Cobble Hill spot. Open and airy, chic decor with small plates at $4 each! The housemade tofu is incredible but it arrives looking like milk. You're supposed to mix it with some ginger. They're doing 4 course $23 pre-fix through April 2 for Brooklyn Restaurant Week and $7 sake specials where you get a unique glass and probably a buzz on. Great servers and nice people make it worth a trip for stellar Japanese food. read more

She says: The best Japanese food I have had in NYC -- and so authentic, the food made me remember some very pleasant food memories from childhood/Japan that I had forgotten for years. Recommended eats: * The age-dashi tofu was out of this world -- tender, fresh-made tofu, fried with some tempura-type batter, in a delicious shiitake mushroom-based dashi -- this was the best tofu I have had in the U.S. Definitely try this. * I got the Tekka Don, which is a rice bowl with sushi rice (seasoned with a bit of shiso flakes), shredded egg, and soy sauce-marinated slabs of fresh tuna -- delicious and flavorful. The rice was a little salty for my taste at times, but it may be just right for others. * He got the broiled salmon with miso sauce -- perfectly broiled with a sweet glaze, with sake-flavored miso sauce on the side, letting you control how much sauce to put on the salmon (brilliant). He says: I may not be from Japan, but I spent a few weeks there. This food was as good as any I had there, even in the best restaurants. The age tofu was especially good. It had shiitake mushrooms that paired so well with the fried tofu. My second favorite was the tekka don when paired with the wasabi side. (The wasabi was quite good.) On the con side, the wait staff was a bit slow on the check. They seemed to be quite attentive to other tables, though, so it's not like they were just sitting around. I'm definitely looking forward to going back. read more

Ah, it was ai'ight... 2.5 Stars. Maybe if they hadn't run out of everything on their 'Specials Menu' (and a couple things from their regular menu) I would be able to give them a higher rating. Their Beef Kakuni was tough, so we told the waitress because it was like chewing, chewing, chewing on jerky. Not that we asked for a replacement, but she nicely brought out a second attempt at the same dish...and I hate to say it - but it too was aTMJ nightmare. Last thing - I know there is beginning to be a derth in the supply of wine corks in the world so manufacturers have to resort to synthetic...but it just makes me feel duped when I'm paying $40+ for a bottle of wine and the waitress presents it tableside unscrewing the cap like a 40 oz. read more

A neighborhood restaurant that's a bit of take-out factory. We sat at the bar, so we could see the food getting prepped. The chefs seemed a little miserable, and because of the sheer volume of the takeout orders, it was very hectic. They also don't have a dishwasher so there were two people running around the whole time washing dishes and putting them away. The kitchen area is pretty tiny. The service was adequate but rushed. When food was brought to us, it was just set down and there was no explanation of the food. We had the fresh tofu, and it comes in a jar with ginger and sauce on the side. It would have been nice to have an explanation on how to go about eating it, but we were just left on our own. I mean, it's not rocket science, but it was our first time getting a dish like that, so a little guidance would have been nice. We had the stewed chicken obanzai. It was bland and not memorable. The box pressed mackerel was also underwhelming. For our entrees, we had the beef kakuni and the sashimi plate. I think I wanted the chirashi, but they said they didn't have it. The fish was ok, not great quality, but it was edible and I didn't get sick. The beef kakuni was a huge portion. It was tender, but not very flavorful and not seasoned well. The whole experience was a dud. I felt almost anxious from the staff running around and all the children crying. There also is a lot of people coming in and out asking for tables and picking up their takeout. And without a proper waiting area, if you are sitting somewhat close to the door, this can get annoying. Bonus: A family of 5 was there and their daughter had a tantrum and threw her bowl of rice and other food all over the floor and splattered on the guests at the next table over. If it got on me, I would have been angry, but seeing it from afar was kind of amusing. Be prepared to sit next to lots of children! read more

Hibino is a gem! Try the homemade tofu (warm) and whatever specials they have on the board. The tekka don (tuna sashimi over rice) really hit the spot, and their sushi entrees are cute and rectangular. If you're coming here on a date, definitely order an appetizer + entrees + some sushi to share. read more

My vocabulary word for yesterday was "obanzai." The staff and menu at Hibino (together with some web searching on my own) tell me that obanzai are little side dishes native to the Kyoto area. Hibino calls them Japanese-style tapas. They *are* like tapas in the way that they're these delectable little morsels to sample. One particular standout was a salad of squid, wood ear mushrooms, seaweed, and cucumbers in a vinegar dressing. There was also a salad made up of crispy chicken pieces on a bed of dressed lettuce that was a lot like cole slaw. A broccoli rabe salad with Fuji Apples with a sesame dressing was great, too. I'd recommend just coming in here and ordering the obanzai of the day (which you order from a chalkboard list that they bring around) and a bottle of sake. They do have a full menu of sushi, salads, soups and entree items, too. The soft shell crab sushi special was very tasty, although the individual pieces were almost too big to eat in one bite. I've become a huge admirer of soft shell crab sushi. I think this restaurant's only been open a year, but they have a very self-assured, confident style and they're very friendly. It's a nice space, too. Bright, clean and attractive. read more

Great food and great service! I sat by the bar. From there, one can see the staff cooking, the kitchen is nice, so it's a nice view. I ordered tea and edamame. Then I had the special of the day: Lobster roll...Delicioso! The portions were great. And the staff was super friendly and attentive. The general sitting area looks ok, nothing spectacular or fancy. I'm going to do this my neighborhood spot. read more

Loved the food at Hibino. Unassuming spot in Cobble Hill. Earthy and cozy dark wood interior that felt a little like a machiya in Kyoto. Everything we ordered was oishii. -the warm homemade tofu tasted of fresh sweet soybeans - obanzai was roasted summer vegetables in onion/soy sauce. Healthy and flavorful. - the shrimp wrapped in yuba was the standout. Original and a generous order too. - the rice from the sushi was nicely flavored and not too much vinegar like many places Highly recommend this place for people who want more than sushi and edamame. Not a full on izakaya but everything tasted homemade. Cannot wait to go back. Sugoi oishii! read more

Really lovely Kyoto style cuisine, with rotating obanzai (daily tapas -style specials). Tofu is made in-house. One of the only authentic Japanese places to eat in the 'hood. read more

Good God this place is amazing. Way better than any expensive sushi place in Manhattan. Went in for the real thing this time - kicked it off with 3 Obanzai (Japanese tapas): garlic soy cooked mushrooms, agedashi tofu (this was a repeat because it was SO good last time, and was as I remembered if not better), and mini fried chicken wings. Thsi was a prelude to an omokase that included soft shell crab roll, octopus, uni, fluke, and salmon roe, all of which was face meltingly fresh, supple, and exquisite. The staff are about the sweetest people you could meet, too. I love them, the food, and everything about this place. read more

After I went to Hibino for the first time, I had vivid dreams about it all night. Maybe I didn't, but if I did I would have seen the following running through my mind: 1. Chalkboards everywhere, all with the daily specials. There would be nobody with chalk or fingernails because that would ruin the fantasy. I think they just have one chalkboard in real-life, but these handwritten slates show the special three obanzais for the day, a special soup and special rolls and sushi. This changes every day and you can even check their website each day to see what is new. 2. Shrimp Toji maki (shrimp wrapped in tofu skin) falling from the sky. This is a great way to start a meal. There are four large pieces and a dipping sauce. The shrimp is excellent and the texture of the tofu skin is the perfect jacket. It would be hard for me not to get this every time I go here. 3. The word Obanzai in white Helvetica on a black screen.* 4. A life-size Kyoto Style Futomaki which differs from the normal futomaki by adding tuna and shrimp and a dipping side of Yuzu mayo. The flavor was great in this roll, it was constructed well and it was very fresh. I got this roll as part of the Hibino Sushi Plate which also had 7 pieces of sushi. 5. Anago Hako Sushi (Oshi sushi, pressed Kyoto style, with anago, egg, shiso and kanpyo) stacked one after another in a row of 100. I'm not sure if I could get through 100 pieces, but it seemed like I could the other night. This combination is perfectly done at Hibino. This location is nice and quiet although the restaurant is not necessarily quiet. On a Saturday night at 730 there was table for two right away, but by 8 there were about six people waiting outside. The service was prompt and courteous. The prices are very good for what you get. In terms of the sushi, it is very fresh and tastes great. The sushi pieces are fairly small, but they are not overwhelmed with rice which makes it better, the rice is sized to the sushi. The ambience is nice even though, as with so many restaurants, the two-tops are jammed pretty close together. You are basically on a date with your date and the two tables next to you. Fortunately this means you can look at their food and silently judge their choices as well as their conversation. _____________________ * If you keep saying the word, it just gets better and better or possibly I just have a word fetish. read more

The sushi tasted well enough, but I couldn't get over how unattractively my fish was cut and presented - as if it had been torn by a five year old from the larger piece of fish rather than cut with a gleaming, sharper than a razor Japanese knife. I've never seen such ragged pieces of sushi in my life. Other than that, the home made tofu is delicious, but the restaurant is on the whole too expensive. I will try again and see if I like the sushi better on another occasion. * I see from the other reviews that people liked their non-sushi food a lot. Perhaps that was my mistake. read more

GREAT SUSHI! The folks at Hibino know how to put together a menu - not too many options (which can be overwhelming) but definitely enough interesting items and specials to keep you coming back. If you're an adventurous eater, try one of the options you rarely see at other sushi restaurants. The presentation is excellent - no sloppy work here. AND, something you rarely see at sushi places - an interesting dessert menu. The decor is simple and unpretentious. There is a bar area if your solo or just enjoy watching the masters at work. Hibino is more spacious than the typical Manhattan equivalent which makes it a good choice for both small and large groups. read more

We actually originally decided to eat at Ki Sushi due to their high reviews on yelp. However, when we got there, they had a B grade; immediate turn off. Luckily there are many sushi spots in that area and the next place that came up with great reviews was Hibino. Thankfully when we got there they had an A! My boyfriend ordered the chicken teriyaki entree which came with miso soup and an obanzai appetizer which was like stewed mackerel. I didn't taste the miso soup but my boyfriend liked it. The stewed mackerel was so good! It wasn't fishy, was well seasoned, and the broth was great! The chicken teriyaki, which came with a side of white rice, was extremely flavorful as well; we loved that sauce wasn't too sweet or salty as teriyaki sauce tends to be - it was very well balanced. I ordered a lobster tempura roll and shrimp sushi with a side of white rice. Both were quite tasty and I especially enjoyed the shrimp sushi. The best part was that everything cost $47.40! Not too bad for the quality and quantity of food that we got. We eat a lot and we definitely left satisfied. read more

Hibino - Shrimp tempura sushi & lobster tempura roll - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A lovely Japanese / sushi spot in Brooklyn that our cousin brought us to. We really enjoyed it and tried many dishes. All of them were amazing, my favorite being the tuna roll. The spot is a really cute dinner place. Not overly crowded and has a nice atmosphere. read more

Hard to beat for the quality and price. One of the few authentic Japanese restaurants in the area, Hibino offers $10 lunches which come with entree, mini obanzai (small portion of a daily special), miso soup, rice and salad. It's a refreshingly full meal that is perfect for those who want variety. There used to be a male head chef but now it is a woman. I heard that the male chef left to start his own restaurant elsewhere, or perhaps he is heading the LIC branch of Hibino which opened last year. The atmosphere and food did change slightly, and not for the worse. It now feels more like a friendly neighborhood dig than a high-end Kyoto-style obanzai and sushi restaurant. But the quality is still there. Definitely go with more comfort-food offerings in the menu, including the daily obanzai specials. If the chef is offering specials, there's probably a reason. The sushi did seem like it fell a notch since the chef changed. But stay with staff recommendations and comfort-food side of things and you won't be disappointed. It's hard to beat the $10 lunch. read more

My quest to take advantage of Dine-In Brooklyn began here. Porkchop and I arrived on the lateish side on Saturday night and didn't have to wait at all, though we did opt to sit at the bar. The first thing I noticed is that Dine-In Brooklyn is far superior to Restaurant Week in Manhattan. The options are awesome! They include some of the most expensive items on the menu. Like, whoa. Even so, Hibino is definitely on the affordable side, and I'd doubt a meal to come out to more than $30/person (pre-drink). It looks kind of tapas-style with many small dishes that range between $4 - $10ish, and then larger entrees that are still reasonably priced at around $20. The Dine-In Brooklyn menu gives you an obanzai (Kyoto-style appetizer), and choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert. Since I came with Porkchop, we each got a different obanzai to sample. I don't remember either one, so I guess they weren't great. For appetizers, I had the shrimp toji maki, which was basically a glorified eggroll, and Porkchop had the tuna tataki. Both were good and generously portioned, but nothing special. For entrees, we had the salmon and mackerel hako sushi meals. These were kind of interesting: the rice is pressed in a box around some ingredients (shiso for the salmon, shitake for the mackerel) and the fish sits on top. It reminded me a TAD of Bozu's sushi bombs, since it's more of an interesting idea than anything really fabulous. The fish was't particularly fresh or delicious, but once again, the food was fine. The best part of my meal was the soy pudding dessert. They serve it in a tiny jar with a tiny spoon, but I could have eaten a whole vat of that. Porkchop enjoyed his red bean pancake w/ green tea very much as well. All in all, a solid and satisfying meal, but not quite worth our trip out here. read more

It's good Krazy Eyez.... I like it...I just have 1 little comment. I'd drop the muthafucka' at the end because you already have 1 fuck...you don't need 2 fucks and replace it with "bitch" because bitch is something you'd say to someone whom you don't like...whom you disrespect. Ya just 1 comment: It's hard for me to go out and eat good Japanese food and not be somewhat disappointed by the fact I spent $30 a person and did not fill up. Likely, my second visit here will come soon and it won't be on a devastated stomach. But for now, I'm left thinking I just ordered an array of sashimi over rice that was delicious and widely varied and a couple Obanzi and it just wasn't that much food at all. I guess I'm a bro I guess I'm a big dude I guess I'm a selfish American A gluttonous American A fast eater A shoveler And in the words of my Danish friend Jonas: "a fatty..." But maybe I'm not (only 163 lbs @ 6'-1") because maybe I just want value for my $. Ah but value sir...is it measure qualitatively or quantitatively? My answer is BOTH. And Hibino qualitatively hit the 4 star mark! But quantitatively hit the 2 star mark. Or maybe I was just TOOOOOOO hungry. I shall Taunt Hibino a Second Time! You're mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries. We'll see... Still searching for Japanese STUFF MY BELLY FOR CHEAP IN NY! (Outside of Ramen this is tough the world wide!) read more

The tofu was good . . . like, really good, for tofu. That said, I can't imagine craving it and making a special trip to Hibino for my tofu fix. Otherwise, the sushi and the ice cream sandwich were totally, 100% fine. I'm starting to think that maybe my sushidar (radar for sushi? can i make that a thing?) is just totally off. I have a hard time discerning between what people call excellent sushi and what people call mediocre sushi. So, anyway, this sushi was either excellent or mediocre depending on how broken my sushidar is. read more

I'm Japanese, and this is my favorite sushi spot in New York! I always get the hibino sushi plate which comes with 7 pieces of sushi and a roll of your choice. (Eel + cucumber is my favorite. The spicy tuna roll has quite a bit of mayo on it so watch out if that's usually your go-to.) It's always remarkably fresh, with the perfect texture. They have interesting appetizers, including a mixed seaweed salad and pickled vegetables. Usually I love both of these foods but I found the appetizers kind of hit-or-miss. I'd recommend forgoing and just sticking to edamame or miso soup. Their genmai-cha tea is on point, and their house sake is also the first sake I've tried that I actually enjoy! Make sure you come on a weeknight or be prepared to wait. The people running the bar next door is not very friendly (probably because they're used to overspill from Hibino?) but you may be able to pop over to Floyd on Atlantic for a bit of bocce while you wait for a call! read more

My new favorite restaurant in Brooklyn. Been here 3x in as many weeks! (I'm a late-comer...) I have tried many many different dishes and the only not-perfect thing was the seaweed salad -- I found it a tad salty, though the seaweed itself was great. Daily Kyoto home-style specials -- a mere $4 each -- are listed on their blog: http://hibinobrooklyn.blogspot.com/ They are unexpected and fabulous. The sushi is way above average. Saki selection is affordable and well-chosen. Atmosphere is great -- nice music, nice lighting, etc. Service tip top. The place oozes integrity, pleasure, and goodness -- thank you for opening, Hibino! read more

Judging by the abundance of favorable reviews, it seems we went on the one day they were serving CRAP. Or maybe that's just Monday lunch in general. I ordered the obento box and ate a couple of bites of a very fishy tasting, deep-fried salmon thing, an unmemorable dumpling thing, boring rice and average miso soup before I called it quits. My boyfriend actually had some digestive issues afterward. Eew. Everyone raves about this place, so I guess I'll have to come back for dinner and give it another shot. read more

Dirty, loud and hot. Bone in my yellowtail jalapeño roll, bug in my beer. Very small pieces of sushi and sashimi. Nothing special. Did I say dirty? read more

Disappointing. Was attracted to the atmosphere and neighborhood, but was not impressed with my food, maybe I should have ordered a little more adventurously. I just had the spicy tuna which was so-so, the only flavor came from the spice and the yellowtail with jalepeno and again, the yellowtail was bland and kind of chewy. My friend ordered pieces and she enjoyed it more. I will try it again and live a little more dangerously and try one of their more imaginative rolls. But I'll probably keep going back to Ki for sushi in Cobble Hill. read more

We have been here twice in the past month. The food was really good, all the dishes we ordered were tasty, fresh, and good quality. It seems like a family friendly restaurant. We came here on both Friday and Sunday nights, and noticed there were parents with their toddlers. It did really bother us. The only issue that we had was the service. When we came here the first time, we ordered the sushi plate which came with one roll and assorted sushi. It was surprisingly delicious that we wanted one of the tasty sushi. So we asked our server about what specific sushi we got in our plate, since we didn't know all the name of the fish. The server told us that pinkish sushi should be Skip-jet, so we ordered it. However the sushi came out different from what we ate. So we told the server, she tried to say that is what we wanted. After we explain to her again, she changed it to bonito sushi and warned us that we can't change it again!!! I don't know what's wrong with her!! Seriously, wee didnt know whats on our first plate, so we asked her which sushi was it in our sushi plate and would like to order one more piece. Now she is telling me that we ordered the wrong thing!! Super rude!!!!She didn't really apologize at all. I think that service was only 1~2 star. One more thing, the waiter and waitress collected the plates without asking us if we finished our food. They just sneakily reached to The table and took the plates or menu away. That's extremely rude. The food is really good but the service still needs to be improved!! read more

Hibino - Cold homemade tofu , yummy - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My friends took us here for dinner one night and it was pretty packed for a saturday night at 9:30--the first good sign. I happen to adore sushi. Traditional and the funky kind, and this menu had a good mix of both. Of course, I was with my boyfriend who loves the wild and crazy sushi that you can only find for $12 in California (ie. Alameda Sushi house!) so we split 3 different rolls. Sadly, I forgot what the names were so I can't recommend them, but they were gooood. So if you happen to come from a similar background like me who can appreciate both traditional and crazy, off-the-wall sushi that most New Yorkers seem to disdain, then this place is worth a try. I don't know if it's quite good enough that I'd travel here if I were all the way in Queens, but if you're in the area, why not. read more

Hibino is Alright. During BK Resto Week last year (Mar 2009), the Squab & I had a late RW meal at Hibino. We both ordered the RW meals, each giving us an obanzai (Kyoto-style appetizer), choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert. For appetizers, the Squab had the shrimp toji maki, essentially an eggroll, and I had the tuna tataki. Both items were good. For entrees, we had the box (hako) sushi's. We split a salmon (with shiso) and a mackerel (with shitake)hako sushi. The Squab really liked her soy pudding dessert. It is served it in a glass jar with a small spoon. I enjoyed my dorayaki red bean pancake with green tea ice cream. read more

Food is good but the experiences is not. It's very loud in the restaurant and the food look sloppy and rushed. I do recommend the Saba sushi. They are known for that and the box sushi. read more

Hibino - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Service was a little confused, a little inattentive, but friendly. We tried fried horse mackerel obanzai, which was good, simple, but kind of small. Besides obanzai, the starter portions are pretty generous. The home made tofu is especially good, soft and fluffy and always served in some kind of flavorful broth. I prefer Agedashi to the other preparations but your mileage may vary. The beef kakuni was good, but not great. The broth and seasonings are fairly mild, the beef was a little tougher than it should be, but it's worth getting if you crave beef at a sushi place. Salmon Miso Zuke was cooked perfectly, the skin was crispy and fantastic, and despite simplicity ended up being our favorite dish. I definitely recommend getting a set. The sashimi plate was above average, but not by much. I think it will take a few visits to find the gems on the menu. read more

Don't get me wrong, I love sushi. But I always welcome the chance to try a Japanese restaurant that's better known for other things. In the case of Hibino, it's homemade tofu and obanzai ($5 traditional small plates from Kyoto). We ordered a bunch of little guys and had a tasting frenzy accompanied by various bevvies and teas. Tried the warm fresh tofu, hamachi salad, beef kakuni, seaweed, and harusame noodles. Overall, I commend their efforts for clean presentation and unique (albeit slightly salty) sauces/dressings. The atmosphere was quiet and minimal but laid back, and the service was attentive. Bonus for always keeping the water glass full. Dessert was a nice surprise. We weren't expecting it to be great, but we loved it--green tea "ice cream sandwich," made with a homemade pancake-type outside and a layer of fresh fruit, as well as a red bean paste-filled waffle in the shape of a.....fish! Somebody find me that griddle! read more

My favorite neighborhood restaurant though now that I moved, I have a nice 30-min drive to Hibino. But worth every mile. Love the obanzai (Kyoto-style dish) as well as the Shira-ae (Veg with silken tofu sauce) and sushi is always fresh and well-made. Good reasonable selection of wine/beer/sake as well. And sometimes they have tofu cheesecake --- very rich but with tofu! Delicious. read more

I would have given this place five stars had it been JUST a bit cheaper or we'd gotten just a BIT more fish for the price. Other than being a mite overpriced, this place is fantastic! The servers were really nice, the home-made tofu is amazing, and the salmon-avocado roll my boyfriend and I shared was delicious... but his chirashi and my tekka-don had like... four small pieces of fish in each of them. It was the skimpiest tekka-don I'd ever had, his chirashi also, and I was very disappointed because the tuna in it was so delicious (soy marinade I believe, so good) that I wanted more! I think if they had 6-7 pieces of tuna in the Tekka don it would be as good of a deal as it is delicious. By the way their rice is to die for, very flavorful, and their miso soup is amazing as well. Everything tasted unbelievably good. All in all a great place, 5 star taste, atmosphere and service, but a 2-3 star value, so I gave it 4 stars to compensate. read more