The food here was ok, but not spectacular. Great service, and the place itself was quite nice...but we won't got back. The teriyaki chicken was ok, but nothing special. The sushi was also nothing special or good. read more

Cuisine: 6 Service: 7 Decor: 7 Value: 6 Overall: 6 I have to preface that, if I had reviewed Hibino in the past, they likely would have received 4 stars. Unfortunately, my latest experience was such a letdown that I have to average that into this review. My usual order here over 10+ years has always been their Kaisen Don, which had some of the better quality sushi rice available in Queens. If you don't think sushi rice is important, then skip my review. If you do, then know that my preference is slight warm rice that does not clump together, with a nice touch of vinegar. Hibino seems to get this part right regularly, but not this past Sunday. It was cold, clumpy, and super light on seasoning. Furthermore, as soon as the bowl arrived, I was a bit skeptical since it's not the usual square box filled with premium goodies. Instead, it was a smaller round bowl with relatively common pieces of sashimi. In the past, there were toro, ikura, uni and scallop, but none were present on Sunday. The only premium pieces I received was the spotted prawn. The rest were salmon, yellowtail, bluefin tuna, sea bass, and arctic char. More importantly, some of the sashimi pieces were somewhat mushy and slightly fishy, not the best quality. On the other hand, we also ordered their Chirashi, which had seared toro, yellowfin tuna, salmon belly, yellowtail belly, shrimp, and flying fish roe. Between the proteins and rice is a layer of shredder egg. Sadly, rice was still cold and lacked flavor, but the egg did help a bit. Though I prefer the thin slices of sashimi in the Kaisen Don over the chunky pieces of fish in the Chirashi, I did prefer the latter on that day. Bottom line, I will give them another chance, but the downgrade on the quality of rice and premium seafood in the Kaisen Don was a major disappointment. Praying my next visit restores my faith in the restaurant. read more

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Vwry straight forward, had reservations. They physically brought out the menu and prop it in the floor next to our table. We picked for the entire table Omakase with the uni upgrade and fatty tuna with scallions and ikura. The appetizer did not seemed appealing. As we want to just have raw fish-no cooked protein. The size was small, good quality fish, the uni was sweet, the toro was good for the price. We got the upgraded omakase for $63 per person and it was worth it. End up ordering 3 uni rolls to finish the meal. The staff is not very engaging but overall the olace is very clean and the menu is straightforward. Would come for lunch to try other options. We were celebrating a family bday and my wife had had dinner here previously. Good value for the money! read more

Hibino - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Hibino is one of my favourite restaurants in LIC. I love that they offer their lunch specials even on weekends. I always order their "obento box", which comes with a choice of an entrée from their daily-rotating list (so cute how they write them on a few chalkboards that they move around the restaurant for whoever's ordering). Everything I've ordered has always been delicious, from the various fish dishes (salmon / arctic char are particular favourites), the stir-fried pork, and their sushi rolls. The salad is invariably so fresh, and the small side of obanzai is always a treat :) Price point is unparalleled -- I think the bento was priced at $12 when I first came a few years ago, and it's still $12 now. Such a lovely cute restaurant -- service is fast and friendly, and the interior, while a bit small, is definitely very cosy and has that unique rustic Japanese aesthetic to it (including a lot of their tableware). This is definitely a must-try in the area, and I will no doubt be back very soon! read more

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Love the chirasbi don. Been getting it for years. Fish is fresh and good variety. Highly recommend

Food is fresh and great, Service staff is very nice, overall price is very reasonable ! Definitely will come back again! read more

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Was in the area with some friends and decided to grab a late lunch. We weren't the only ones enjoying a late lunch. The service was friendly and efficient. We comfortably sat at the center communal table. We got a couple rolls to share, and we each got a different seafood donburi. The Kyoto Style Futomaki had a great balance of flavors. The rice and seaweed held together well considering the size of the roll. The Negitoro Roll had good quality tuna and crisp scallions. It was a good ratio of ingredients. I opted for the Harasu Don (Torched Salmon Belly), which came with a miso soup and salad. The Miso Soup had one big chunk of tofu. It had good miso flavor. The Salad had crisp greens and a salty sour dressing, maybe salted plum? I enjoyed it as I like that flavor. The Harasu Don had a good amount of salmon atop shredded egg and rice. The salmon was lightly torched and fresh. The egg added texture to the dish. The rice was seasoned well, and they give a lot! Overall a quality sushi spot with decent pricing to hit if you're in the area. I was full at the ends of the meal read more

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After a failed adventure at nearby Culture Lab where the overpriced "Fest" vendors weren't cutting it I suggested to my friends that we grab lunch at this place. It was a solid choice that I believe we were all happy with. We all opted for chirashi or don for our meals and ordered a couple of rolls to supplement. The negitoro roll were a treat with fatty pieces of tuna in nicely seasoned rice. The Kyoto Style Futomaki is a crowd pleaser generously stuffed with tuna, shrimp and eel - it really hit the spot. I had the chirashi and could not be happier with my assortment of sashimi floating on nicely seasoned rice. The fish laid on a bed of shredded egg, which I've never really seen before, but it added good sweetness and flavor to entire dish. The service was efficient and friendly despite it being a one person show. She deftly handled the lunchtime crowd. I am going high with a full five stars because Hibino is type of sushi/Japanese spot I believe is becoming harder to find in NYC. It has good quality fish for reasonable prices with care shown in how the dishes are presented. Really everything I want in a place. If I lived closer I would be a regular. read more

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Cozy spot with daily specials and quick service! The rolls were very delicious and fresh - I was only a bit let down after seeing that the Spicy Tuna Roll was just the Tuna Roll with a dollop of spicy mayonnaise. I loved that a warm cup of barley tea was served at the end of our meal, which was a nice touch. read more

Hibino - Tuna Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Yellowtail Scallion Roll, Negi Toro Toll - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

The food was decent, but I've definitely had better Japanese food. The sashimi over rice was tasty but the portion was quite small. The tonkatsu serving on the other hand, was pretty generous with thick breaded pork, but the meat was quite dry & the salad could've used more dressing. Overall, it's still a nice spot if you're craving a Japanese fix. read more

Hibino - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Well crafted, delicious, and reasonably priced for a chrashi bowl, this place does a fantastic job of bringing somewhat haute cuisine to a simplistic, laid back, almost fast casual atmosphere. Came here after a sad experience with an outdoor festival and was immediately perked up by the delicious chirashi bowls they had here. The fish was fresh and assortment of items worked great with one another. I might be being a little nitpicky but the fish maybe wasn't as buttery as I'd like it to be, but for the price you pay, you get good enough quality fish here. If I were closer by, this spot would definitely be a regular spot for me. read more

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Food 6/10 I wish I could say that I enjoyed the food here more, especially because it's such a cute concept and store, with a very reasonably priced lunch menu. I got the chirashi bowl, which was okay, but the seafood wasn't the freshest. The roll we shared was okay, and honestly it was just a good but not great meal. Atmosphere 9/10 Very peaceful vibes of the interior, it was giving zen through the light wooden tones. Service 9/10 Friendly and quite fast. read more

The food was so so good! It was an authentic Japanese restaurant, super cute and aesthetic. The menu was simple yet elevated and they have a specials board for the day! Even though it was a packed restaurant the server was very sweet and helpful. read more

Hibino - Tonkatsu - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Wondeful authentic sushi spot in LIC. They have a variety of Japanese dishes other than sushi that is authentic as well and seasonal. Very casual spot for a meal. Large communal table in the middle for large groups. Their sushi is super fresh, tasty and spot on. Go for any of their kaisen don or chirashi. Variety of fish with great sushi rice. Loved their soft shell crab roll as well. If you call in you can even ask about their omakase which is a choice you can't go wrong. Great service and a must try. read more

This Japanese restaurant has been on my list for a while, so I was excited to finally check it out--especially since my friend was in the area and suggested we go. I had bookmarked it a while ago and was curious to see if it lived up to the hype. The vibe was great and it definitely had that cozy, local vibe. We ordered a solid mix to really get a feel for the menu: the Blue Crab Roll, Hamachi Salad, Beef Kakuni entrée, the Hibino Sashimi Plate, and for dessert, we split the Taiyaki and Zenzai with green tea ice cream. The Blue Crab Roll was fresh, and the Hamachi Salad was very light. The Beef Kakuni was super tender and comforting, kind of like a cozy bowl of rich, slow-cooked goodness. The Hibino sashimi plate was beautifully presented and tasted as fresh as it looked. For dessert, the Taiyaki was warm and crispy with just the right amount of sweetness, and the Zenzai with green tea ice cream was such a fun combo. Overall, I'm glad I finally made it to Habino. It lived up to the hype and then some. read more

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"I don't think that word means what you think it means..." So when it came to reading and writing about places I've eaten and visited, someone will inevitably abuse the word "authentic" which is wielded by the unimaginative alongside inane cliches "diamond in the rough" or "hidden gem". Every time I see that I wonder just what was the intent of using it, and do you actually mean what you think it says? Both me and the missus love the concept of Japanese breakfast teishoku (定食) set meals - broiled cured fish, raw egg on rice, pickles and miso soup and ate plenty while in Japan, but I can literally count on a single hand the number of places in NYC that can serve one up, and unlike Japan where it's ~4 to 600 yen at any given Shinpachi or Nakau Shokudo within the 47 prefectures, you are looking at 35 bucks per person at 4 places in Greenpoint/Billieburg - the flipside of transplanting an experience away from its origin is an inflated price tag. So, how many truly authentic Japanese restaurants are there in NYC? Does the crew say "Irasshaimase" when you walk through the door, hand you an Oshibori to wipe your hands down before you eat, serve you an otoshi (a table charge appetizer) upon sitting down, refer to their set menus as teishoku and serve up roasted meats without referring to it as teriyaki (the term is not all that common in Japan outside of fast food burger joints). The guy cooking the items will likely be closer in origin to Ciudad Hidalgo or Hangzhou than Hachioji but it's attention to detail that sells an experience. Even Japanese owned and managed places like Acre, Machida shoten, Ootoya or Menkoi Sato will change their practices once stateside and adopt to local tastes and customs, either out of local cultural considerations or a matter of practicality. So, that out of the way, is Hibino authentic? Well, it's definitely a place serving Japanese cuisine in LIC (just like Sushi-of-Miso down the block), but it's certainly not one that transports you to Naka ward in Hiroshima or Meguro in Tokyo - so it's authentically a typical NYC place serving Japanese cuisine. In fact, I would argue that the other sushi place serves up fresher nigiri based on the 2 pieces of Tamagoyaki Nigiri that I ordered as an appetizer - the rice was cold and so was the egg. Then there's the bento that me and the missus had on Saturday - for me it was sliced pork in a black vinegar sauce (not quite kuro-su an teishoku like ones served at Ootoya) but it tastes more like Shogayaki but without ginger. For the missus it was the miso broiled mackerel, which didn't tastes like it came off a fish broiler. The obanzai was a bit...lacking, and the tsukemono (pickles) felt like it was just a bunch of white kimchi - the dressing for the green lettuce based salad was shisho based and there were flakes of ume on the rice. I mean, for 13 bucks it was inexpensive, but it was kinda low on the value-for-money-or-interest scale. If you compare the offerings here versus their Brooklyn Heights location, it felt a bit...short. Paying 40 USD on a weekend brunch here for 2 on a Saturday afternoon isn't bad per-se, just...*meh*. So yeah...it's okay, I guess. Not terrible but also not the best Japanese cuisine in the area. If I want something that feels like a teishoku in Shibuya I'll hit Ootoya in midtown, but if I want something cheap and tastes Japanese...eeeeh, Ashbox on the other side of the bridge? read more

Fresh, affordable, and cute restaurant for casual eats! Have been here multiple times and staff was always so friendly (: read more

Hibino - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I came in and ordered 3 sushi - salmon avocado, eel avocado, and spicy scallop roll. It's a small location located in Long Island City, enjoyed my sushi, and found it fresh! read more

I stopped by for lunch on a weekday since I've been curious about their chirashi. Their Hibino chirashi was fine, pretty solid for the lunch price. The reason I've giving them a one star is that they charged me more tip than I wrote on the receipt. This is just a note to myself and everyone else to have a copy of their receipt or to take a photo of it. It left a sour note on my experience here. read more

We wanted good quality sushi and I was so glad I found this place. The food here is phenomenal and the prices are very reasonable! I had the kaisen-don and the fish was so fresh!! I enjoyed every bite. The fish was good quality and you can upgrade and add uni or Ikura or both. I added the uni and it was so good. We also had the Agedashi tofu and that was also delicious! Tofu was crisp outside and the inside smooth and soft. The serving was surprisingly generous. Definitely check this place out. read more

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I learned about this place through another yelp commenter on a different establishment's page. Very happy I made the trip to LIC :P I am nothing short of impressed! I ordered the Hibino Chirashi with the shrimp shumai. The chirashi was fresh and the flavors were decadent! I was a bit unsure about the shredded egg at first, but it ended up being one of my favorite additions to the dish! The rice was seasoned well and the portion was respectable! They also serve complimentary miso soup and a mix of greens while the food is being prepared. Will definitely return, the ambiance was cozy and the staff were incredibly kind. Attached are pictures of the menu and my order :) read more

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Food and service was outstanding. We tried the fresh tofu and edamame for our starters. The fresh tofu came in a jar and was served with scallions, ginger and soy-dashi sauce. I have never experienced tofu like this and it was amazing! We proceeded to order 5 different sushi rolls starting with the panko-crusted eel roll off of the special list. It was incredibly crunchy and the ingredients were fresh. At the conclusion of our meal, we were offered dessert and then complimentary hot tea. The ambiance was upbeat and chill. We noted that the music selection included Pink Martini. Would definitely return! read more

Hibino - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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The food tasted very fresh and the prices were very reasonable. Service was very friendly. The restaurant was very clean and cute! read more

Hibino - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Really good sushi for the price. Just don't compare it with high-end omakase. Laid back ambiance. Service was a little slow and cold. Would definitely return. Can't go wrong with the sushi plate. read more

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This is one of those reviews I'm very scared to write because it might mean my wait to get in next visit is longer. Tucked away on a busy street in an unassuming neighborhood in Long Island City is a legit treasure. No fuss, limited menu that changes daily, limited seating, limited staff....unlimited authenticity!!! The stars speak for themselves. When your seated neighbors to the left and right are speaking Japanese....that should tell you something. We had the sushi lunch, and an extra roll to share! Pilled with fresh fish, pickles, rice, served with piping hot Miso Soup. Everything was what a lunch spot serving Japanese food should be. The price, the quality...just...ya...go there...but also...save me a spot!! read more

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Love the food here! This is a hidden gem in LIC. Sushi is fresh and delicious. Must try their house made tofu.

Food: Came here to order a few lunch specials with my family. Pork tonkotsu rice was okay. Nothing special. My pops ordered the oxtail and we had to ask for them to heat up the plate twice. They do have a good sushi roll deal ($12 for 2 rolls (12 piece) and a miso soup) I would recommend their sushi for their price and special. Service: Service was good. Ambiance: Small restaurant. Good to come for a quick lunch. read more

Hibino - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Solid spot in the neighborhood for sushi! The place is on the smaller side so it might be wise to make a reservation if you can. We ended up sitting on the counter off to the side and it was a wee bit cramped so that would ideally be avoided with a reservation! We got: - kamo salad 6/10: while it looks appetizing in photos, the duck was too tough and just didn't taste fresh. - hibino sashimi plate 9/10: i thought it was a pretty good portion and the quality of the fish seemed great. The salmon and yellowtail in particular were our favorites! - rolls: got a variety of rolls which i can't recall which ones we got - but all in all i enjoyed the special rolls much more than the "regular" ones so now i know what to aim for next time read more

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We visited as a family with kids and unfortunately, one of the servers seemed visibly annoyed by our presence and was quite impolite throughout the meal, which made the experience uncomfortable. I'm still unsure what prompted that attitude. As for the food--it was just okay. The pricing and portion sizes suggest a higher-end experience, but the food quality didn't match the cost at all. Overall, there are so many better Japanese options. read more

Excellent fresh fish with prices that will make your bank account happy. Atmosphere is not very warm or inviting. If you're ok with a cafeteria vibe this place will not disappoint. Weekend brunch & early dinner are filled with strollers. Have a child? Perfect. Want an adult conversation without screaming then I suggest you go late. read more

I come here bc if the lunch special and Everytime I come here the woman is rude and gives me a hard time about my service animal. The ginger is always brown and the sushi is not that great nor does it seem fresh so I will not be returning. For great service and great sushi go to the new place down the street, Matsuzuki Sakura, they are so kind and the sushi is VERY fresh as well as the ginger. read more

Third/Fourth time here. Almost become my go to place when I'm around the river side in LIC. The overall vibe is like a canteen. Cozy and family style. My go to order is the Chicken curry rice. Sometimes after working out, or when you tired, you don't really need some fancy food but just such cozy and warm rice to comfort your stomach. Plus, the curry is above the average level in the city. read more

Hibino - Chicken Curry Rice - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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I decided to take one of my girlfriends to Hibino for her birthday. We both ordered the Kaizen Don as our mains & also ordered a few appies and rolls to share. The Kaizen Don itself was worth it - the seafood was super fresh and the cost was fair for the amount of food that we got. Both of us were fulfilled without being overly stuffed. And luckily, we saved enough room for dessert & ordered the soy milk pudding, which I'd recommend. The vibe is very chill and food & service are pretty quick. Although parking might not be super easy, Hibino is conveniently located by the 7 train. read more

I sent there for lunch, but I was disappointed with the mackerel Bento Box which was too strong taste for me. I am Japanese and I expected its authentic taste. I will never go there. Daihachi won for the game. read more

An economic size restaurant that can easily get crowded with a minimalist interior. We ordered a seaweed salad, which is so pretty and delicious, the chicken katsu bento and salmon miso bento. The salmon cut is quite small so I was still hungry :) The bento meal is decent with the price tag that comes with it. The miso soup is delicious with a notable umami flavor. There were three cute babies and toddler during our visit so that was a plus! :) read more

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Came in on a whim Saturday night and snagged the last table for 2. She shrimp toji was extremely large piece of shrimp delicately fried. The lobster tempura and the kaisen Don were quite adequate. The Sakana kama( broiled fish collar) was exquisitely cooked assortment of 4 fish (amber jack, bass, etc) for the low low price of $6!! Awesome appetizer from the blackboard selection read more

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Great staff and service, omakase was good for what it is. Great broiled yellowtail collar.

8 years since I been back. Trying to "support the hood" more. Walked in Friday 6:30pm, they asked if I had a reservation (I didn't). There were many empty seats and they said most tables have reservations. They ended up seating me and my dining companion at the center communal table which had terrible stool seats. It was uncomfortable but we made do. Hibino is still a solid place to go to for Japanese flavors. The food is Japanese home style and it is priced appropriate for what you get. Service could improve on a large scale, but I could see everyone was doing their best. My favorite was the Kamo salad (duck), it went well with sake. Def a good spot for a no frills meal. read more

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Great sushi in a nice ambiance albeit a bit rushed. My bf and I came at 7pm on a Friday night - we were able to call ahead for a reservation the same night. We both had the $40 omakase course and thoroughly enjoyed! The only caveat is that it doesn't come out piece by piece like a normal omakase, it comes out all at once. In my opinion this detracted from the experience bc we ended up finishing our sushi pretty quickly. Regardless the fish was fresh and rice was cooked well though it was a tad too acidic for my taste. Great value for great sushi in the neighborhood! Their lunch specials also look great and affordable! read more

Hibino - Omakase Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Amazing sushi place in LIC! Delicious! This is a small place but cozy. One long table on one side and a few tables on the other. They have lunch sets and bento boxes. They also serve sake. A few choices for by the glass and also can get a bottle. It was definitely good with the meal. Been here a few times. I had the chirachi and the Kaisen don. Their chirachi is cut up into smaller pieces than most chirachi's I've had. This was still very tasty, but I like slightly bigger pieces similar to sashimi. They do have a sashimi plate that looked really good. It's swirled like flowers. I went with the kaisen don since it had different fishes. That was so good, especially the cod, ebi and scallop. Too bad they didn't have uni though. I also tasted the salmon bento box. This is good also, but I like the sushi/sashimi more. I tried the soft shell crab roll. That was just ok. Not as crunchy as I thought it would be. Not to be missed is the dessert - homemade Mochi with green tea ice cream inside. This was so delicious. Didn't expect the skin to be homemade. I thought it was going to be from a box. The mochi is so soft with that chewy consistency. Mmm.. Will have to come back again. read more

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