We definitely enjoyed our time here. The food were really good. We especially enjoyed the environment as it was quiet. Highly recommend!

Over-rated and overpriced. We had the 7 course omakase and were disappointed. The food wasn't terrible, but it certainly wasn't as yummy as it should have been for the price and fanfare. The sashimi was all very average, even the yellowtail which is usually a slam dunk even at an inexpensive place. The washu beef was OK, kind of like an American beef stew. The uni from Maine was sour. The black truffle shavings were tasteless. The miso soup was watery. The best thing of the evening was a small delectable piece of sesame tofu featured in the first dish, which also included mediocre scallops however. The soba noodles at the end were another highlight, chewy and nutty as only high quality home-made soba can be. The desserts were bland. And after a $300+ meal after tip, I'm home eating a bowl of Special K because I'm still hungry. Not cool. read more

The food here is fresh and good, except for the chewy octopus. This is not a kid friendly place. I would give them a four star except that we went with our baby stroller and were stared at the whole time by the sushi guy behind the counter as if we were taking up space. Our baby does not cry and we purposely are at 630pm on a Saturday night so we wouldn't be in the way of their peak dining hours. There were other empty tables, so the constant stares were uncomfortable. Staff is friendly and service was good. read more

I had chirashi for lunch menu. It was so good, the portion of sashimi and rice is perfect for me. The chirashi came with uni and chu toro! Wow, I didn't expect I can have both for lunch. read more

I had the lunch here. The sesame tofu and uni over rice are my very favorite here. The dessert with common outlook actually brought great taste. The waitress here is very gentle and helpful. read more

Excellent authentic Japanese food! Still a bit secret spot in Soho. Chefs are very helpful explaining the food. I had Omakase and everything was really delicious. Can't wait to go back:) read more

This place is amazing. We got the 7 course omakase, and were blown away. The tofu with uni, the lobster, the short rib, the snow crab, everything was perfectly made, perfectly presented, perfectly ordered, and perfectly satisfying. Additionally, the decor, layout, and atmosphere were beautiful. It was fun to watch the chefs work in the two open kitchens. All of the dishes and sake were served in beautiful Japanese lacquerware made in the chef's hometown. The service was also excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Delicious and meticulously prepared. The staff are true professionals and the chef is a true star. We ordered the chefs special, miso cod and dessert. Perfect! read more

Hirohisa offers a sublime dining experience. My wife comments that she feels as though she were in Japan. The menu is simple and limited, but the food is complex and delicate. Every dish demonstrates such great thought and pride on the chef's part. To start, I recommend the sesame tofu with sea urchin and the daily selection of sashimi. Both are refreshing and flavorful. For the main course, the Colorado lamb is to die for. The lamb looks rather unassuming, but once you take your first bite, you will set aside all preconceptions on what you thought lamb could taste like. Another huge plus for Hirohisa is the serenity of the restaurant's decor. There are only 5 tables and about 6 seats at the bar. The kitchen is fully open and visible from every angle in the restaurant. The walls represent a contrast between exposed brick and crisp white. The furniture and dining implements are a lovely balance of wood and ceramic. When you are eating, you are truly whisked away from the noisiness of the city and the typical NYC restaurant. My wife and I have come here twice since the restaurant's opening and will surely return. Yes, the prices are above average, but for the quality of the food and surroundings, this is a price I am happy to pay. read more

The service is excellent, but the food is less impressive than what we have expected. Within its high price and decoration, the taste of the dishes r not so nice. Eel was burned with bitter flavor, the tofu in miso soup is not fresh with little bit sour flavor. read more

Good Japanese food that is altered to American cuisine. The price is just fine and the food quality is ok. I love their indoor ambiance. read more

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I really enjoy the food and atmosphere here. Loved the different types of uni we ordered and also the egg custard a lot. I normally don't love sweet wine but their plum house wine is very balanced and tasty. Came here few times and will come back more for sure. read more

Had my 30s bday here!!! Best place to be. Chef was personal and he took care of your menus. Waiterress were so nice and helpful. I come back here as much as I can!!! :) read more

Hirohisa was a great meal though small portions and not cheap. Refined and delicate flavors and tastes. The only thing I didn't care for was the clear soup. I recommend the chawan mushi. The tofu with uni was excellent. The duck and chicken were both good. Lots of small plates. The sashimi was delicious as well. The sake collection is excellent. But everything is pricey. read more

Awesome service and friendly staff. The food is delicately prepared right in front of you and would definitely appeal to Asian cuisine enthusiasts. No complains about the service what so ever, and the food meets the expectation of restaurant with its price range. read more

Excellent black cod appetizer and fresh sushi! Everything was lovely and delicious. The servers were kind, but there were some language barrier issues, which proved a bit difficult when ordering certain items, other than that, I cannot complain and am ready to return asap! read more

Three of us had dinner two nights ago. We ordered the 7-course tasting menu. Each course was superb -- exquisitely presented and absolutely delicious. Often one goes out to dinner and thinks, "I could have made that dish myself." Not the dishes at Hirohisa. The ingredients are much to varied and rarified -- for example, raw fish from Japan or uni from Santa Barbara. The restaurant is very comfortable, with good spacing for the tables, small and QUIET. I estimate tables seat fewer than 15 guests. There is also a counter typical of sushi restaurants. Service is very attentive. The list of sakes is extensive, and our server was knowledgeable in recommending which one to try. If you are prepared to pay for the very best Japanese cuisine and want to be able to have an intimate conversation at normal speaking volume, this is the place. read more

I came here with my wife on Halloween night, a truly memorable experience. Just really relaxing and felt perfectly at home, love Hiro's cooking and everything about the place. Planning to come back for lunch and host dinners here. read more

Absolutely amazing. The service was impeccable and the food was incredibly delicious. The server really went above and beyond with the generous alcohol portions and we were offered an additional dish that wasn't included in the 7 course tasting menu. I know that was planned in advance, but it really made us feel like we were valued guests. Every dish was extremely delicious, the chef knew exactly how to highlight the main ingredients with flavor accents that enhanced as opposed to overwhelming the dish's centerpiece. This place definitely earns its Michelin Star. read more

I read a lot of great things about Hirohisa and I was expecting it to be a good experience. I didn't expect it to be this amazing though. This place is as authentic as it gets when it comes to Japanese fine dining, and the quality of food is nearly on par with the finest restaurants in Tokyo. I highly recommend opting for the 7 course tasting menu (and maybe not the 9 course unless you really want wagyu beef). Everything was amazing, but there were two major highlights: the grilled freshwater eel--I was hoping for anago but this was by far the best unagi I've ever had, and the miso grilled black cod, which was transcendent. I should also mention the space is beautiful. This place gets my highest recommendation for Japanese food in the city. read more

My husband and I went here for lunch on a rare day away from our son. Being half Japanese I wanted to find somewhere that would live up to the standard of the food I've grown up with and Hirohisa did not disappoint. We decided to have the Omakase menu at a very reasonable price of $60. Each serving of food was amazing, a mix of traditional flavours with new. The presentation was stunning and the service impeccable. Dare I say it, this was the best Japanese food I've had (aside from my Mother's is course!) My husband also tried a carafe of their sake which was so delicious and presented in a beautiful gold dish to drink from. Absolutely incredible. We were so impressed that we will be booking a table for their Omakase dinner menu soon. Get a seat at the bar if you can so you can watch the chefs work their magic! If you are looking for fantastic Japanese food in a simple, elegant setting with incredible service then I suggest you book here ASAP! read more

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A beautiful and memorable experience. A must if you're looking for a delicious intimate and authentic Japanese dining experience. What makes this restaurant so special is the care and craft of Chef/Owner Hiro Hayashi has put into all of the details. Looking forward to visiting him soon! read more

Just finished dinner at this awesome restaurant. Be sure to call ahead and make reservations. The Japanese culture is evident right as you walk in the door, very kind and calm and courteous. Be sure to try the lobster appetizer it's great! read more

Amazing dining experience at Hirohisa. We had the $100 omakase and every dish was perfectly prepared and delicious. Will definitely be back again. read more

The food was amazing, service was exceptional and ambiance peaceful with quintessentially japanese aesthetic. I went with a group of 4 and sat at the bar for a 9pm seating. We knew we wanted to do the omakase/kaiseki tasting menu. Initially 2 of us were going to do the 7 course, and add 1 a la carte item and the other 2 were going to do the 9 course. However the policy is that the group must all do the same thing so we all did the 9 course and 2 of us added lobster uni chawanmushi . Everyone was glad we did the 9 course as the 2 additional courses were delicious. One of the extras was the abalone which didnt sound exciting but it ended up being one of the highlights! In fact i find that my favorite courses all ended up being things i generally dont love but found exceptional that night. Favorite courses were 1. Uni with white asparagus 2. The squid sashimi 3. Abalone and 4. The creme brulee with wine jelly and blackberry compote. The course menu was slightly sea urchin centric but i love sea urchin so im not complaining. We got to taste sea urchin from maine, Hokkaido, and seattle so it was a good variety. One of my friends also did a sake beverage pairing which isnt on their menu officially but they will accomodate you if you ask and the waitress gave very generous pours. The chefs were very generous and gifted us an extra uni amuse bouche as well as a soba course because the dessert was taking a little long to make. Turns out the dessert course was late because they overheard my friend wishing me a belated happy birthday and they created a whole platter of petit fours, and a creme brulee with a candle in it. It took us about 3 hours from start to finish. The flavors were well matched and balanced for the most part. My only critique was the sauce was a bit heavy handed on the sashimi course but thats really a subjective thing. Overall great experience, would definitely revisit even though it was a splurge . Worth every dollar! read more

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So the food is very beautiful but a bit over priced. We were wondering why we only got the drinks menu only then they finally said they don't have enough menus to go around. We finally pulled it up on our phone so that we can order. The portions are small. Miso cod was over 20dollars but very small in portion. Limited amount of selection on the menu so you can eat everything on it if you have a party of more than 4. The positive, food was very beautifully prepared and pretty good. The lobster uni chawamushi didn't work for me. The negative- long wait before we saw food. Expensive and portions were small. read more

Exquisite food. Intimate ambiance. Fantastic. I wish I could go more often. read more

Just a great find. The food is phenomenal, the waitstaff is attentive and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere is relaxing. The restaurant is stocked with stoneware, knives, and other items from the town the chef grew up in which adds to the ambiance. I highly recommend Hirohisa and encourage all to give it a try. read more

Ingredients were very fresh, the chef/owner himself is there everyday to prepare the food. Like the open kitchen concept, you can see all the dishes being prepared in the open. The waitress did not have a deep knowledge of sake, better off asking the chef/owner. They have a very decent sake selection, heard people complain about their wine selection (but again, you are at a japanese place, sake is what they are known for, not wine!) We had the more expensive tasting menu, food was great, fresh ingredients, not too heavy on the sauces, very traditional and authentic. Portion a little on the small side, we were just ok, not extremely full, would have thought that the 9 course tasting menu would fill you up. read more

Fantastic Japanese food coupled w/ an exceptionally cozy and genuine atmosphere. Staff was quick to help w/ food and drink recommendations, and the chefs were happy to make us a dish that wasn't on the menu. They had really fresh salmon roe for the Ikura Don, and the toro sashimi melted perfectly in your mouth. Our favorite dishes were the uni chawan mushi, Washu beef tataki, and arctic char ceviche (topped with more salmon roe!) Due to it flying below the radar, it's always easy to get a table and service is quick. All in all, exceptional dining experience. I'd recommend going w/ an open palate and asking what is in season that week. read more

This is the worst omakase I have had in NYC. I am supprised that it even has Michelin one star. The food, the service is among the worst at this level Japanese restaurants. I had $150 nine courses, most of dishes were just so bland, also I feel quite a few dishes were there just to fill the number. It didn't have any creativity, really like I go to Japanese grocery store , pick up nine already prepared food and put them together. One course was three slice shrimp cake, it absolutely did nothing because the fish cake from super market even tasted better! Also besides the fact that the food was bland, the eel over rice must be the worst eel I had in my life. The eel was so burned and so dry, so hard, so rubbery and I even couldn't chew it. Did they just microwave the cooked eel to heat up? The service was bad too. The waitress was cold, indifferent and clueless and she looked like that she didn't care or didn't want to be there. I was supposed to get A5 Wagyu Rib for my course, then she mistakenly brought the regular beef dish, of course, I even realized it was wrong because I saw my neighbors, they just had one course ahead me. But she pretended nothing wrong. That really annoyed me. If you really don't know what the course should be, it just shows how bad you are as a waitress as you only serve two type of menu, you even don't know what is supposed to be. Or if you know it was wrong, but you think that I am an idiot and I won't find out the difference, then shame on you. The funny part, the chef at the counter found out that mistake, then whispered to her, and she reluctantly came to me, then she mumbling something she left, and then of course I was confused. Then finally, the chef came to me and told me that it was wrong dish and took it away. Wow, I was shocked that these kind of things happened in such a fancy upscale japanese restaurant. What a mess! read more

We are a couple who love Omakase and we ordered it in many great Japanese restaurants. So we were glad they have it. Because we had a film to see later, so we ordered the 7 courses first, and if there were time left, we would like to order 9 courses. However, what a let down. the dishes are so un-creative and taste so bland. and the most important wagyu beef is very touch and chewy, and I couldn't chew them down and have to spit them each piece out at the end. It never happened before. we have had so many wagyu beef in other restaurants. For Omakase, you supposed to give us the best cut, not the worst cut! At the end, although we still have more time, we didn't want to have two extra dishes. Not please. this is the worst Omakase we have ever had! read more

Everything was very interesting and delicious. Delicate flavors. The lamb is a must try. But the place is pricey

This is a hidden gem in New York City. The food is amazing in all kinds of ways. The dishes are delicious, delicate, and creative in terms of cooking techniques and combination of different materials. We did the tasting menu and absolutely enjoyed it. The atmosphere was intimate and very comfortable in their small restaurant. While enjoying the fine dining experience, my friends and i really appreciated how tasty each dish was. The chef and his team definitely put a lot of efforts and thoughts into the food. At this restaurant you will experience super delicious food, excellent services, and nice atmosphere. Everything is also very detailed. I will definitely go back a lot! read more

Service was good but unfortunately the food was lacking... the flavors were ok but not worth the price point. The sashimi was disappointing. Both my husband and I had pieces that were difficult to chew through (some pieces of the same type of fish) which doesn't speak well of the way it was handled and sliced. I tried really hard to like this place because of the nice ambiance but it just didn't meet the brief. read more

Pretty good lunch Chirachi. Fresh sushi and good rice. However, the portion was very small.

Spare. Serene. The perfect mid-day escape from the whir of the city. Exceptional fish. Sharp knives.

Not particularly impressed by the quality of the food - the duck breast was not tender. But great service! Miso soup was bland.

The best KAISAKI I ever had in NYC. With 7 course ($100), I become very full. The chef is very attentive, and before they serve dessert, he always check if we had enough. When my friend would like to have a little more bite, he adds a perfect size dish. Kaiseki availability is still limited even in NYC, and I tried Hakubai, Sugiyama, Brushstroke and Rosanjin, and I think Hirohisa is the best. read more

A wonderful and authentic addition to the neighborhood. We felt like we were transported back to Kyoto during our meal. The room is elegant and delightful. The food was exceptional and the staff was very friendly. Go check it out. It is well worth your time and well worth supporting. read more