Probably one of the very "personal" & "classy" experience that I have ever had. With reasonably priced plates & omakase, I enjoyed a very private atmosphere with Chef Hirohisa. With his attention to very detailed experience that every customer should have, I achieved to enjoy every minute of my dinner... read more

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Tried Chef Hirohisa Hayashi's unique 9-course tasting menu tonight at this Michelin * restaurant, which was excellent. You can order from the a la carte menu, as well. Highlight dishes: Sashimi, raw shrimp w/ jelly, duck, uni, tofu w/ uni, pork belly, unagi, crab/salmon roe over rice, and the Wagyu beef. However, portions were a bit on the small side, so wound up ordering another dish (pork belly) as add-on. Wine by the glass was inexpensive. Reservation by phone; Not too difficult to reserve a spot at the counter, which I recommend over table seating. Excellent service. : 8 calendars read more

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Hirohisa you are really fantastic, I had a lovely experience here yesterday. Place is great. Do yourself a favor and buy White Miso, you will definitely love it, I guarantee it. Team ensured every thing was fine. My family will definitely become the regular customers at Hirohisa. read more

When I'm having a bad day at work I slip out to Hirohisa for a little bit of food therapy, and it never fails to re-center me. I probably shouldn't describe this restaurant as "ideal for a working lunch." Hirohisa is everything that is quintessential to Japanese fine-dining: few seats, understated decor, justifiably high prices, and an air of comfortable class. But for me it is a genuine, welcoming oasis of calm in the middle of Manhattan. Of course, they also serve some of my favorite dishes in the whole city. Everything is simply but expertly composed, leaning towards natural earthy flavors with little experimentation-- and none needed. I hesitate to say that the food is entirely akin to the "foraged" movement. Any place that routinely orders seafood from all over the US and beyond clearly does not fit into this category. But if you can envision that flavor profile, you'll have a good idea what Hirohisa does. Taste never suffers though. Everything is consistently delicious, with top-notch execution. You won't go wrong if you ask the chefs to pick the best Sashimi of the day, but you also may not know the price of your meal until after the fact. If you're not ready to commit to that, here are a few of my favorites: I love the Chawanmushi, both the simpler cup served at lunch and the ludicrously opulent version on the dinner menu, which has uni above *and* below the shrimp-filled egg custard, and a silky texture and rich flavor can only be described as luscious. All of the Donburi options are extravagant, leaving me just on the right side of comfortably full. My personal favorite is the Ikura-- it's such a treat to have roe that simply could not be any fresher. You can also add this on top of Soba. (Side note: if your stomach is smaller than mine or you want to sample a few more plates on the side, a helpful waitress let me know that you can ask for any of these dishes with less rice or noodles. I should have done that when I ordered the Uni Don!) I've also had the omakase, which is perfect for a lingering meal with friends. You are very much in the chefs' hands, and I appreciated every choice they made. I especially enjoyed the Oshizushi course, both for the novelty of the technique and the texture of the fish. Meals always end with a complimentary cup of tea. It's a unique drink I've been told essentially utilizes soy byproducts. It's difficult to describe, a little sweet, a little chalky, a thoroughly lovely way to round out the experience. I always linger for as long as I can without being rude. read more

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What a great little surprise of a gem in soho! So low key But the flavors are definitely anything but that! We did the 7 course omakase and enjoyed each bite. read more

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What a delight! Hirohisa is truly a hidden gem. We came in as a party of 3 and did the 7 course omakase. FOOD: Well everyone else has said it. Hirohisa crafts the most delightful dishes, elegant and perfectly nuanced. It is very seafood heavy (a lot of fish) so if that's not your style, I wouldn't recommend it. Also to note, if you came here expecting a lot of sushi, be warned that you won't get that at all. For the 7 course meal, there is one sashimi dish (which is, of course, wonderful), but that's it. I think the 9 course meal has a sushi course. My favorite dishes were the complimentary tofu at the beginning, the rice dish of the day (ours was charred eel with a light miso soup), and actually the dessert (a very lovely pear and sorbet dish). SERVICE: The place is not very big, so considering there are probably only about 20 patrons in the restaurant at a time, there are 3-4 servers, so you're getting very attentive service. You never have to worry about your water not being full, or your plates not being cleared. ATMOSPHERE: Like I said, it's a very small place, but it's beautifully lit and very tastefully decorated. The use very eclectic dishes, with gorgeous Japanese patterns. It is not loud at all. The kitchen is open, so you can watch the chefs creating each dish - if you're with a small party, I'd recommend sitting at the bar so you're right there with the chefs. Otherwise, the tables are still well situated for larger groups. It is pricey ($100 for the 7-course omakase, $150 for the 9-course omakase) but well worth every penny. Come here for a special meal and you won't regret it. Also to note - the place can be hard to find. It's a very simple door with a small sign labeling it, so don't walk past it! It's right next to the apartment complex labeled 73. Enjoy! read more

Hirohisa - Sashimi course - bluefin tuna, and two other fish I can't recall - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

When you walk in, Hirohisa seemed like a little zen oasis tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and it was such a nice break to transport yourself to what felt like the home and dining room of your chef hosts. (Being the first one to come for lunch on a Monday, I had the whole place to myself for about half an hour) Sitting at the counter, I had the pleasure of watching the chefs meticulously carve and prepare the meats (awesome knives, it cuts beef like butter!) and grill my chicken (occasionally catching it on fire), and steam the chawamushi (poke poke). The food is amazing, I had the Infrared Grilled Yuzu Kosho Marinated Chicken Thigh which was juicy and tender on the inside, but perfectly seasoned and slightly crispy on the outside. That came accompanied by some root vegetables, a dashi soaked daikon (adorable), a small bowl of soup, and a bowl of rice. I also got the chawamushi, which was simple, plain, but tasty. The fire might have been turned up a little high as there were tiny air-bubbles on the bottom of my chawamushi cup (alas, the art of making a perfectly smooth chawamushi is not easy) and it also came out slightly firmer than I'd like, but nonetheless well seasoned. Service was nice, and the waitress even brought me a cup of their home made soybean tea at the end. Look forward to coming back, already made reservations to try this place again for dinner and really looking forward to it! Hungry Kat, happily fed and very much approves. read more

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We did the omikase or chef's menu. Incredible presentation and impeccable service. The food was subtle and sophisticated.

Nice environment, very Japanese, minimalism style deco. The place is quite and good for a lunch. My unidon is a combination of Hokkaido and Saint Barbara urchin, which cost $83. The green tea ice cream is so rich of matcha flavor which is wonderful read more

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Don't normally write reviews but this place was one of the best restaurants I've been to since moving to the city. Everything had great flavor and service was awesome don't let the simplistic ambience trick you! Omakase was very reasonable and had great variety. Had everything from sashimi and sushi to perfectly charred steak and great soft shell crab! Best value for authentic Japanese that took us back to our time visiting Japan. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for great Japanese place with good portion sizes and quality of flavor. Also saw preparation of what looked to be chirashi and it had very generous portions of sashimi that were thick cuts. Will be back to try that and other menu options besides omakase! read more

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Really nice ambience. I went there after I was really mad as a lunch treat. It's actually not my favorite kind of washu beef，but I will give it a 7.5/10 and 10/10 for the service and vibe. read more

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This restaurant is not easy to find - but once you do, you will be in for a treat! My husband and I had an early dinner here, and we both had the Chef's 9-course Omakase tasting. I couldn't remember everything that we were served, but suffice it to say, we greatly enjoyed it. The service was extraordinary and the food was presented well. The decor veered towards minimalism but the place is clean. Some of the dishes we were served (that I can remember anyway) were: 1. Grilled Goma Tofu with Uni - my husband loved it. I'm not much of a tofu person, but I did finished my plate (albeit, it was a small plate). 2. Stewed lobster with black truffle. (I could do without the truffles) 3. turtle soup 4. Fried turtle - this was my first time eating turtle - tastes like chicken 5. grilled washu beef - it was prepared medium rare; this was probably one of the most delicious item in the tasting menu 6. sashimi - if you want sashimi, this is the place to go 7. grilled lobster - hands down, my favorite 8 . mochi ice cream with strawberry crepe, nothing special, but we didn't come here for dessert. Oh, the bathrooms are lovely. Warm seats, bidet toilets, and it self cleans. read more

Hirohisa - Grilled goma tofu with uni - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Absolutely amazing restaurant. Came here off of an Adam Platt list of omakase's to do in NYC and was not disappointed. Delicious food, and really excellent service, with a warmth to everyone working there that you actually don't normally get in a lot of Japanese sushi restaurants. The dining room is nice, simple and elegant. I'd definitely suggest sitting at the counter if you can, it's actually pretty spacious and the cooking space is pretty big too. We had the fortune of eating with Chef Hirohisa himself, who was extremely nice and explained a lot of the dishes to us. We did the seven course omakase, and they were even kind enough to switch one of them for one of us to the uni chawanmushi free of charge (also highly recommend getting that - I think it was the best dish of the night!). Other highlights were the sashimi course, and also the sockeye salmon on rice course, but really everything was of great quality and the small details really made the difference. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Excellent omakase!! Went there for a birthday and everyone was happy. Great service, good food. .high tech toilets :) It was a slow night and chef offered us fresh soba at the end. .would definitely go back. . read more

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We walked in on Wednesday noon for lunch. The restaurant is small but the seat is very big!! The service is great. We ordered the omakase $65 for 5 courses. The sea bass with truffle soup is sooo amazing! The chirashi is also great with fresh sea urchin!! read more

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We decided to come here because this restaurant had just one michelin star. The exterior is a white wall with a small sign, which can be hard to miss. The interior is very minimalistic, Japanese style decor with an ambient environment. We can for lunch and ordered the 5 course Omakase. The food was very tasty, and each course paired very well with each other. What stood out to me what the Sweet Shrimp + Salmon roe, which was melt in your mouth good. The Chirashi Don was very filling and the sashimi tasted very fresh. Also, they like to change up their Omakase items, so you wouldn't get the same items. Their bathroom also has a fancy Japanese style toto toilet, which was very interesting to use. read more

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Michelin Star Restaurant - it is as perfect in ambiance and service as you are going to get. It's so authentic to the Japanese culture in aesthetic and experience - everything was super special and thoughtful. The minimalist design of interior: warm lighting, clean lines, open kitchen, Marie kindo no clutter, one rectangle window to block out the city's noise, to the unique chopstick holders - all was very deliberate to creating the best experience. The limited seating of ~30 made it feel very intimate. OK so design, experience and service A+. Now the FOOD, it was very tasty. We had the 7 course menu and I thought every dish was extremely thoughtful and well executed. Highlights for me: *Tempera Mushroom (So plump and juicy) with truffle salt - i consumed all that salt! * Abalone with veggies, topped with bit of abalone sauce - that sauce was AMAZING * the EEL rice bowl was the best - crispy like no where else * mochi dumpling stuffed with strawberries just makes my heart sing An extremely memorable meal ! read more

Absolutely loved this place. I'm a very big critic on authentic Japanese restaurants. Especially when it comes to sashimi. I was definitely spoiled from having great fresh and many exotic selection sashimi on my every trip to Taiwan and Japan when I was younger. So I've always been very cynical towards sashimi in New York. After trying out the 9 course Omakase, there's no denying that I've fallen in love with Hiroshisa. I came here during early spring, so the selection for Omakase is probably different now. The exotic fish were fresh and very well prepared. They usually give you a house special appetizer, and later an option of soba at the very end of your meal. The ambience is very clean and elegant. The waitress was very knowledgable and polite. The chef was very willing and patient when answering my questions on the sashimi, and explaining the preparation for some of the dish. Definitely a five star worth Japanese restaurant in South Village. read more

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I been to all the great Omakases in NYC from Masa, Yoshino to Noz, Juku to all the bargain ones in East Village and this is the worst Omakase ever, ever. The fish is flavorless and not fresh. The service extremely rude and terrible. Just an awful experience overall and really made me hate Omakase for a while and been eating burgers since. I may go back to Omakase again one day but I will definitely NOT NIOT NOT go back to this one. read more

I had a pretty decent dinner here. As other reviewers have mentioned, it's a little difficult to find due to its unassuming exterior. But once you're inside, the decor is pretty minimalist and it's exactly what I imagine a nice Japanese restaurant to be like in Japan (if/when I make it over there!). My boyfriend wanted to try the Omakase, but decided to just order a bunch of appetizers and an entree instead. He was met with some questionable gazes regarding the quantity of food that he wanted...and it ended up being more expensive than the omakase, so perhaps in retrospect we should have went with that instead...but oh well. The food was pretty good. My boyfriend and I enjoyed everything we had. The grilled cod was especially delicious, and the pork belly was super rich. I surprisingly really liked the mochi dessert! It was a great way to end the meal. The waiters/waitresses were attentive and knowledgeable about the food. The many dollar signs on this Yelp review is no joke; be prepared to spend lots of money here. read more

The worst omakase experience ever. The waitress is so rude. Open the other bottle of water without asking us.( we are almost done with our meal). The food is soo salty. Don't waste you money here. read more

Went there in a December of 2015 with my girlfriend at the time. The place is phenomenal. The Chef was very young. Service was very professional. Decent sake collection. We had the 7 and 9 course omakase. Watching the chef cook is an enjoyment. The kitchen is very organized. Omakase for the season was amazing. Everything was great. The rice they cooked, the wagyu beef is the best I had, the tuna was air-freighted from Japan and aged perfectly. The dessert was green tea mochi. Everything was decently cooked and treated like an artwork. At the end of the dining we had a little conversation with the chef, he spoke about the food, the culture, the experience in new york, and the frustration when seeing customers eating the food in the wrong ways. So to the other yelpers, if you are not quite familiar with the food and culture you decided to experience, maybe do a little bit research before you go, that's also a respect to the chefs who cook for you. read more

We had 5:30 reservations on a Monday evening as part of our honeymoon and had an overall wonderful experience at Hirohisa. The staff were all warm and welcoming and considerate of small things like realizing I was left handed and adjusting the dishes and utensils before serving. The highlights of the 9 course omakase were the sashimi selections, the chawanmushi and the lobster-truffle-fish soup dish (amazing fragrance). Complimentary soba was given as the penultimate dish and the chestnut parfait dessert at the end was so smooth and earthy. read more

This is a nice little restaurant sits in West Village. The place is very hidden, you can hardly notice it if you just randomly pass by. The environment is very quiet and calm just like most of the restaurants in west village. We ordered the 9 course omakase. The food was alright but for the price and level of other one star Michelin restaurants, I did expect a bit higher of a quality. But overall, if you are a Japanese food fan like us, you should come to try it out. In case you are wondering, if you have friend who has birthday and you want to bring your cake. They charge you $20 service fee for each person. read more

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Wonderful Japanese food. We have to pay USD300, if we would like to eat same quarity food in Tokyo. read more

Hirohisa - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I wanted to like this place, but after one of the most disappointing and dissatisfying meals of my life, I'm truly baffled that it has a Michelin star. I came here with two friends and we each ordered the 7-course omakase, adding two uni-lobster chawan mushi and the "wagyu" beef. The portion sizes were minuscule, which would have been fine if they'd been delicious or carefully executed (they weren't). Nearly every dish (scallop, lobster, black cod) was overcooked and leathery. The service was weirdly ungracious and excruciatingly slow (especially given that each dish is about two bites). By the end we just wanted the meal to be over and declined their offer of a complimentary dish even though we were all still hungry. The final cost, along with a bottle of sake, ended up being about $220 per person with tip. I don't mind paying good money for an excellent dining experience, but this was a huge let down. Were other reviewers dining in a parallel universe? Were they simply blinded by their nostalgia for Japan? Were we being trolled? All questions we pondered half an hour later over burgers at Odeon (that's how hungry we still were). read more

Had the 7 course omakase at the counter with my husband a couple weeks ago. The food was overall tasty, but not especially memorable, to be honest. In reviewing my photos, I can recall that the warm uni on tofu was the best course and the soy-dessert was also very nice. The sashimi course was rather unsatisfying, unfortunately. Plating and presentation was nice, service was attentive, but I found the chef and/or server's explanations of each dish to be very lacking. It is just my personal preference, but I like when all the components (within reason) are described to me, especially in an omakase. The interior space is very spacious and well decorated. The bathroom is enormous (by NYC standards, though it is lacking a Japanese toilet). It did feel a little loud at around 7pm, but not obnoxiously so. Most other patrons were Japanese/speaking Japanese. read more

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So I've traveled extensively to Japan and obviously had some of the best sushi in New York City. There were only 10 people in the restaurant and the service was very unattentive. Eating alone at a table they just looked thru me The sushi and food was so unimpressive . I don't even care about the money. Food and service just left me disappointed Maybe because I didn't do the Omakase? I eat at blue ribbon and domodomo in the neighborhood and they are 1000 times better Oh I gave it two stars simply because the sake was tasty read more

Speechless! I've there twice and I had amazing experience for both visits! The first time I sat by the counter and ordered al a carte. The second time, I ordered omakase. Inside atmosphere is nice and calm. The servers were attending. Although it's on the price side of Japanese food, I would go back for sure. read more

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Worst service ever!!! We made a reservation for 5 people, and were informed that if we are late more than 15 mins, they would charge for 100 dollars per person. While we got there, we were informed that we have to squeeze in a four seats table because the guests just walked in took the five seats table that we reserved (the waitress messed up with my name and her name, she thought they made the reservation). After confirmation with the other party, they still wanna squeeze us in the four table seats. We didn't accept cause we came for celebration. Their explanation is "oh there is no certain table reserved for certain party, so that table (four seats) is for you." (Hilarious! They didn't even say sorry about their mistakes!) The story ended up connecting a four seats table and a two seats table for us, leaving us all there more than 10 mins- no water served, no order taken! Worst service ever in New York. (Charged us 20% tips) cuz we are party of 5. :) read more

Not good and disappointed 7 course omakase Came here yesterday with high hope for a Michelin star Japanese restaurant - but couldn't wait for it to be over Food - bland and sweet tasting food, mostly cooked omakase not sushi or sashimi - I like my food with more seasoning, like you actually spend some time preparing This is the worst omakase I had in NYC Not recommend for anyone to come here - my leftover pizza from the day before tastes better than this read more

We came in randomly one night and did the 9 course omakase with sake pairing and ordered uni lobster & egg special dish they had to share. The best dish: Uni, lobster & egg. If you are here, you cannot miss this. The egg custard is velvety and melts in your mouth while the uni compliments the richness of the lobster and egg. They also had bite of cooked uni in the egg custard, which were a surprise to me as I have NEVER had cooked uni before. The omakase was wonderful, beautiful presentation and service. I only knocked one star because I felt their sashimi offering were a little limited...if there were more fish or more variety, they would definitely get all 5 stars and then some! The appetizers and warm dishes of the omakase were spectacular. If I could rate Hirohisa on just the warm dishes and appetizers, it would get 5 stars. It was creative and delicious...an interesting dish is the soft shell turtle that comes with its original shell and head; daunting I know but kinda taste like frog legs...it's delicious just try it, trust me. read more

Ordered delivery through their website. Outstanding in every respect. Ordered the assorted sashimi and the uni ikura don. What a beautiful and artful presentation. The food arrived in individual wooden boxes. Everything was very fresh and high quality. I spent a month eating my way through Japan a couple of years. Until Hirohisa, I haven't had such high quality and fresh sushi and sashimi presented so beautifully in the United States. Yes, it's expensive. But not so much so when compared to other high quality restaurants in the United States. read more

Took my BF here for his birthday. He loved it!! Great ambience, food and service. The outside is super non-description and the inside kind of follows that minimalist presentation. About 2.5-3 hours for the full meal. We both did the 9 course meal. Definitely worth the sake pairing. read more

Crazy crazy good. We came here for lunch (call ahead to check since they have irregular lunch hours). We ordered the Uni Donburi and they had 3 choices for the Uni sourced from different regions (Maine, California, and Hokkaido). We selected Hokkaido and we're not disappointed! Very very excellent and freshest Uni you can find in NYC. We also ordered the Chirashi to try a variety of sashimi and WOW! Also epic. read more

My boyfriend and I had the 7 course omakase dinner at Hirohisa last night to celebrate his birthday. Food, service, ambiance were perfect! This restaurant was beyond our expectations! Food - The food and drinks were amazing, and all complimented each other perfectly. They gave us 2 complimentary dishes, sesame tofu and homemade cold buckwheat noodle soup. Both were amazing. Ambiance and service - The Minimalistic, clean aesthetic reminded my boyfriend so much of his time living in Japan. The restaurant only has about 15-20 patrons at a time. Since my boyfriend speaks Japanese (English is not his first language), our server was so kind to speak to us in English and Japanese so we understood what we were eating. At the end of the night, my boyfriend was given his dessert course with a candle and a complimentary bottle of fancy soy sauce as a birthday present. I only told them it was his birthday when I made the reservation more than a month ago. That was such a nice touch! I completely understand why this restaurant has a Michelin star, and in fact my boyfriend and I said at the end of the night that he food was much better in terms of quality and preparation than a 2 Michelin star restaurant we went to. read more

I chose this establishment because of their Michelin Star, and I was not disappointed. The food and service were fantastic. I appreciated the opportunity to sit at the counter five feet from one of the chefs. This makes for an added element of theater that you do not often get elsewhere. The 7 course fixed price offering was more than enough food, thus a 9 course meal would have been wasted. I have only two criticisms. First, I thought the 7 courses could have been spaced out more. Second, there was some confusion over my reservation despite 28 day advance booking and a confirmation 1 day prior. I would suggest online reservations of some sort, whether a simple website form or Open Table. Excellent experience overall. read more

Elegant food and atmosphere, tho execution was flawed. 3 stars for food, one more for atmosphere. Had the 7 course omakase with a small portion of soba to try on the house. Overall good dishes, especially towards the beginning. However, seafood was overcooked for several dishes, namely the grilled mackerel, scallops on one of the dishes, and the eel for the eel rice. Was expecting better execution especially given the prices here. Not many of these Japanese places around with this kind of authentic Japanese atmosphere/experience, so definitely worth trying. read more

Truly amazing and sophisticated dining experience. I had the 7 course omakase and loved every single dish, including two extra that they graciously included as well. The progression and dishes were everything I expected and more, with my favorite being the grilled eel. There was great variety overall and I felt completely satisfied by the end. The atmosphere of the restaurant is serene and both my friend and I were treated with the utmost respect. Each dish was thoroughly explained and timed perfectly. I'm truly looking forward to coming back soon! read more

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Everything was perfect. Our front row counter seat, the traditional service, the sake recommendation, the funky delicate ochoko, the food....oh my god guys the food. We had the shorter omakase and it was the exact right number of perfect bites. I had frankly forgotten how much I loved Japan. And then this meal took me right back there. There's nothing flashy here. It is this pure, restrained, creative-but-traditional kaiseki style meal that I would eat over and over and over if I could afford it. Special enough to come back to, even though I have a policy against eating places twice. read more