Hibino
(718) 260-8052
333 Henry St
Brooklyn,
NY
11201
40.6902
-73.9967
Neighborhood: Cobble Hill
What People Are Saying About Hibino
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene
Hibino is the kind of restaurant where you might hear 10-year-olds expounding on the freshness of the tuna--families fill its tables, while couples flock to the small sushi bar. Japanese details like a dark wood lattice and unfailingly gracious service blend with more locally inspired accents, such as globe lamps and exposed original woodwork in the corner window.
The Food
The daily-changing, Kyoto-style small plates (called obanzai) keep a narrow focus on ingredients, with little spice or adornment. In this vein, pencil-thin asparagus and poached egg soak in a soy broth, while cod gets lightly battered and fried into addictive triangles. Some of the regular menu is too simple: Tofu, served in a cute jar, barely registers on the taste buds, while sushi works best with a little dressing up, like in the hearty panko-crusted eel roll. Tender braised short ribs and creamy soy milk pudding, however, prove "home-style" can transcend borders.
User Reviews
charliequixote
July 25, 2008
I have eaten here twice and was suprised both times to find how fresh and pure everything tasted. It is a rare occasion when I bite into a snow pea and say -- Wow, that is a really good snow pea! Or, Where do you buy a chicken this good, this FRENCH? I felt like I was on the farm again, and that is no small accomplishment for a restaurant in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn! The flavor combinations are so instinctive, so wise, so memorable, I found myself lost in contemplation. The chef treats the ingredients deferentially, and when the purity and richness of the ingredients takes center stage, it's heaven. Hibino is not flashy, but it IS the most rewarding, most thought-provoking home-style meal in Brooklyn.
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rayknow
August 25, 2007
Read the reviews, thought we should actually try it - and what a Disappointment. Upon walking in, the restaurant was warm and muggy - not a good sign (especially when eating sushi). Service was adequate and the decor is nothing to talk about. The edamame was good, but a little too salty, actually a bit . Had a salad which was very good...I would stop there. When it came time for our rolls and sushi, the fish was warm and the salmon was horrible - extremely fishy. We couldn't wait to pay and get out. Here's a tip, they should offer low sodium soy and buy an air conditioner. Would not recommend!
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germanfoody
July 13, 2007
Hibino serves very good sushi in a bright and stylish if slightly austere setting. The sashimi comes chilled over a tea-leaf on ice. Nice presentation even though I prefer my fish to "warm up" to me just a little while it's on my plate. The tiny obanzai plates are always a delight, and - therefore - usually leave me wanting for more. But obviously that's better than the other way around ... The staff is extremely friendly, yet not obtrusive. I love to eat at the sushi bar, which is a beautiful spot whether you eat alone or not. However, I would have enjoyed my last visit much more, would there have been fewer "transients" at the bar who just came in to wait, talking on their cellies while their take-out order was prepared. Since the sushi bar is almost like a communal table to me, I didn't like that part. Would be better to have a designated waiting area - or deliver.
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BYOB:
Until the restaurant gets its license, pick up some sake or wine at the Heights Chateau.
When to Go:
The crowd is definitely more family-heavy in the early hours, and more date-oriented later at night.
Prix Fixe Menus:
A $17 sushi plate gets you seven pieces and futomaki, while the $20 sashimi plate includes 15 pieces and steamed rice.
Know Before You Go:
For now, the restaurant is cash-only, so make an ATM pit stop.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Food Delivery
