Hibino

Fresh homemade tofu, Kyoto style Obanzai (Japanese tapas), and sushi in both traditional & new style. We don't take reservations. Come by and walk in!

Prix Fixe Menus: A $17 sushi plate gets you seven pieces and futomaki, while the $20 sashimi plate includes 15 pieces and steamed rice.

When to Go: The crowd is definitely more family-heavy in the early hours, and more date-oriented later at night.

"Fresh-as-one-can-get" sushi vies for the spotlight with the "daily changing" obanzai (small plates) and "amazing" housemade tofu at this "quirky" Cobble Hill Japanese; "budget-friendly" tabs and "unobtrusive" service embellish its "subdued", "unique" ambiance.

The dark atmosphere of Hibino puts all due attention squarely on the meal, where it should be. Regional cuisine from Kyoto is the key to Hibino's menu, with a selection of small dishes as well.

Local sushi spot with a worldly menu. Sip your miso right from the bowl, like they do in Japan, and enjoy creamy homemade tofu, served warm or cold, from a glass jar. Nicer atmo than your average neighborhood joint: open kitchen, dark wood floors, stylish lighting. Internet savvy, too, posting daily obanzai (homestyle Kyoto tapas) on their funny little blog. Traditional dishes like pan-fried...

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....

Fresh homemade tofu, Kyoto style Obanzai (Japanese tapas), and sushi in both traditional & new...