Had such a wonderful dinner at Hirohisa — definitely one of the most memorable omakase experiences I’ve had in New York. The food was absolutely delicious, with every course made from fresh, seasonal ingredients that really stood out. You can tell how much thought and care went into the preparation.
The plating was simple but beautiful, and the dishes they used added a special touch to the whole experience. What really made the night stand out, though, was the service — both the chef and staff were so friendly, warm, and attentive. It felt personal in the best way.
I’ve also been for lunch and loved it just as much — the quality and attention to detail are always there. Hirohisa has always been my favorite Japanese restaurant in the city, and this visit just reminded me why. Can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sunny Li
We came for the lunch menu. The quality of the food here is undeniably high — the fish was incredibly fresh, and every dish felt thoughtfully prepared. It’s clear they prioritize sourcing and execution, and for that alone, the restaurant deserves praise.
That said, two parts of the experience left us feeling disappointed.
First, the portion sizes were surprisingly small. I’m usually someone who doesn’t eat very much, and even I only felt about 80–85% full after the meal. My partner, who typically eats more, was still quite hungry afterward and we had to grab snacks later. For the price point and overall presentation, we expected a bit more substance.
Second, the service felt rushed in a way that affected our ability to enjoy the meal. We understand and respect that there’s a 90-minute seating window. We actually finished our meal fairly quickly — around 20 minutes after receiving our food — because we had plans afterward. We then asked for the bill ourselves and signed it right away. I stayed for just a few extra seconds to sip the tea they gave us with the check and check directions on my phone, when a staff member came over and said, “Excuse me, you need to leave,” while motioning to the next guests. It felt abrupt — especially since there was still an empty table available, and it’s only been 50 minutes since we were seated. In contrast, the table next to us (who had been seated earlier) was not being asked to leave. And I had only taken two sips of the tea because it’s literally only been 30 seconds after I signed the bill. It made us feel unfairly singled out.
Adding to that, despite the tight timing, it actually took about 20 minutes for anyone to take our order. We had tried making eye contact and signaling multiple times, but were mostly ignored until someone finally came over. If time is that strict, we would have appreciated a bit more attentiveness early on to make the most of it.
In short: the food is excellent, but the pacing and portioning could use improvement — especially if they want diners to walk away feeling full, welcome, and valued.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Paul Chen
Super cute Japanese restaurant in NYC. Their $95 uni don lunch special is pricey but totally worth it—really fresh and comes with miso soup, pickles, and a few small sides. They also have a sashimi don that’s just as delicious but much cheaper. The waiters are really courteous and make the whole experience feel special without being too formal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hejie Huang
The chef doesn’t know what respect is. The waitress brings the check before I had the dessert.. which I ordered twice. Food was ok but won’t visit again nor recommend to others.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Kevin Li
We really had an okay experience. We have four people, after spending about $1800 for this meal. Right after we paid the check, we were pushed out because the restaurant said there are more customers. In reality the entire restaurant is basically empty and two people were sitting there. For spending this amount of money and only able to spend two hours it is a joke. Will never come back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
gloria z
overhyped
Mark White
Great food!!
Eva Yao
It should be a universally accepted fact that a restaurant that offers reservation should honor the reservation. But that was not what happened at Hirohisa. We made a reservation for 1:15pm lunch. Arrived at 1:15pm sharp. At 1:30pm, we were told that we need to wait for at least 10 more minutes to get seated. While we were waiting, we saw groups of guests without reservation getting seated before us. We had to leave because we had other appointments in that afternoon and couldn't afford 30-min wait. I regretted not having left earlier. The server told me it’s because “all customers walked in at the same time on that day.” What a shocker. A restaurant doesn’t know that customers would come during a concentrated period of time? Isn’t that precisely why you need reservation to manage in the first place?
Why bother putting reservations online at all, Hirohisa? Please do better. Please don’t waste your customers’ time.
Michael SX (Furr047729X)
I tried Omakase in Hirohisa, and the overall experience was medium to upper. The ingredients are fresh, and the temperature of the vinegared rice is well controlled, especially the taste of tuna in the middle and omelet. However, the speed of serving is indeed slow. The interval between each sushi is too long, and it is easy to be distracted in the second half. The overall seasoning is light, and there is almost no sense of hierarchy. It may be more suitable for people who like minimalist style.
I had a wonderful birthday meal here. Unlike most high-end Japanese restaurants that focus on sushi, this place offers a diverse range of Japanese dishes, each one delicious in its own way. The thoughtfully curated course made for a memorable experience, and I’d definitely love to return.
Steven Wang
Hirohisa has been on my list for quite a while for their famous uni don. I finally got a chance to try it and it was definitely worth the time and money I spent. A large bowl of rice was fully covered with sweet Hokkaido Uni, there's nothing that I can complain about. I also get a few bits from my friend's order which is Kaisen Chirashi. All the fish meat is very well prepared.
Jing Yang
The quality of ingredients were spectacular compared to restaurants of similar price points. But I feel like the plating could be prettier for a high end kaiseki meal. My favorite dishes were the white miso seafood stew and the sashimi dishes. Some of the other dishes could’ve used a tad bit more flavorful, it was a bit on the blander side. Ingredients were not notch and super fresh though. Service was also very on point.
5/5 star no drama
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had such a wonderful dinner at Hirohisa — definitely one of the most memorable omakase experiences I’ve had in New York. The food was absolutely delicious, with every course made from fresh, seasonal ingredients that really stood out. You can tell how much thought and care went into the preparation.
The plating was simple but beautiful, and the dishes they used added a special touch to the whole experience. What really made the night stand out, though, was the service — both the chef and staff were so friendly, warm, and attentive. It felt personal in the best way.
I’ve also been for lunch and loved it just as much — the quality and attention to detail are always there. Hirohisa has always been my favorite Japanese restaurant in the city, and this visit just reminded me why. Can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came for the lunch menu. The quality of the food here is undeniably high — the fish was incredibly fresh, and every dish felt thoughtfully prepared. It’s clear they prioritize sourcing and execution, and for that alone, the restaurant deserves praise.
That said, two parts of the experience left us feeling disappointed.
First, the portion sizes were surprisingly small. I’m usually someone who doesn’t eat very much, and even I only felt about 80–85% full after the meal. My partner, who typically eats more, was still quite hungry afterward and we had to grab snacks later. For the price point and overall presentation, we expected a bit more substance.
Second, the service felt rushed in a way that affected our ability to enjoy the meal. We understand and respect that there’s a 90-minute seating window. We actually finished our meal fairly quickly — around 20 minutes after receiving our food — because we had plans afterward. We then asked for the bill ourselves and signed it right away. I stayed for just a few extra seconds to sip the tea they gave us with the check and check directions on my phone, when a staff member came over and said, “Excuse me, you need to leave,” while motioning to the next guests. It felt abrupt — especially since there was still an empty table available, and it’s only been 50 minutes since we were seated. In contrast, the table next to us (who had been seated earlier) was not being asked to leave. And I had only taken two sips of the tea because it’s literally only been 30 seconds after I signed the bill. It made us feel unfairly singled out.
Adding to that, despite the tight timing, it actually took about 20 minutes for anyone to take our order. We had tried making eye contact and signaling multiple times, but were mostly ignored until someone finally came over. If time is that strict, we would have appreciated a bit more attentiveness early on to make the most of it.
In short: the food is excellent, but the pacing and portioning could use improvement — especially if they want diners to walk away feeling full, welcome, and valued.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Super cute Japanese restaurant in NYC. Their $95 uni don lunch special is pricey but totally worth it—really fresh and comes with miso soup, pickles, and a few small sides. They also have a sashimi don that’s just as delicious but much cheaper. The waiters are really courteous and make the whole experience feel special without being too formal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The chef doesn’t know what respect is. The waitress brings the check before I had the dessert.. which I ordered twice. Food was ok but won’t visit again nor recommend to others.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
We really had an okay experience. We have four people, after spending about $1800 for this meal. Right after we paid the check, we were pushed out because the restaurant said there are more customers. In reality the entire restaurant is basically empty and two people were sitting there. For spending this amount of money and only able to spend two hours it is a joke. Will never come back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
overhyped
Great food!!
It should be a universally accepted fact that a restaurant that offers reservation should honor the reservation. But that was not what happened at Hirohisa. We made a reservation for 1:15pm lunch. Arrived at 1:15pm sharp. At 1:30pm, we were told that we need to wait for at least 10 more minutes to get seated. While we were waiting, we saw groups of guests without reservation getting seated before us. We had to leave because we had other appointments in that afternoon and couldn't afford 30-min wait. I regretted not having left earlier. The server told me it’s because “all customers walked in at the same time on that day.” What a shocker. A restaurant doesn’t know that customers would come during a concentrated period of time? Isn’t that precisely why you need reservation to manage in the first place?
Why bother putting reservations online at all, Hirohisa? Please do better. Please don’t waste your customers’ time.
I tried Omakase in Hirohisa, and the overall experience was medium to upper. The ingredients are fresh, and the temperature of the vinegared rice is well controlled, especially the taste of tuna in the middle and omelet. However, the speed of serving is indeed slow. The interval between each sushi is too long, and it is easy to be distracted in the second half. The overall seasoning is light, and there is almost no sense of hierarchy. It may be more suitable for people who like minimalist style.
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Nice simple cozy place to Joy
Good quality lunch special chirashi
I had a wonderful birthday meal here. Unlike most high-end Japanese restaurants that focus on sushi, this place offers a diverse range of Japanese dishes, each one delicious in its own way. The thoughtfully curated course made for a memorable experience, and I’d definitely love to return.
Hirohisa has been on my list for quite a while for their famous uni don. I finally got a chance to try it and it was definitely worth the time and money I spent. A large bowl of rice was fully covered with sweet Hokkaido Uni, there's nothing that I can complain about. I also get a few bits from my friend's order which is Kaisen Chirashi. All the fish meat is very well prepared.
The quality of ingredients were spectacular compared to restaurants of similar price points. But I feel like the plating could be prettier for a high end kaiseki meal. My favorite dishes were the white miso seafood stew and the sashimi dishes. Some of the other dishes could’ve used a tad bit more flavorful, it was a bit on the blander side. Ingredients were not notch and super fresh though. Service was also very on point.
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