Hibino Japanese Restaurant

• Cuisine(s): Japanese
  Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm-10pm, Fri 12pm-10:30pm, Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm
  Price: $$$
• Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa
  Features: Takeout, Delivery, Wheelchair Accessible
  Serving: Dinner, Lunch
• Alcohol: Beer, Wine
  Reservations: Accepted, Not Accepted
  Parking: No Parking

Description

Hidden away on a Cobble Hill side street, Hibino features the cuisine of Kyoto, southeast of Tokyo, for centuries the capital of Japan. The heart of the menu is four dishes that change daily called obanzai, which reflect the home style cooking of Kyoto. (You can look online at Hibino"s website to find the obanzai of the day.) Sometimes they incorporate the restaurant"s homemade tofu (don"t miss it!), sometimes seasonal vegetables simply sauced with soy or bonito broth, and sometimes meat-centered stews with unusual ingredients. There"s also excellent sushi, and several familiar standards of Japanese cuisine, slightly reinterpreted. The spare interior is pleasant, and the vibe reflects the laid-back neighborhood. Brush up on your sake knowledge before going, and get there early (or late) to snag a table.