Hiro 88
601 R St, Lincoln, NE, 68508
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Address :
601 R St
Lincoln, NE, 68508 - Phone (402) 261-9388
- Website https://www.hiro88.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Garage
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Classy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Erik Y.
Best Sushi in Lincoln. Here is why: The Sushi is fantastic, I would highly recommend the sashimi tuna, fatty tuna, and the Hiro 88 Roll. I will start by saying I love sushi and sashimi. I have eaten it all over America and at some of the best of the best like Koi, Nobu, and Roku in various cities like Vegas and NYC. Downtown there are 3 good options, Dozo, Blue and Hiro. I believe Hiro 88 wins by a razor and I'd give it 4.6 out of 5 overall (I rounded up to 5). Not only is the sushi/sashimi taste a little fresher then the others, their sushi shokunin know how to cut and prep a proper roll or sashimi. They also have great Chinese style food and seafood, the Salmon Plank is some of the best prepared and flavored Salmon in Lincoln. The bartender knew his business as well, on a previous visit we asked a lot of questions and he could answer detailed questions on several more exotic beers and wines. He also could make a perfect old fashioned. Sarah, part of the wait staff is great, she was so attentive and our glasses were never more then half full all night even though the place had no empty seats. The location is great, as it is very close to Pinnacle Bank Arena. Also of note, they have a private room in the back that holds up to 30 so its a great place for special occasions. Almost nobody in downtown Lincoln has truly private rooms and I need to have business meetings from time to time and this room with its 70" screen is great! Its the above reasons they win out over the other 2 downtown sushi places, although those are very good as well. Tip: Happy hour is the best time. All day Sunday and Mon - Fri 3 - 6pm and 10-12am. Discounted Sushi, apps, and drinks. Overall I would say if you are serious about Sushi try all 3 downtown Sushi places a few times with friends, order a diverse selection of Sashimi and Sushi and judge for yourself. And be brave if you are a little scared of raw fish Sashimi. Sushi grade fish like Sashimi Tuna is just as safe as any other protein and tastes better then Filet Minion that's cooked to a perfect Medium Rare. Trust me, you might have found one of the greatest food your mouth will ever eat.
(5)Katie K.
Honestly, this is my favourite place to eat! We always go for all day happy hour on Sunday, and our rolls are always served quickly and always delicious!
(5)Lucas H.
I love Hiro's sushi. I'm not a huge raw fish fan and it's great to have a bunch of different choices, some of which are my raw fish. I love happy hour and can't get enough of this place.
(5)Ellen P.
Let me just say, if you go to Hiro, you have to get the tuna sashimi. It's this lovely big slice of incredible, dark heaven. Filet mignon has nothing on their tuna nigiri, so you know they're getting the good fish. The rolls are pretty great too. I love unagi and the fact that I can actually taste it and not awful eel sauce is a biiig plus. Blue has nothing on Hiro 88.
(5)Christina R.
If you're looking for a Sunday happy hour, look no further- Hiro 88 is the place to go. My favorite roll: Crazy Horse roll. It is on the happy hour menu, along with a good number of their other traditional menu items at almost half price. If I remember correctly, rolls will run between $5-6 which is a steal. Happy Hour drinks aren't too bad of a deal, either. I had the Bloody Maria which was a tequila-based bloody Mary topped off with jalapeno and a shrimp.
(4)Anna S.
Love their Sunday deal. Just went last night and hadn't been there for quite some time. I forgot how many great options they had. The service was absolutely phenomenal. It was quick and everyone was very friendly. Our waitress, Jordan O., was great! She had a great attitude and was really polite to us. I can tell they definitely hire quality people who care about the people they serve. Overall, great place and even better people. That's hard to come by sometimes.
(4)Brandon A.
I always enjoy my time at Hiro. Happy hours are awesome and the sushi is always up to par. I've had the crab rangoon for an appetizer and it is good as well. They bring out six so that's three a piece on a date. What's fun for a group: if you order enough sushi they bring it out on a boat. It was fun to see and a nice presentation of the sushi. I will post a picture with the review. Brat
(4)Elleen P.
Came for sunday happy hour which meant good prices, and the sushi was alright. I forget how much rolls are, but the prices fluctuate between $5-10? I got the Hiro Special Roll & Spider Roll, and they were both pretty good -- were a pretty hefty size considering I struggled to finish two rolls. As far as seafood quality, the crab meat was kind of tough and the shrimp was tasteless, but nothing eel sauce can't fix haha. The ambience is kind of upscale and swanky which didn't match up to the quality of the food, but oh well, pretty good for a place that geographically get fresh fish. Service was on par too, and I'd recommend if you are looking for sushi around the area, though I think I prefer Blue down the street more.
(3)Nick F.
Tried again, I didn't see the manager- that was better- but the food was still so-so. It's not airport terminal quality sushi, if that makes sense, but it's very bland. None of the flavors "pop"; it all just runs together. Plus, the rolls were falling apart. What's disappointing is this: the price point is okay for the region but it's frustrating when you look at a nice building, see mid-level pricing, and then have sub-par/poor quality food. The most upsetting thing about Hiro 88 is they don't listen to the customer's needs, they're defensive- especially on Yelp. Being defensive isn't the attitude of confidence, it's one of weakness. If someone was confident in their product and service, it could stand alone without Mr Knight of Yelp coming to the rescue. Honestly, this is how crazy this is: Charlie Y, whoever that is, needs to fight the customer so much that he/she honestly didn't even ask about my experience. He/she assumed I was another customer and started making excuses. WHAT?! Lol. What restaurant professional with ethics or wisdom does that stuff. Lol it's just beyond belief.
(2)Bruce T.
Went to Hiro after Chesney concert with 6 people at 11;45, said they just had last call but could get us one round. After sitting down and marking up the sushi menu, found out they wouldn't. Been to this place in May with horrible service then also. Can't recommend the one in Lincoln, always had a good experience in Omaha.
(1)Christa C.
This is probably my least favorite sushi place in the haymarket. Mostly because every time I go their I have poor service. The tables are also very close together so I always feel crammed and it's loud. The sushi is ok, but I've definitely had much better.
(2)Jeffrey D.
Being new to the area I just couldn't pass up a chance at sushi. This upscale restaurant in the Haymarket area is good. It is pretty busy so if possible make plans, but it was just me so I got a seat at the bar with no wait. Bar is fully stocked though. I had the combo platter and a side of poke. It was prepared well and presented well, the chef takes pride in his work. Unfortunately really fresh is hard to come across in landlocked states but that is a problem unless you fly them in daily, which is not something I really would be interested in paying for since sushi is expensive anyway. Overall, good atmosphere and good food, comparable price.
(4)Elisabeth E.
So this is an update to this review.. it has now become a regular place for me. I know I can eat here and never get sick and the extensiveness of the menu still astounds me. Where else can I get sauced and breaded gluten free amazingness? This place has officially won my heart. Nom! First of all let me start by complementing them on the most extensive gluten free menu I've seen since I've been eating gluten free. There is literally a massive page with tons of things you can have. Our server was also very knowledgeable about gluten free and really helpful with finding out any questions I had for me from the kitchen. The environment is nice and its in a convenient part of downtown in the newer part of the haymarket. Its right next to the parking garage which was convenient considering how cold it was that night. We were here for a birthday party and I enjoyed the salad with ginger carrot dressing which was great and the only one that is gluten free. I then decided to go against my usual sushi order and had the chicken with peanut sauce, sauces are something I have to be so weary of anymore so I was excited to see it on their gluten free menu. It was really good, I'd definitely have it again. My avocado roll and gluten free soy sauce was also nice. My friends were pretty satisfied with their meals as well and a few had some mixed drinks which they said were good. Overall, cost was pretty affordable so I'll be heading back there again sometime soon. I recommend giving it a try, and if your gluten free in Lincoln..its a must!
(5)Ann G.
My husband and I went on Sunday and were pleasantly surprised to find they have all-day happy hour. We were in the mood for sushi so we ordered off that menu -- some specialty rolls and some sashimi. It was all excellent. Even their crab rangoon were handmade, which I consider a marker of a restaurant that cares about details. We'll be going back to try the hot menu. It gets crowded on Sundays so if that's what you're after, I'd recommend going on another day.
(5)Mariah T.
I love this place, I tried sushi for the first time and they were so helpful. I love the Rainbow Roll and Californai Roll and I also love there short ribs for an appetizer. I also love that they are open till midnight since I don't get off of work till late. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is an expert or noobie to sushi.
(5)Kyle R.
Would never visit this location again. Completely dissatisfied with the service when I told them they didn't give me the open table points after I told the hostess I had made a reservation. The person answering the phone after I received a cancellation email for my reservation was rude and said they could do nothing for me. I would rather go to Omaha where they know what they are doing. It's sad that Lincoln can't seem to get it right.
(1)Jerrad T.
A good start, with room for improvement. I should preface this review by saying, in the interest of full disclosure, that Hiro Sushi on 132nd and Maple in Omaha is one of my favorite restaurants. I go there often when I am down there, so I would like to think that i am a pretty good judge when It comes to comparing this new location in lincoln with the quality of their original location. This is what i found: The Meal: So, after seeing that my favorite restaurant opened a new location not 2 blocks from where i work, i promptly convinced a group of co-workers to come with me and try it out. Being one of my favorite places for a good pan-asian meal, I was planning on spending quite a bit. I ended up ordering Sushi (Philadelphia Roll with an order of Toro and an order of Salmon), as well as a lunch order of my favorite dish there, the Mongolian Beef. Appetizers: Miso Soup The Miso Soup was delicious as usual, with plenty of tofu and nori. No complaints. Main Course: Mongolian Beef The Mongolian beef was interesting. It was good, and easily better then any other Mongolian beef i've had in lincoln, but I couldn't help but be a little disappointed with the way the dish turned out. It's not that it was bad, but from my experience in Omaha, I knew that it could be so much *better*. The chefs in Omaha make the dish nearly to perfection, with plenty of Wok-hai (google it) and char/caramelization of the meat/sauce. Lincoln's offering, on the other hand, tasted a little bit too sauce-y and undercooked. I was expecting a burst of awesome savory flavor when I took my first bite. What i got was just meh. Sushi: Philly Roll, Salmon, Tuna The sushi is where this review really starts to get disappointing. It was still better then Dozo's, but it just wasn't what i was used to when it came to Hiro Quality. The maki roll i got was a Philadelphia Roll, made in their old style, which is a substitution of raw salmon for the standard smoked salmon. It was good, but not eye-wateringly good like i've gotten in Omaha. The salmon didn't taste as fresh (which i will go into more below), and the portion was a lot less then i'm used to seeing in Omaha. I really didn't taste much of the fish in the roll to be honest, there was so much cream cheese that it kind of overpowered everything else. The Nigiri was also disappointing. The pieces themselves (2 per order) were too skinny -- they looked like the width of one finger, when normally (almost anywhere else you go), the chefs are trained to press the sushi to the width of two fingers. I don't know if this was a portion control thing, or if the chef just had really skinny fingers, but it definitely looked weird. As for the taste, I was non-plussed. Again, it was decent... better then i've had in many other sushi joints around Lincoln, but not tasty. Sushi is supposed to have a subtle taste, but I simply didn't taste anything from the pieces that I had. Conclusion: It's not that Hiro is bad, it's just i know from experience that the restaurant can be so much better, and its frustrating not to get the kind of quality i expect from their brand. All-in-all I spent about $35, which felt a little expensive for what i got here, although I would of happily spent that much and more in Omaha. The service, decor, and almost everything else was spot on, I just hope that their quality improves to the level that I know it can be. For these reasons, I give this restaurant 3 stars.
(3)Stacey K.
My husband and I ate here for a friday lunch. There was only one other customer when we arrived. With that being said the hostess took us to the back room where we had an awesome view of the construction men working on the building. Really? This is where I really hope Lincoln can grow, as the restaurant scene in Lincoln grows, restaurant owners and managers are going to have to grow too. That means hiring knowledgeable staff who are flexible and professional. Yes you may have a server assigned to this area but until the main dining room is full, the server should be flexible, going where the guests want to sit. The third table that arrived was seated in the only spot in the restaurant that had glaring sun streaming through the window. Again, a little forethought on the part of the hostess can go a long way. We ordered two rolls. Highly recommend the Wasabi Stinger. Both rolls were big and tasty. The service was quick. Sushi and service is definitely better than Dozo. Loved the decorations and imagine on a crowded weekend it will have a fun vibe to it. This place definitely has potential. With only four or five reviews so far and almost alll of them mentioning customer service I hope management reads these and tries to get on top of their game. Customer's first, always. That being said, we plan on returning soon.
(3)Justin W.
A friend recommended we eat here so we decided to give it a try. We don't eat seafood so this was a bit out of our comfort zone. Our server went threw the items on the menu and recommended several vegetarian items and items with no seafood. This restaurant has something for everyone. Don't be afraid to try it if you are not a seafood lover. The food was great! Next time we are back in town we will come here!
(5)Dennis K.
Service was good, food was decent, but I was not blown away. Good selection of sake, wine and beer. We tried an unfiltered variety of cold sake for $14, which yielded 5 shots. The salad dressing was bland -- was hoping for more ginger and some zing. The calamari was not bad. The small sushi plate came with 12 pieces and included salmon, tuna, yellowtail and shrimp, plus california roll and spicy tuna roll, $27. It's a little pricey, but you're paying for the location and the decor. Dinner for three came to $105 before tip. Still waiting for one of our local sushi joints to step it up and be impressive.
(3)Adrian B.
Had our first experience on New Years Eve with an 8 o'clock reservation. It was busy as expected but we were seated within 10 minutes which was nice as we had time to test the bar. The cocktails were very well executed with fresh natural herbs and top shelf liquor. The layout of the restaurant is open plan and minimal as most Japanese restaurants are. It's very easy on the eyes and comfortable. My wife and I ordered the Szechuan Shrimp and Scollops separately. Both dishes were fantastic, the seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection. It was warming and spicy but yet still sweet, tasted like real Szechuan cooking should. The rice was cooked well and just slightly sticky. The service was very polite and efficient, not overbearing and overattentive. Really helped us start the celebrations off in the right mode. Even if your not into Sushi there's plenty of cooked options from standard American Chinese food such as Mongolian Beef, But the seafood is where it's at, the Chilean Sea Bass looks lovely. We will be back and are recommending the place to all our friends. Thanks again Hiro!
(5)Justin P.
We ordered carry out on our way through Nebraska. Maybe it is because we can get excellent sushi where we live but this was the worst sushi I have ever had. Extremely fishy and difficult to eat without the rolls falling apart. The appetizers were good but expensive. The restaurant itself seemed nice but the food didn't go over well.
(2)David S.
My first visit here was on 07/02/2015. Came in solo so grabbed a seat at the bar. Server was very polite and quick. I wanted to try some of the dishes that other Yelp reviewers have given great reviews of so had some of the Tuna Sashimi as well as an Unagii roll with an appetizer of the Edamame. I had never tried the prior two and to whoever the reviewer was that said Filet Mignon has nothing on this couldn't have been more correct. It tastes exactly like a rare cut of the most tender filet. Unagi roll was delicious as well and I always enjoy Edamame. And what a bonus at the end, it was "roll the dice Thursday" where the manager comes over and you roll the dice to see what your meal discount will be. Worst you can do is no discount with snake eyes or double sixes and I got 54% off my total tab! There are several choices for Sushi in the Lincoln market I enjoy now and you can add Hiro 88 to to top of my list now!
(5)Hilary S.
Last night I went out to Hiro to enjoy some sushi with some friends, I have been to Hiro on numerous occasions and thought highly of the sushi and deals there. After the almost completion of our meal one of my friends began to choke on a sushi roll where she later discovered a bone had still been in the fish of the sushi roll she had eaten. After that happened we brought it to the attention of our server who was doing a very nice job all evening, and he kindly took it away to show his manager Chadwick. The manager never approached us before he brought the other sushi roll and then came back with the same roll made in order to replace the one that had the bone in it. While a nice gesture, we had already finished our meal that this point. We had discussed it being comped and had told the manager there was no way we were going to eat that or take it home. He began to argue with us about how since the roll had already been mostly eaten that he wasn't going to take it off the ticket. We respectfully disagreed with that decision, after realizing we were not going to be treated what we felt was necessary for the previous events. We left the facility with a bitter taste in our mouth, you just lost yourself at least 4 customers, and after there is so much new competition for sushi places in Lincoln you would think they would be a little more thoughtful. I also plan on calling the Better Business Bureau, as well as the Health Department.
(1)Beca H.
Nothing bad I can say about this chain of restaurants! I frequent this one and the ones in Omaha. I always get the same quality no matter what location! And they have the best HAPPY HOUR a girl could ask for! You must try the Husker Roll and the Las Vegas roll! Yummy!
(5)Joshua H.
Let me start by saying,.. This is a LONG review but honest and in depth! I have lived in Lincoln for over 10 years and my family has eaten at many restaurants and I'm so glad for YELP because you can find honest reviews... And that is what I'm about to give all of you HONEST REVIEW OF The WORST "sushi" restaurant In Lincoln and that I AND my wife have EVER been to! I should have known not to go to this restaurant after our good friend went to Hiro 88 a week ago for her BIRTHDAY with reservations, her and 3 friends went and had to wait a little over 45 minutes for their table, then it took almost am hour and a half for their food! We decided to try it because we got a 50.00 groupon as a Valentines day gift ,I had called last week and spoke with Alyssa she answered the phone and I told her we would like to make a reservation I told her very clearly we had a Groupon and it was only my wife and I coming in for lunch at noon, she said that is great I asked if there was any stipulations on the Groupon she said not at all come in and use it, so we got to Hiro 88 and sat down within a couple of minutes. Our server I believe her name was Katie, I told her about the Groupon right away she said it can't be used for lunch and we had to have 4 people in our party, I then asked for the manager... The general manager named CHADWICK came to our table and said again we couldn't use it and we had been given false information, I asked if there was anything that could be don't his reply " buy another Groupon for 10.00" he DID NOT apologize and we told him this was our first time here.. He walked away and just said let your server know what your decision is if you want to stay or not, so after my wife and I decided we were already sitting and very hungry we stayed... The food was OK... We ordered the Hiro 88 rill it was mushy and lacked flavor, the southern roll with jalapeños which were almost non existent and pretty much just rice onions and seaweed.. Then we ordered another it was a spicy crab cream cheese roll that was better than the others.... After sitting for 1 hour and 15 minutes to general manager CHADWICK not once did he come over! He also DID NOT take anything off the bill and NEVER apologized, his general manager in trainee ANYTHING did a better job the next Chadwick! The trainee was able to take a 3.00 coffee off and that's it for us however he did apologize to us at least.... Sorry for the length of this however just because it's one of the new restaurants in the hay market DO NOT GO EAT AT HIRO 88 YOU WILL BE SAD YOU DID! Chadwick was the absolute worst general manager I HAVE EVER MET! or in the case really didn't meet because he never said his name! And one more thing... The OWNER of Hiro 88 was there also and completely ignored us!!!!! Never going back! Well... Maybe if Anthony is working......... He was the only good thing about the restaurant!
(1)Sheryl Z.
The food, once we got it was good. We did not get our appetizer at all and it was 40 minutes until we got our soup. They were out of silverware so I ate with a spoon. Add that to the plastic cup my drink came in and I felt like I was at the kids table.
(3)Robert Y.
My wife absolutely loves sushi and enjoyed dining at Hiro 88. I hate sushi and reluctantly went hoping for something cooked or at least some decent soup. Not only do they have a great Chinese food selection is was very tasty! Finally a great place where my wife and I are very happy!
(5)BB S.
Decent service sushi but not anything special. I have to give only two star because management seems far to focused on bottom line than providing a good dining experience. They failed to honer a perfectly good groupon on a ridiculous technicality. The parameters of this groupon are too stringent. I went in to Hiro 88 with three friends to use this coupon was told no matter how much food we ordered the Groupon would not be accepted if we did not have a fourth person. It is a completely Assinine rule considering we ordered a good amount of food. Perhaps I should have asked a random 4th person to sit with us for a few minutes.The quality of the food does not warrent a second visit.
(2)Lyn S.
New Favorite Restaurant! The Tempura was outstanding with a very light batter, long shrimp & fresh crisp veggies!
(5)Ken H.
By far my favorite sushi restaurant in Lincoln. The place is always nice, I've never had to wait, and the service is perfect every time. Normally I manage to get the same server every time I go (Diana), and she's always been quick to take care of us when we sit down, and knows exactly when to come around and check up on us. I'm not a sushi expert. I probably couldn't tell you the difference between good sushi and great sushi, but I still love it. What I can say is that Hiro has a lot of great rolls that present a good combination of flavors and textures that one would expect from a great restaurant. Most importantly, for me, is the amount of fish you get in each piece of sushi, and Hiro won't disappoint like some places I've been. You can tell it's in there, but it doesn't over power the entire roll. That creates a good value for your sushi that can be hard to find. Of course in Nebraska you don't expect sushi to be cheap, and if it is you probably don't want to eat it, but Hiro won't break the bank. Even when it's not happy hour I don't have a problem going there and enjoying a couple rolls and a beer. The bottom line: If you want good sushi at a good price in a great location, Hiro is the place to go. Also, it's open late so it's a great place to end your night after having a few drinks.
(5)Kaitlynn K.
I've been to Hiro88 in Lincoln twice. The first experience was for Happy Hour -- which I wasn't impressed with. I ordered a couple rolls (I don't remember which ones) they were good but not for the "happy hour" price. I also ordered the house martini, Princess -- it was awesome! The goyza I ordered as an appetizer was fully fried and was also great. However that's those two are the only things I was impressed with. My second visit was much better. I ordered the Wasabi Stinger (sans jalapeño) and Columbia River rolls. Both were amazing, the Wasabi Stinger is definitely worth the price. The goyza I ordered as an appetizer (again) wasn't fully fried, but it was a good change from other sushi venues. I found out fried goyza is only available on the happy hour menu. The reason I gave Hiro88 3/5 stars is because of the poor treatment of my friend. She has a child and was not welcome in the restaurant. They "don't have high chairs" and don't cater to children. She was even told by management to get a babysitter next time she wants to enjoy the restaurant. Not something a food establishment should ever say to a paying guest. Overall, order the Wasabi Stinger Roll, don't be afraid of a higher tab, and don't bring children.
(3)Tee S.
Really disappointed with sushi here. Definitely not amazing sushi like in NY, CA or WA. The Sushi took a really long time to make for 4 people. The "fresh" fish in the sushi roll was warm. Not sure if the fish was really yellowtail. Not a worthwhile experience for pricing. Will not come back.
(2)Jess S.
Well, hiro, you earned the 5 stars! I knew you would because you're my favorite sushi place in Nebraska! We went tonight for my birthday, and it was wonderful! I love the fact that you texted us when our table for 10 was ready, and the hosting staff was very polite and helpful. The server was great and very patient with our big group, and was extremely organized. As a former server myself, I value the fact that other staff members helped out with drinks and food, especially with a big group like ours. We were very satisfied with the service overall! Sushi was fresh and delicious (as usual) and the drinks were great too! Our server recommended the chocolate cake for desert, and I'm glad we caved in because it was really wonderful. Thanks so much for making my birthday awesome!!
(5)R M.
Visiting from California, I'm not sure what I expected from sushi served in a completely land-locked state.....but apparently they think they're pretty damn special based on what they charge for what you get. Pretty much every roll is over $10...which here in Cali gets you a good size roll that pretty much can fill up an average man. At Hiro, $10-$13 gets you about 6 small pieces with more rice than fish. I had 3 rolls, was charged almost $40 and was STILL hungry afterwards. Thank God my company was paying for it! It must impress the locals because the place was pretty much full from 5pm until 11pm each of the 3 nights I was here. Lots of well dressed, good looking young folks chatting away over crappy sushi..clearly ignorance is bliss here. If they've never seen or tasted good sushi, they assume it's the bomb when it's actually extremely meh. This review isn't going to convince anyone locally to avoid the place since I'm sure they all chatter about how great it is....BUT...if you're travelling from out of town...a town where good sushi exists everywhere....and if you're paying your own way....go find a good steak which is what the midwest is known for.
(2)Jessica B.
YUMMY! Beautiful building, decorations, furniture, tableware. My first time here was last week and I was immediately impressed as to how beautiful it is. My boyfriend and I decided to get lunch here because we didn't want anything American because American food tends to make us feel gross and heavy. Anyway, we were seated and given menus. I'd never seen a menu where you write on to show what you want to order. Cool! We ordered calamari, dumplings, asian ribs, and a Hiro 88 roll. The calamari and dumplings were under 7 dollars each, the ribs were 9, and the roll was 8-10. Plating was beautiful! I love the geometrical shapes of everything. And most importantly, the food was AMAZING! They were small portions but that's okay because it was delicious. Their sesame chicken is also out of this world!! I am a crabrangoon lover, but the one's they make aren't my favorite. They're still good! They're just small and thin. 7 dollars for about 6 of these small crabrangoons aren't worth it for me /: Our server was very informative and very nice. Great service too! Overall -great food - great price -beautiful environment -very clean -great service :)
(5)Christina H.
One of the new restaurants in the Haymarket area since the Pinnacle Bank Arena was built. It is a sushi bar with a wide-ranging menu that easily makes a non-sushi eater happy too. The drinks; a "jalepeno popper" for him and a "make it rain" for me were both fun and refreshing, and both recommended by the waiter. Thank you Brian for that advice, excellent drinks well worth the $8-$9 per drink price. We ordered the red-snapper nigiri without the quail egg. It was bland. Next we had the Husker roll, a beef filled sushi with cream cheese, avocado and just a hint of eel sauce. We both liked it. Yaki sabi (Japanese noodles) extra spicy with beef, was excellent, without too many veggies in it. The California roll was good, but I've had better! Probably will head to Dozo's the next time I want sushi in Lincoln, NE.
(3)Cynthia L.
All day happy hour on Sundays! Had dinner there without a reservation and was surprised to be able to get a table during the rush hour dinner time slot, since it was very busy. Very limited street parking and parked in paid garage. Decor was hip and ambiance was decent. Conversations were easy to carry without screaming across the table. Menu was fairly decent and had a variety of rolls and sashimi to choose from. Pricing varied from happy hour items to house specialties that were not on the happy hour menu. Overall, pricing was fairly moderate and serving sizes were fair. Service was attentive and friendly. Water and wine glass was kept full. If you were in the Lincoln area and wanted some sushi, I would recommend dining at this establishment. Otherwise, if you had extra time on your hands and do not mind driving to Omaha; hands down I would highly recommend Blue Sushi Sake Grill!
(4)Ryan M.
New sushi place in Lincoln. My wife and I need to try it out. Very disappointed. I don't know if the chefs had an off day, wasn't properly trained, or if they had their B team in, or if people really think sushi should have that taste and texture. The rice was over done. Each roll taste like one bland mushy roll. You couldn't taste the separate ingredients. When we did try to add some flavor from the wasabi. Which is something I never do because it is an insult to the chef. We could tell it was cheap imitation, chalky and bland. The only thing I think Hiro 88 has going for them is the atmosphere and wait staff.
(2)Audrey B.
Delicious food (we split a philadelphia roll and a rainbow roll) and speedy quick for pick-up!
(5)Kayla W.
A friend and I were down in the Haymarket/Railyard, trying dishes at several newer restaurants over the course of the night. This ended up being one of the entree rounds. We ordered a Columbia River roll and a West Coast roll. They were good, and I did like the West Coast roll, but with two other sushi places in the Haymarket that I often frequent, I just wasn't super impressed. The rolls were around $11 each, and I ended up deciding that I prefer Blue or Dozo. Service was okay. My water wasn't refilled until right before I left. I do like the atmosphere - we were in the main room, and could see out into the Railyard.
(3)Heather A.
Only sushi place I'll eat at. I've been visiting their Omaha location for years until this one opened. Sunday's have an amazing happy hour menu and prices!!! Fresh food, friendly staff and amazing flavors. Nice decore too. No other place comes close!!!!
(5)Jillian T.
I've previously had been here many many times and wasn't very impressed with the service. A few weeks ago, I came in for drinks with the girls and because we had a to-go box from dinner at the restaurant we were just at, the bartender (who's always been rude to us before) kicked us out for having food from outside without even greeting us. As we were walking out, the hostess (believe her name was Natalie, said she was recently hired a few months ago) felt sincerely bad that we were treated so horribly so she offered to put the to-go box in her hostess closet while we sat outside on the patio and had drinks. I've never had such kind hospitality from a hostess before. Our service was outstanding for the rest of the night. As we were leaving she brought us the to-go box with some mints and apologized again for the mishap earlier. Will return again, their service has improved significantly with new hires and I've been telling everyone who's had a bad experience here before to give it another try. Keep up the good work Hiro!
(5)Tom H.
Our second visit was last night during Restaurant week. We had the prix fix menu. As before the food was quick, well presented and very good! The only problem (since we weren't in the room again with the filthy carpet) was that our server (Kelsy?) knew nothing about the menu items, or the special menu nor could she remember that we got dessert with our special menu. If she hadn't been dressed like the rest of the wait staff I would have guessed she had wandered in off the street. Some training before being put in action would make sense.
(4)Andrea F.
I usually really like Hiro. I ate there last night around 10 pm. We waited 15 mins to be greeted after being sat, despite it not being very busy and several servers walking past and making eye contact. We finally flagged down a host to find our server. She apologized and did a fine job after that, but nothing was offered to compensate for being ignored. Oh well. Our drinks were delicious, mango mojitos, bloody marys, and a cosmo. The food was really good too. We had the Vegas roll, the Wasabi stinger, and the Cinco de mayo. The Wasabi Stinger has a really unique flavor. That being said we'll probably go to blue instead next time because their service is much better.
(3)M M.
Love coming here for lunch for heir special bento box. Tons of food with choice of soup or salad beforehand. Really good price for (if my memory swerves me right) 2-3 rolls.
(5)Kate K.
No masago in either roll that we ordered....menu said differently. Mentioned to manager, who said there was a miscommunication in kitchen. Long story. Ever feel like you are taken for an idiot and restaurant is hoping you didn't notice? Food was great (like, really great), sweet waitress, but oh, did that bug me. I'm a masago fan- don't mess with it and especially not on my birthday. Won't be back. Ps- was given a 25% discount on each incorrect roll. I'm a stickler for menu consistence so that still doesn't earn my future business.
(2)Catarina C.
It is a good restaurant. Good sushi, good beer! Hiro was the first restaurant that i was in Lincoln and it was a good experience.
(3)Sarah K.
My husband and I came here late in the evening a few days ago. We ordered the hot and sour soup, pot stickers, and three sushi rolls. Everything was excellent. The hot and sour soup had a different kind of spice than many places use, and the difference was very pleasant. The pot stickers were extremely flavorful! The rolls were also amazing and the fish tasted very fresh. This is definitely a welcome addition to Lincoln's sushi scene, as it is difficult to find a well-done gourmet roll that still tastes like sushi. Hiro 88 does that beautifully. Also, our server was very attentive and friendly. I can't speak too much to the price because we ate during reverse happy hour, Overall, a great experience and we plan to come here many more times.
(5)Rumil B.
I come here about once a week, usually for lunch but sometimes happy hour or dinner. The servers are always very nice and thorough in explaining anything we have questions about. I usually get a bento box or something from the happy hour menu. Overall the quality of sushi is better than Dozo but not as yummy as Kinja. I also love the Mongolian beef (get it spicy!), but the yakisoba (tried it twice) could be fried a little more than they usually make it. Atmosphere is bright, clean, and new. Couldn't give it a 5 star because I'm reading the comments and the manager/owner could definitely do a better job of replying to the unhappy reviewers, as they are off putting and makes me not want to come back. Having said that, I'm not sure why there are a lot of negative comments here in the reviews as I've always had a positive experience. Would recommend.
(4)Avery M.
Excellent sushi freshly delivered three times a week. We had a great 2hr experience and thoroughly enjoyed the service and food. The sushi is absolutely delicious and surpasses other local offerings. We had the spicy garlic edamame and dumplings as appetizers. My companions had Sapporo and Kirins while waiting for the meal. Our order of sushi was epic and came in the largest boat they offer. One of our party didn't like seafood and we were left to tackle the beast the three of us; we succeeded in killing the whole thing. Great experience and top notch sushi in Lincoln.
(5)Maurenne G.
Fabulous bento box, sushi rolls, great professional service. Lovely atmosphere and interior design.
(5)Katie K.
Honestly, this is my favourite place to eat! We always go for all day happy hour on Sunday, and our rolls are always served quickly and always delicious!
(5)Lucas H.
I love Hiro's sushi. I'm not a huge raw fish fan and it's great to have a bunch of different choices, some of which are my raw fish. I love happy hour and can't get enough of this place.
(5)Cass A.
Good place to eat. It is a bit pricey, but you'll have that at any establishment like this. The atmosphere is nice and modern, which makes sense since it's 5 months old. The sushi is excellent, though I'm not too familiar with sushi I enjoyed it. The service is good. Very friendly and very helpful in answering questions about any rolls. I am planning on going back to get the Chinese plates, they looked great. I've been twice. Once on a slow after noon and it was great in all aspects. The second time was for happy hour on a Friday. The place wasn't that busy, but it was still very loud and hard to hear each other visit. Over all a good and different place to try. I
(4)Tom D.
My wife and I enjoyed an early Saturday evening dinner (prior to attending the Elton John concert) at this new restaurant in Lincoln's West Haymarket. It was a superior experience from start to finish. We made our reservations about a week before the event. The day before I received a friendly reminder call regarding our reservation with value added in cautioning us to be aware of the parking issues in the Haymarket and the need to arrive with enough time and that they were requesting no more than a 90 minute dining time - both of those were expected on a busy concert night. The caller was pleasant and professional and I appreciated the contact. The night we arrived we were promptly seated at our table, right off the sushi kitchen. Jessica, our server, welcomed us to the restaurant, asked us a few key questions to determine our knowledge of Hiro 88 and our plans for the night, and then proceeded to take our drink and appetizer order. She was patient, knowledgeable, and friendly - a nice start. We got comfortable right away with our choice of where to dine. Now we'd see how the rest of the meal went. We ordered sushi and sashimi for appetizers and a bottle of Justin Cabernet 2011 for our wine. The sushi (freshwater eel) was excellent. Our sashimi (mackeral and fatty tuna) was artfully sliced, served, and beautifully garnished. Both were high quality sashimi. I was quite impressed. Our meal started with Miso soup and salad. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass with a Miso glaze and my wife ordered the Braised Scallops (Jessica was very helpful in our menu navigation and questions). We really enjoyed both of them - done to perfection, light, very flavorful, and very attractively served. I was celebrating my birthday and Jessica surprised us with an offer of chocolate cake. I'm usually skeptical of restaurant desserts - but this one was outstanding! And the freshly brewed cup of dark coffee made it all the more wonderful. What a fantastic finish to a superior dining experience. Hiro 88 is a strong contender for the best new restaurant in the Lincoln dining scene!
(4)Emily W.
Had dinner here on a Monday night and it was very busy. Nice decor and ambiance... perfect for a date night or girls night out. For the price range the food was just average. I had the miso seared sea bass. The waitress forgot my salad. When I let the manager know, he graciously offered dessert instead. However, he looked at me kind of funny when I asked if I could see the dessert menu. He said "we usually just bring the chocolate cake"?! Ummm no. Lol Other than the missing salad weird dessert incident, service was lacking in other ways-- refills on water took a while, they didn't bring silverware with the entree, and they didn't split the check the way we asked. I would go again just for the atmosphere... since the modern upscale feel is harder to find around here.
(3)Christina R.
If you're looking for a Sunday happy hour, look no further- Hiro 88 is the place to go. My favorite roll: Crazy Horse roll. It is on the happy hour menu, along with a good number of their other traditional menu items at almost half price. If I remember correctly, rolls will run between $5-6 which is a steal. Happy Hour drinks aren't too bad of a deal, either. I had the Bloody Maria which was a tequila-based bloody Mary topped off with jalapeno and a shrimp.
(4)Anna S.
Love their Sunday deal. Just went last night and hadn't been there for quite some time. I forgot how many great options they had. The service was absolutely phenomenal. It was quick and everyone was very friendly. Our waitress, Jordan O., was great! She had a great attitude and was really polite to us. I can tell they definitely hire quality people who care about the people they serve. Overall, great place and even better people. That's hard to come by sometimes.
(4)Brandon A.
I always enjoy my time at Hiro. Happy hours are awesome and the sushi is always up to par. I've had the crab rangoon for an appetizer and it is good as well. They bring out six so that's three a piece on a date. What's fun for a group: if you order enough sushi they bring it out on a boat. It was fun to see and a nice presentation of the sushi. I will post a picture with the review. Brat
(4)Elleen P.
Came for sunday happy hour which meant good prices, and the sushi was alright. I forget how much rolls are, but the prices fluctuate between $5-10? I got the Hiro Special Roll & Spider Roll, and they were both pretty good -- were a pretty hefty size considering I struggled to finish two rolls. As far as seafood quality, the crab meat was kind of tough and the shrimp was tasteless, but nothing eel sauce can't fix haha. The ambience is kind of upscale and swanky which didn't match up to the quality of the food, but oh well, pretty good for a place that geographically get fresh fish. Service was on par too, and I'd recommend if you are looking for sushi around the area, though I think I prefer Blue down the street more.
(3)BB S.
Decent service sushi but not anything special. I have to give only two star because management seems far to focused on bottom line than providing a good dining experience. They failed to honer a perfectly good groupon on a ridiculous technicality. The parameters of this groupon are too stringent. I went in to Hiro 88 with three friends to use this coupon was told no matter how much food we ordered the Groupon would not be accepted if we did not have a fourth person. It is a completely Assinine rule considering we ordered a good amount of food. Perhaps I should have asked a random 4th person to sit with us for a few minutes.The quality of the food does not warrent a second visit.
(2)Lyn S.
New Favorite Restaurant! The Tempura was outstanding with a very light batter, long shrimp & fresh crisp veggies!
(5)Erik Y.
Best Sushi in Lincoln. Here is why: The Sushi is fantastic, I would highly recommend the sashimi tuna, fatty tuna, and the Hiro 88 Roll. I will start by saying I love sushi and sashimi. I have eaten it all over America and at some of the best of the best like Koi, Nobu, and Roku in various cities like Vegas and NYC. Downtown there are 3 good options, Dozo, Blue and Hiro. I believe Hiro 88 wins by a razor and I'd give it 4.6 out of 5 overall (I rounded up to 5). Not only is the sushi/sashimi taste a little fresher then the others, their sushi shokunin know how to cut and prep a proper roll or sashimi. They also have great Chinese style food and seafood, the Salmon Plank is some of the best prepared and flavored Salmon in Lincoln. The bartender knew his business as well, on a previous visit we asked a lot of questions and he could answer detailed questions on several more exotic beers and wines. He also could make a perfect old fashioned. Sarah, part of the wait staff is great, she was so attentive and our glasses were never more then half full all night even though the place had no empty seats. The location is great, as it is very close to Pinnacle Bank Arena. Also of note, they have a private room in the back that holds up to 30 so its a great place for special occasions. Almost nobody in downtown Lincoln has truly private rooms and I need to have business meetings from time to time and this room with its 70" screen is great! Its the above reasons they win out over the other 2 downtown sushi places, although those are very good as well. Tip: Happy hour is the best time. All day Sunday and Mon - Fri 3 - 6pm and 10-12am. Discounted Sushi, apps, and drinks. Overall I would say if you are serious about Sushi try all 3 downtown Sushi places a few times with friends, order a diverse selection of Sashimi and Sushi and judge for yourself. And be brave if you are a little scared of raw fish Sashimi. Sushi grade fish like Sashimi Tuna is just as safe as any other protein and tastes better then Filet Minion that's cooked to a perfect Medium Rare. Trust me, you might have found one of the greatest food your mouth will ever eat.
(5)Michael V.
Great place to go with friends and socialize over some drinks. Service was proper and well mannered. The establishment was clean and tidy with a soft vibe. The sushi was well presented and utterly delicious! I have been to all the sushi bars in Lincoln, and this is by far the best!
(5)Ellen P.
Let me just say, if you go to Hiro, you have to get the tuna sashimi. It's this lovely big slice of incredible, dark heaven. Filet mignon has nothing on their tuna nigiri, so you know they're getting the good fish. The rolls are pretty great too. I love unagi and the fact that I can actually taste it and not awful eel sauce is a biiig plus. Blue has nothing on Hiro 88.
(5)Nick F.
Tried again, I didn't see the manager- that was better- but the food was still so-so. It's not airport terminal quality sushi, if that makes sense, but it's very bland. None of the flavors "pop"; it all just runs together. Plus, the rolls were falling apart. What's disappointing is this: the price point is okay for the region but it's frustrating when you look at a nice building, see mid-level pricing, and then have sub-par/poor quality food. The most upsetting thing about Hiro 88 is they don't listen to the customer's needs, they're defensive- especially on Yelp. Being defensive isn't the attitude of confidence, it's one of weakness. If someone was confident in their product and service, it could stand alone without Mr Knight of Yelp coming to the rescue. Honestly, this is how crazy this is: Charlie Y, whoever that is, needs to fight the customer so much that he/she honestly didn't even ask about my experience. He/she assumed I was another customer and started making excuses. WHAT?! Lol. What restaurant professional with ethics or wisdom does that stuff. Lol it's just beyond belief.
(2)Bruce T.
Went to Hiro after Chesney concert with 6 people at 11;45, said they just had last call but could get us one round. After sitting down and marking up the sushi menu, found out they wouldn't. Been to this place in May with horrible service then also. Can't recommend the one in Lincoln, always had a good experience in Omaha.
(1)Christa C.
This is probably my least favorite sushi place in the haymarket. Mostly because every time I go their I have poor service. The tables are also very close together so I always feel crammed and it's loud. The sushi is ok, but I've definitely had much better.
(2)Jeffrey D.
Being new to the area I just couldn't pass up a chance at sushi. This upscale restaurant in the Haymarket area is good. It is pretty busy so if possible make plans, but it was just me so I got a seat at the bar with no wait. Bar is fully stocked though. I had the combo platter and a side of poke. It was prepared well and presented well, the chef takes pride in his work. Unfortunately really fresh is hard to come across in landlocked states but that is a problem unless you fly them in daily, which is not something I really would be interested in paying for since sushi is expensive anyway. Overall, good atmosphere and good food, comparable price.
(4)Kyle R.
Would never visit this location again. Completely dissatisfied with the service when I told them they didn't give me the open table points after I told the hostess I had made a reservation. The person answering the phone after I received a cancellation email for my reservation was rude and said they could do nothing for me. I would rather go to Omaha where they know what they are doing. It's sad that Lincoln can't seem to get it right.
(1)Elisabeth E.
So this is an update to this review.. it has now become a regular place for me. I know I can eat here and never get sick and the extensiveness of the menu still astounds me. Where else can I get sauced and breaded gluten free amazingness? This place has officially won my heart. Nom! First of all let me start by complementing them on the most extensive gluten free menu I've seen since I've been eating gluten free. There is literally a massive page with tons of things you can have. Our server was also very knowledgeable about gluten free and really helpful with finding out any questions I had for me from the kitchen. The environment is nice and its in a convenient part of downtown in the newer part of the haymarket. Its right next to the parking garage which was convenient considering how cold it was that night. We were here for a birthday party and I enjoyed the salad with ginger carrot dressing which was great and the only one that is gluten free. I then decided to go against my usual sushi order and had the chicken with peanut sauce, sauces are something I have to be so weary of anymore so I was excited to see it on their gluten free menu. It was really good, I'd definitely have it again. My avocado roll and gluten free soy sauce was also nice. My friends were pretty satisfied with their meals as well and a few had some mixed drinks which they said were good. Overall, cost was pretty affordable so I'll be heading back there again sometime soon. I recommend giving it a try, and if your gluten free in Lincoln..its a must!
(5)Ann G.
My husband and I went on Sunday and were pleasantly surprised to find they have all-day happy hour. We were in the mood for sushi so we ordered off that menu -- some specialty rolls and some sashimi. It was all excellent. Even their crab rangoon were handmade, which I consider a marker of a restaurant that cares about details. We'll be going back to try the hot menu. It gets crowded on Sundays so if that's what you're after, I'd recommend going on another day.
(5)Ken H.
By far my favorite sushi restaurant in Lincoln. The place is always nice, I've never had to wait, and the service is perfect every time. Normally I manage to get the same server every time I go (Diana), and she's always been quick to take care of us when we sit down, and knows exactly when to come around and check up on us. I'm not a sushi expert. I probably couldn't tell you the difference between good sushi and great sushi, but I still love it. What I can say is that Hiro has a lot of great rolls that present a good combination of flavors and textures that one would expect from a great restaurant. Most importantly, for me, is the amount of fish you get in each piece of sushi, and Hiro won't disappoint like some places I've been. You can tell it's in there, but it doesn't over power the entire roll. That creates a good value for your sushi that can be hard to find. Of course in Nebraska you don't expect sushi to be cheap, and if it is you probably don't want to eat it, but Hiro won't break the bank. Even when it's not happy hour I don't have a problem going there and enjoying a couple rolls and a beer. The bottom line: If you want good sushi at a good price in a great location, Hiro is the place to go. Also, it's open late so it's a great place to end your night after having a few drinks.
(5)David S.
My first visit here was on 07/02/2015. Came in solo so grabbed a seat at the bar. Server was very polite and quick. I wanted to try some of the dishes that other Yelp reviewers have given great reviews of so had some of the Tuna Sashimi as well as an Unagii roll with an appetizer of the Edamame. I had never tried the prior two and to whoever the reviewer was that said Filet Mignon has nothing on this couldn't have been more correct. It tastes exactly like a rare cut of the most tender filet. Unagi roll was delicious as well and I always enjoy Edamame. And what a bonus at the end, it was "roll the dice Thursday" where the manager comes over and you roll the dice to see what your meal discount will be. Worst you can do is no discount with snake eyes or double sixes and I got 54% off my total tab! There are several choices for Sushi in the Lincoln market I enjoy now and you can add Hiro 88 to to top of my list now!
(5)Hilary S.
Last night I went out to Hiro to enjoy some sushi with some friends, I have been to Hiro on numerous occasions and thought highly of the sushi and deals there. After the almost completion of our meal one of my friends began to choke on a sushi roll where she later discovered a bone had still been in the fish of the sushi roll she had eaten. After that happened we brought it to the attention of our server who was doing a very nice job all evening, and he kindly took it away to show his manager Chadwick. The manager never approached us before he brought the other sushi roll and then came back with the same roll made in order to replace the one that had the bone in it. While a nice gesture, we had already finished our meal that this point. We had discussed it being comped and had told the manager there was no way we were going to eat that or take it home. He began to argue with us about how since the roll had already been mostly eaten that he wasn't going to take it off the ticket. We respectfully disagreed with that decision, after realizing we were not going to be treated what we felt was necessary for the previous events. We left the facility with a bitter taste in our mouth, you just lost yourself at least 4 customers, and after there is so much new competition for sushi places in Lincoln you would think they would be a little more thoughtful. I also plan on calling the Better Business Bureau, as well as the Health Department.
(1)Beca H.
Nothing bad I can say about this chain of restaurants! I frequent this one and the ones in Omaha. I always get the same quality no matter what location! And they have the best HAPPY HOUR a girl could ask for! You must try the Husker Roll and the Las Vegas roll! Yummy!
(5)Catarina C.
It is a good restaurant. Good sushi, good beer! Hiro was the first restaurant that i was in Lincoln and it was a good experience.
(3)Audrey B.
Delicious food (we split a philadelphia roll and a rainbow roll) and speedy quick for pick-up!
(5)Jillian T.
I've previously had been here many many times and wasn't very impressed with the service. A few weeks ago, I came in for drinks with the girls and because we had a to-go box from dinner at the restaurant we were just at, the bartender (who's always been rude to us before) kicked us out for having food from outside without even greeting us. As we were walking out, the hostess (believe her name was Natalie, said she was recently hired a few months ago) felt sincerely bad that we were treated so horribly so she offered to put the to-go box in her hostess closet while we sat outside on the patio and had drinks. I've never had such kind hospitality from a hostess before. Our service was outstanding for the rest of the night. As we were leaving she brought us the to-go box with some mints and apologized again for the mishap earlier. Will return again, their service has improved significantly with new hires and I've been telling everyone who's had a bad experience here before to give it another try. Keep up the good work Hiro!
(5)Tom H.
Our second visit was last night during Restaurant week. We had the prix fix menu. As before the food was quick, well presented and very good! The only problem (since we weren't in the room again with the filthy carpet) was that our server (Kelsy?) knew nothing about the menu items, or the special menu nor could she remember that we got dessert with our special menu. If she hadn't been dressed like the rest of the wait staff I would have guessed she had wandered in off the street. Some training before being put in action would make sense.
(4)Mariah T.
I love this place, I tried sushi for the first time and they were so helpful. I love the Rainbow Roll and Californai Roll and I also love there short ribs for an appetizer. I also love that they are open till midnight since I don't get off of work till late. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is an expert or noobie to sushi.
(5)Andrea F.
I usually really like Hiro. I ate there last night around 10 pm. We waited 15 mins to be greeted after being sat, despite it not being very busy and several servers walking past and making eye contact. We finally flagged down a host to find our server. She apologized and did a fine job after that, but nothing was offered to compensate for being ignored. Oh well. Our drinks were delicious, mango mojitos, bloody marys, and a cosmo. The food was really good too. We had the Vegas roll, the Wasabi stinger, and the Cinco de mayo. The Wasabi Stinger has a really unique flavor. That being said we'll probably go to blue instead next time because their service is much better.
(3)M M.
Love coming here for lunch for heir special bento box. Tons of food with choice of soup or salad beforehand. Really good price for (if my memory swerves me right) 2-3 rolls.
(5)Kate K.
No masago in either roll that we ordered....menu said differently. Mentioned to manager, who said there was a miscommunication in kitchen. Long story. Ever feel like you are taken for an idiot and restaurant is hoping you didn't notice? Food was great (like, really great), sweet waitress, but oh, did that bug me. I'm a masago fan- don't mess with it and especially not on my birthday. Won't be back. Ps- was given a 25% discount on each incorrect roll. I'm a stickler for menu consistence so that still doesn't earn my future business.
(2)Sarah K.
My husband and I came here late in the evening a few days ago. We ordered the hot and sour soup, pot stickers, and three sushi rolls. Everything was excellent. The hot and sour soup had a different kind of spice than many places use, and the difference was very pleasant. The pot stickers were extremely flavorful! The rolls were also amazing and the fish tasted very fresh. This is definitely a welcome addition to Lincoln's sushi scene, as it is difficult to find a well-done gourmet roll that still tastes like sushi. Hiro 88 does that beautifully. Also, our server was very attentive and friendly. I can't speak too much to the price because we ate during reverse happy hour, Overall, a great experience and we plan to come here many more times.
(5)Rumil B.
I come here about once a week, usually for lunch but sometimes happy hour or dinner. The servers are always very nice and thorough in explaining anything we have questions about. I usually get a bento box or something from the happy hour menu. Overall the quality of sushi is better than Dozo but not as yummy as Kinja. I also love the Mongolian beef (get it spicy!), but the yakisoba (tried it twice) could be fried a little more than they usually make it. Atmosphere is bright, clean, and new. Couldn't give it a 5 star because I'm reading the comments and the manager/owner could definitely do a better job of replying to the unhappy reviewers, as they are off putting and makes me not want to come back. Having said that, I'm not sure why there are a lot of negative comments here in the reviews as I've always had a positive experience. Would recommend.
(4)Avery M.
Excellent sushi freshly delivered three times a week. We had a great 2hr experience and thoroughly enjoyed the service and food. The sushi is absolutely delicious and surpasses other local offerings. We had the spicy garlic edamame and dumplings as appetizers. My companions had Sapporo and Kirins while waiting for the meal. Our order of sushi was epic and came in the largest boat they offer. One of our party didn't like seafood and we were left to tackle the beast the three of us; we succeeded in killing the whole thing. Great experience and top notch sushi in Lincoln.
(5)Maurenne G.
Fabulous bento box, sushi rolls, great professional service. Lovely atmosphere and interior design.
(5)Heather A.
Only sushi place I'll eat at. I've been visiting their Omaha location for years until this one opened. Sunday's have an amazing happy hour menu and prices!!! Fresh food, friendly staff and amazing flavors. Nice decore too. No other place comes close!!!!
(5)Cass A.
Good place to eat. It is a bit pricey, but you'll have that at any establishment like this. The atmosphere is nice and modern, which makes sense since it's 5 months old. The sushi is excellent, though I'm not too familiar with sushi I enjoyed it. The service is good. Very friendly and very helpful in answering questions about any rolls. I am planning on going back to get the Chinese plates, they looked great. I've been twice. Once on a slow after noon and it was great in all aspects. The second time was for happy hour on a Friday. The place wasn't that busy, but it was still very loud and hard to hear each other visit. Over all a good and different place to try. I
(4)Kaitlynn K.
I've been to Hiro88 in Lincoln twice. The first experience was for Happy Hour -- which I wasn't impressed with. I ordered a couple rolls (I don't remember which ones) they were good but not for the "happy hour" price. I also ordered the house martini, Princess -- it was awesome! The goyza I ordered as an appetizer was fully fried and was also great. However that's those two are the only things I was impressed with. My second visit was much better. I ordered the Wasabi Stinger (sans jalapeño) and Columbia River rolls. Both were amazing, the Wasabi Stinger is definitely worth the price. The goyza I ordered as an appetizer (again) wasn't fully fried, but it was a good change from other sushi venues. I found out fried goyza is only available on the happy hour menu. The reason I gave Hiro88 3/5 stars is because of the poor treatment of my friend. She has a child and was not welcome in the restaurant. They "don't have high chairs" and don't cater to children. She was even told by management to get a babysitter next time she wants to enjoy the restaurant. Not something a food establishment should ever say to a paying guest. Overall, order the Wasabi Stinger Roll, don't be afraid of a higher tab, and don't bring children.
(3)Tee S.
Really disappointed with sushi here. Definitely not amazing sushi like in NY, CA or WA. The Sushi took a really long time to make for 4 people. The "fresh" fish in the sushi roll was warm. Not sure if the fish was really yellowtail. Not a worthwhile experience for pricing. Will not come back.
(2)Jess S.
Well, hiro, you earned the 5 stars! I knew you would because you're my favorite sushi place in Nebraska! We went tonight for my birthday, and it was wonderful! I love the fact that you texted us when our table for 10 was ready, and the hosting staff was very polite and helpful. The server was great and very patient with our big group, and was extremely organized. As a former server myself, I value the fact that other staff members helped out with drinks and food, especially with a big group like ours. We were very satisfied with the service overall! Sushi was fresh and delicious (as usual) and the drinks were great too! Our server recommended the chocolate cake for desert, and I'm glad we caved in because it was really wonderful. Thanks so much for making my birthday awesome!!
(5)R M.
Visiting from California, I'm not sure what I expected from sushi served in a completely land-locked state.....but apparently they think they're pretty damn special based on what they charge for what you get. Pretty much every roll is over $10...which here in Cali gets you a good size roll that pretty much can fill up an average man. At Hiro, $10-$13 gets you about 6 small pieces with more rice than fish. I had 3 rolls, was charged almost $40 and was STILL hungry afterwards. Thank God my company was paying for it! It must impress the locals because the place was pretty much full from 5pm until 11pm each of the 3 nights I was here. Lots of well dressed, good looking young folks chatting away over crappy sushi..clearly ignorance is bliss here. If they've never seen or tasted good sushi, they assume it's the bomb when it's actually extremely meh. This review isn't going to convince anyone locally to avoid the place since I'm sure they all chatter about how great it is....BUT...if you're travelling from out of town...a town where good sushi exists everywhere....and if you're paying your own way....go find a good steak which is what the midwest is known for.
(2)Jessica B.
YUMMY! Beautiful building, decorations, furniture, tableware. My first time here was last week and I was immediately impressed as to how beautiful it is. My boyfriend and I decided to get lunch here because we didn't want anything American because American food tends to make us feel gross and heavy. Anyway, we were seated and given menus. I'd never seen a menu where you write on to show what you want to order. Cool! We ordered calamari, dumplings, asian ribs, and a Hiro 88 roll. The calamari and dumplings were under 7 dollars each, the ribs were 9, and the roll was 8-10. Plating was beautiful! I love the geometrical shapes of everything. And most importantly, the food was AMAZING! They were small portions but that's okay because it was delicious. Their sesame chicken is also out of this world!! I am a crabrangoon lover, but the one's they make aren't my favorite. They're still good! They're just small and thin. 7 dollars for about 6 of these small crabrangoons aren't worth it for me /: Our server was very informative and very nice. Great service too! Overall -great food - great price -beautiful environment -very clean -great service :)
(5)Christina H.
One of the new restaurants in the Haymarket area since the Pinnacle Bank Arena was built. It is a sushi bar with a wide-ranging menu that easily makes a non-sushi eater happy too. The drinks; a "jalepeno popper" for him and a "make it rain" for me were both fun and refreshing, and both recommended by the waiter. Thank you Brian for that advice, excellent drinks well worth the $8-$9 per drink price. We ordered the red-snapper nigiri without the quail egg. It was bland. Next we had the Husker roll, a beef filled sushi with cream cheese, avocado and just a hint of eel sauce. We both liked it. Yaki sabi (Japanese noodles) extra spicy with beef, was excellent, without too many veggies in it. The California roll was good, but I've had better! Probably will head to Dozo's the next time I want sushi in Lincoln, NE.
(3)Cynthia L.
All day happy hour on Sundays! Had dinner there without a reservation and was surprised to be able to get a table during the rush hour dinner time slot, since it was very busy. Very limited street parking and parked in paid garage. Decor was hip and ambiance was decent. Conversations were easy to carry without screaming across the table. Menu was fairly decent and had a variety of rolls and sashimi to choose from. Pricing varied from happy hour items to house specialties that were not on the happy hour menu. Overall, pricing was fairly moderate and serving sizes were fair. Service was attentive and friendly. Water and wine glass was kept full. If you were in the Lincoln area and wanted some sushi, I would recommend dining at this establishment. Otherwise, if you had extra time on your hands and do not mind driving to Omaha; hands down I would highly recommend Blue Sushi Sake Grill!
(4)Ryan M.
New sushi place in Lincoln. My wife and I need to try it out. Very disappointed. I don't know if the chefs had an off day, wasn't properly trained, or if they had their B team in, or if people really think sushi should have that taste and texture. The rice was over done. Each roll taste like one bland mushy roll. You couldn't taste the separate ingredients. When we did try to add some flavor from the wasabi. Which is something I never do because it is an insult to the chef. We could tell it was cheap imitation, chalky and bland. The only thing I think Hiro 88 has going for them is the atmosphere and wait staff.
(2)Tom D.
My wife and I enjoyed an early Saturday evening dinner (prior to attending the Elton John concert) at this new restaurant in Lincoln's West Haymarket. It was a superior experience from start to finish. We made our reservations about a week before the event. The day before I received a friendly reminder call regarding our reservation with value added in cautioning us to be aware of the parking issues in the Haymarket and the need to arrive with enough time and that they were requesting no more than a 90 minute dining time - both of those were expected on a busy concert night. The caller was pleasant and professional and I appreciated the contact. The night we arrived we were promptly seated at our table, right off the sushi kitchen. Jessica, our server, welcomed us to the restaurant, asked us a few key questions to determine our knowledge of Hiro 88 and our plans for the night, and then proceeded to take our drink and appetizer order. She was patient, knowledgeable, and friendly - a nice start. We got comfortable right away with our choice of where to dine. Now we'd see how the rest of the meal went. We ordered sushi and sashimi for appetizers and a bottle of Justin Cabernet 2011 for our wine. The sushi (freshwater eel) was excellent. Our sashimi (mackeral and fatty tuna) was artfully sliced, served, and beautifully garnished. Both were high quality sashimi. I was quite impressed. Our meal started with Miso soup and salad. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass with a Miso glaze and my wife ordered the Braised Scallops (Jessica was very helpful in our menu navigation and questions). We really enjoyed both of them - done to perfection, light, very flavorful, and very attractively served. I was celebrating my birthday and Jessica surprised us with an offer of chocolate cake. I'm usually skeptical of restaurant desserts - but this one was outstanding! And the freshly brewed cup of dark coffee made it all the more wonderful. What a fantastic finish to a superior dining experience. Hiro 88 is a strong contender for the best new restaurant in the Lincoln dining scene!
(4)Emily W.
Had dinner here on a Monday night and it was very busy. Nice decor and ambiance... perfect for a date night or girls night out. For the price range the food was just average. I had the miso seared sea bass. The waitress forgot my salad. When I let the manager know, he graciously offered dessert instead. However, he looked at me kind of funny when I asked if I could see the dessert menu. He said "we usually just bring the chocolate cake"?! Ummm no. Lol Other than the missing salad weird dessert incident, service was lacking in other ways-- refills on water took a while, they didn't bring silverware with the entree, and they didn't split the check the way we asked. I would go again just for the atmosphere... since the modern upscale feel is harder to find around here.
(3)Michael V.
Great place to go with friends and socialize over some drinks. Service was proper and well mannered. The establishment was clean and tidy with a soft vibe. The sushi was well presented and utterly delicious! I have been to all the sushi bars in Lincoln, and this is by far the best!
(5)Justin P.
We ordered carry out on our way through Nebraska. Maybe it is because we can get excellent sushi where we live but this was the worst sushi I have ever had. Extremely fishy and difficult to eat without the rolls falling apart. The appetizers were good but expensive. The restaurant itself seemed nice but the food didn't go over well.
(2)Joshua H.
Let me start by saying,.. This is a LONG review but honest and in depth! I have lived in Lincoln for over 10 years and my family has eaten at many restaurants and I'm so glad for YELP because you can find honest reviews... And that is what I'm about to give all of you HONEST REVIEW OF The WORST "sushi" restaurant In Lincoln and that I AND my wife have EVER been to! I should have known not to go to this restaurant after our good friend went to Hiro 88 a week ago for her BIRTHDAY with reservations, her and 3 friends went and had to wait a little over 45 minutes for their table, then it took almost am hour and a half for their food! We decided to try it because we got a 50.00 groupon as a Valentines day gift ,I had called last week and spoke with Alyssa she answered the phone and I told her we would like to make a reservation I told her very clearly we had a Groupon and it was only my wife and I coming in for lunch at noon, she said that is great I asked if there was any stipulations on the Groupon she said not at all come in and use it, so we got to Hiro 88 and sat down within a couple of minutes. Our server I believe her name was Katie, I told her about the Groupon right away she said it can't be used for lunch and we had to have 4 people in our party, I then asked for the manager... The general manager named CHADWICK came to our table and said again we couldn't use it and we had been given false information, I asked if there was anything that could be don't his reply " buy another Groupon for 10.00" he DID NOT apologize and we told him this was our first time here.. He walked away and just said let your server know what your decision is if you want to stay or not, so after my wife and I decided we were already sitting and very hungry we stayed... The food was OK... We ordered the Hiro 88 rill it was mushy and lacked flavor, the southern roll with jalapeños which were almost non existent and pretty much just rice onions and seaweed.. Then we ordered another it was a spicy crab cream cheese roll that was better than the others.... After sitting for 1 hour and 15 minutes to general manager CHADWICK not once did he come over! He also DID NOT take anything off the bill and NEVER apologized, his general manager in trainee ANYTHING did a better job the next Chadwick! The trainee was able to take a 3.00 coffee off and that's it for us however he did apologize to us at least.... Sorry for the length of this however just because it's one of the new restaurants in the hay market DO NOT GO EAT AT HIRO 88 YOU WILL BE SAD YOU DID! Chadwick was the absolute worst general manager I HAVE EVER MET! or in the case really didn't meet because he never said his name! And one more thing... The OWNER of Hiro 88 was there also and completely ignored us!!!!! Never going back! Well... Maybe if Anthony is working......... He was the only good thing about the restaurant!
(1)Kayla W.
A friend and I were down in the Haymarket/Railyard, trying dishes at several newer restaurants over the course of the night. This ended up being one of the entree rounds. We ordered a Columbia River roll and a West Coast roll. They were good, and I did like the West Coast roll, but with two other sushi places in the Haymarket that I often frequent, I just wasn't super impressed. The rolls were around $11 each, and I ended up deciding that I prefer Blue or Dozo. Service was okay. My water wasn't refilled until right before I left. I do like the atmosphere - we were in the main room, and could see out into the Railyard.
(3)Jerrad T.
A good start, with room for improvement. I should preface this review by saying, in the interest of full disclosure, that Hiro Sushi on 132nd and Maple in Omaha is one of my favorite restaurants. I go there often when I am down there, so I would like to think that i am a pretty good judge when It comes to comparing this new location in lincoln with the quality of their original location. This is what i found: The Meal: So, after seeing that my favorite restaurant opened a new location not 2 blocks from where i work, i promptly convinced a group of co-workers to come with me and try it out. Being one of my favorite places for a good pan-asian meal, I was planning on spending quite a bit. I ended up ordering Sushi (Philadelphia Roll with an order of Toro and an order of Salmon), as well as a lunch order of my favorite dish there, the Mongolian Beef. Appetizers: Miso Soup The Miso Soup was delicious as usual, with plenty of tofu and nori. No complaints. Main Course: Mongolian Beef The Mongolian beef was interesting. It was good, and easily better then any other Mongolian beef i've had in lincoln, but I couldn't help but be a little disappointed with the way the dish turned out. It's not that it was bad, but from my experience in Omaha, I knew that it could be so much *better*. The chefs in Omaha make the dish nearly to perfection, with plenty of Wok-hai (google it) and char/caramelization of the meat/sauce. Lincoln's offering, on the other hand, tasted a little bit too sauce-y and undercooked. I was expecting a burst of awesome savory flavor when I took my first bite. What i got was just meh. Sushi: Philly Roll, Salmon, Tuna The sushi is where this review really starts to get disappointing. It was still better then Dozo's, but it just wasn't what i was used to when it came to Hiro Quality. The maki roll i got was a Philadelphia Roll, made in their old style, which is a substitution of raw salmon for the standard smoked salmon. It was good, but not eye-wateringly good like i've gotten in Omaha. The salmon didn't taste as fresh (which i will go into more below), and the portion was a lot less then i'm used to seeing in Omaha. I really didn't taste much of the fish in the roll to be honest, there was so much cream cheese that it kind of overpowered everything else. The Nigiri was also disappointing. The pieces themselves (2 per order) were too skinny -- they looked like the width of one finger, when normally (almost anywhere else you go), the chefs are trained to press the sushi to the width of two fingers. I don't know if this was a portion control thing, or if the chef just had really skinny fingers, but it definitely looked weird. As for the taste, I was non-plussed. Again, it was decent... better then i've had in many other sushi joints around Lincoln, but not tasty. Sushi is supposed to have a subtle taste, but I simply didn't taste anything from the pieces that I had. Conclusion: It's not that Hiro is bad, it's just i know from experience that the restaurant can be so much better, and its frustrating not to get the kind of quality i expect from their brand. All-in-all I spent about $35, which felt a little expensive for what i got here, although I would of happily spent that much and more in Omaha. The service, decor, and almost everything else was spot on, I just hope that their quality improves to the level that I know it can be. For these reasons, I give this restaurant 3 stars.
(3)Stacey K.
My husband and I ate here for a friday lunch. There was only one other customer when we arrived. With that being said the hostess took us to the back room where we had an awesome view of the construction men working on the building. Really? This is where I really hope Lincoln can grow, as the restaurant scene in Lincoln grows, restaurant owners and managers are going to have to grow too. That means hiring knowledgeable staff who are flexible and professional. Yes you may have a server assigned to this area but until the main dining room is full, the server should be flexible, going where the guests want to sit. The third table that arrived was seated in the only spot in the restaurant that had glaring sun streaming through the window. Again, a little forethought on the part of the hostess can go a long way. We ordered two rolls. Highly recommend the Wasabi Stinger. Both rolls were big and tasty. The service was quick. Sushi and service is definitely better than Dozo. Loved the decorations and imagine on a crowded weekend it will have a fun vibe to it. This place definitely has potential. With only four or five reviews so far and almost alll of them mentioning customer service I hope management reads these and tries to get on top of their game. Customer's first, always. That being said, we plan on returning soon.
(3)Justin W.
A friend recommended we eat here so we decided to give it a try. We don't eat seafood so this was a bit out of our comfort zone. Our server went threw the items on the menu and recommended several vegetarian items and items with no seafood. This restaurant has something for everyone. Don't be afraid to try it if you are not a seafood lover. The food was great! Next time we are back in town we will come here!
(5)Dennis K.
Service was good, food was decent, but I was not blown away. Good selection of sake, wine and beer. We tried an unfiltered variety of cold sake for $14, which yielded 5 shots. The salad dressing was bland -- was hoping for more ginger and some zing. The calamari was not bad. The small sushi plate came with 12 pieces and included salmon, tuna, yellowtail and shrimp, plus california roll and spicy tuna roll, $27. It's a little pricey, but you're paying for the location and the decor. Dinner for three came to $105 before tip. Still waiting for one of our local sushi joints to step it up and be impressive.
(3)Adrian B.
Had our first experience on New Years Eve with an 8 o'clock reservation. It was busy as expected but we were seated within 10 minutes which was nice as we had time to test the bar. The cocktails were very well executed with fresh natural herbs and top shelf liquor. The layout of the restaurant is open plan and minimal as most Japanese restaurants are. It's very easy on the eyes and comfortable. My wife and I ordered the Szechuan Shrimp and Scollops separately. Both dishes were fantastic, the seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection. It was warming and spicy but yet still sweet, tasted like real Szechuan cooking should. The rice was cooked well and just slightly sticky. The service was very polite and efficient, not overbearing and overattentive. Really helped us start the celebrations off in the right mode. Even if your not into Sushi there's plenty of cooked options from standard American Chinese food such as Mongolian Beef, But the seafood is where it's at, the Chilean Sea Bass looks lovely. We will be back and are recommending the place to all our friends. Thanks again Hiro!
(5)Ken K.
Four of us went for Sunday happy hour, but when we arrived there was a sign taped to the door that there was no happy hour today. We asked about it and they said that they don't do happy hour when there's a show that day/night at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Understandable, and truthfully the happy hour deal isn't that great anyway, at least if you're not drinking. So before I get into it: I feel like sushi reviews for places around here are a touchy business, so I'm going to state my "qualifications" in order to help you decide how to take my review. I've had sushi at most of the places in Lincoln and Omaha, on both coasts, in a couple of big cities not on coasts, and even a couple of times in other countries, where seafood is a pretty serious business. I'm by no means a sushi expert, but I think it's fair to say that I'm a veteran. Amongst the four of us we ordered the sushi & sashimi combo (chef's choice, something like 15 pieces), a couple orders of nigiri (2 pieces per), a couple soups, a couple rolls, and an order of grilled jalepeno peppers. Our server was great. Very friendly, very patient (we kept sending her away while we decided, which took awhile) and pretty knowledgeable. She thoroughly explained everything that was on our plates when she delivered it (though she did need a cheat sheet), which I always appreciate, and feel should be mandatory at any sushi place. And throughout our meal I felt that she provided just the right amount of attention---not too much, not too little. I felt like the food took a little while to come out considering what we ordered, but not too long. In their defense, it was fairly busy. And I actually appreciated that we felt like a leisurely Sunday lunch was an option, as opposed to the typical "rush job" of trying to get you fed and turn your table over for the next customer. We were not rushed at all, and the bill didn't come until it was clear that we were finished. The atmosphere I also like pretty well. I guess I'd describe it as "understated modern". On one had it has the modern feel (that can sometimes end up TOO cold/clinically clean/trendy, which always makes me slightly uncomfortable) but there are some nice soft touches of wood and whatnot to balance it out. When I visited the restroom I saw outside the doors a quirky bit of art: a wall of fresh apples, each apple sitting atop metal pegs. I got a grin out of that and hey, the apples smelled nice! One nitpick: I was slightly surprised at the choice of chairs. The are white plastic with a light-weight metal frame, and while they have a look that compliments the modern thing pretty well, they just felt a bit cheap in comparison to the rest of the decor. Again, no biggie, just more a "?". Of course they have what seems to be the obligatory, excessive amount of tv screens (all tuned to football, it being a Sunday and all) but at least most of them were tucked away over the bar area, which is mostly hidden from view of the majority of the tables. And they had the good sense to mute them as well. The last thing I want when I sit down to a nice sushi meal with friends is a) blaring music or b) blaring televisions that I practically have to yell over to have any conversation. So...tip of the hat to Hiro 88 management for doing it right. And now, finally, the important part: the food. Maybe we got lucky and they'd just received their fish delivery but honestly, it was as fresh as could be. Tuna, salmon, salmon roe, striped bass, Cali roll....everything seemed cracking fresh and all the textures were right. I'm of the "less is more" camp when it comes to sushi and I usually don't care much for the more "dressed up" rolls---sticky sweet sauces, cream cheese, all that business---but the couple of bites I did try were pretty darn tasty. Again, well done, and not OVER done. I thought the presentation was good as well....understated and elegant, no excessive silliness to distract from the food. These guys seem to get that the food should be the star, not the chefs. Our soups (miso and hot and sour) were surprisingly good. I feel like those are pretty standard wherever you go, but my hot and sour was very good---not too thick/gelatinous, as it often is, and less sweet than most. The only thing I could really complain about at all would be the rice, which was fairly dry/chewy on some of our pieces (only 1/3---I suspect that maybe we got the end of one batch of rice and the rest was from a fresh batch?). I have to take that one star for that, just because well....sushi rice really should be spot-on at a sushi place, or it shouldn't be served. Overall, my experience with Hiro 88 (never yet managed to get to the one in Omaha) was as good or better than any I've had at any place here in Lincoln or Omaha. Maybe not quite California-level stuff, but seriously close! We will definitely be back, and it's easily our new favorite here in Lincoln.
(4)Sheryl Z.
The food, once we got it was good. We did not get our appetizer at all and it was 40 minutes until we got our soup. They were out of silverware so I ate with a spoon. Add that to the plastic cup my drink came in and I felt like I was at the kids table.
(3)Robert Y.
My wife absolutely loves sushi and enjoyed dining at Hiro 88. I hate sushi and reluctantly went hoping for something cooked or at least some decent soup. Not only do they have a great Chinese food selection is was very tasty! Finally a great place where my wife and I are very happy!
(5)Jake S.
Easily the best sushi in lincoln, I have only had better once, but that was on the coast. I also think that during their happy hour, the prices are equal to or better than any place in town. If you are a fan of sushi, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
(5)Davenport E.
I always like dining here. Sushi and other fish is fresh. The wine menu is excellent.
(5)Bill M.
I'm not a fan of sushi, but went with friends that are because 'they have a lot of other stuff on the menu. In fact I was the one that made the reservations. I rated the review at 2 stars only because it was opening weekends. But I don't know that I will return to give it an opportunity to better it's rating. The food is going to make or break the business. If they can't cook the menu, they should be in the kitchen. As I said, I don't eat sushi. I order the Teriyaki sirloin medium well. The first time it came out (after an hour wait) it was medium rare. I sent it back and within 2 minutes it was back. It was medium. After waiting an hour I didn't send it back again. The cut of meat was terrible for the quality and price. There was close to 50% on the meat and it lacked flavor. There were a number of people at the table and the food came out in such a haphazard order. There were people half done with their food before others at the table received theirs.
(2)Jason S.
This is now the best sushi in town. It is pretty expensive if you go outside of happy hour, but it's worth it. A lot of fun drinks. Expect to fork over some dough for your dinner, but it will be the best sushi you can get in lincoln.
(5)Peter W.
Best sushi I've had since moving to NE. Will definitely be back.
(4)Lynn H.
This is a sushi place. Went here for lunch, and though I was scared of sushi in Nebraska, coming from California where I get fresh fresh fish, this wasn't half bad. The bento box was reasonably priced ($11) and the fresh water eel was delicious ($8?) so for lunch I spent about $23 with tip, not bad. As for the service, it was ok, just experienced better service at sushi places. (Sushi Show in San Dimas, CA I'm talking about you! AYCE and THE best servers EVER) Bringing friends back, they have happy hour from Monday-Saturday 3-7 or something however Sunday is all day happy hour. The real con about this place is the Railyard area which is still eh, really hard to find, construction everywhere. I had made plans to dine with a friend but they were unable to find the place and so dine alone I did. Another thing is I just wish there were seating by the chefs like at most sushi places, especially for people who likes to enjoy lunch alone, it's weird sitting at a table set for four =/ overall great experience will come back for more.
(3)Jean C.
I've been to this location many times and even drove an hour away to the sister restaurants because they have the best sushi in Nebraska. However, after today's experience I'm not sure I can continue to give them my business. I first tried to make a reservation on the website through Open Table and was unable to so I called. For parties of 8 or morethey take your credit card information and charge you $10 for every person that doesn't show up. I originally was going to make a reservation for 15, but we had 2 people that were unsure that they were able to make it. I did not want to be charged an additional $20 for nothing and I asked if we were to come right at 10pm if we would be able to get a table without a reservation. The manager said it would be busy but when we arrived it was not. There were probably only 3 tables sat. We ended up having 16 and when I told the host about the change she was rude and said there was no way we could add another table or move to another area since they had already set up the table. The restaurant had many free open tables but was unable to accommodate us. The host told us to "make it work" and we ended up splitting into different tables. One table of 12 and a table of 4. We did not order together. After the okay service we were automatically charged 20% gratuity. The food is good, but if you happen to have a big party, I wouldn't bother coming here. Maybe order a togo platter and have people come to your house.
(2)Katie H.
A friend and I recently went for dinner at Hiro 88 in the Haymarket. We ordered one appetizer and two sushi rolls. We kept it simple and were pleased by the service. There was some confusion on the final bill, as our taste buds did not fancy the particular appetizer we ordered (although I know it is quite popular!) Anyways, the issue was promptly addressed and corrected by the general manager. We will most likely be returning soon to continue sampling the extensive and enticing menu options! Bon Appetite
(4)Tom T.
The eel rolls were good but the tuna rolls were bad. The tuna was mushy and had a bad aftertaste. We won't be back for sushi.
(2)Jake S.
Easily the best sushi in lincoln, I have only had better once, but that was on the coast. I also think that during their happy hour, the prices are equal to or better than any place in town. If you are a fan of sushi, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
(5)Davenport E.
I always like dining here. Sushi and other fish is fresh. The wine menu is excellent.
(5)Ken K.
Four of us went for Sunday happy hour, but when we arrived there was a sign taped to the door that there was no happy hour today. We asked about it and they said that they don't do happy hour when there's a show that day/night at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Understandable, and truthfully the happy hour deal isn't that great anyway, at least if you're not drinking. So before I get into it: I feel like sushi reviews for places around here are a touchy business, so I'm going to state my "qualifications" in order to help you decide how to take my review. I've had sushi at most of the places in Lincoln and Omaha, on both coasts, in a couple of big cities not on coasts, and even a couple of times in other countries, where seafood is a pretty serious business. I'm by no means a sushi expert, but I think it's fair to say that I'm a veteran. Amongst the four of us we ordered the sushi & sashimi combo (chef's choice, something like 15 pieces), a couple orders of nigiri (2 pieces per), a couple soups, a couple rolls, and an order of grilled jalepeno peppers. Our server was great. Very friendly, very patient (we kept sending her away while we decided, which took awhile) and pretty knowledgeable. She thoroughly explained everything that was on our plates when she delivered it (though she did need a cheat sheet), which I always appreciate, and feel should be mandatory at any sushi place. And throughout our meal I felt that she provided just the right amount of attention---not too much, not too little. I felt like the food took a little while to come out considering what we ordered, but not too long. In their defense, it was fairly busy. And I actually appreciated that we felt like a leisurely Sunday lunch was an option, as opposed to the typical "rush job" of trying to get you fed and turn your table over for the next customer. We were not rushed at all, and the bill didn't come until it was clear that we were finished. The atmosphere I also like pretty well. I guess I'd describe it as "understated modern". On one had it has the modern feel (that can sometimes end up TOO cold/clinically clean/trendy, which always makes me slightly uncomfortable) but there are some nice soft touches of wood and whatnot to balance it out. When I visited the restroom I saw outside the doors a quirky bit of art: a wall of fresh apples, each apple sitting atop metal pegs. I got a grin out of that and hey, the apples smelled nice! One nitpick: I was slightly surprised at the choice of chairs. The are white plastic with a light-weight metal frame, and while they have a look that compliments the modern thing pretty well, they just felt a bit cheap in comparison to the rest of the decor. Again, no biggie, just more a "?". Of course they have what seems to be the obligatory, excessive amount of tv screens (all tuned to football, it being a Sunday and all) but at least most of them were tucked away over the bar area, which is mostly hidden from view of the majority of the tables. And they had the good sense to mute them as well. The last thing I want when I sit down to a nice sushi meal with friends is a) blaring music or b) blaring televisions that I practically have to yell over to have any conversation. So...tip of the hat to Hiro 88 management for doing it right. And now, finally, the important part: the food. Maybe we got lucky and they'd just received their fish delivery but honestly, it was as fresh as could be. Tuna, salmon, salmon roe, striped bass, Cali roll....everything seemed cracking fresh and all the textures were right. I'm of the "less is more" camp when it comes to sushi and I usually don't care much for the more "dressed up" rolls---sticky sweet sauces, cream cheese, all that business---but the couple of bites I did try were pretty darn tasty. Again, well done, and not OVER done. I thought the presentation was good as well....understated and elegant, no excessive silliness to distract from the food. These guys seem to get that the food should be the star, not the chefs. Our soups (miso and hot and sour) were surprisingly good. I feel like those are pretty standard wherever you go, but my hot and sour was very good---not too thick/gelatinous, as it often is, and less sweet than most. The only thing I could really complain about at all would be the rice, which was fairly dry/chewy on some of our pieces (only 1/3---I suspect that maybe we got the end of one batch of rice and the rest was from a fresh batch?). I have to take that one star for that, just because well....sushi rice really should be spot-on at a sushi place, or it shouldn't be served. Overall, my experience with Hiro 88 (never yet managed to get to the one in Omaha) was as good or better than any I've had at any place here in Lincoln or Omaha. Maybe not quite California-level stuff, but seriously close! We will definitely be back, and it's easily our new favorite here in Lincoln.
(4)Peter W.
Best sushi I've had since moving to NE. Will definitely be back.
(4)Bill M.
I'm not a fan of sushi, but went with friends that are because 'they have a lot of other stuff on the menu. In fact I was the one that made the reservations. I rated the review at 2 stars only because it was opening weekends. But I don't know that I will return to give it an opportunity to better it's rating. The food is going to make or break the business. If they can't cook the menu, they should be in the kitchen. As I said, I don't eat sushi. I order the Teriyaki sirloin medium well. The first time it came out (after an hour wait) it was medium rare. I sent it back and within 2 minutes it was back. It was medium. After waiting an hour I didn't send it back again. The cut of meat was terrible for the quality and price. There was close to 50% on the meat and it lacked flavor. There were a number of people at the table and the food came out in such a haphazard order. There were people half done with their food before others at the table received theirs.
(2)Jason S.
This is now the best sushi in town. It is pretty expensive if you go outside of happy hour, but it's worth it. A lot of fun drinks. Expect to fork over some dough for your dinner, but it will be the best sushi you can get in lincoln.
(5)Lynn H.
This is a sushi place. Went here for lunch, and though I was scared of sushi in Nebraska, coming from California where I get fresh fresh fish, this wasn't half bad. The bento box was reasonably priced ($11) and the fresh water eel was delicious ($8?) so for lunch I spent about $23 with tip, not bad. As for the service, it was ok, just experienced better service at sushi places. (Sushi Show in San Dimas, CA I'm talking about you! AYCE and THE best servers EVER) Bringing friends back, they have happy hour from Monday-Saturday 3-7 or something however Sunday is all day happy hour. The real con about this place is the Railyard area which is still eh, really hard to find, construction everywhere. I had made plans to dine with a friend but they were unable to find the place and so dine alone I did. Another thing is I just wish there were seating by the chefs like at most sushi places, especially for people who likes to enjoy lunch alone, it's weird sitting at a table set for four =/ overall great experience will come back for more.
(3)Jean C.
I've been to this location many times and even drove an hour away to the sister restaurants because they have the best sushi in Nebraska. However, after today's experience I'm not sure I can continue to give them my business. I first tried to make a reservation on the website through Open Table and was unable to so I called. For parties of 8 or morethey take your credit card information and charge you $10 for every person that doesn't show up. I originally was going to make a reservation for 15, but we had 2 people that were unsure that they were able to make it. I did not want to be charged an additional $20 for nothing and I asked if we were to come right at 10pm if we would be able to get a table without a reservation. The manager said it would be busy but when we arrived it was not. There were probably only 3 tables sat. We ended up having 16 and when I told the host about the change she was rude and said there was no way we could add another table or move to another area since they had already set up the table. The restaurant had many free open tables but was unable to accommodate us. The host told us to "make it work" and we ended up splitting into different tables. One table of 12 and a table of 4. We did not order together. After the okay service we were automatically charged 20% gratuity. The food is good, but if you happen to have a big party, I wouldn't bother coming here. Maybe order a togo platter and have people come to your house.
(2)Katie H.
A friend and I recently went for dinner at Hiro 88 in the Haymarket. We ordered one appetizer and two sushi rolls. We kept it simple and were pleased by the service. There was some confusion on the final bill, as our taste buds did not fancy the particular appetizer we ordered (although I know it is quite popular!) Anyways, the issue was promptly addressed and corrected by the general manager. We will most likely be returning soon to continue sampling the extensive and enticing menu options! Bon Appetite
(4)Tom T.
The eel rolls were good but the tuna rolls were bad. The tuna was mushy and had a bad aftertaste. We won't be back for sushi.
(2)Ken H.
By far my favorite sushi restaurant in Lincoln. The place is always nice, I've never had to wait, and the service is perfect every time. Normally I manage to get the same server every time I go (Diana), and she's always been quick to take care of us when we sit down, and knows exactly when to come around and check up on us. I'm not a sushi expert. I probably couldn't tell you the difference between good sushi and great sushi, but I still love it. What I can say is that Hiro has a lot of great rolls that present a good combination of flavors and textures that one would expect from a great restaurant. Most importantly, for me, is the amount of fish you get in each piece of sushi, and Hiro won't disappoint like some places I've been. You can tell it's in there, but it doesn't over power the entire roll. That creates a good value for your sushi that can be hard to find. Of course in Nebraska you don't expect sushi to be cheap, and if it is you probably don't want to eat it, but Hiro won't break the bank. Even when it's not happy hour I don't have a problem going there and enjoying a couple rolls and a beer. The bottom line: If you want good sushi at a good price in a great location, Hiro is the place to go. Also, it's open late so it's a great place to end your night after having a few drinks.
(5)Kyle R.
Would never visit this location again. Completely dissatisfied with the service when I told them they didn't give me the open table points after I told the hostess I had made a reservation. The person answering the phone after I received a cancellation email for my reservation was rude and said they could do nothing for me. I would rather go to Omaha where they know what they are doing. It's sad that Lincoln can't seem to get it right.
(1)BB S.
Decent service sushi but not anything special. I have to give only two star because management seems far to focused on bottom line than providing a good dining experience. They failed to honer a perfectly good groupon on a ridiculous technicality. The parameters of this groupon are too stringent. I went in to Hiro 88 with three friends to use this coupon was told no matter how much food we ordered the Groupon would not be accepted if we did not have a fourth person. It is a completely Assinine rule considering we ordered a good amount of food. Perhaps I should have asked a random 4th person to sit with us for a few minutes.The quality of the food does not warrent a second visit.
(2)Lyn S.
New Favorite Restaurant! The Tempura was outstanding with a very light batter, long shrimp & fresh crisp veggies!
(5)Anna S.
Love their Sunday deal. Just went last night and hadn't been there for quite some time. I forgot how many great options they had. The service was absolutely phenomenal. It was quick and everyone was very friendly. Our waitress, Jordan O., was great! She had a great attitude and was really polite to us. I can tell they definitely hire quality people who care about the people they serve. Overall, great place and even better people. That's hard to come by sometimes.
(4)Brandon A.
I always enjoy my time at Hiro. Happy hours are awesome and the sushi is always up to par. I've had the crab rangoon for an appetizer and it is good as well. They bring out six so that's three a piece on a date. What's fun for a group: if you order enough sushi they bring it out on a boat. It was fun to see and a nice presentation of the sushi. I will post a picture with the review. Brat
(4)Elleen P.
Came for sunday happy hour which meant good prices, and the sushi was alright. I forget how much rolls are, but the prices fluctuate between $5-10? I got the Hiro Special Roll & Spider Roll, and they were both pretty good -- were a pretty hefty size considering I struggled to finish two rolls. As far as seafood quality, the crab meat was kind of tough and the shrimp was tasteless, but nothing eel sauce can't fix haha. The ambience is kind of upscale and swanky which didn't match up to the quality of the food, but oh well, pretty good for a place that geographically get fresh fish. Service was on par too, and I'd recommend if you are looking for sushi around the area, though I think I prefer Blue down the street more.
(3)Erik Y.
Best Sushi in Lincoln. Here is why: The Sushi is fantastic, I would highly recommend the sashimi tuna, fatty tuna, and the Hiro 88 Roll. I will start by saying I love sushi and sashimi. I have eaten it all over America and at some of the best of the best like Koi, Nobu, and Roku in various cities like Vegas and NYC. Downtown there are 3 good options, Dozo, Blue and Hiro. I believe Hiro 88 wins by a razor and I'd give it 4.6 out of 5 overall (I rounded up to 5). Not only is the sushi/sashimi taste a little fresher then the others, their sushi shokunin know how to cut and prep a proper roll or sashimi. They also have great Chinese style food and seafood, the Salmon Plank is some of the best prepared and flavored Salmon in Lincoln. The bartender knew his business as well, on a previous visit we asked a lot of questions and he could answer detailed questions on several more exotic beers and wines. He also could make a perfect old fashioned. Sarah, part of the wait staff is great, she was so attentive and our glasses were never more then half full all night even though the place had no empty seats. The location is great, as it is very close to Pinnacle Bank Arena. Also of note, they have a private room in the back that holds up to 30 so its a great place for special occasions. Almost nobody in downtown Lincoln has truly private rooms and I need to have business meetings from time to time and this room with its 70" screen is great! Its the above reasons they win out over the other 2 downtown sushi places, although those are very good as well. Tip: Happy hour is the best time. All day Sunday and Mon - Fri 3 - 6pm and 10-12am. Discounted Sushi, apps, and drinks. Overall I would say if you are serious about Sushi try all 3 downtown Sushi places a few times with friends, order a diverse selection of Sashimi and Sushi and judge for yourself. And be brave if you are a little scared of raw fish Sashimi. Sushi grade fish like Sashimi Tuna is just as safe as any other protein and tastes better then Filet Minion that's cooked to a perfect Medium Rare. Trust me, you might have found one of the greatest food your mouth will ever eat.
(5)Katie K.
Honestly, this is my favourite place to eat! We always go for all day happy hour on Sunday, and our rolls are always served quickly and always delicious!
(5)Lucas H.
I love Hiro's sushi. I'm not a huge raw fish fan and it's great to have a bunch of different choices, some of which are my raw fish. I love happy hour and can't get enough of this place.
(5)Ellen P.
Let me just say, if you go to Hiro, you have to get the tuna sashimi. It's this lovely big slice of incredible, dark heaven. Filet mignon has nothing on their tuna nigiri, so you know they're getting the good fish. The rolls are pretty great too. I love unagi and the fact that I can actually taste it and not awful eel sauce is a biiig plus. Blue has nothing on Hiro 88.
(5)Nick F.
Tried again, I didn't see the manager- that was better- but the food was still so-so. It's not airport terminal quality sushi, if that makes sense, but it's very bland. None of the flavors "pop"; it all just runs together. Plus, the rolls were falling apart. What's disappointing is this: the price point is okay for the region but it's frustrating when you look at a nice building, see mid-level pricing, and then have sub-par/poor quality food. The most upsetting thing about Hiro 88 is they don't listen to the customer's needs, they're defensive- especially on Yelp. Being defensive isn't the attitude of confidence, it's one of weakness. If someone was confident in their product and service, it could stand alone without Mr Knight of Yelp coming to the rescue. Honestly, this is how crazy this is: Charlie Y, whoever that is, needs to fight the customer so much that he/she honestly didn't even ask about my experience. He/she assumed I was another customer and started making excuses. WHAT?! Lol. What restaurant professional with ethics or wisdom does that stuff. Lol it's just beyond belief.
(2)Bruce T.
Went to Hiro after Chesney concert with 6 people at 11;45, said they just had last call but could get us one round. After sitting down and marking up the sushi menu, found out they wouldn't. Been to this place in May with horrible service then also. Can't recommend the one in Lincoln, always had a good experience in Omaha.
(1)Christa C.
This is probably my least favorite sushi place in the haymarket. Mostly because every time I go their I have poor service. The tables are also very close together so I always feel crammed and it's loud. The sushi is ok, but I've definitely had much better.
(2)Jeffrey D.
Being new to the area I just couldn't pass up a chance at sushi. This upscale restaurant in the Haymarket area is good. It is pretty busy so if possible make plans, but it was just me so I got a seat at the bar with no wait. Bar is fully stocked though. I had the combo platter and a side of poke. It was prepared well and presented well, the chef takes pride in his work. Unfortunately really fresh is hard to come across in landlocked states but that is a problem unless you fly them in daily, which is not something I really would be interested in paying for since sushi is expensive anyway. Overall, good atmosphere and good food, comparable price.
(4)Elisabeth E.
So this is an update to this review.. it has now become a regular place for me. I know I can eat here and never get sick and the extensiveness of the menu still astounds me. Where else can I get sauced and breaded gluten free amazingness? This place has officially won my heart. Nom! First of all let me start by complementing them on the most extensive gluten free menu I've seen since I've been eating gluten free. There is literally a massive page with tons of things you can have. Our server was also very knowledgeable about gluten free and really helpful with finding out any questions I had for me from the kitchen. The environment is nice and its in a convenient part of downtown in the newer part of the haymarket. Its right next to the parking garage which was convenient considering how cold it was that night. We were here for a birthday party and I enjoyed the salad with ginger carrot dressing which was great and the only one that is gluten free. I then decided to go against my usual sushi order and had the chicken with peanut sauce, sauces are something I have to be so weary of anymore so I was excited to see it on their gluten free menu. It was really good, I'd definitely have it again. My avocado roll and gluten free soy sauce was also nice. My friends were pretty satisfied with their meals as well and a few had some mixed drinks which they said were good. Overall, cost was pretty affordable so I'll be heading back there again sometime soon. I recommend giving it a try, and if your gluten free in Lincoln..its a must!
(5)Ann G.
My husband and I went on Sunday and were pleasantly surprised to find they have all-day happy hour. We were in the mood for sushi so we ordered off that menu -- some specialty rolls and some sashimi. It was all excellent. Even their crab rangoon were handmade, which I consider a marker of a restaurant that cares about details. We'll be going back to try the hot menu. It gets crowded on Sundays so if that's what you're after, I'd recommend going on another day.
(5)David S.
My first visit here was on 07/02/2015. Came in solo so grabbed a seat at the bar. Server was very polite and quick. I wanted to try some of the dishes that other Yelp reviewers have given great reviews of so had some of the Tuna Sashimi as well as an Unagii roll with an appetizer of the Edamame. I had never tried the prior two and to whoever the reviewer was that said Filet Mignon has nothing on this couldn't have been more correct. It tastes exactly like a rare cut of the most tender filet. Unagi roll was delicious as well and I always enjoy Edamame. And what a bonus at the end, it was "roll the dice Thursday" where the manager comes over and you roll the dice to see what your meal discount will be. Worst you can do is no discount with snake eyes or double sixes and I got 54% off my total tab! There are several choices for Sushi in the Lincoln market I enjoy now and you can add Hiro 88 to to top of my list now!
(5)Mariah T.
I love this place, I tried sushi for the first time and they were so helpful. I love the Rainbow Roll and Californai Roll and I also love there short ribs for an appetizer. I also love that they are open till midnight since I don't get off of work till late. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is an expert or noobie to sushi.
(5)Andrea F.
I usually really like Hiro. I ate there last night around 10 pm. We waited 15 mins to be greeted after being sat, despite it not being very busy and several servers walking past and making eye contact. We finally flagged down a host to find our server. She apologized and did a fine job after that, but nothing was offered to compensate for being ignored. Oh well. Our drinks were delicious, mango mojitos, bloody marys, and a cosmo. The food was really good too. We had the Vegas roll, the Wasabi stinger, and the Cinco de mayo. The Wasabi Stinger has a really unique flavor. That being said we'll probably go to blue instead next time because their service is much better.
(3)Hilary S.
Last night I went out to Hiro to enjoy some sushi with some friends, I have been to Hiro on numerous occasions and thought highly of the sushi and deals there. After the almost completion of our meal one of my friends began to choke on a sushi roll where she later discovered a bone had still been in the fish of the sushi roll she had eaten. After that happened we brought it to the attention of our server who was doing a very nice job all evening, and he kindly took it away to show his manager Chadwick. The manager never approached us before he brought the other sushi roll and then came back with the same roll made in order to replace the one that had the bone in it. While a nice gesture, we had already finished our meal that this point. We had discussed it being comped and had told the manager there was no way we were going to eat that or take it home. He began to argue with us about how since the roll had already been mostly eaten that he wasn't going to take it off the ticket. We respectfully disagreed with that decision, after realizing we were not going to be treated what we felt was necessary for the previous events. We left the facility with a bitter taste in our mouth, you just lost yourself at least 4 customers, and after there is so much new competition for sushi places in Lincoln you would think they would be a little more thoughtful. I also plan on calling the Better Business Bureau, as well as the Health Department.
(1)Sarah K.
My husband and I came here late in the evening a few days ago. We ordered the hot and sour soup, pot stickers, and three sushi rolls. Everything was excellent. The hot and sour soup had a different kind of spice than many places use, and the difference was very pleasant. The pot stickers were extremely flavorful! The rolls were also amazing and the fish tasted very fresh. This is definitely a welcome addition to Lincoln's sushi scene, as it is difficult to find a well-done gourmet roll that still tastes like sushi. Hiro 88 does that beautifully. Also, our server was very attentive and friendly. I can't speak too much to the price because we ate during reverse happy hour, Overall, a great experience and we plan to come here many more times.
(5)Rumil B.
I come here about once a week, usually for lunch but sometimes happy hour or dinner. The servers are always very nice and thorough in explaining anything we have questions about. I usually get a bento box or something from the happy hour menu. Overall the quality of sushi is better than Dozo but not as yummy as Kinja. I also love the Mongolian beef (get it spicy!), but the yakisoba (tried it twice) could be fried a little more than they usually make it. Atmosphere is bright, clean, and new. Couldn't give it a 5 star because I'm reading the comments and the manager/owner could definitely do a better job of replying to the unhappy reviewers, as they are off putting and makes me not want to come back. Having said that, I'm not sure why there are a lot of negative comments here in the reviews as I've always had a positive experience. Would recommend.
(4)Avery M.
Excellent sushi freshly delivered three times a week. We had a great 2hr experience and thoroughly enjoyed the service and food. The sushi is absolutely delicious and surpasses other local offerings. We had the spicy garlic edamame and dumplings as appetizers. My companions had Sapporo and Kirins while waiting for the meal. Our order of sushi was epic and came in the largest boat they offer. One of our party didn't like seafood and we were left to tackle the beast the three of us; we succeeded in killing the whole thing. Great experience and top notch sushi in Lincoln.
(5)Maurenne G.
Fabulous bento box, sushi rolls, great professional service. Lovely atmosphere and interior design.
(5)Christina R.
If you're looking for a Sunday happy hour, look no further- Hiro 88 is the place to go. My favorite roll: Crazy Horse roll. It is on the happy hour menu, along with a good number of their other traditional menu items at almost half price. If I remember correctly, rolls will run between $5-6 which is a steal. Happy Hour drinks aren't too bad of a deal, either. I had the Bloody Maria which was a tequila-based bloody Mary topped off with jalapeno and a shrimp.
(4)Beca H.
Nothing bad I can say about this chain of restaurants! I frequent this one and the ones in Omaha. I always get the same quality no matter what location! And they have the best HAPPY HOUR a girl could ask for! You must try the Husker Roll and the Las Vegas roll! Yummy!
(5)Jillian T.
I've previously had been here many many times and wasn't very impressed with the service. A few weeks ago, I came in for drinks with the girls and because we had a to-go box from dinner at the restaurant we were just at, the bartender (who's always been rude to us before) kicked us out for having food from outside without even greeting us. As we were walking out, the hostess (believe her name was Natalie, said she was recently hired a few months ago) felt sincerely bad that we were treated so horribly so she offered to put the to-go box in her hostess closet while we sat outside on the patio and had drinks. I've never had such kind hospitality from a hostess before. Our service was outstanding for the rest of the night. As we were leaving she brought us the to-go box with some mints and apologized again for the mishap earlier. Will return again, their service has improved significantly with new hires and I've been telling everyone who's had a bad experience here before to give it another try. Keep up the good work Hiro!
(5)Tom H.
Our second visit was last night during Restaurant week. We had the prix fix menu. As before the food was quick, well presented and very good! The only problem (since we weren't in the room again with the filthy carpet) was that our server (Kelsy?) knew nothing about the menu items, or the special menu nor could she remember that we got dessert with our special menu. If she hadn't been dressed like the rest of the wait staff I would have guessed she had wandered in off the street. Some training before being put in action would make sense.
(4)M M.
Love coming here for lunch for heir special bento box. Tons of food with choice of soup or salad beforehand. Really good price for (if my memory swerves me right) 2-3 rolls.
(5)Kate K.
No masago in either roll that we ordered....menu said differently. Mentioned to manager, who said there was a miscommunication in kitchen. Long story. Ever feel like you are taken for an idiot and restaurant is hoping you didn't notice? Food was great (like, really great), sweet waitress, but oh, did that bug me. I'm a masago fan- don't mess with it and especially not on my birthday. Won't be back. Ps- was given a 25% discount on each incorrect roll. I'm a stickler for menu consistence so that still doesn't earn my future business.
(2)Catarina C.
It is a good restaurant. Good sushi, good beer! Hiro was the first restaurant that i was in Lincoln and it was a good experience.
(3)Kaitlynn K.
I've been to Hiro88 in Lincoln twice. The first experience was for Happy Hour -- which I wasn't impressed with. I ordered a couple rolls (I don't remember which ones) they were good but not for the "happy hour" price. I also ordered the house martini, Princess -- it was awesome! The goyza I ordered as an appetizer was fully fried and was also great. However that's those two are the only things I was impressed with. My second visit was much better. I ordered the Wasabi Stinger (sans jalapeño) and Columbia River rolls. Both were amazing, the Wasabi Stinger is definitely worth the price. The goyza I ordered as an appetizer (again) wasn't fully fried, but it was a good change from other sushi venues. I found out fried goyza is only available on the happy hour menu. The reason I gave Hiro88 3/5 stars is because of the poor treatment of my friend. She has a child and was not welcome in the restaurant. They "don't have high chairs" and don't cater to children. She was even told by management to get a babysitter next time she wants to enjoy the restaurant. Not something a food establishment should ever say to a paying guest. Overall, order the Wasabi Stinger Roll, don't be afraid of a higher tab, and don't bring children.
(3)Tee S.
Really disappointed with sushi here. Definitely not amazing sushi like in NY, CA or WA. The Sushi took a really long time to make for 4 people. The "fresh" fish in the sushi roll was warm. Not sure if the fish was really yellowtail. Not a worthwhile experience for pricing. Will not come back.
(2)Jess S.
Well, hiro, you earned the 5 stars! I knew you would because you're my favorite sushi place in Nebraska! We went tonight for my birthday, and it was wonderful! I love the fact that you texted us when our table for 10 was ready, and the hosting staff was very polite and helpful. The server was great and very patient with our big group, and was extremely organized. As a former server myself, I value the fact that other staff members helped out with drinks and food, especially with a big group like ours. We were very satisfied with the service overall! Sushi was fresh and delicious (as usual) and the drinks were great too! Our server recommended the chocolate cake for desert, and I'm glad we caved in because it was really wonderful. Thanks so much for making my birthday awesome!!
(5)R M.
Visiting from California, I'm not sure what I expected from sushi served in a completely land-locked state.....but apparently they think they're pretty damn special based on what they charge for what you get. Pretty much every roll is over $10...which here in Cali gets you a good size roll that pretty much can fill up an average man. At Hiro, $10-$13 gets you about 6 small pieces with more rice than fish. I had 3 rolls, was charged almost $40 and was STILL hungry afterwards. Thank God my company was paying for it! It must impress the locals because the place was pretty much full from 5pm until 11pm each of the 3 nights I was here. Lots of well dressed, good looking young folks chatting away over crappy sushi..clearly ignorance is bliss here. If they've never seen or tasted good sushi, they assume it's the bomb when it's actually extremely meh. This review isn't going to convince anyone locally to avoid the place since I'm sure they all chatter about how great it is....BUT...if you're travelling from out of town...a town where good sushi exists everywhere....and if you're paying your own way....go find a good steak which is what the midwest is known for.
(2)Jessica B.
YUMMY! Beautiful building, decorations, furniture, tableware. My first time here was last week and I was immediately impressed as to how beautiful it is. My boyfriend and I decided to get lunch here because we didn't want anything American because American food tends to make us feel gross and heavy. Anyway, we were seated and given menus. I'd never seen a menu where you write on to show what you want to order. Cool! We ordered calamari, dumplings, asian ribs, and a Hiro 88 roll. The calamari and dumplings were under 7 dollars each, the ribs were 9, and the roll was 8-10. Plating was beautiful! I love the geometrical shapes of everything. And most importantly, the food was AMAZING! They were small portions but that's okay because it was delicious. Their sesame chicken is also out of this world!! I am a crabrangoon lover, but the one's they make aren't my favorite. They're still good! They're just small and thin. 7 dollars for about 6 of these small crabrangoons aren't worth it for me /: Our server was very informative and very nice. Great service too! Overall -great food - great price -beautiful environment -very clean -great service :)
(5)Christina H.
One of the new restaurants in the Haymarket area since the Pinnacle Bank Arena was built. It is a sushi bar with a wide-ranging menu that easily makes a non-sushi eater happy too. The drinks; a "jalepeno popper" for him and a "make it rain" for me were both fun and refreshing, and both recommended by the waiter. Thank you Brian for that advice, excellent drinks well worth the $8-$9 per drink price. We ordered the red-snapper nigiri without the quail egg. It was bland. Next we had the Husker roll, a beef filled sushi with cream cheese, avocado and just a hint of eel sauce. We both liked it. Yaki sabi (Japanese noodles) extra spicy with beef, was excellent, without too many veggies in it. The California roll was good, but I've had better! Probably will head to Dozo's the next time I want sushi in Lincoln, NE.
(3)Cynthia L.
All day happy hour on Sundays! Had dinner there without a reservation and was surprised to be able to get a table during the rush hour dinner time slot, since it was very busy. Very limited street parking and parked in paid garage. Decor was hip and ambiance was decent. Conversations were easy to carry without screaming across the table. Menu was fairly decent and had a variety of rolls and sashimi to choose from. Pricing varied from happy hour items to house specialties that were not on the happy hour menu. Overall, pricing was fairly moderate and serving sizes were fair. Service was attentive and friendly. Water and wine glass was kept full. If you were in the Lincoln area and wanted some sushi, I would recommend dining at this establishment. Otherwise, if you had extra time on your hands and do not mind driving to Omaha; hands down I would highly recommend Blue Sushi Sake Grill!
(4)Ryan M.
New sushi place in Lincoln. My wife and I need to try it out. Very disappointed. I don't know if the chefs had an off day, wasn't properly trained, or if they had their B team in, or if people really think sushi should have that taste and texture. The rice was over done. Each roll taste like one bland mushy roll. You couldn't taste the separate ingredients. When we did try to add some flavor from the wasabi. Which is something I never do because it is an insult to the chef. We could tell it was cheap imitation, chalky and bland. The only thing I think Hiro 88 has going for them is the atmosphere and wait staff.
(2)Audrey B.
Delicious food (we split a philadelphia roll and a rainbow roll) and speedy quick for pick-up!
(5)Tom D.
My wife and I enjoyed an early Saturday evening dinner (prior to attending the Elton John concert) at this new restaurant in Lincoln's West Haymarket. It was a superior experience from start to finish. We made our reservations about a week before the event. The day before I received a friendly reminder call regarding our reservation with value added in cautioning us to be aware of the parking issues in the Haymarket and the need to arrive with enough time and that they were requesting no more than a 90 minute dining time - both of those were expected on a busy concert night. The caller was pleasant and professional and I appreciated the contact. The night we arrived we were promptly seated at our table, right off the sushi kitchen. Jessica, our server, welcomed us to the restaurant, asked us a few key questions to determine our knowledge of Hiro 88 and our plans for the night, and then proceeded to take our drink and appetizer order. She was patient, knowledgeable, and friendly - a nice start. We got comfortable right away with our choice of where to dine. Now we'd see how the rest of the meal went. We ordered sushi and sashimi for appetizers and a bottle of Justin Cabernet 2011 for our wine. The sushi (freshwater eel) was excellent. Our sashimi (mackeral and fatty tuna) was artfully sliced, served, and beautifully garnished. Both were high quality sashimi. I was quite impressed. Our meal started with Miso soup and salad. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass with a Miso glaze and my wife ordered the Braised Scallops (Jessica was very helpful in our menu navigation and questions). We really enjoyed both of them - done to perfection, light, very flavorful, and very attractively served. I was celebrating my birthday and Jessica surprised us with an offer of chocolate cake. I'm usually skeptical of restaurant desserts - but this one was outstanding! And the freshly brewed cup of dark coffee made it all the more wonderful. What a fantastic finish to a superior dining experience. Hiro 88 is a strong contender for the best new restaurant in the Lincoln dining scene!
(4)Emily W.
Had dinner here on a Monday night and it was very busy. Nice decor and ambiance... perfect for a date night or girls night out. For the price range the food was just average. I had the miso seared sea bass. The waitress forgot my salad. When I let the manager know, he graciously offered dessert instead. However, he looked at me kind of funny when I asked if I could see the dessert menu. He said "we usually just bring the chocolate cake"?! Ummm no. Lol Other than the missing salad weird dessert incident, service was lacking in other ways-- refills on water took a while, they didn't bring silverware with the entree, and they didn't split the check the way we asked. I would go again just for the atmosphere... since the modern upscale feel is harder to find around here.
(3)Michael V.
Great place to go with friends and socialize over some drinks. Service was proper and well mannered. The establishment was clean and tidy with a soft vibe. The sushi was well presented and utterly delicious! I have been to all the sushi bars in Lincoln, and this is by far the best!
(5)Justin P.
We ordered carry out on our way through Nebraska. Maybe it is because we can get excellent sushi where we live but this was the worst sushi I have ever had. Extremely fishy and difficult to eat without the rolls falling apart. The appetizers were good but expensive. The restaurant itself seemed nice but the food didn't go over well.
(2)Joshua H.
Let me start by saying,.. This is a LONG review but honest and in depth! I have lived in Lincoln for over 10 years and my family has eaten at many restaurants and I'm so glad for YELP because you can find honest reviews... And that is what I'm about to give all of you HONEST REVIEW OF The WORST "sushi" restaurant In Lincoln and that I AND my wife have EVER been to! I should have known not to go to this restaurant after our good friend went to Hiro 88 a week ago for her BIRTHDAY with reservations, her and 3 friends went and had to wait a little over 45 minutes for their table, then it took almost am hour and a half for their food! We decided to try it because we got a 50.00 groupon as a Valentines day gift ,I had called last week and spoke with Alyssa she answered the phone and I told her we would like to make a reservation I told her very clearly we had a Groupon and it was only my wife and I coming in for lunch at noon, she said that is great I asked if there was any stipulations on the Groupon she said not at all come in and use it, so we got to Hiro 88 and sat down within a couple of minutes. Our server I believe her name was Katie, I told her about the Groupon right away she said it can't be used for lunch and we had to have 4 people in our party, I then asked for the manager... The general manager named CHADWICK came to our table and said again we couldn't use it and we had been given false information, I asked if there was anything that could be don't his reply " buy another Groupon for 10.00" he DID NOT apologize and we told him this was our first time here.. He walked away and just said let your server know what your decision is if you want to stay or not, so after my wife and I decided we were already sitting and very hungry we stayed... The food was OK... We ordered the Hiro 88 rill it was mushy and lacked flavor, the southern roll with jalapeños which were almost non existent and pretty much just rice onions and seaweed.. Then we ordered another it was a spicy crab cream cheese roll that was better than the others.... After sitting for 1 hour and 15 minutes to general manager CHADWICK not once did he come over! He also DID NOT take anything off the bill and NEVER apologized, his general manager in trainee ANYTHING did a better job the next Chadwick! The trainee was able to take a 3.00 coffee off and that's it for us however he did apologize to us at least.... Sorry for the length of this however just because it's one of the new restaurants in the hay market DO NOT GO EAT AT HIRO 88 YOU WILL BE SAD YOU DID! Chadwick was the absolute worst general manager I HAVE EVER MET! or in the case really didn't meet because he never said his name! And one more thing... The OWNER of Hiro 88 was there also and completely ignored us!!!!! Never going back! Well... Maybe if Anthony is working......... He was the only good thing about the restaurant!
(1)Jerrad T.
A good start, with room for improvement. I should preface this review by saying, in the interest of full disclosure, that Hiro Sushi on 132nd and Maple in Omaha is one of my favorite restaurants. I go there often when I am down there, so I would like to think that i am a pretty good judge when It comes to comparing this new location in lincoln with the quality of their original location. This is what i found: The Meal: So, after seeing that my favorite restaurant opened a new location not 2 blocks from where i work, i promptly convinced a group of co-workers to come with me and try it out. Being one of my favorite places for a good pan-asian meal, I was planning on spending quite a bit. I ended up ordering Sushi (Philadelphia Roll with an order of Toro and an order of Salmon), as well as a lunch order of my favorite dish there, the Mongolian Beef. Appetizers: Miso Soup The Miso Soup was delicious as usual, with plenty of tofu and nori. No complaints. Main Course: Mongolian Beef The Mongolian beef was interesting. It was good, and easily better then any other Mongolian beef i've had in lincoln, but I couldn't help but be a little disappointed with the way the dish turned out. It's not that it was bad, but from my experience in Omaha, I knew that it could be so much *better*. The chefs in Omaha make the dish nearly to perfection, with plenty of Wok-hai (google it) and char/caramelization of the meat/sauce. Lincoln's offering, on the other hand, tasted a little bit too sauce-y and undercooked. I was expecting a burst of awesome savory flavor when I took my first bite. What i got was just meh. Sushi: Philly Roll, Salmon, Tuna The sushi is where this review really starts to get disappointing. It was still better then Dozo's, but it just wasn't what i was used to when it came to Hiro Quality. The maki roll i got was a Philadelphia Roll, made in their old style, which is a substitution of raw salmon for the standard smoked salmon. It was good, but not eye-wateringly good like i've gotten in Omaha. The salmon didn't taste as fresh (which i will go into more below), and the portion was a lot less then i'm used to seeing in Omaha. I really didn't taste much of the fish in the roll to be honest, there was so much cream cheese that it kind of overpowered everything else. The Nigiri was also disappointing. The pieces themselves (2 per order) were too skinny -- they looked like the width of one finger, when normally (almost anywhere else you go), the chefs are trained to press the sushi to the width of two fingers. I don't know if this was a portion control thing, or if the chef just had really skinny fingers, but it definitely looked weird. As for the taste, I was non-plussed. Again, it was decent... better then i've had in many other sushi joints around Lincoln, but not tasty. Sushi is supposed to have a subtle taste, but I simply didn't taste anything from the pieces that I had. Conclusion: It's not that Hiro is bad, it's just i know from experience that the restaurant can be so much better, and its frustrating not to get the kind of quality i expect from their brand. All-in-all I spent about $35, which felt a little expensive for what i got here, although I would of happily spent that much and more in Omaha. The service, decor, and almost everything else was spot on, I just hope that their quality improves to the level that I know it can be. For these reasons, I give this restaurant 3 stars.
(3)Kayla W.
A friend and I were down in the Haymarket/Railyard, trying dishes at several newer restaurants over the course of the night. This ended up being one of the entree rounds. We ordered a Columbia River roll and a West Coast roll. They were good, and I did like the West Coast roll, but with two other sushi places in the Haymarket that I often frequent, I just wasn't super impressed. The rolls were around $11 each, and I ended up deciding that I prefer Blue or Dozo. Service was okay. My water wasn't refilled until right before I left. I do like the atmosphere - we were in the main room, and could see out into the Railyard.
(3)Heather A.
Only sushi place I'll eat at. I've been visiting their Omaha location for years until this one opened. Sunday's have an amazing happy hour menu and prices!!! Fresh food, friendly staff and amazing flavors. Nice decore too. No other place comes close!!!!
(5)Cass A.
Good place to eat. It is a bit pricey, but you'll have that at any establishment like this. The atmosphere is nice and modern, which makes sense since it's 5 months old. The sushi is excellent, though I'm not too familiar with sushi I enjoyed it. The service is good. Very friendly and very helpful in answering questions about any rolls. I am planning on going back to get the Chinese plates, they looked great. I've been twice. Once on a slow after noon and it was great in all aspects. The second time was for happy hour on a Friday. The place wasn't that busy, but it was still very loud and hard to hear each other visit. Over all a good and different place to try. I
(4)Justin W.
A friend recommended we eat here so we decided to give it a try. We don't eat seafood so this was a bit out of our comfort zone. Our server went threw the items on the menu and recommended several vegetarian items and items with no seafood. This restaurant has something for everyone. Don't be afraid to try it if you are not a seafood lover. The food was great! Next time we are back in town we will come here!
(5)Dennis K.
Service was good, food was decent, but I was not blown away. Good selection of sake, wine and beer. We tried an unfiltered variety of cold sake for $14, which yielded 5 shots. The salad dressing was bland -- was hoping for more ginger and some zing. The calamari was not bad. The small sushi plate came with 12 pieces and included salmon, tuna, yellowtail and shrimp, plus california roll and spicy tuna roll, $27. It's a little pricey, but you're paying for the location and the decor. Dinner for three came to $105 before tip. Still waiting for one of our local sushi joints to step it up and be impressive.
(3)Stacey K.
My husband and I ate here for a friday lunch. There was only one other customer when we arrived. With that being said the hostess took us to the back room where we had an awesome view of the construction men working on the building. Really? This is where I really hope Lincoln can grow, as the restaurant scene in Lincoln grows, restaurant owners and managers are going to have to grow too. That means hiring knowledgeable staff who are flexible and professional. Yes you may have a server assigned to this area but until the main dining room is full, the server should be flexible, going where the guests want to sit. The third table that arrived was seated in the only spot in the restaurant that had glaring sun streaming through the window. Again, a little forethought on the part of the hostess can go a long way. We ordered two rolls. Highly recommend the Wasabi Stinger. Both rolls were big and tasty. The service was quick. Sushi and service is definitely better than Dozo. Loved the decorations and imagine on a crowded weekend it will have a fun vibe to it. This place definitely has potential. With only four or five reviews so far and almost alll of them mentioning customer service I hope management reads these and tries to get on top of their game. Customer's first, always. That being said, we plan on returning soon.
(3)Adrian B.
Had our first experience on New Years Eve with an 8 o'clock reservation. It was busy as expected but we were seated within 10 minutes which was nice as we had time to test the bar. The cocktails were very well executed with fresh natural herbs and top shelf liquor. The layout of the restaurant is open plan and minimal as most Japanese restaurants are. It's very easy on the eyes and comfortable. My wife and I ordered the Szechuan Shrimp and Scollops separately. Both dishes were fantastic, the seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection. It was warming and spicy but yet still sweet, tasted like real Szechuan cooking should. The rice was cooked well and just slightly sticky. The service was very polite and efficient, not overbearing and overattentive. Really helped us start the celebrations off in the right mode. Even if your not into Sushi there's plenty of cooked options from standard American Chinese food such as Mongolian Beef, But the seafood is where it's at, the Chilean Sea Bass looks lovely. We will be back and are recommending the place to all our friends. Thanks again Hiro!
(5)Ken K.
Four of us went for Sunday happy hour, but when we arrived there was a sign taped to the door that there was no happy hour today. We asked about it and they said that they don't do happy hour when there's a show that day/night at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Understandable, and truthfully the happy hour deal isn't that great anyway, at least if you're not drinking. So before I get into it: I feel like sushi reviews for places around here are a touchy business, so I'm going to state my "qualifications" in order to help you decide how to take my review. I've had sushi at most of the places in Lincoln and Omaha, on both coasts, in a couple of big cities not on coasts, and even a couple of times in other countries, where seafood is a pretty serious business. I'm by no means a sushi expert, but I think it's fair to say that I'm a veteran. Amongst the four of us we ordered the sushi & sashimi combo (chef's choice, something like 15 pieces), a couple orders of nigiri (2 pieces per), a couple soups, a couple rolls, and an order of grilled jalepeno peppers. Our server was great. Very friendly, very patient (we kept sending her away while we decided, which took awhile) and pretty knowledgeable. She thoroughly explained everything that was on our plates when she delivered it (though she did need a cheat sheet), which I always appreciate, and feel should be mandatory at any sushi place. And throughout our meal I felt that she provided just the right amount of attention---not too much, not too little. I felt like the food took a little while to come out considering what we ordered, but not too long. In their defense, it was fairly busy. And I actually appreciated that we felt like a leisurely Sunday lunch was an option, as opposed to the typical "rush job" of trying to get you fed and turn your table over for the next customer. We were not rushed at all, and the bill didn't come until it was clear that we were finished. The atmosphere I also like pretty well. I guess I'd describe it as "understated modern". On one had it has the modern feel (that can sometimes end up TOO cold/clinically clean/trendy, which always makes me slightly uncomfortable) but there are some nice soft touches of wood and whatnot to balance it out. When I visited the restroom I saw outside the doors a quirky bit of art: a wall of fresh apples, each apple sitting atop metal pegs. I got a grin out of that and hey, the apples smelled nice! One nitpick: I was slightly surprised at the choice of chairs. The are white plastic with a light-weight metal frame, and while they have a look that compliments the modern thing pretty well, they just felt a bit cheap in comparison to the rest of the decor. Again, no biggie, just more a "?". Of course they have what seems to be the obligatory, excessive amount of tv screens (all tuned to football, it being a Sunday and all) but at least most of them were tucked away over the bar area, which is mostly hidden from view of the majority of the tables. And they had the good sense to mute them as well. The last thing I want when I sit down to a nice sushi meal with friends is a) blaring music or b) blaring televisions that I practically have to yell over to have any conversation. So...tip of the hat to Hiro 88 management for doing it right. And now, finally, the important part: the food. Maybe we got lucky and they'd just received their fish delivery but honestly, it was as fresh as could be. Tuna, salmon, salmon roe, striped bass, Cali roll....everything seemed cracking fresh and all the textures were right. I'm of the "less is more" camp when it comes to sushi and I usually don't care much for the more "dressed up" rolls---sticky sweet sauces, cream cheese, all that business---but the couple of bites I did try were pretty darn tasty. Again, well done, and not OVER done. I thought the presentation was good as well....understated and elegant, no excessive silliness to distract from the food. These guys seem to get that the food should be the star, not the chefs. Our soups (miso and hot and sour) were surprisingly good. I feel like those are pretty standard wherever you go, but my hot and sour was very good---not too thick/gelatinous, as it often is, and less sweet than most. The only thing I could really complain about at all would be the rice, which was fairly dry/chewy on some of our pieces (only 1/3---I suspect that maybe we got the end of one batch of rice and the rest was from a fresh batch?). I have to take that one star for that, just because well....sushi rice really should be spot-on at a sushi place, or it shouldn't be served. Overall, my experience with Hiro 88 (never yet managed to get to the one in Omaha) was as good or better than any I've had at any place here in Lincoln or Omaha. Maybe not quite California-level stuff, but seriously close! We will definitely be back, and it's easily our new favorite here in Lincoln.
(4)Sheryl Z.
The food, once we got it was good. We did not get our appetizer at all and it was 40 minutes until we got our soup. They were out of silverware so I ate with a spoon. Add that to the plastic cup my drink came in and I felt like I was at the kids table.
(3)Robert Y.
My wife absolutely loves sushi and enjoyed dining at Hiro 88. I hate sushi and reluctantly went hoping for something cooked or at least some decent soup. Not only do they have a great Chinese food selection is was very tasty! Finally a great place where my wife and I are very happy!
(5)Jake S.
Easily the best sushi in lincoln, I have only had better once, but that was on the coast. I also think that during their happy hour, the prices are equal to or better than any place in town. If you are a fan of sushi, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
(5)Peter W.
Best sushi I've had since moving to NE. Will definitely be back.
(4)Davenport E.
I always like dining here. Sushi and other fish is fresh. The wine menu is excellent.
(5)Bill M.
I'm not a fan of sushi, but went with friends that are because 'they have a lot of other stuff on the menu. In fact I was the one that made the reservations. I rated the review at 2 stars only because it was opening weekends. But I don't know that I will return to give it an opportunity to better it's rating. The food is going to make or break the business. If they can't cook the menu, they should be in the kitchen. As I said, I don't eat sushi. I order the Teriyaki sirloin medium well. The first time it came out (after an hour wait) it was medium rare. I sent it back and within 2 minutes it was back. It was medium. After waiting an hour I didn't send it back again. The cut of meat was terrible for the quality and price. There was close to 50% on the meat and it lacked flavor. There were a number of people at the table and the food came out in such a haphazard order. There were people half done with their food before others at the table received theirs.
(2)Jason S.
This is now the best sushi in town. It is pretty expensive if you go outside of happy hour, but it's worth it. A lot of fun drinks. Expect to fork over some dough for your dinner, but it will be the best sushi you can get in lincoln.
(5)Lynn H.
This is a sushi place. Went here for lunch, and though I was scared of sushi in Nebraska, coming from California where I get fresh fresh fish, this wasn't half bad. The bento box was reasonably priced ($11) and the fresh water eel was delicious ($8?) so for lunch I spent about $23 with tip, not bad. As for the service, it was ok, just experienced better service at sushi places. (Sushi Show in San Dimas, CA I'm talking about you! AYCE and THE best servers EVER) Bringing friends back, they have happy hour from Monday-Saturday 3-7 or something however Sunday is all day happy hour. The real con about this place is the Railyard area which is still eh, really hard to find, construction everywhere. I had made plans to dine with a friend but they were unable to find the place and so dine alone I did. Another thing is I just wish there were seating by the chefs like at most sushi places, especially for people who likes to enjoy lunch alone, it's weird sitting at a table set for four =/ overall great experience will come back for more.
(3)Jean C.
I've been to this location many times and even drove an hour away to the sister restaurants because they have the best sushi in Nebraska. However, after today's experience I'm not sure I can continue to give them my business. I first tried to make a reservation on the website through Open Table and was unable to so I called. For parties of 8 or morethey take your credit card information and charge you $10 for every person that doesn't show up. I originally was going to make a reservation for 15, but we had 2 people that were unsure that they were able to make it. I did not want to be charged an additional $20 for nothing and I asked if we were to come right at 10pm if we would be able to get a table without a reservation. The manager said it would be busy but when we arrived it was not. There were probably only 3 tables sat. We ended up having 16 and when I told the host about the change she was rude and said there was no way we could add another table or move to another area since they had already set up the table. The restaurant had many free open tables but was unable to accommodate us. The host told us to "make it work" and we ended up splitting into different tables. One table of 12 and a table of 4. We did not order together. After the okay service we were automatically charged 20% gratuity. The food is good, but if you happen to have a big party, I wouldn't bother coming here. Maybe order a togo platter and have people come to your house.
(2)Katie H.
A friend and I recently went for dinner at Hiro 88 in the Haymarket. We ordered one appetizer and two sushi rolls. We kept it simple and were pleased by the service. There was some confusion on the final bill, as our taste buds did not fancy the particular appetizer we ordered (although I know it is quite popular!) Anyways, the issue was promptly addressed and corrected by the general manager. We will most likely be returning soon to continue sampling the extensive and enticing menu options! Bon Appetite
(4)Tom T.
The eel rolls were good but the tuna rolls were bad. The tuna was mushy and had a bad aftertaste. We won't be back for sushi.
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