Happy Thanks Giving Day!

We will be Closed on Thanks Giving Day.
(Thursday, November 27th)

We’ll be operating on regular hours from
Friday, November 28th (including lunch).

Friday, November 28th 12 noon to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 10:30 PM
Saturday, November 29th 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Sunday, November 30th 5:30 PM to 10 PM

Have a Happy Thanks Giving Day!

We will be OPEN on Columbus Day

We will be Open on Columbus Day!
for Lunch 12 noon to 2:30 PM
and Dinner 5:30 PM to 10 PM

See you :-)

Patron Notice

We'll be closed on July 4th (Friday).
We'll be on our regular schedule from July 5th.
Have a great independence day!


Also, we'd like to let you know about Menu change.
Due to the rapid rising food cost, we have to raise prices (just a bit ;-) on some of the dishes we serve. We are really sorry to do this, but it is necessary to alleviate this unexpected cost increase.

Menu change would occur early July.
Thank you for your understanding!

Tuesday, June 10th Special

Today's Obanzai:
• Kiriboshi no Taitan: Simmered Kiriboshi Daikon (Dried Daikon Radish Strips) with Age (Bean Curd)
• Grilled Miso Marinated Chicken Wing
• Una Q -- Eal, Cucumber, Wood Ear Mushroom Salad with Tosazu Sauce
• Maguro Kara-Age: Deep Fried Seasoned Tuna

Today's Miso Soup:
• Green Beans

We will be OPEN on Memorial Day

We will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 26th) on our regular schedule.
Lunch: 12 noon to 2:30 PM
Dinner: 5:30 PM to 10 PM

If you are in town, please stop by!

Wednesday, April 30th Special

Hibino Yo-Shoku (Japanese interpretation of Western Cuisine) Special:
• Spaghetti Neapolitan -- Spaghetti stir fried with Onion, Mushrooms, Peppers, and Sausage with Ketchup
• Potato Salad - Chunky Mashed Potato with Sweet Corn, Carrot, Cucumber, and Mayonnaise
• Ebi Furai -- Panko crusted shrimp, deep fried

If you order all three, it'll make a typical "o-ko-sama lunch." Japanese equivalent of "kids plate/meal."

Today's Miso Soup:
• Egg Plant

Time Out NY Eat Out Awards Report!

Time Out Eat Out Awards ceremony was on Monday night.
(Our manager Hinata at the entrance)
[I posted this on Monday night, but we had had server error, and couldn't upload it]


The award ceremony was quite a fun.
H'orderve was served by French Culinary Institute students.
(They worked really hard, and it was yummy!)
We get to know other restaurateurs.















Hinata with Himi from "Hakata Ton Ton"















Hinata with Kenny from "Go Go Curry"















We are nominated for "New Best Brooklyn Restaurant" category.
And,,,,, We didn't win...















Our manager Hinata crying...

But we are proud to be nominated as one of four "Best New Brooklyn Restaurant."
Congratulation to Alchemy (won Best New Brooklyn Restaurant" category) and other restaurants who won the prizes and who were nominated.

We are very truly grateful to our guests who voted for us.
Though we couldn't win, we'd like to return your favor in other way.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!

Dine In Brooklyn

We are participating in "Dine In Brooklyn"!
(March 24th through March 31st, 2008)

• Appetizer (Chef picked obanzai & a choice from our appetizer menu)
• Entree (A choice from our entree & sushi entree)
• Dessert
for $23!

If you haven't tried us before, this could be a good opportunity to sample our dishes.
See you ;-)

Vote for us! Time Out NY Eat Out Awards.

Hibino has been nominated for a 2008 Time Out New York Eat Out Award, under Best New Brooklyn Restaurant!
Please vote for us by visiting www.timeoutnewyork.com/eatoutawards.

Yoroshiku :-)

Vote for us! Time Out NY Eat Out Awards.

Hibino has been nominated for a 2008 Time Out New York Eat Out Award, under Best New Brooklyn Restaurant!
Please vote for us by visiting www.timeoutnewyork.com/eatoutawards.

Yoroshiku :-)

Time Out New York Eat Out Awards!

Hibino has been nominated for a 2008 Time Out New York Eat Out Award, under Best New Brooklyn Restaurant!
Please vote for us by visiting www.timeoutnewyork.com/eatoutawards.

Yoroshiku :-)

We'll be open on President's day!

We'll be operating on regular schedule, including lunch, on President's Day (Monday, February 18th). See you!

Monday, February 11th Special

Today's Obanzai:
• Teba no Taitan -- Chicken wings Simmered with Kon-nyaku
• Yu-Dofu -- Tofu served in Hot Broth
• Sugar Pea Tempura served with Cherry Smoked Salt

Today's Miso Soup:
• Shiitake Mushroom

Can we be your Valentine?

We are accepting limited number of reservations for Valentine's Day (Thursday, February 14th).
If you are interested, please call us after 2 PM at 718-260-8052.

Did you know that in Japan, we celebrate Valentine's Day in kind of opposite way?
For Japanese, Valentine's day is the opportunity for a woman to tell her feelings by giving chocolate to the man she likes. Also, woman is expected to give chocolates to male co-worker -- this is called "Giri-choko (obligation Chocolate -- we are expected to do so many things.... Phew...)." So, in Japan, you can see long lines at the chocolate stores right now!

At Hibino, we'll be serving Special Chocolate Desert!
See you ;-)

Monday, February 4th Special

Today's Obanzai:
• Salmon Kama -- Grilled Salmon Collar
• Zenmai no Taitan -- Zenmai (Flowering Fern) simmered with Chicken, Carrots, and Beef
• Sawara Nanban Zuke -- Fried Spanish Mackerel Marinated in Soy-Vinegar Sauce [Pictured]















Today's Miso Soup:
• Tofu and Sugar Peas

Can we be your Valentine?

We are accepting limited number of reservations for Valentine's Day (Thursday, February 14th).
If you are interested, please call us after 2 PM Tuesday through Saturday at 718-260-8052.

Did you know that in Japan, we celebrated Valentine's Day in kind of opposite way?
For Japanese, Valentine's day is the opportunity for a woman to tell her feelings by giving chocolate to the man she likes. Also, woman is expected to give chocolates to male co-worker -- this is called "Giri-choko (obligation Chocolate -- we are expected to do so many things.... Phew...)." So in Japan, you can see long lines at the chocolate stores around this time of the year.

At Hibino, we'll be serving Special Chocolate Desert!
See you ;-)

A Happy New Year!

A Happy New Year!

We'll be open from this Monday (January 7th) on regular schedule, including lunch.
See you at Hibino soon!

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS!

We’ll be closed from
December 30th through January 6th.

We'll re-open on January 7th, 2008.

We'll be closed for the first week of January to celebrate "osho-gatsu (traditional Japanese New Year)." Some of us actually would be in Japan :-)

Thank you for supporting Hibino.
This was our opening year, and had some challenging moments.
But we have been encouraged by the people in the neighborhood and all the guests who came to eat at our place. When we saw people leaving our place with smile, it made our heart warm. We'll keep trying hard, so please come to Hibino in coming year, too ;-)
Rai-nen mo Yoroshiku Onegai Shimasu.

Have a happy New Year!!

Wednesday, November 21st Special

New Menu!!
We added a few items on our menu.
(I'll up them on the website shortly)

We will be closed on Thanks Giving Day (November 22nd).
We will be open from 23rd on regular schedule.


Today's Obanzai:
• Tebasaki (Chiken Wing) no Taitan
• Kabocha (Japanese Pumpkin) with Tori Soboro(Ground Chicken)
• Tori Jaga (Organic Chicken Stew with Potatoes)

Today's Miso Soup
• Enoki Mushroom & Tofu

Tuesday, November 20th Special

New Menu!!
We added a few items on our menu.
(I'll up them on the website shortly)

We will be closed on Thanks Giving Day (November 22nd).
We will be open from 23rd on regular schedule.


Today's Obanzai:
• Panko Crusted and Deep Fried Tonbi (Squid Bits)
• Soy Broth stewed Pork Rib
• Shishito Bacon Maki (Shishito Pepper Rolled in Bacon and Grilled)
• Kinpira - Shredded Cooked Renkon(Lotus Root), Carrot and Gobo(Burdock Root)

Today's Miso Soup
• Grilled Scallion

Monday, November 19th Special

Today's Obanzai:
• Soy Broth stewed Pork Rib
• Shishito Bacon Maki (Shishito Pepper Rolled in Bacon and Grilled)
• Satsuma Imo (Japanese Sweet Potato) Tempura

Today's Miso Soup
• Tofu & Wakame Seaweed


New Menu!!
We added a few items on our menu.
(I'll up them on the website shortly)

Chiki Chiki Osake Race is still on!
Come and try new sake.

We will be closed on Thanks Giving Day (November 22nd).
We will be open from 23rd on regular schedule.

Saturday, November 17th Special

Today's Special:
• Fried Oyster Roll

Today's Obanzai:
• Mochi Isobe Yaki (Grilled Sticky Rice Cake with Nori and Soy Sauce)
• Blanched Baby Bok Choy & Spinach with Black Sesame Sauce
• Tofu & Kikurage (Wood Ear Mushroom) no Taitan
• Hirousu no Taitan

Today's Miso Soup
• Snow Peas


We will be close on Thanks Giving Day (November 22nd).
We will be open from 23rd on regular schedule.

Monday, November 12nd Special

Today's Special:
• Fried Oyster Roll

Today's Obanzai:
• Simmered Tofu and Fish cake
• Garlic Soy Marinated Beef Tendon
• Blanched Bok Choy with miso sake-kasu

Today's Miso Soup
• Abura-age

HIBINO Sunday mini Gallery

We’d like to introduce artwork which have something to do with Japan using our little corner. The artwork could come from Japan or created by a Japanese artist, or have a Japanese motif.

We will put up the work on Sundays by the window on Pacific Street. Hope you’ll enjoy it while you are taking a nice Sunday walk!

What is Your Favorite Obanzai?

September 24th (Mon) to 26th (Wed)

Hibino will have our 6 months anniversary on September 26th. We’d like to celebrate the occasion by serving your favorite obanzai from the past.

Please cast your vote for “Your Favorite Obanzai”!
If you can’t remember the name, you can describe it in your way, or you can check our blog’s archive.

From 24th through 26th, we’ll serve the count down your obanzai favorite!
24th: we’ll serve 10th, 9th, 8th, 7th of your obanzai favorite.
25th: we’ll serve 6th, 5th, and 4th of your obanzai favorite.
26th: we’ll serve 3rd, 2nd and 1st of your obanzai favorite.

You can cast your vote at hibino.restaurant@gmail.com or
at Hibino @ 333 Henry Street.
We’ll accept your vote by 18th (Wed).

We have been able to run Hibino to this day because of your support.
We really appreciate your encouragement and patronage. Thank you!

Tuesday, June 5th Special

Today's Special:
• Soft Shell Crab Roll

Today's Obanzai:
• Hiyashi Tomato (Chilled Tomato)
• Gyu suji & Daikon no Taitan
• Gyu no Tataki

Today's Miso Soup
• Green Beans & Fresh Made Tofu


Sorry for the wait.
Now we are accepting Visa & Master card!
(We can take credit card & debit card)

Wednesday, May 30th Special

Today's Obanzai:
• Saba no Miso Ni
• Philadelphia Rice Croquette (Rice croquette with smoke salmon and cream cheese)
• Ika no Inro-zume (Japanese Paella stuffed Squid, stewed in soy broth)

Today's Miso soup:
• Enoki Mushroom & Wakame


Liquor Note:
Sake re-stocked!

Sorry for inconvenience yesterday. "Born" is a fabulous sake (it is a really great sake), but I know it could be over your budget. Now we have other sakes, too. More and more sake & wine to come throughout this month!

Friday, May 25th Special

Finally, we are serving Sake & Beer from tonight!
Today and tomorrow, we have a limited selection.
Next week, we'll have more selection of sake and wine !!


Today's Obanzai:
• Yaki Saba Sushi
• Grilled Erigi Mushroom with Onion Dressing
• Chinese Broccoli & Green Beans with Oyster Sauce

Today's Miso soup:
• Enoki Mushroom & Fresh Made Tofu

Liquor License Update 2

If everything goes well, we'll be serving alcohol from Friday.
I'll re-post and confirm this on Friday.

This is our business lawyer, Glenn Wright.














He helped our lease negotiation, corporate set up, and yes, liquor license!
He is a very nice guy, and talk like a real person.
He also used to live in Cobble Hill area. (What a coincident!)
We totally recommend him for your small business needs.

The Wright Law Firm

As many of you already know, we had a very small capital to start our restaurant. So (though his fee was reasonable) legal fee was a big deal for us. But we thought it'll cost more down the road if we didn't have a proper legal help to set up our business.
Glenn made everything easier for us, so we could concentrate on setting up the restaurant.
Thank you, Glenn!

Hibino Info

Here's the basic info of Hibino.

We are open for
Lunch: Mon–Fri 12 noon to 2:30 PM
Dinner: Mon–Thu 5:30 PM to 10 PM
Fri & Sat 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Click "Hibino Menu" link on the right for the menu

Liquor license pending
Hoping to get it soon!! Then we can serve you really good sake!

Not delivering yet, but you can take out

Cash only at the moment
In the process of accepting charge card--coming soon!

Obanzai changes daily
Since we prepare this fresh every day, sometimes it could sell out.

We always love to see you!


Now (finally! sorry to catch on late) all the posting has a label.
So you can view this blog by a category.
(ex. if you want to see other "info," you can click on the label at the end of this post. Then you'll see all the other post related to "info." )

Monday April 2nd -- Temporarily Closed Today

We are really really sorry, but we are temporarily closed today due to delay in renovation work.

Our plan was to wrap up the renovation work over the weekend.
Well, well, well.... Plan was a plan...

We'll be open tomorrow DEFINITELY.
Our staff, including chefs, will clean up the construction mess tonight, so we can welcome you back in descent space.

Again, we are really sorry for this.
Hope to see you tomorrow!

Hours & Reservation Policy

Basic info:
Mon-Thur 5:30 PM–10:00PM
Fri & Sat 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
Sun Closed

ALERT!!
But due to on-going renovation work, we are currently opening our door at 7 PM.
We'll be able to operate on regular hours from sometime next week.
(crossing my fingers!)
We'll let you know as soon as we find out ;-)

At this point, we are not taking reservations.

Liquor license still pending.
(crossing my fingers, again!!)

We are Open!!

We are finally open!
This is the "Kinen satuei (anniversary shot? in English??)" right before the opening.
Hope you guys like us ;-)

My apology to people who came over yesterday.
Sorry for the bumpy service -- we didn't expect this much people to show up.
We'll try our best to smooth it up everything ASAP.

Our regular open time is 5:30 PM, but we'll be opening a bit late this week.
(probably between 6 – 6:30 PM)
We still have some touching up to do.
But if you don't mind a bit of unfinished look, please come over.
Our chefs are ready to serve you!

Yesterday's Obanzai Special were:
• Rice croquette with Eel and Shiso
• Tuna Tataki & Cucumber marinated in rice vinegar
• Roasted Garlic potato with Rice Brown Oil

I'll do my best to post the Obanzai Special on the day of.
(Not yesterday's... like this post)

Hope to see you around!

Join the Test Drive!

We are not "officially" open yet.
But this weekend, we are open for "Test Drive."
We are serving limited menu.
Our space is not quite done yet.
Our service could be a bit bumpy.

Today, we had a small number of people came in for the ride.
We'll be open for tomorrow, from 6:30 PM to 10 PM.
(In regular schedule, we'll be closed on Sundays)
Our liquor license is still pending. So please BYO for the mean time.
(We started the liquor license process back in October thinking we'll have it done by the opening. Well, well, well. We were wrong.)

We can't offer you the full menu yet, but you can still have a bite of Hibino!