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 read more

Hiro 88 - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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. read more

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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. read more

Hiro 88 - Bento box for lunch. I come here way too much. - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I won't claim to be well versed in all things sushi. Fact is I'm not that into what would be considered traditional sushi, or even sashimi. But I was able to try some new thing at Hiro and they were all delicious and reasonably priced. But the thing I appreciated the most was the service from behind the bar. Attentive, professional and friendly, we had a great time. I'll be back & it will be sooner rather than later. read more

Hiro 88 - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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. read more

Hiro 88 - The biggest boat of sushi in the house. - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Went for the Sunday reverse happy hour. Everything was great. Rice was cooked right without being too sticky or mushy. The salmon belly was lit. The sake bombs were kinda disappointing cause they had these weird shot inside preformed plastic cups so the "je'ne sais quoi" of dropping a shot into your beer while chanting was robbed from you. read more

My first time ordering sushi without the help of my daughter. It was all good!! Actually the best meal in Lincoln so far! I'd go again soon if I could. The Fresh Seaweed salad is delicious too. Trust me! read more

I had the most horrible experience tonight. We were there for a friend's birthday. All of the other guests sushi came out, they were done eating and our sushi still had not showed up. Ordered over $100 in food and drinks. No comp no nothing. Manager said "did I get it to you eventually?" We had to take it TO GO and did not get to eat with our friends. Needless to say we will never be coming back. Horrible management and customer service. read more

I am visiting from Tampa, Fl and I decided to give this place a try. I ordered to go, the crazy horse roll, spicy tuna and vegetable tempura. All 3 rolls were delicious and very reasonably priced. read more

The service was amazing, the place is clean and nice looking, and the wait time was not very long. However, I am a huge sushi person, and this restaurant is not the place to go to if you are too. The sushi rolls are sub par, and the entrees also are pretty unremarkable. Not bad food, but definitely not worth the price. read more

Eating a dinner on the patio in the Rail Yard was truly an experience this week. The atmosphere provided perfect social distancing, and the service was impeccable. The entrees were served steaming hot and well presented, and everyone raved about the flavor. The real star here is their accommodations though. My parents typically order their food with "half sodium" which is a nice unique option, and I was pleased to learn that most any roll can be wrapped in cucumber rather than rice. For those on a low-carb diet, this creates a host of options! Not to mention how delicious they were! read more

I was looking for a good sushi place in Lincoln and I am happy that I came across this restaurant. The sushi was very good, especially the salmon. Our appetizer, spicy edamame and grab lagoon, was also good. I would give 5 stars if the sushi came with more volume. I think it was a little too small. There is a next door parking structure that offers free first 1 hour parking so I suggest everyone to park there when there's no parking on the side of the street. read more

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. read more

Hiro 88 - Bloody Maria. - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

A really nice spot in Lincoln. Ate dinner at the bar. The crab Rangoon was out quickly and had a nice flavor without being overcooked. The fried rice combo was delicious. A lot of food so we spilt it and both really enjoyed the flavor of this meal. Nice bartender! read more

If I could give this place a zero I would. I went in there last night and I didn't get a proper greeting the manager Amy just looked at me and said no you can't sit at the bar when I am a paying customer and was going to get food and a drink. Amy treated me with so much disrespect I will never go back to this place. I was told no due to a new policy they made that friends and family can't sit at the bar and I knew someone who worked there. How are you going to deny people service at a PUBLIC restaurant and treat me rudely. Not to mention she as a manager was sitting at the bar when I walked in but I'm not allowed to as a paying customer? It is a no brainer as to why hiro has such a high employee turnover rate. The management is horrible and they don't care about their employees. Implementing a policy of no friends and family at the bar shows just they don't want their employees to make money and enjoy working. Don't support businesses that don't support their own employees!! read more

Good food, good service reasonable prices! If your looking for a nice relaxed atmosphere in historic downtown Haymarket this is a great choice! read more

Great menu, now they use QR code menu to help with high rich surfaces, love that thinking outside they box. They have no issue with roll modifications when you're the kind of lady that knows what she's wanting! Outdoor seating, great spacing of tables to keep us all safe. Servers wear masks. read more

Came here on a warm summer day, thankfully no games in progress so it was a bit more mellow. A sat on the patio and the service seemed a bit disconnected. The woman who helped me to start wasn't well versed enough on the menu to provide a shake recommendation and then when I chose and ordered it was slow to come. Seems there is more of a divide-and-concur mentality to table maintenance but this leads to a feeling of no one really tending to the table. The soy sauce, while in a low sodium bottle, was in fact full strength. While not a big deal due to salt concerns for me, it seemed to show a lack of concern. The table behind me had a wine glass which broke as soon as the patron picked it up and although there was glass on the ground, the waitress did not notice. Overall the food was good and the rolls were interesting but not too americanized. Good vote for the food, thumbs down on service. I would suggest adjusting the service model to more clearly define areas and use expo teams to fill water and tend to tables more effectively. read more

Terrible service! Our server spent the whole time talking to this other table (probably friends). She hardly communicated with us and never checked on us. I had to get up and get my own soy sauce after waiting for almost 15 minutes. Sushi is okay but never coming back here for the bad service. read more

I go to hiro 88 in Omaha on a weekly basis, I will never patronize hiro88 in Lincoln ever in life again. from the moment we walked in bad vibes. the waitress the little Mexican girl was horrible. Say us at dirty table, had to ask for happy hour menus, bought out the order of rice well before any of the other items we ordered, then when asked she got smart and said "well you didnt say when you wanted it". why wouldnt it come out with the food we ordered. then bought out rice that was undone and said thats how all their rice is right now and we can wait, manager bought out our tickets he didn't care about any of it. I'll keep my money and any references at the Omaha hiro 88. y'all need to do better. read more

I always come to Hiro 88 for their sushi happy hour. They have a great selection of sushi and appetizers on their reverse happy hour menu. The food is good. I have only had one of their actual entrees once and it was delicious but pretty small for the expensive price (which I suppose is typical for a Japanese place). We haven't always had the most friendly servers here (Some are great!). They seem to get the job done (the food USUALLY comes out in decent time...though sometimes slow). I do have a close friend who had a bad experience regarding being denied happy hour when there was still 10 minutes left and management did not handle the situation well. Besides the occasional problems with the management the food has always been great and I still continue to go back frequently. read more

Great sushi!! Super fast & convenient. Service is nice. Happy hour I think from 4-6, definitely a winner!! read more

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I came here last night on a rec from a friend. The Haymarket area is very happening on a Saturday night. Being just by myself I had the option of sitting at the bar or waiting what looked like a good long while for a table. Not wanting to take a whole table anyway with it being just me and possibly receiving death ray glares from two-tops next on the waitlist, I opted for the bar. I was glad I did! Benton and Kyle, the excellent barkeeps, operated in some kind of balletic synchronicity to produce perfectly executed cocktails such as the Ginger Drop I ordered, while shaking their shakers like a Polaroid picture and cracking (not unfunny) jokes at the same time. I was also impressed by Benton's immediate answer to one of the waitstaff's questions about whether a particular sake on the menu was filtered or unfiltered. I can't stand that stuff but really do respect people who know and care about it without being ridiculously hipsterish. Seriously, it is an art form to tend bar during a mad crush, make really good drinks and keep the bar customers and the table guests happy. As for noshes I decided on the tuna poke and gyoza, a little something cold and a little something hot. For some reason I assumed the gyoza would be fried - they weren't, they were steamed (manager later told me they are deep fried for happy hour). But as it turns out I think that was better. The ground pork with scallions was a really delicate flavor and wouldn't be appreciated as much if the dumplings had been fried. Although I do love fried anything. Accompanying dipping sauce was refreshing and light. The tuna poke was what I hoped for, cubed sushi grade raw tuna, glistening and marinated in soy and sesame over that shredded crunchy vegetable I think but am not sure is daikon radish. The tuna was very sweet and fresh - highly recommend. My only suggestion would be to cut the cubes just a little bigger; I think it would improve the overall umami. After these two app size portions I thought I'd be done but kept on thinking about a sushi roll. I'm a traditionalist in a lot of ways so I got a spider roll. I don't even know how you get softshell crab into Nebraska in February but I choose not to ask, because it was delicious and beautifully plated. Having twice been to Blue Sushi, Hiro 88's competitor across the street, I don't think there's any contest. Blue Sushi is competent if a bit tired. I liked Hiro's sushi freshness above all, its creativity, the cool but not snobby decor and the very positive, energetic and friendly vibe. If you plan to go on a Friday or Saturday night plan to get there early or come in late after the 7 pm crowd. I did hear some other customers talk about the awesome happy hour (3 to 6?) as well as the "reverse happy hour" from 10 pm to midnight, where drinks and sushi apps are cheaper. I'd never heard of a reverse happy hour before but understand it's meant to attract students who might be on a budget. I think that's nice and a good biz plan. Oh and by the way, having read another Yelper review about the rude host staff, I totally disagree. On a busy night I thought they were polite, prompt and professional. These are all young people, many UNL students. Chill out and give them a break. read more

Passing through town and decided to try this place. Restaurant is nice and server was nice too but food was not up to par. Good to try once, but don't think I'll be back. If you want sushi, I suggest look for another place. read more

My favorite sushi and Chinese food in Lincoln! Their spicy garlic edamame is delicious, and they have a large variety of rolls and Chinese dinner dishes! I've been going religiously for years now. Fun, clean, busy atmosphere and friendly staff. They have great happy-hour and reverse happy-hour specials as well as a great lunch menu! read more

Sushi here is good, but Grey Whale is better! Happy hour goes to 6:30pm on Friday. The happy hour menu is a little on the light side. Would definitely come back to try the BLT roll. read more

super mediocre quality fish :[ I come from the west coast, where the sushi is outstanding. we drove an hour each way from our small town to get here, and it was highly disappointing. now I am bummed, since my sushi craving I have been having for months was not cured. even the yakisoba noodles were sub par. the service wasn't great. the las vegas roll was the only OK thing, besides the salad. the chicken kabobs were ok too. but the salmon roll and rainbow roll were terrible!! read more

Sushi is really good! If you go during happy hour both cocktails and some rolls are on special. Most being nearly half off. Had the peanut butter chicken - gluten free. It was good as well, but definitely walked away more enamored with the sushi than the main course or cocktails. My travel mate had the same impression. Thank you Hiro 88 for offering GF options! read more

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 Dark 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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

Thomas the manager came to the table after 1:10 min and said we had to leave. Only had table for 1:30 he said and we are at the time. Wrong. We had it from 5:30-7 and u can't kick us out after 1:10 when we had drinks on order still. Also no forks. We asked if we could get some for our parents salads and Chinese dishes as they don't use chopsticks. He said no, u can use Chester's and I'm not bringing forks. He could have asked nice and said we have people waiting and we would have tried to hurry but the way he approached us was so rude and very surprised he has any management role what so ever. A high school kid would have had more class than he did. I was shocked how he spoke to 70 plus year old parents at the table. Thomas makes the place not enjoyable and the staff when I asked his name agreed when I questioned them when leaving what his name was. read more

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. read more

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! read more

If you are looking for a great, quick lunch to-go, go elsewhere...literally ANYWHERE else! Placed an order online at 9:52 am for pickup at 12:00 pm. I called the restaurant at 11:50 to ensure they received the order, and we were good to go on a 12 pickup. I was told, "Yes, we have the order, and you can pick it up at 12". I arrived at the restaurant at approximately 12:05, and I was advised by the hostess it would be just a "few more minutes" that the order was being "finished up." Meanwhile, a couple entered the restaurant and were seated. After about 10 minutes passed, I asked about the status of my to-go order and was once again told "it's coming." At 12:20, I asked to speak to a manager. After rolling her eyes at me, the hostess reluctantly went to find a manager. Remember the couple that was seated shortly following my arrival at the restaurant? Well, they placed their order and were now eating their lunch. Meanwhile, I was still waiting on a to-go order that was placed 2 and a half hours prior with a noon pickup time. At 12:25 when the manager came out, I was advised that the chicken drumsticks were just dropped into the fryer as the kitchen "did not know what chicken drumsticks were". I was assured that the rest of my order had been ready "for some time" they were now waiting for the "chicken to cook"....meanwhile the remainder of my order was getting cold. At this point the hostess tried telling me in the future I needed to make sure I placed my order at least 20 minutes before I planned on picking it up "as it takes time to cook stuff". I advised the manager and his snippy assistant that the order was placed at 9:52 am and provided him with my email confirmation. The manager said, "Sorry guess we dropped the ball". It was not until I asked what he planned to do to make it right that he said, "Since the chicken is not ready I can take that off your check." I advised him that would not suffice and he offered a 50% discount. Remember that couple from before....they were wrapping up their meal by this time. Finally, at nearly 12:40 the hostess returned from where she had been hiding since the manager came out at 12:25 to bring us our order. She dropped the order on the counter with an attitude as if I had taken nearly 40 minutes to get her order to her. I asked her for a receipt indicating the 50% discount was applied to my check (as the order was placed online and paid for at that time). She said, "If he said he would credit it, he will. You don't need a receipt". I explained to her I did need a receipt as I had no faith in the restaurant's ability to do what they said they would do as they could not accomplish a 12:00 pickup when provided with more than a 2-hour notice. To say she was rude would be an understatement. As someone who orders lunch out daily, I will be happy to provide their fellow competitors with my business in the future. read more

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. read more

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. read more

In short: highly recommended! I've never been to Japan, but I had sushi in Beijing, Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, so I can say that Hiro 88 has truly decent sushi! It is best if you have a big group so just order everything and it is delicious and delicate, in a cool and big boat! What's even better is the happy hour so go ahead and give it a try! read more

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! read more

Hiro 88 - Vegas roll, Nebraska roll, rock and roll, fire cracker and something we forgot the name of. - New American Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I cannot believe I haven't written an update. So it's actually been two years since I moved away from Lincoln but if I was visiting Lincoln I would definitely come to Hiro. My two best friends in graduate student and I were frequent patrons during Happy Hours. We would sit at the bar and almost always had the same server. We had awesome food, drinks, and service! read more