Hiro Rocks! I love sushi and Have found this GEM! I love the prices and the sushi si to die for. Totally recommend going here! read more

I am not a sushi aficionado so I've been going on the recommendations of my foodie friends. This place came highly recommended and I can see why. Service was great, food was great, atmosphere great! We went early so there wouldn't be a crowd and the waiter could help us pick thru the menu. The menu was very straight forward and not confusing at all. While you're waiting get the edemame it's laced w/ garlic and some spicy peppers...but it's not hot....it's perfect..... I can't wait to go back. The Husker Rolls were our favorite. read more

The atmosphere is cool and the server was very attentive- so two stars there. Reverse Happy Hour was awesome too. Spicy edamame? Great. However the sushi was flavorless and the scallop appetizer was downright nasty- tasted like fish, not scallops. Overall ok but I'll still take Sushi Japan. read more

Hiro 88 - Japanese Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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We drove up to Omaha from Lincoln last night. We had planned to dine elsewhere, but when we finally made it to the Old Market and realized there was no parking thanks to the Summer Arts Festival, we immediately hightailed it to Hiro. By then, we were starving and it was prime Saturday night dining time. Luckily, we were able to get a seat in the bar, and we had the most wonderful time at Hiro. The server, John, was very attentive and knowledgeable. I was dining with my vegan sister who'd never tried sushi, and he made some excellent recommendations based on that. Overall the sushi was probably the best I've had in Nebraska. We enjoyed vegetable rolls (really tasty with avocado, shitake mushroom, cucumber & asparagus), the roasted gourd rolls and the 2-in-1 spicy rolls (spicy salmon & tuna with tempura flakes on the outside). The menu is very diverse, so if you're not into sushi, you have plenty of options, including Japanese and Chinese dishes. Prices are probably equal to most other sushi restaurants and the wine list ranges from $5-$9 glass. Cocktails are $7.50-$10. I'm surprised by everyone's complaints about the service. Though some things felt exceedingly slow, like the drinks, we were pleased with John's warmth and knowledge. I plan to bring a group of friends back to Hiro so they can enjoy the wonderful ambiance, service and food! read more

I couldn't believe it. I ordered a dragon roll and the unagi had so many bones in it that it looked like there was a mohawk. I asked the waiter about it, he apologized and checked with the chef. I was then told that this sometimes happens, when I said the roll was inedible and I didn't want to pay for it (something I have never done before in my life), I was told that since the roll was fine, I would have to pay for it. I said I was happy to pay the $14, but that I would never return and they would lose a customer for life for just $14. I won't go back and have told anyone who will listen about this terrible experience. read more

Great sushi for the value during reverse happy hour. We ordered about 8 rolls and some Chinese food. This time we went during reverse happy hour and it was well worth it. I would probably not go again because at regular prices it's too expensive for the amount of fish you actually get. read more

This has become my favorite stop for sushi in Omaha, and surprisingly, there are quite a few decent choices. When you come here, you get good quality food with many creative options without all the puff and fluff and pretentiousness that you may find at a couple other local sushi joints. Although there are many non-sushi options available, I always hit up the rolls. Some of my faves: -Husker Roll: Cooked tenderloin/asparagus/eel sauce. Not a huge roll, but delicious! Beef on a sushi roll was a hard thing for me to get comfortable with (hey, at least it is cooked!), but this is one of their better options. -Wasabi Stinger: Pricey, but don't leave here without it! They will tell you that this is their "signature" roll - and is filled with delicious goodness such as tempura shrimp, cucumber, jalapeno, *REAL* crab (not that "k"rab stuff...) and topped with a delicious wasabi cream sauce. It sounds nuclear hot, but it is really pretty mild. -Hiro's Crunch: More of the *REAL* crab, avocado, cucumber, then fried in a tempura batter. The service has been great on our trips here. Very attentive and willing to recommend based on your tastes. I have heard they have some good happy hour specials, but I have always come during the lunch hour (and it is never too crowded). read more

Went w/o reservation on a busy Friday night and had to wait an hour to be seated. Bar area was a nice place to hang out and wait with drinks and some appetizers. Hostesses were a bit rude when asked for status of the wait list. Once seated, waiter was very attentive and food was excellent. It is a pretty lively place, so if you're looking for a relaxed quiet place, this is not the spot. read more

Hiro is my Hero... I think this place is the best sushi/Japanese restaurant in town. Is it expensive? Yes, but only because I over order. Compare the sushi to any sushi restaurant in a large city, and you will understand how reasonable it really is priced. While I usually get the sushi, other dishes are just as good. The Mongolian Beef is tender and delicious. The Crab Rangoon is an excellent classic version. I am a huge fan of the sesame dressing for the salad. Finally, I have been to Hiro many times and the staff has always been helpful and friendly. read more

Ordered yellowtail (Negi Hamachi) at numerous places before. Never had the fish that red, every single roll was as red as salmon. I ordered 2 of these rolls .. and they tasted terrible: I requested a refund/comp and they refused stating that the ponzu sauce makes the rolls taste that way. Waste of money ! read more

Hiro 88 - Negi Hamachi - Japanese Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Loved it! Super tasty. Friendly staff. First time I ever ate raw fish and I loved it. They have an awesome happy hour and great mixed drinks. I will definitely go back. Yummmm! read more

Hiro 88 - Cosmo - Japanese Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Hiro is excellent...the service is always great, attentive & polite. The food is always fresh...they use real crab meat (which should be a given with sushi!) They make a roll that was originally made specifically for ME...seriously it's true...the naked California roll that has no rice & is wrapped in cucumber...I asked for it on our first visit many years ago & it eventually made it to the menu...(it didn't have a name at that time)... Needless to say it's been one of my favorites ever since. The have a braised shrimp that my husband absolutely loves. We haven't gotten a bad meal there, and the prices are very reasonable. read more

Last time I had sushi was in New York City in the 1980's and, quite frankly, I thought it was nasty. Vowed I would never eat it again. But recently a friend convinced me to give it another try at Hiro in Omaha's Old Market. We started with appetizers ... Edamame (tasty), Asian Short Ribs (fantastic), and a bowl of miso soup (wonderful). I figured even if I hated the sushi, I had something to sustain me for a while. Then came the sushi -- spicy tuna, spicy 2-in-1 (salmon and tuna), salmon cream cheese, and honestly I can't recall the name of the fourth sushi (perhaps Rainbow roll?). I mixed my soy sauce with a little wasabi and ginger, dipped the sushi, and suddenly, magic happened. It was absolutely delicious! To my great surprise, I savored every bite of the sushi on our table. No unpleasant "fishy" aftertaste, just melt-in-your-mouth goodness. I was transformed. My only issue? I wanted more! At this point, we decided to have a little dessert to round out the meal. We decided on a chocolate cake (mixed with a cherry sauce?) -- light, airy, decadent, simply the best I've ever had. My only quibble? We didn't have enough soy sauce on our table and had to take the initiative to "borrow" some from another table. By the way, I had a worthy (not outstanding) glass of Pinot Noir with dinner and a remarkably good espresso with dessert. Our server Aaron was attentive, knowledgeable (without being condescending), and friendly. The ambiance was perfect -- classy but comfortable, crowded but not too noisy, a bit trendy but not competitive. Next time I'd like to try a swig of saki at the bar, which is quite inviting. Overall, a very positive experience -- highly recommended for the sushi novice and connoisseur alike. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. read more

Non traditional rolls for those who do not like fish. The Husker roll and Las Vegas rolls are my favorite.

An AMAZING place for birthdays and special days. The sushi is to die for I have never had a bad experience here and are a good customer

Usually when we go to any of the Hiro location we get good service and the food is on point. Last night however we were utterly disappointed. We ordered 9 rolls of sushi and some sashimi. The sashimi was very very fishy tasting which is not normal. The rolls all tasted the same, it was like we had the last batch of fish they were using for the week before restocking. Completely disappointed with the food. Crab ragoons were really really small. Only thing that seemed ok was the Gioza. Completely disappointed with this location. read more

One of my favorite place to eat sushi. I love their happy hour! My two favorite places are Blue and Hiro. The restaurant is nice and big. read more

I'm writing this review only after having the starters and I'm in love!!! The service is so great and the food is fresh and delicious. Their system is both fast and enjoyable keeping us entertained and our stomachs full! read more

Great location and great service! Not the cheapest place in town but for a special occasion it was well worth it!! I'm excited for a reason to go back! The sushi was fresh and they have a great variety of rolls as well! read more

My wife and I have been coming here for years. While I am not a sushi fan, I can say this is her go to spot in Omaha, as well as other members of her family when they want sushi. Myself, I stick to the Chinese side of the menu, and always leave happy. We have come to eat with the just the two of us, as well as with groups up to ten. With a group getting sushi, I have to say the sushi boat presentation is pretty cool. The Miso soup is very good here, and my wife simply raves about their seaweed salad. My go to menu items are fairly standard Chinese fare, Sesame Chicken, or their Yin's Chicken (similar to Sesame Chicken, but with a bit of heat). My entrees have always been consistent, which makes me happy to come back here (or bring take out home). read more

My husband and I are always debating wether Hiro or Blue is the best sushi in Omaha, I choose Hiro and this is why... 1) The atmosphere at Hiro is much quiter and conducive for a romantic dinner or visiting with friends. 2) Their happy hour offers large discounts off of ALL of their sushi, not just a few rolls like Blue does. 3) I absolutely love their Mai Tai Tini, it is delicious and strong and under $5. The drinks at blue are great, but they usually seem to be on the small side. The service at this location is consistently great, and we have never had to wait to get seated. I have read reviews of the downtown location that it is always super busy during happy hour, but we have never ran into that problem here. Be sure to try the Husker Roll! read more

The food is amazing and the service is great. I've never had a bad experience at this location and I've been going there for more than a decade. I was surprised yesterday that someone was smoking inside the building, probably in a back room. So for about ten minutes the place smelled like a casino. read more

My sons father offered to take me out to eat on Mother's Day to celebrate mommy-hood. I turned him on to sushi by taking him to Blue a couple times. I had never been to Hiro 88 but have always heard really good things about the food. So quite excitedly, I suggested we go here. He made reservations a day or two prior. Fast forward to Mother's Day, I wear a really nice dress and wedges. He wasn't necessarily "dressed up" but looked fine. My five year old son accompanied us as well. So we walk in, my son is immediately very excited about the décor. Pointing things out and asking questions. We walk up to the hostess and explain we have a reservation. She looks very unhappy to be there and doesn't seem to know what she is doing or where we are sitting. (Is that not the point of a reservation?) My son sees a small plastic dinosaur near the cash register, and I kid you not-asks the host four times in a row, "What is the dinosaur for?" She literally scans the wall, looks up at the ceiling, just completely ignores my son. Before FINALLY saying in the most condescending, *I hate children* tone-"IT'S A DECORATION!" OK-that's fine. I practice positive self talk in my head, take a few deep breaths and try to remain optimistic. Eventually.. we get seated, as we sit down my sons father points out the awful customer service. I agree but reply with something positive as that was just our first impression...Then a man whom I assume is the waiter comes around and starts pouring us water. Only issue is he is reaching approximately 2 inches from my face, doesn't say excuse me or make eye contact, he works very quickly and barely acknowledges our presence. If I'd have stuck my tongue out I would have licked this mans arm...that is how close he was. Before he gets the opportunity to scurry away, my sons father inquires on whether or not they have a kids menu. And he mimics the hosts tone with a very firm, "NO" he then walks away. At that point, I am done. I tell my son that we are going to go somewhere else and we get up and leave. In the car, my sons father jokingly states, "Bet the food would have been good though." I laugh, but really...this is a "nice" restaurant...you would at least expect common courtesy from the employees working there. My son is a very well-behaved five year old who was asking a question out of pure curiosity-there was no need to ignore him to the point of snapping at him. Is this place not kid friendly? Also, despite my love for good sushi, (which I can neither confirm nor deny that they have) it is in NO way worth the awful demeanor of those that I had the misfortune of interacting with that day. We ended up going to PF Changs and had a wonderful lunch. read more

The problem I always have with sushi places is finding a good one. The first few that I tried in town used copious amounts of MSG in their food, which inevitably led to exhaustion and nap time afterwards and while the food was good I do not enjoy trying to drive home across town trying to fight off the lack of energy caused by the MSG. I loved the difference with Hiro, I never walk out of there feeling tired and the sushi is absolutely amazing. The nicest touch of the restaurant though I think is the restrooms, not only are they clean but they have a very unique design to them that makes it almost worth it just to visit Hiro to use their restrooms. The restaurant itself is always clean and the waitstaff are always polite and attentive, as well as knowledgeable. I have taken newbies to the world of sushi there several times and have always been able to get help finding something for them to try for the first time that is easy and will bring them back to the world of sushi that we all love so much. There are no silverware, you are left with a package of chopsticks and soy sauce is served in a small pot at each table, with small dishes for each person to pour some into for their own personal use. Other than the sushi, my absolute favorite dish is the Hiro Roll. This is definitely a must dine at and a great location for small celebrations or just to get out with some friends and enjoy a bite to eat. It is also a relatively cheap restaurant as far as sushi goes, though the bill can add up. Well worth it though. read more

I eat here about once a week with coworkers in the last year. I work close by and have a profound love for sushi, and if I could afford it I'd be eating here 5 times a week! My favorite lunch menu is the sushi/sashimi combo but this week I found the bento box to be a much better value, which means I can eat here twice a week if I had time. My family never get a chance to dine here, lucky me I get Hiro but today I got takeout for the first time so we could go to standing near lake and picnic before walking the dog (which never happened because it started pouring). We got 3 bento boxes (only $12 each) and a sesame chicken for my 5 year old. She's picky and what kid doesn't like sweet breaded chicken right? But the one she got today is better than what I usually get her because it's not stringy due to the fact that it's all white meat, in small cubes, and therefore not stringy. For the bento boxes we had a mixer of tempura, teriyaki salmon, and salmon and tuna rolls. They also came with a salad. My favorite is the carrot ginger and my family loved it! The tempura coatings was light and perfect. The rolls were average. The sashimi very fresh. The only disappointment was that they forgot to give us rice. I don't really need extra rice but other members are bigger eaters and need it to fill them up. I called the restaurant just to let them know that they have made a mistake. I was offered to but no way I could go back to pick up the rice because we live over 20 min away in Papillion. The manager, think his name is Joe, quickly apologized and said he will refund $3 to each meal that was missing rice. Very professional and nice gesture. The food is above average. The remodeled interior is beautiful, and with the managers prompt service, I give this place a 5-star. 4-star just for the food, still wonderful without the rice but 5-star because of service. It won't just be a business meeting spot anymore, we'll make it into our family restaurant too. read more

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Worse service ever. It took a very long time for main entrees to be served. When we asked the waitress, she just said she knows uts taking long but thay had a lot of to-go orders to take care of. We had to wait at least another 20 minutes. The manager brought the food out and gave us the same story of to-go orders and walked away. Tables were served before us when the customers came after us, and the manager said when the tickets print in the kitchen, the have no way of telling which ones came first. The manager didnt even take anything off the bill. We got the feeling they didnt really care. We would rather go to Sushi Blue, where there is always excellent service and amazing food. Poor poor service and attitude Hiro 88! read more

Great sushi, great atmosphere, and great service! We frequent Though I am not currently living in Omaha, we frequent Hiro every single time I'm back (it's a must!) The service is always great, and the sushi is amazing! My goto is the Hiro Crunch, but I always try to try something new whenever I go, and I have never had anything I didn't like. A couple times I have used the Yelp deal and received free crab ragoons, which I probably would not have got if I didn't have the deal - and I highly, highly recommend those! They are the best I've ever had. read more

Good food, but beware the man-child manager should you have a complaint; you'll be sorry you actually wasted time trying to reason with a kid. Upon asking my server today if the additional $9 charge for the Tanquerary gin I requested my Martini be made with was correct, she went away behind the bar for a bit, returned and presented me with a new ticket that was only marginally lower. Not satisfied that she had answered my question, I decided to ask the manager the same question, so I asked her to get the manager, which she did. He came over, pleasantly introduced himself, and asked how he could be of help. I presented the same question, to which he immediately became argumentative and mildly aggressive (right into teenager mode). To make matters worse, he had pulled a "switcheroo" on me and was pointing out the "premium" drink, his words, I had ordered. Confused by this I asked him what he meant by a "premium" drink and he said the "Tanqueray 10" gin I requested. In certain terms I told him I had ordered regular Tanqueray, not Tanqueray 10. I then looked at the second ticket, the new one that the waitress had brought back from the bar, and sure enough, it was now showing "Tanqueray 10" whereas, my original ticket that I was querying, read just plain old "Tanqueray." This, to me, is plain old fraud going on as a way to explain away the $9 charge. To the man-child manager, he'll just say an error was made. Right. When I saw the changed ticket and realized what was going on I directed him to check me out immediately at the price of the drink that I had originally ordered, not the "premium" drink. He was not happy with this, interpreting my motivation as trying to save $4 as he kept strangely and angrily putting it, instead of understanding it was about two completely different things: his man-child behavior, and his attempt to defraud me (my read of what he tried to pull on me). This manager and son of the owner I was informed, then actually made a scene to surrounding customers near my table, I suppose to try to embarrass me, saying in a loud, exaggerated voice how I was a disgruntled customer just trying to cheap out of $4. Like I said, think twice before asking for the manager at Hiro 88, you'll get a Zero 88. read more

After visiting Boys Town, we hit Yelp for a nearby recommendation. Hiro 88 fit the bill nicely. The happy hour menu was a fun value. The egg rolls crisp and hot, were accompanied by a sweet and sour sauce. The shrimp and veggie tempura has to be the bargain of the year. For $7 I was expecting four or five veggie pieces and a shrimp. Instead there were at least ten veggies and three large shrimp. It was expertly fried with no soggy oil pools. The menu gave me a chance to try some sushis I wouldn't normally. When in Nebraska... I had to try the Husker (fried steak). It wasn't my favorite but all good. Next was the Las Vegas (the entire roll is fried). Given the aforementioned tempura, also wasn't high on my list. The Hiro special was a hit. All in all, a great stop for "linner" (lunch dinner). read more

I like Hiro overall. At lunch they have Bento boxes where you can pick two items for $10. It comes with soup or salad. I usually get salmon and tempura with Miso soup. The food is solid and consistent. The service is usually friendly and efficient. I've been here many times and I'm sure I'll be coming back many times in the future. read more

The two bartenders behind the bar Sat. 3/9 were 10/10-super attentive and professional. Will go back and sit at bar. Waitstaff is hit and miss in the restaurant read more

We went and sat at the bar and our bartender was friendly and attentive. Excellent service. She was on top of everything. Food was fresh and calamari was hot. I gave it 4 stars because the calamari was big and the sauce could have been better. Our yellowtail sashimi we thought was going to be in a lighter sauce like citrusy ponzu. Loved the 2 in 1 rolls and the mackerel was excellent. Definitely will go back. Classy atmosphere! read more

Two pieces of otoro for $18 and they bring me freshly defrosted fish! Insulting. When I confronted the guy behind the bar, he did not believe me when I told him it was not fresh. He actually wanted to argue with me and boast about the regularity of their "shipments". I told him to march his happy ass back in the kitchen and ask the chef for himself. He did, and of course I was right. He was shocked and humiliated, could not believe they are serving frozen garbage for incredibly high prices. But he assured me that, since I had only taken one bite of the sushi and spit it out, that they could go ahead and remove it from the bill. Wow, thanks for doing me a solid! Really sad because I remember going here many years ago and the quality was much better. read more

I love coming here for happy hour. I usually come here with a group of people and order a ton of rolls. Some are hit and miss--I used to come here awhile back before it got really popular, but stopped after discovering most of our rolls had cream cheese in it. Not bad for some rolls, but it lost creativity points for having all the rolls having the same thing. Now coming here once again, I've discovered that though some still hold cream cheese in it, it is thankfully, not the prominent ingredient. Unlike some reviewers, my favorite rolls are the ones that they deep fry (so unhealthy but so good!). I enjoy the warn rolls and really think that it's a nice touch! Ambiance during the evening, very chic and young. It serves as a great ladies night place--having a couple of cocktails with a group of girlfriends, pretending to be younger than we are. Waitstaff was prompt, friendly enough, nothing too special. read more

As a San Diego transplant... I am pleasantly surprised to to find a comparable Sushi Restaurant... The Miso Soup very good and not from an instant packet Miso as several of the other places in town. The spicy edamame its a bit tame for my palette, but good. The Fresh Water Eel and Urchin also very good... Top it off with friendly smiling staff makes this a winner in my books read more

Nice atmosphere and waiter Adam very helpful explaining menu and different options. As a novice sushi lover we received excellent advice on things to try. The fatty tuna was delicious along with the grilled salmon collars. Enjoyed a light mid-afternoon meal and happy hour drinks. Recommend the Rangoon bloody mary. read more

Hiro 88 - Japanese Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Went for happy hour, wasn't busy, waited 40 minutes for food, manager wanted to argue why it took so long, didn't have time to even eat.

I always enjoyed this restaurant, but came in tonight and waited 45 minutes to get a Miller Light (in a can). After 45 minutes I spoke to the manager who made excuses for being understaffed, and I waited an additional 15 minutes to finally get a beer after a full hour wait. We were already done eating our appetizers by the time our first drink came out. The food here is good, but the bar service is unbelievable and the manager just made excuses and didn't work to resolve the poor service. read more

I came to Hiro 88 with a group of six people, on five different bills. Our waitress, Tori, greeted us immediately with a bright smile and complemented my shoes. She was very energetic and helpful the entire duration of our meal. None of our food got mixed up, and everything was charged to the right person. It was a very nice experience and I would recommend this restaurant to others in the future. read more

delightful ambiance with a diverse menu and great service from helpful, friendly servers. Reasonably priced to boot! Nuff said. read more