Hiro 88

We managed to snag a spot at the bar before the concert, and the service was outstanding. If you're familiar with Hiro 88, you know they offer fantastic appetizers, such as the spicy edamame and Asian short ribs, along with a great selection of sushi and main dishes. It was a wonderful way to kick off the evening.

The sushi was truly disappointing. I had heard positive things about this place a few years ago, but it seems to have declined since then. I won’t be returning.

Now, about the food: I ordered the beef and broccoli, and I absolutely loved it! It was served steaming hot and definitely freshly made. There were generous chunks of beef and a great amount of broccoli—perfectly balanced. The sauce was more than I anticipated, but overall, it was a delicious dish. I might have burned my tongue a little, but it was worth it! My fiancé ordered the Thai chicken curry from the entrée section. It also had plenty of veggies, and the chicken was cooked to perfection, with some nice large pieces. It had a lot going on, but in a good way. We also ordered a side salad with both meals. It was a simple greens-and-dressing salad, but the dressing was out of this world! I asked the server, and he mentioned it was a homemade carrot ginger dressing. Now, I’m on the hunt to find a good one to buy! To finish off our meal, we requested the scallion pancake. The server was surprised that we wanted it as our last dish, but he happily obliged and put it in just before the kitchen closed. The pancake was wonderfully flaky, warm, and crispy, though it was a bit oily, so I had to soak up some of the oil with paper towels. I would definitely order it again, especially with the spicy sauce that comes with it—it's a must!

The foods and drinks are both well above average and fair for the price point. But not overly impressive. The service on the other hand is never consistent as it depends on the server you get. The management can also be funky. There was a time where the server had spilled all over my clothes. And I received no discount or reimbursement of any kind. Which was disappointing. I think it wouldn't cost much for a manager to resolve that with more than a apology.

The service and sushi was fantastic. It was a busy Sunday and we had a five person party but we were able to get to a table within 5 minutes. The only reason for the 4 star instead of 5 is that they didn't have any forks. It was hard for my 6 year old to eat noodles and sushi with chipsticks so she ate with her hands. No biggie and they told us they were running short...but still. Anyways, we had a great time and food hit the spot for our sushi craving. Julie was our waitress and she was great and even brought my little one a mini bowl of ice cream at the end of the meal.