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Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 3012 reviews

What Branna Snow likes about Hikaru Japanese Restaurant:
The food was great. It came out really quickly. Reduced their staffing due to covid so it would’ve been very reasonable if the food took time to arrive. Plenty of parking in nearby backstreets. Decent pricing View all feedback. What Marcella Skiles doesn't like about Hikaru Japanese Restaurant:
The food was actually great, sashimi was nice, tempura was perfect however what disappointed me most was their hygiene problems.... I brought home some of the food I ordered as I couldn't finish, to find an insect and a spider inside it. The flavour was absolutely disgusting as I must've ate the insects body, i threw out the insect and continued to eat, (as I hate wasting food)  thinking that the rest were edibl... View all feedback.

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3.8 ★ from 18 reviews
Morgan
14.08.2017 - 06:21

Great food, good service and easy to find. We came on a Sunday evening, had light parking on the back Street. Sashimi was fresh, ABURI SUSHI was just too delici...

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Jarvis
14.08.2017 - 06:21

The food was actually great, sashimi was nice, tempura was perfect however what disappointed me most was their hygiene problems.... I brought home some of the f...

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Բիւզանդ
14.08.2017 - 06:21

Shared some really tasty dishes last night including eel, wagu beef - mains, sashimi and tempura and salmon with scallop on top - all delicious.  Only down...

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Hortense
14.08.2017 - 06:21

Hikaru has a real house hob feeling, and the simple Udon has a balanced, aramier-rich soup. The waitstaff is warm and friendly, and the food is inexpensive.

Lexi
14.08.2017 - 06:21

Had the chili pork with rice and beef udon. Tasty delicious tasty, big serving, decent price. Always packed during the lunch break, but the turnover was also fa...

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This Japanese restaurant has received a mix of reviews, with some customers raving about the great food and quick service, while others were disappointed by hygiene issues. Despite the delicious dishes such as sashimi, tempura, and eel, some diners reported finding insects and spiders in their food, which was a major letdown for them. On the other hand, those who enjoyed their meals praised the tasty dishes, big portions, and reasonable prices. The restaurant seemed to get busy during peak hours, but the turnover was quick. Overall, the restaurant was considered a hidden gem for Japanese food, with flavorful dishes and a great vibe, making it highly recommended for a revisit.

Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 1624 reviews
Branna
30.01.2024 - 04:51

The food was great. It came out really quickly. Reduced their staffing due to covid so it would’ve been very reasonable if the food took time to arrive. Plenty...

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Charles
30.01.2024 - 04:51

Everyone reading my reviews knows that I love Japanese food, and that I miss traveling to Japan... Hikaru didn’t disappoint. They offer simple yet tasty Japanes...

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Milos
30.01.2024 - 04:51

This place can be easily overlooked as it's bit hidden in side lane but that's what gives it nice calming vibe out of the rush of the main street. Staff is nice...

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Ivan
30.01.2024 - 04:51

Hidden jewel of Japanese food. Big portion with very reasonable price. The food tastes amazing and flavorful. The place is kinda small but the vibe is great wit...

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Haron
30.01.2024 - 04:51

Pleasantly surprised with this place. The fish tasted fresh and the udon was good. The service was a little muddled but I’m assuming that was due to the small s...

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3.0 ★ from 67 reviews
Google
4.0 ★ from 826 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 103 reviews
Zomato
4.3 ★ from 374 reviews

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