Hinoki

While visiting Greenwich we stumble this great restaurant with outdoor seating on a sunny day. Great service and really good dishes. As a vegan there are some dishes and all of them very tasty. Always ask the waiter because there are vegan dishes that are not in the menu. A must place to dine in.

My girlfriend and I came for a date night on a wednesday, we were greeted by the hostess and she let us see both dining rooms and choose where we'd prefer to sit. (great start) We were swiftly greeted by Jose (The manager, i think?) and offered water, and within a minute, Veronica (our server) introduced herself and helped us choose drinks and navigate the menus. Overall, the food was amazing, Veronica was very knowledgeable about the menu and answered any questions we had, also, as all 3 of us are similar in age, the vibe she had fit perfect for us and the dining experience we wanted to have. We don't like robotic servers, although they are great and get the job done pretty flawlessly, we like personality and connecting with our servers. So, overall a 10/10 experience. The food speaks for itself, everything was delicious and we would be back just for that, but what really makes places special nowadays is the service you're provided. For context, I work as a server in a high-volume high-end restaurant so my standards are realistic and accurate. I know how busy and stressful things get. Kudos to the FOH staff, kitchen, bartenders, and especially Veronica for providing an amazing date night. Can't wait to be back! Side note: If you wanted some recommendations, Rock Shrimp tempura 11/10 (we asked for some of the rock sauce to take home because it was out of this world) Corn ribs: 10/10; an asian take on eloté, the corn was superbly cooked and flavor was exactly where you wanted it to be. Creamy, warm, cheesy, im craving it as im typing this. Beef tartar croquette: 7/10. beef was phenomenal, but a little too much croquette for me. Miso soup: 10/10 cant go wrong with a well made soup, great starter or palate cleanser Passion roll: 8/10 it wasnt the particular roll i wanted to try, its what the missus wanted and she loved it, I just felt like there were more interesting options on the menu. Regardless, it was well made, rice was well seasoned, fish tasted fresh and the thai sauce wasnt too spicy, which is good for the missus, although i wish it was spicier :) California Uni a la carte, N/A rating. It was our first time trying Uni, so I have nothing to compare it to. Uni is an acquired taste and sadly, it wasnt for us. Will be back to try more things that piqued our interest 👀

The soup dumplings are absolutely amazing. The dim sum menu is truly what you come here for if you’re looking for good sushi go to the sister restaurant Miku down the street. That’s what they’re known for if you’re looking for fusion and atmosphere that’s what you come here for and phenomenal selection.

We’re from Manhattan and we came to have dinner with friends who live in the area. The sushi was amazing: the fish to rice ratio was perfect (not too much rice) and the service was 10/10. My water was constantly being refilled and the staff was very alert/polite/sweet. I dropped my chopsticks and immediately our server replaced it without me having to ask. Also great music/vibes throughout our meal. This place honestly made us consider moving to the area.

My family and I visited Hinoki tonight for a quick, intimate dinner to celebrate the upcoming holiday. We arrived at 9:00 PM, fully aware that the restaurant closes at 10:00 PM. While we weren't planning to stay long, we were disappointed by the lack of warmth and hospitality we received. From the moment we walked in, the two hostesses were cold and unwelcoming, and within 10 minutes, we were reminded multiple times—by several different employees—that the kitchen closes at 9:30. While we understand the need for transparency, the constant reminders felt uncomfortable and rushed rather than considerate. We decided to stay because our kids enjoy the food, but unfortunately, the service did not improve. Our waiter arrived at our table visibly anxious, made no eye contact, and immediately informed us that we needed to order right away. This lack of courtesy and warmth made the experience feel more like a transaction than a meal. The food itself was decent, but it didn’t make up for the overall experience. It was clear that customer service was not a priority that evening. Dining out as a family, especially on a Tuesday, is a rare treat for us, and we were hoping for a relaxing, enjoyable experience. Sadly, it felt rushed, impersonal, and far from the intimate moment we had hoped for.