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Hibino LIC
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The Long Island City outpost of Brooklyn's beloved Hibino, serving Kyoto-style obanzai tapas and fresh housemade tofu.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Long Island City (LIC)
- Since
- 2014
- Chef
- Takeo Koyanagi
- Owner
- Hirohisa Hayashi / Masaru Fukuda
Plate № 510
About
Hibino LIC opened in 2014 at 10-70 Jackson Ave as an extension of the original Cobble Hill restaurant founded by Japanese co-owners Hirohisa Hayashi and Masaru Fukuda. Chef Takeo Koyanagi leads the LIC kitchen, which produces fresh housemade tofu daily and offers a Kyoto-inspired obanzai menu alongside sushi. Village Voice noted the LIC location as an 'abzweigung' (branch) of a much-loved neighborhood Japanese restaurant.
Neighborhood & visiting
Hibino LIC sits in Long Island City (LIC), one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Kyoto obanzai tapas and daily housemade tofu
- Japanese co-owners behind the original Hibino Cobble Hill
- Chef Takeo Koyanagi leads the LIC kitchen
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Frequently asked
About Hibino LIC
- Is Hibino LIC an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Hibino LIC is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Hibino LIC located?
- Hibino LIC is located at 10-70 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, New York, USA in the Long Island City (LIC) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Hibino LIC?
- Hibino LIC accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Hibino LIC?
- Hibino LIC sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.
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