Hikari

Small plates. Big flavor. Flawless service. Elegant and flavorful dishes in a dim lit, modern setting that is undeniably expensive : but you can taste exactly where your money went 🙂 Bar seating available and comfortable. But In this case, making a reservation is worth it to get a proper table or booth. I would do that differently in the future. Worth it? If you appreciate craftsmanship over portion size, absolutely. Not for the frugal. You can choose a preset 8 course "experience" or pick at plenty of colorful dishes of your choosing. We chose to pick ourselves and it was worth while. My only small critique: the music was too loud and sounded like it was on loop , distracting from the otherwise refinded background.

Awesome vibe and energy, lovely staff. Laz is an awesome guy. Came on a busy wednesday night and service was quick, be able to accommodate an 11person group is not easy. The apps were good but nothing crazy delicious. The fish is extremely fresh, well presented and very tasty. Miso soup was okay. Meat entrees are good and overall tasty high quality food. Definitely recommend for an upscale family dinner out👍

Hikari Bal Harbour / Surfside — this place is next level. The space is modern, elegant, and has an amazing vibe. It’s comfortable, with large tables and plenty of room — you never feel like you’re sitting on top of the next group, which is rare around here. Our waiter, Juan, was fantastic — friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He knew every dish inside and out and gave spot-on recommendations. The sushi was super fresh, the gyoza is a must, and the steak was outstanding — perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The desserts looked incredible, but we were too full to try them (next time for sure!). Highly recommend!

What a cute place with friendly staff and most importantly, fresh sushi. Coming from California where we have really good sushi, I didn't have high hopes. But I'm glad i was wrong and taken by surprise. We had the omakase and many different nigiris and handrolls. The fish melts in your mouth and everything was so delicious! Highly recommend sitting at the sushi bar and enjoying the sushi chefs and watching their skills.

There is a lot to like about Hikari but I would not come back. The restaurant looks great inside. The decor is modern, warm, and inviting. The staff was attentive, pleasant, and professional. The rolls were the highlight for us. The fish was very fresh and the flavors were clean and tasty. Overall, the food quality was very good. The downsides start with portions. Most dishes felt small for the price. The king salmon was just okay. The Chilean seabass was disappointing. It was a very small piece, not very tasty and not prepared the way you would expect at this price point. The biggest problem is the cost. Insane. Our dinner for four came to $500 USD with no alcohol and no dessert. A mandatory 20 percent service charge was added as well. The pricing is far above similar spots. The fac