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Nihon Restaurant and Cultural Center



123 Lihiwai Street.
Hilo, Hawaii
Voice: +1 (808) 969-1133.
Lunch hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-1:30pm.
Dinner hours: Mon.-Sat. 5-8am.
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Comments about this restaurant:

From Jonathan Ross (last visit November 2005)

Variety of sushi: Usual selection.
Freshness of sushi: Seemed stale.
Presentation of sushi: Average.
Generosity of sushi portions: Average.

Promptness of service: Prompt.
Courtesy of service: Very courteous.
Accuracy of service: Accurate.
Cleanliness - dining and visible kitchen areas: Clean.

``The location of this restaurant is remarkable, probably the most special of any sushi restaurant I've visited. It is an elevated structure with a fantastic view of Hilo Bay. Park your vehicle and walk up the stairs and you will be greeted by a most courteous hostess.

``A veranda reveals a Banyan tree or two and other lush scenery. This seems to be a gathering place for the local Japanese-American community. No tourists were found. Furnishing are strictly Japanese style, but not shoji-intensive.

``Unfortunately, the freshness of the sushi does not, in my humble opinion, meet big city standards. Hamachi is $6.50, uni was $9.95 and watery. Quality of tea and miso is very good. Restaurant won awards as best sushi in Hilo in 97 and 98.

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