A quick update - I am helping out at Hiroshi's Pub (website is of course here) which is a lot of fun and I am seeing a bunch of people who I haven't seen in a while. We have revised the menu slightly, mainly to make it easier to read and we have put more of the emphasis on smoked items coming out of the state of the art in house smoker, concentrated on pub fare and kept the sushi. We have added a kids menu with 5 meals for $5 each and have some great happy hour specials weekdays 3:00-7:00pm, including $7 Martinis and top shelf cocktails, $1 off all beers and some great food specials.
In addition we have revised the website and started the twitter feed back up at @HiroshisPub so check it out as its a great place to get specials and information about what is going on at the Pub.
We have also have started an official facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hiroshis-Pub/150028361733356 I wanted to ask all of my readers a favor and ask you to go to the facebook page and hit "Like"; we need to get to 25 people liking the page in order to get a shorter name, so if you appreciate this blog, I would be very grateful if you would help us out.
Finally, I would invite you all to stop in and check out the menu and the food, we are working hard to make Hiroshi's Pub a great place to come and get a great meal at a reasonable price. Here your chance to let me know if I have any actual restaurant cred, so give it a try and let me know what you think.
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Hiroshi’s Pub–Sunday Brunch
You should all know how much I love Hiroshi’s Pub, as it offers a unique blend of comfort food and sushi in what I consider one of the coolest places in town, well they have made some changes to keep things moving along. First they have simplified the menu, while it is still big, it is now readable; they have kept most of the favorites and it still covers a pretty wide swatch.
Second, Hiroshi’s is now open for Sunday Brunch from 11:00am to 4:00pm every Sunday. They have designed a really nice menu of hearty breakfast and lunch faves (go see the
whole menu here) that includes such delicious items as Apple Cinnamon French Toast, Lemon Blueberry Pancakes, Corned Beef Hatch made with their in-house smoked Corned Beef, big Omelets and a Lox and Bagel plate. What I like about the menu is that it falls in that nice middle, where you can have a leisurely brunch of food prepared to your order in a relaxed atmosphere without all of the aggravation of the diners and deli breakfasts or the high cost and mediocre food of the buffet brunches. Big portions of well prepared food with bold flavors always sound good to me.
Hiroshi’s Pub is located at 3355 Richmond Road, Beachwood, OH Building B, across the parking lot from Moxie.
Second, Hiroshi’s is now open for Sunday Brunch from 11:00am to 4:00pm every Sunday. They have designed a really nice menu of hearty breakfast and lunch faves (go see the
Hiroshi’s Pub is located at 3355 Richmond Road, Beachwood, OH Building B, across the parking lot from Moxie.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Quick Bites - Hiroshi's Pub, Koko Bakery, Nate's Deli, and more
I know the reviews have spaced out a bit, sorry, but it's been hard with Labor Day (a great trip to by Mont-Tremblant, Quebec for the Mosaic Outdoor Clubs International Event), the Jewish Holidays and before that I was nursing a twisted ankle which kept me close to home. The good news is that I should be picking the pace back up; starting with a review of Daddona's in Westlake and then I have a couple of Groupons I have to get used soon, plus I am always on the lookout for new places to try. Remember suggestions are very welcome.
I did want to give a couple of quick updates on some previous places I have reviewed that I was back at recently.
Hiroshi's Pub (review here) continues to shine and seems to be establishing itself as a Beachwood favorite. On a recent visit I got to try a couple more items. The highlight was the Tuna Avocado bruschetta; a wonderfully balanced spicy tuna tartare topped crisp toast with fresh slices of avocado. Rich and fatty with a perfect level of heat and a nice texture contrast between the crisp toast, lush avocado and firm tuna made for a triumph that I may have to have on every visit. I had the Caesar Salad with the smoked Salmon, a very nice representation of this classic, good thick dressing and a generous portion of high quality Salmon; if I were going to nitpick, I would have preferred more smoke flavor in the fish, but that is a personal preference. We also had a Futomaki, which as you would expect was expertly prepared with fresh ingredients, what was surprising was the large portion. Another great visit and Hiroshi's has seemed to hit its groove very quickly, a high recommendation to give them a try and let me know what you think.
I have stopped by Nate's Deli (review here) a couple of times over the last few weeks and nothing has changed except the kitchen may have gotten even faster. The food is still great, classic representations of Greek and Deli classics, the prices are low and the portions are generous. What did strike me as funny was going through the West Side Market right after the Cleveland Man v. Food episode was shown and seeing waiting in line for the Gyro stand in the market for quite a while as the line was out the back door of the market; those same people could have gone a block down to Nate's, sat down and had a gyro and still have gotten back before they would have gotten through the line. Plus at Nate's you get the pickled radishes and pepperochinis. If you are in Ohio City pick up some very good food cheap at Nate's.
Finally I stopped by Koko Bakery (review here) on the way back from downtown for some treats. The place was jumping and the newest treat they are offering is homemade ice cream. Made in small batches of Taro Root, Red Bean Paste and Green Tea and costing only $2.50 for 2 scoops I couldn't resist. They are still working the kinks out, as the Red Bean came out with a consistency closer to marshmallow sauce and the Taro was very hard, but the flavors were right on. I will warn you that you need to be ready for a different texture experience, as the Red Bean had the genuine grainy bean texture and bean skins, while the Taro the starchy potato texture. I liked these two together quite a bit as the Red Bean was a bit sweeter and softer which gave a nice contrast to the more subdued Taro which was also much firmer. Your experience may differ, but if you want to try a much different ice cream in Cleveland I would strongly suggest getting to Koko and giving them a try. If not, still stop by and get some great baked goods, wonderful drinks or even a nice light meal.
I did want to give a couple of quick updates on some previous places I have reviewed that I was back at recently.
Hiroshi's Pub (review here) continues to shine and seems to be establishing itself as a Beachwood favorite. On a recent visit I got to try a couple more items. The highlight was the Tuna Avocado bruschetta; a wonderfully balanced spicy tuna tartare topped crisp toast with fresh slices of avocado. Rich and fatty with a perfect level of heat and a nice texture contrast between the crisp toast, lush avocado and firm tuna made for a triumph that I may have to have on every visit. I had the Caesar Salad with the smoked Salmon, a very nice representation of this classic, good thick dressing and a generous portion of high quality Salmon; if I were going to nitpick, I would have preferred more smoke flavor in the fish, but that is a personal preference. We also had a Futomaki, which as you would expect was expertly prepared with fresh ingredients, what was surprising was the large portion. Another great visit and Hiroshi's has seemed to hit its groove very quickly, a high recommendation to give them a try and let me know what you think.
I have stopped by Nate's Deli (review here) a couple of times over the last few weeks and nothing has changed except the kitchen may have gotten even faster. The food is still great, classic representations of Greek and Deli classics, the prices are low and the portions are generous. What did strike me as funny was going through the West Side Market right after the Cleveland Man v. Food episode was shown and seeing waiting in line for the Gyro stand in the market for quite a while as the line was out the back door of the market; those same people could have gone a block down to Nate's, sat down and had a gyro and still have gotten back before they would have gotten through the line. Plus at Nate's you get the pickled radishes and pepperochinis. If you are in Ohio City pick up some very good food cheap at Nate's.
Finally I stopped by Koko Bakery (review here) on the way back from downtown for some treats. The place was jumping and the newest treat they are offering is homemade ice cream. Made in small batches of Taro Root, Red Bean Paste and Green Tea and costing only $2.50 for 2 scoops I couldn't resist. They are still working the kinks out, as the Red Bean came out with a consistency closer to marshmallow sauce and the Taro was very hard, but the flavors were right on. I will warn you that you need to be ready for a different texture experience, as the Red Bean had the genuine grainy bean texture and bean skins, while the Taro the starchy potato texture. I liked these two together quite a bit as the Red Bean was a bit sweeter and softer which gave a nice contrast to the more subdued Taro which was also much firmer. Your experience may differ, but if you want to try a much different ice cream in Cleveland I would strongly suggest getting to Koko and giving them a try. If not, still stop by and get some great baked goods, wonderful drinks or even a nice light meal.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Hiroshi's Pub - the review
One of the hard things about writing a blog like this is if you want to like new local places, especially if they are owned and run by friends, luckily Hiroshi's Pub more then lives up to the advance billing. I have given you a couple of previews of the Pub, but after attending the opening party and stopping by for dinner I can report that the food and service more then live up to expectations. Located at 3365 Richmond Road, Building B, Suite 130 (map is here) across the parking lot from Moxie and Red, Hiroshi's is the place to be.
As I have previously described, the decor is a mix of a modern upscale pub with some Asian touches, that all comes together in a great feeling, especially when filled up with people. The Pub seems to have already found a growing audience, as we stopped in at 6:30 on a Wednesday and it was almost full, by the time we left there was a full house. Despite this, sound levels were reasonable and service was good.
We started with a couple of draft beers, I tried the Goose Island Honker Ale, which was a well balanced full bodied ale; the taste was smooth and made a nice compliment to the food.
The menu at Hiroshi's is huge, with a long list of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, sushi, BBQ and entrees. The sushi bar turns out a list of tasty items ranging from the usual sushi to complex rolls, cervices and fusion futomakis. Some of the most impressive looking plates that went by were the sushi plates. The BBQ side produces ribs, briskets and other meats that come in a wide variety of forms. It may take you a while to get through the menu, but you should be able to find something for almost every taste.
I was pleased to hear that the soup of the day was a Tortilla Soup that could be either vegetarian or have chicken added; a very nice idea to allow vegies to have the option. Even better the large bowl of soup was very good, with a very a good mix of vegetables in a soup with a very nice level of spiciness. The tortillias had already merged into the soup by the time it got to me, but still added a nice crispness and a little sweetness. An excellent bowl of soup which is always a great way to start a meal (excuse the mess around the bowl, the waiter bobbled at the table and I didn't want to wait while he went back and got a new bowl).
For my main course I had the Calamari appetizer, which was one of the better versions I have had in Cleveland. Fresh squid is lightly floured and quickly fried and then served over a light garlic butter with homemade tarter sauce and marinara. The squid was tender with just a hint of chewiness, the garlic butter was a perfect compliment. With big flavors, both the tarter and marinara were a bit much for the delicate squid, but overall a very good dish.
My friend Dan had the Smoked Brisket dinner with baked beans and coleslaw. He thought the brisket was very good, tender with a slight smoke flavor. I tried a little of the BBQ sauce and it was very good with a nice balance of hickory and sweet, although I could of gone for a bit more hot spice. Dan also liked the sides and all of the food on the table quickly disappeared.
As you can see, food presentation is very well thought out and portions are good sized. Service was good and the staff seems to be coming together well. Despite having a full restaurant, food came out at a good pace, which is nice to see as often newer restaurants will have issues with getting food out, not so for the Pub.
Hiroshi's Pub is a great place to get some excellent and diverse food in a really nice environment. The food is presented in a very modern and upscale manner; flavors are big and bold, this is a place where taste counts. Service is good and the bar is already becoming a great place to hang out and relax.
Give Hirsoshi's Pub a try, and you will find that their motto of "Casual Dining with Seriously Good Food" is true. An easy place to give a high recommendation.
As I have previously described, the decor is a mix of a modern upscale pub with some Asian touches, that all comes together in a great feeling, especially when filled up with people. The Pub seems to have already found a growing audience, as we stopped in at 6:30 on a Wednesday and it was almost full, by the time we left there was a full house. Despite this, sound levels were reasonable and service was good.
We started with a couple of draft beers, I tried the Goose Island Honker Ale, which was a well balanced full bodied ale; the taste was smooth and made a nice compliment to the food.
The menu at Hiroshi's is huge, with a long list of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, sushi, BBQ and entrees. The sushi bar turns out a list of tasty items ranging from the usual sushi to complex rolls, cervices and fusion futomakis. Some of the most impressive looking plates that went by were the sushi plates. The BBQ side produces ribs, briskets and other meats that come in a wide variety of forms. It may take you a while to get through the menu, but you should be able to find something for almost every taste.
As you can see, food presentation is very well thought out and portions are good sized. Service was good and the staff seems to be coming together well. Despite having a full restaurant, food came out at a good pace, which is nice to see as often newer restaurants will have issues with getting food out, not so for the Pub.
Hiroshi's Pub is a great place to get some excellent and diverse food in a really nice environment. The food is presented in a very modern and upscale manner; flavors are big and bold, this is a place where taste counts. Service is good and the bar is already becoming a great place to hang out and relax.
Give Hirsoshi's Pub a try, and you will find that their motto of "Casual Dining with Seriously Good Food" is true. An easy place to give a high recommendation.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Hirioshi's Pub - Update & Photos
Update 7/12/2010 - The Pub is open for business. The opening party was Saturday night and the place was jumping. A large crowd of friends and family showed up to check the place out and to enjoy some incredible food. The menu is huge, with appetizers, sandwiches, sushi, cerviches, salads and lots of BBQ. The sushi was great and everyone was raving about the BBQ. The bar was already hopping and I expect it to be one of the hot places to hang for quite a while.
Congratulations and the best of luck to Hiroshi, Sonya, Mike, Shuhei and all of the staff. Go and check them out.
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Last week I told you about Hiroshi's Pub (see previous post here), well I have news and pictures. Having seen the nearly completed restaurant, I can tell you that Hiroshi's looks awesome and that it will be opened to the public starting July 12, 2010. The tag line is Casual Atmosphere - Serious Food, and they seem well on the way. The menu is coming together and the staff is hired and being trained. So mark your calendars and plan on checking it out.
Two traditional Foo Dogs guard the entrance and protect all patrons.
The main dining room and the kitchen line show the mix of influences.
The smoker will be turning out some serious BBQ with some Texas flavor
The Sushi Bar will feature non traditional and fusion items.
Each dining area has unique art and atmosphere
The back room with TVs and more cool art.
The lounge area with comfy couches and chairs. This will also be used as a stage for bands and other performers.
Cool are and a great bar will be a happening place and a center of activity.
Premium beers on tap and a great atmosphere in the bar area.
Congratulations and the best of luck to Hiroshi, Sonya, Mike, Shuhei and all of the staff. Go and check them out.
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Last week I told you about Hiroshi's Pub (see previous post here), well I have news and pictures. Having seen the nearly completed restaurant, I can tell you that Hiroshi's looks awesome and that it will be opened to the public starting July 12, 2010. The tag line is Casual Atmosphere - Serious Food, and they seem well on the way. The menu is coming together and the staff is hired and being trained. So mark your calendars and plan on checking it out.
The sign to look for and the new patio that will be one of the best on the East Side.
The Patio will be a great place to enjoy the hotter weather and get some seriously good food.
The Patio will be a great place to enjoy the hotter weather and get some seriously good food.
Two traditional Foo Dogs guard the entrance and protect all patrons.
The Sushi Bar will feature non traditional and fusion items.
Each dining area has unique art and atmosphere
Cool are and a great bar will be a happening place and a center of activity.
Premium beers on tap and a great atmosphere in the bar area.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Hiroshi's Pub - Coming Soon To Beachwood
For those of us who used to hang around the Cedar Lee area in the late 80's and early 90's, Hiroshi's Pub was a favorite hangout with a comfortable atmosphere, good affordable food and some great people. Well its been quite a while, but a new version of Hiroshi's is coming to Beachwood in the next month or so. Located at 3365 Richmond Road, Building B, Suite 130 (map is here) across the parking lot from Moxie and Red, Hiroshi's has taken over a former Japanese restaurant and is in the process of converting it into what should be one of the areas most interesting spots.
As with the original spot the people in charge are the same, Hiroshi and Sonya from Shuhei are the owners and the vision behind everything and Mike will be running things day to day. They bring a wealth of experience and success in the Cleveland restaurant and bar scene.
I stopped by recently to see how things were coming along and the place is starting to really come together. They have kept quite a few Japanese elements from the previous place, but the overall feeling is going to be a lot different. To start, they are laying down a large patio out front that will provide some very nice outside dining, the patio was just being finished and the high quality outdoor furniture was being assembled.
Once through the double doors and the large Foo Dogs on either side, you will see a large bar to the left and the small sushi bar to the right. A number of smaller rooms will be set up, one with couches, another with traditional Japanese seating. They had a ways to go, but it looks like there will be flat screen TVs throughout. The overall look is warm browns and oranges, with high industrial ceilings. I get the feeling this is going to be a real eye catching place. When they get further along I will try to get you some photos.
The huge kitchen is in the middle, with the massive smoker and grill area facing the bar. The menu sounds like it is going to hit some of the current food trends. There will be the American classics, made with high quality ingredients, some serious long smoked BBQ, and an eclectic sushi bar with some cervices' flavors and even some meat based sushi. It looks like the menu will be large and diverse, which should be very interesting.
Hiroshi's will be hitting an area that Beachwood has been missing, a neighborhood tavern with good food and casual atmosphere. I will fill you in with more as the process moves along. If you are looking for work, Hiroshi's is hiring, you can get more information at hiroshispub.com.
As with the original spot the people in charge are the same, Hiroshi and Sonya from Shuhei are the owners and the vision behind everything and Mike will be running things day to day. They bring a wealth of experience and success in the Cleveland restaurant and bar scene.
I stopped by recently to see how things were coming along and the place is starting to really come together. They have kept quite a few Japanese elements from the previous place, but the overall feeling is going to be a lot different. To start, they are laying down a large patio out front that will provide some very nice outside dining, the patio was just being finished and the high quality outdoor furniture was being assembled.
Once through the double doors and the large Foo Dogs on either side, you will see a large bar to the left and the small sushi bar to the right. A number of smaller rooms will be set up, one with couches, another with traditional Japanese seating. They had a ways to go, but it looks like there will be flat screen TVs throughout. The overall look is warm browns and oranges, with high industrial ceilings. I get the feeling this is going to be a real eye catching place. When they get further along I will try to get you some photos.
The huge kitchen is in the middle, with the massive smoker and grill area facing the bar. The menu sounds like it is going to hit some of the current food trends. There will be the American classics, made with high quality ingredients, some serious long smoked BBQ, and an eclectic sushi bar with some cervices' flavors and even some meat based sushi. It looks like the menu will be large and diverse, which should be very interesting.
Hiroshi's will be hitting an area that Beachwood has been missing, a neighborhood tavern with good food and casual atmosphere. I will fill you in with more as the process moves along. If you are looking for work, Hiroshi's is hiring, you can get more information at hiroshispub.com.
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