Hinoki Japanese Restaurant is in Orleans Plaza at 37 New Orleans Road, and it has been there since April 2001. It is run by Japanese chefs Teruyuki Suzuki and Chikara Yamagishi. The dining room is finished in cypress, the wood the restaurant is named for, with a Japanese rock garden in the main room. Locals search for it as Hinoki HHI, and it is the island’s long-running sushi bar.

What to Order at Hinoki

Start at the sushi bar side of the menu: sashimi, nigiri and creative rolls, with reviewers naming the tuna carpaccio, the Hinoki roll, the B52 roll and the Dinosaur Egg. The rest of the menu covers tempura, teriyaki, noodles, soups, dumplings, bento boxes and combination dinners with filet mignon or fresh seafood. There are vegetarian and children’s dinners too. Prices run a little above what many visitors expect, which reviewers accept as normal for the island.

Reservations and Seating

Hinoki takes reservations by phone at (843) 785-9800 during business hours, and it is worth calling for dinner. Beyond the main room and the sushi bar there are three tatami tables, where you sit on cushions with a sunken space for your legs, and a Hinoki Room with two larger tatami tables for six to eight. The Bamboo Room is set up for private parties. Dinner is served Monday through Saturday, lunch Tuesday through Friday, and the restaurant is closed on Sunday.

Getting There

Hinoki is at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page or the dining guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hinoki Japanese Restaurant take reservations?

Yes, by phone. Call (843) 785-9800 during business hours. The restaurant recommends calling ahead for dinner, especially for larger parties.

Is Hinoki open on Sundays?

No. Hinoki is closed on Sunday. Dinner is Monday through Saturday and lunch is Tuesday through Friday.

Does Hinoki have tatami seating?

Yes. The main dining room has three tatami tables and the Hinoki Room has two larger ones, with cushioned floor seats and a sunken space for your legs.

What should I order at Hinoki?

Reviewers recommend the tuna carpaccio, the sashimi, and specialty rolls such as the Hinoki roll and the B52. Tempura, teriyaki and bento boxes are on the menu for anyone who prefers cooked dishes.

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