Came here yesterday only because Goyemon's wait was too long..
I hadn't eaten in 17 days because I was on the Master Cleanse Detox so I was beyond excited to finally eat some delicious food..!
I've been to Hikari many many times and service has always been pretty bad but yesterday was just horrible. They do not know how to handle even the slightest rush. The servers were too busy catering to the needs of the hibachi patrons that they were nonexistent on the sushi bar side.
There were 2 sushi chefs.. 1 older guy who only lets you order 1 item at a time and a younger guy who doesn't even pay attention to you.
You literally have to shout at them to get their attention and then shout your order over everyone else. Even when they are not doing anything and you clearly want to order something they avoid eye contact with you and don't bother to ask you what you would like to order.
The place is old, dirty and run down. There are no actual tables so you have to sit shoulder to shoulder with strangers at the bar.. The fish is not fresh and when you order "sashimi" it is presented in the most unappetizing manner.
They also pack on their mushy rice for nigiri so watch out.
Their only saving grace is their AYCE uni but sometimes the color/quality is questionable.
I also like their kama but everything in their appetizer section is premade and comes out room temperature so that is pretty weird.
No dessert included in AYCE.
If the service from the sushi chefs wasn't so horrible then this place could be 3 star worthy but nope... 1 LONELY STAR FOR YOU HIKARI~!!!!
HOT TIP: Actually, there is 1 sushi chef who is nice.. but he wasn't there last night. He has glasses and some tattoos. If you do dare to venture out to Hikari (bleh) try to get in his section~!!!