Hayashi Midtown

Atmosphere was nice, prices were good, but food was a little lacking. The onion soup seemed very thick and greasy from what I am used to and the vegetables and fried rice seemed flavorless. When we went to pay, we had a charge on the ticket for my soda that the waiter never brought out. We brought this to his attention and he quickly amended the issue.

I’ll start by saying I’m pretty sure both my wife and I have a different view of what good sushi is vs most others in Lubbock. We love sushi and have had it all over the US and and abroad and have had some pretty amazing stuff. So with that disclaimer Hyashi (both mistown and the other one) has pretty average food. The rolls aren’t bad but are pretty lack the flavor and creativity of better sushi. I know many people that love the place but we have left dissapointed with the food on both visits. On the good side the service was quite good and the décor is very upscale with a Vegas vibe. East Moon Asian is more reasonably priced and frankly has better sushi.

Some of the best sushi you are going to find in LBK.

For lack of options, this resto will serve you okay ‘Japanese’ food. I find their miso soup lukewarm and salty.

wonderful food. great service，and fair
glad to have a restaurant like this in the lubbock.

Definitely will be back! We started off with soup (hot and sour) which was good. Then we got the spider roll, the salmon roll, and one other. Our waiter was incredibly attentive, very kind, and even told us what some of his favorites were. Also, it was very affordable and everything was set at a fair price. Overall, great date at a great place!

Great food, atmosphere, service. We eat here on avg probably once a week. The sushi is delicious.

Not at all impressive.
It’s obvious that the staff has absolutely no pride in the location. We were seated at a table with multiple water spots contrasting the dark wood from setting dishes that were not dry on the table before we arrived. Although it was not a major problem, the experience continued downhill. A nearby table sat uncleaned for a while before a server tended to it by simply wiping to the floor all of the rice and snow peas the children seated there previously had strewn on the table. He then left the mess on the carpet near another table.
The design of the location was a bit odd as well. One table was seated directly next to the exit like an emergency exit row on a 747 (guess where I was seated) leaving you subject to the chilly air as customers make their way by you to leave. There is also a corner booth with only one side available because it was crammed haphazardly into a corner. The disposable plastic salt and pepper shakers were a nice complement to the plastic bowls and utensils but contrasted sharply with the attempt at classy décor otherwise present. I wasn’t certain what to expect from the experience, but once I saw the prices, it was obvious this was intended to be an upscale dining experience.
The food was mostly terrible. I ordered hibachi steak and chicken. Although the steak had a good flavor indicating it had actually been flame-​grilled, it also had an unappealing aftertaste from an unappealing marinade. The chicken was exceptionally dry and had obviously suffered the effects of freezer burn. The rice was dry as well and had to be doused in soy sauce to even be palatable. The vegetables did offer more variety than other places in town. I cannot comment on the clear broth the menu said was included with my entrée as it never arrived.
The server was mostly attentive and adequate.
Overall, at over $ 50 for two people, I cannot see why anyone would choose this restaurant with the abundance of other options in town. I did not score one star because I expect the sushi may be better, but other issues were a detriment to the experience. Other than the close proximity to Texas Tech, there is no reason to choose this location, and it is certainly not worth bypassing closer alternatives.

Fantastic! First time in Lubbock, thought we would try sushi and was not disappointed. The BMW and West TX rolls were amazing. I will be back next time I’m in town.
PS…the wait staff is very friendly and helpful when suggesting rolls.

The atmosphere is very nice, and the chairs are very comfortable. There are also booths available. There’s a nice long sushi bar with the sushi chefs working busily away. The food was great. There are many sushi options, and also bento box and hibachi options. Lunch prices are especially reasonable. There’s also an option where you can make your own sushi. The tempura was excellent. We will definitely be back.

The new Hayashi location is fabulous. I don’t think we will go to the old location with the hibachi grills very often since this location is open. They do not have the sit down and watch them cook hibachi grills here. They have more sushi options and more noodle dishes and appetizers.
Our waiter was really happy to have his job and very attentive to our needs without being overbearing. The atmosphere is extremely clean and sleek. They redid the whole building after Bless Your Heart closed.
The sushi bar is visible and looks very clean and cold, making me feel confident eating sushi in the LBK. I also really appreciate the low lighting and all around style. They do have a bar and I think this place will be open for a very long time. Great find and will become a regular eatery for me!