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Hikaru by TOMO

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Hikaru by TOMO is one of the best japanese restaurants in Ottawa for date night, especially if you want a strong option in ByWard Market.

Hikaru by TOMO suits a night out in ByWard Market when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Panko Black Tiger Prawns and Wagyu Beef Gyoza also give you a decent sense of the menu.

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Rating (Google) 4.8
12 reviews
Ottawa
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4.8
Rating
Based on 12 reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
ByWard Market · 109 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P5, Canada
Price
Good value
Google rating
4.8 from 12 reviews
Phone
(613) 241-0990
What to order

Signature dishes at Hikaru by TOMO

Panko Black Tiger Prawns

Crispy panko-breaded Black Tiger prawns, fried to a golden finish. Complemented by a creamy mango sauce for a refined tropical note. (5 pcs)

Wagyu Beef Gyoza

Succulent dumplings filled with premium Wagyu A5 beef, mushrooms, garlic, and chives, drizzled with rich black vinegar sauce. (4 pieces)

Japanese A5 Wagyu Tataki

Melt-in-your-mouth Japanese A5 Wagyu tataki in zesty yuzu ponzu sauce, finished with bubu arare, apple chili crunch, crispy shallots, and microgreens. (4 pieces)

Miso Black Cod

Black cod marinated for 48 hours in rich den miso, enhancing its natural depth and umami. Complemented by seasonal pickles for a refreshing contrast. ADD RICE 5

Wagyu and Rice

Perfectly seared Japanese A5 Wagyu (2oz) over lychee balsamic–infused Japanese short-grain rice. Complemented by an assortment of mushrooms and pickled pear, finished with bubu arare and fresh microgreens.

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What makes Hikaru by TOMO worth the move

Hikaru by TOMO works for date night in ByWard Market because the room and the food both help the evening land. Panko Black Tiger Prawns and Wagyu Beef Gyoza also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.8 rating across 12 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
4.8 from 12 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Style
Japanese in ByWard Market
Spend
Good value

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Know before you go

Google rating: 4.8 from 12 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Panko Black Tiger Prawns, Wagyu Beef Gyoza, Japanese A5 Wagyu Tataki
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Quick details

Address
109 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P5, Canada
Phone
(613) 241-0990
Price
value
TastyPals score
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Google rating
4.8 (12 reviews)
Cuisine
Japanese
Neighborhood
ByWard Market
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