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flag Hibari, a new Japanese fine-dining restaurant in Portola Valley, opened with kappo-style omakase using local ingredients and a $200 reservation-only dinner.

flag Hibari, a new Japanese fine-dining restaurant in Portola Valley, opened in the former Koma Sushi space, offering kappo-style omakase dining with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. flag The restaurant features a six-seat sushi bar for a $200 reservation-only dinner and a 22-seat dining room with 16-course ($150) and 11-course ($88) prix fixe options, plus à la carte lunch with dishes like goma kanpachi don and yurinchi, a tangy fried chicken inspired by chef Takashi “Taka” Sega’s memories. flag Unique touches include chazuke service turning donburi into porridge and floral decor. flag Sega, formerly of Nobu and Michelin-starred omakase spots, emphasizes quality through ikejime fish prep and local sourcing from Half Moon Bay, Francisco, and Sacramento. flag Co-owner Jesse Sun, a longtime friend and fellow Bay Area sushi veteran, helped bring the vision to life.

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