Everything was very fresh. I only eat sushi at sushi restaurants where I know they are turning…read moreeverything over quickly and nothing is sitting in the back of the fridge. This place delivers. They also have some odd things, like bao which are not Classical Japanese. They were delicious regardless. Their claim to fame is ramen. I don't like ramen so passed on it. On the other hand if they can get me to like it they get six stars not five. Major extra credit. Maybe next time. Oh and parking is easy which is not always the case in Norwalk.

The vibe is chill. Would recommend the Ishiyaki Wagyu on hot stone! It was tasty and came with a…read moreside of kimchi and string beans. The poke bowl was flavorful but was mainly rice. I wouldn't recommend the Yaki Onigiri, despite reading positive reviews for it. The fried rice was way too heavy and didn't taste good. The greasiness was competing with the strong taste of the salmon. Some servers knew their job well, and greeted us at the door. A newer server wasn't as knowledgeable on gluten free options there and also didn't take away our used appetizer plates before serving us the mains. Not a huge deal, but it does make a difference in your dining experience and how the flow of your meal goes.

This place rules. Great food, great service, great vibes. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Bar…read moreis super cool.

Driving by this restaurant with it's "modern" and minimalist exterior you probably wouldn't…read moreimmediately identify it as a Japanese restaurant. They have an appropriately sized parking lot with a backdoor entrance that makes entering convenient. In terms of seating beyond the bar and booth interior they also have a decently sized covered/enclosed patio for the nicer days. I started with a couple of their appetizers like the shishito peppers and duck bao buns. The peppers were served in a yuzu like sauce and were ok but not necessarily something I would go out of my way ordering. The bao buns with their diced duck had an excellent sauce and were well worth it. When it came to my main, I had the inferno ramen which contrary to the name was probably a 4/10 on the spice level and was served with a side of chilli oil if you wanted to up the spice level yourself. Poached egg was nice touch in the ramen and the broth was flavorful. Overall well worth the visit.

Finally got the chance to check out their izakaya and absolutely loved the space! It's open and…read morewelcoming. Their ordering system is QR code based which I'm not really a fan of but the food did come out fast! The show stoppers were the crab Rangoon croquettes, Karaage onigiri and the yuzu bar. I only tried one cocktail which was the whassup and personally I did not love it. The burnt honey called to me but the wasabi tonic was extremely overpowering. I also felt the chimichurri on the pork belly yakimono was overpowering as well, but a lot of their other items are fantastic and maybe it was an off day for those items! I'd definitely return as there's so many things to try still!! I'm still thinking about the yuzu bar!

We went on a Sunday and chose the chef's counter in the tamaki-ya room hidden away in the back. We…read morewere fortunate enough to find Chef Taibe behind the counter on his otherwise night-off. I'm no foodie but I am Chinese/Japanese and can appreciate finer things in life when I see it. This place meet and exceeded my expectations. The wonderful speak-easy tamaki-ya room in the back is warmly lit and held at a nice volume, much quieter than the izakaya bar in the front. For small bites we had the Beet n Hijiki salad (highly recommend!), Agedashi tofu, and Torched Maine uni. For hand-rolls I had the Spanish Mackerel, Hokkaido Scallops, Ocean Trout, BBQ Eal & Foie Gras, and Cucumber ume. My wife had the Maine Uni, Hamachi, and Botan Ebi. Everything was good, but there were quite a few that were very good, and there were two that, for me, were the best that I've ever had in recent memory. For the Spanish Mackerel Chef Taibe put an interesting spin on it by topping it off with a traditional Chinese ginger and scallion garnish used in a tender chicken dish. It works, it balances out the briny taste of Spanish Mackerel... which is great... unless you LOVE the briny, savory, mineral, metallic, umami taste of fresh Spanish Mackerel :) The Hokkaido Scallops was, by quite a large margin, the best scallop dish I've ever had. The tender sweetness of the fresh scallop combined with a brown butter kewpie (how American!) and yuzu tobiko sauce swimmingly. Texture, temperature, taste, all perfect. I like eel and I love Unaju. But by far the biggest surprise was the BBQ Eal & Foie Gras (see pic). This dish alone warrants a culinary course. On the face of it, bbq, eel, foie gras all sets you up for something rich, filling, heavy. But when I bit into the unassuming hand roll, it was the lightest bite of Japanese rice/seafood/seaweed/liver/sauce combo I've ever had. Turns out Chef Taibe prepared the sauce from scratch using five+ different spices, and prepared the foie gras au torchon. I could go on, but suffice to say, this was one of the best bites I've ever had. By contrast, I thought I was going to close out with the cucumber ume roll, but compared to the eel and foie gras, the ume actually felt more overpowering. Perhaps if they cut back on the generous amount of ume paste... (Worthy mention: Chef Taibe presents the nori in a separate envelope. This seemingly simple step is crucial to the taste and mouthfeel of the hand roll. It provides a wonderful fresh crisp crunch to every bite and it does indeed make a difference. He mentioned he sources a special nori but I forgot the details, just know that it's really good) My wife loves uni, and I'll let her describe her experience (which she won't) but it was so good she had to order a second one. As if you need more convincing, we had a great experience and I think you will too. Bravo Chef, well done

I always get Hashi delivered. I get the fiery roll, the pork belly bun and the Japanese spring…read moreroll. I also like their omakase every once in a while. It's not the best sushi, but it's good for the area.

Decent sushi but nothing ground breaking here. The service was great and place was very clean…read more $74.00 for lunch for me and my driver. Had to order That 3 lunch specials because one for each of was a bit on the small side. Loved the ginger dressing on the salad.

Our friends took us to Kiku Sushi one night, and even though we used to live close by, we've never…read morebeen! Kiku is cute, it's decorated like a fishing village, almost. One of my most favorite photos on the wall is clearly AI generated and it's hilarious. The staff are all very friendly and quick. Our friends told us that it's family owned and employed. The food is exceptional. The sushi is super fresh, too. I would never have thought Kiku would be this amazing. Definitely don't judge a book by its cover!

Great sushi for a great price. The fish is fresh and they have a great variety. The inside is…read morepretty average with a good amount of seats inside. It is never insanely busy so you can typically always get seated. The staff is super kind as well. Their love boat is the steal of a century and I definitely recommend

I picked up sushi from here for lunch and everything was very good. I got the spicy tuna roll…read more(which actually had some spice to it), salmon avocado roll and yellowtail scallion roll. Each roll was very fresh and I would definitely return. The inside of the restaurant was also very nice.

My family and I came here for dinner on Christmas Eve. We knew it would be busy and we made a…read morereservation in advance. We all split the tempura as an appetizer, which was delicious. My dad and I shared the Platter B, which came with a choice of soup or salad for each person, 12 pieces of sashimi, 6 pieces of sushi, a spicy tuna roll, a California roll, and an eel avocado roll. A very generous amount for two people! I dare say you could split this three ways, depending on how hungry everyone is and if you're ordering other food. The quality of the fish was good. Despite being so busy, the service was good. It's a classic sushi restaurant and the experience/food was nothing groundbreaking, but we all had a nice meal.

The teriyaki chicken is very good. It comes with a bed of veggies underneath (zucchini, peapods and…read morecarrots). Also came with a miso soup (there were a few options). In the other picture is the American dream roll & salmon avocado roll. Maybe next time I would opt to pickup the food instead of having it delivered because a third party aka uber gets involved and things get a little dicey.

This place is gorgeous. The interior is calm, cool, and very tasteful. The bathrooms are very…read morepretty and smelled wonderful. It's also very family friendly. There were several babies in attendance and the staff were so sweet with them. The Udon soup was delicious and much better than what we were used to. The menu is not your typical Japanese/Chinese American fare. There were fun twists on my old favorites - the hot and sour soup - offered with seafood was a mostly clear soup with absolutely gorgeous flavors. I think I've been ruined for hot and sour soup forever. The sushi was excellent. The old standbys were lovingly done and if I didn't live so far away, I'd definitely come back soon!

A great experience. Visited restaurant for a dinner, it was…read morevery busy on Wednesday night, so reservations definitely recommended. Good selection of drinks. I generally don't like Margaritas, but I went with staff's recommendation and got El Fuego - wow, what a delight! Smokey, spicy, and not sweet. Precisely as I like it. We got a few appetizers for the table to share. Japanese milk bread was a riot. One serving contains three pieces of bread and whipped butter. I probably can make a whole dinner from that margarita and a couple of plates of this bread. Just sublime, you need to try it to believe it. Corn fritters were good, soup dumplings, all very nice. I had short rib special as my main dish and it was superb, melt in your mouth and perfectly seasoned. We shared toffee pudding and butter cake after dinner and they were all tasty. Excellent service - prompt, friendly, attentive. Definitely recommended.

I enjoyed a lovely lunch at Blackbird on a Monday afternoon. The indoor seating area has a modern…read moredecor and large bar area, but there are also shaded outdoor tables. The host who seated us was friendly, and our server was attentive. The menu includes a variety of "small plates," larger entrées, and a small selection of sushi rolls. The beverage menu offers an extensive selection of crafted cocktails as well as mocktails, and there is a small curated wine list. My party chose to order the lunch specials that are offered on weekdays. These include a choice of house or cucumber salad, and two small plates or sushi rolls for a fixed price. Both salads were flavorful and good-sized portions. We loved the spicy crab, spicy tuna, and shrimp tempura rolls! I was impressed that they removed the inedible portion of the shrimp tail on the latter, something most restaurants fail to do. But, can we talk about the Detroit-style pizza? Not only was it authentic, but it was absolutely delicious! As someone who grew up in Detroit, Blackbird did a phenomenal job with it, and made me feel nostalgic. I have been to many restaurants in downtown New Canaan over the past several years. I cannot wait to return for another meal at Blackbird!

Tasty new addition to downtown! I meandered over there for lunch today, picking up a roll and a…read moreside dish. Takeaway only - it's a small shop with various sushi rolls /dishes lined up to the right as you walk in. They also sell some Japanese snacks interspersed between some minimalist modern knick knacks. There's a few tiny tables for immediate consumption if you can't wait to get back to your car/house/park to chow down. They keep making stuff throughout the day and I was tempted by whatever the guy was boxing up behind the counter... as I was paying... so definitely fresh and made daily (they date every box). Wish they had a better seating area but generally happy there's good sushi in Darien.

Excellent fresh sushi. Always delicious. Restaurant clean and employees friendly. Authentic food…read more Highly recommend.

MIKU has some of the best sushi I've ever had! Every bite was perfectly balanced with layers of…read moreflavor that built beautifully. We tried the tuna pizza, which I'd never had before, and it was incredible. The perfect amount of spice and the tuna tasted so fresh it really did melt in your mouth. I have no idea what the "crust" was made of, but the flavors came together so perfectly. A must try!!! The service was really good, very professional and fitting for the more upscale atmosphere. The only downside was they started cleaning and closing up well in advance of their closing time which made things feel a little rushed! Still, the food was so great I would love to go back!

Being from NY I'm spoiled for choice for sushi. Would I go out of my way here? No. But it was good…read moreand it was nice to sit outside.