Shhh, don't tell anyone!…read more But also tell everyone you know! Let it Be is a chic, cozy little hole in the wall spot on Dixwell which although you can easily miss, you won't want to because it's a legend of a Thai restaurant. AMBIANCE - 8/10 When you walk inside, you're greeted by a familiar friendly smile (? one of the owners) before being seated amongst brightly colorful interior decor. They play relaxing Thai classics and sometimes switch it up with familiar and vibey pop songs. It's a small space, but is never overcrowded, and there's conveniently plenty of parking in the back. FOOD - 9/10 The food here is incredible. I've tried multiple Thai places in and around the New Haven/Hamden area and Let it Be has got them all beat. Not only are the flavors authentic and high quality, but prices are fair and the dishes are well-portioned. Best of all, they're made with so much heart. Every bite has felt like a journey back home to South East Asia. SERVICE - 9/10 The service here has been phenomenal. Our friendly server is welcoming, prompt, and responsive to our needs. When a dish we asked for wasn't available, he took the time to find similar dishes for us. He also takes the time to make friendly conversation and share with us the history of some of the special dishes. Visits here always just feel like a pitstop at a friendly neighbor's. The only thing is that it can take a bit of time for the food to come out, which is natural as the dishes are likely made to order. OVERALL - 9/10 From the Thai staples (pad thai, red and green curries) to the more avant garde (larb kai but in a bánh mì / hoagie style sandwich?! woah!), this place does it all the right way. If you couldn't tell by now, this is my absolute favorite Thai place and I could not recommend it enough. Ally's Recs: Pad Thai (8/10) - cannot go wrong with a classic Pad See Ewe (9/10) - another classic! tastes great with a squeeze of lime Let it Be Thai Curry (9/10) - delicious house curry; they combo the curries well to create a creamy sweet and savory mixture that always leaves you wanting more Thai Tea (8/10) - if you're down for a treat, the condensed milk hits every time! Longan Juice / Tea (7/10) - refreshing and comes with a bunch of juicy longans on top. such a unique offering!

I used to come here when it was The Terrace. It's completely different. The nicest owners are in…read morethe shop taking care of everything, especially the authentic Thai cooking! Hopefully they're doing a big takeout business because we were the only ones inside for dinner. Granted it was 8:30pm, but they are open until midnight. They were accommodating by turning the heat up on this chilly night. They also put on current Thai music for us after we asked about the American music being played. They offered my wife a syrupy lychee drink on the house to take care of the extra heat that she wasn't expecting. They put a bit of a different spin on their version of some popular dishes so don't be mad if it's not what you get at other Thai restaurants. Check out our pics. It was all excellent!

don't get octopus balls unless you like thick cream in your mouth, the chicken fried rice is a…read moresolid 8/10, the crab roll tasted dry honestly I've had better crab roll at shop rite, can't go wrong with the sweet potato fries tho, the miso soup wasn't bad for $4.50 for decent sized bowl, the roishi wings are fire and had about 6-8 wings.

Tried this place on a whim after seeing the 4.4 stars on Yelp, and once again, my fellow reviewers…read moredid not steer me wrong. This spot absolutely did not disappoint. The ramen was fantastic, but honestly, the service was even better. Everything came out super quickly, the restaurant was spotless, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. I ordered the shrimp tempura ramen and it was SO good. The shrimp tempura stayed crispy, the broth was flavorful, and the portion was generous. We also got the edamame, which tasted really fresh with the perfect crisp bite to it. I wasn't sure if I wanted to fully commit to the spicy garlic sauce, so I asked for it on the side... and immediately fell in love with it. We ended up dipping EVERYTHING in it, including the dumplings, which were absolutely delicious. My friend ordered a boba tea without the boba and really enjoyed it. They also got a sushi roll, and I tried some of the California roll myself. Sometimes all you want is a nice, fresh piece of sushi, and this definitely delivered. Also, points for serving the Diet Coke in a bottle. Nothing is worse than an inconsistent fountain! If we're ever back in the New Haven/Hamden area, this will absolutely be our go-to ramen spot. We'll definitely be back!

Love this place! If I owned a bar/restaurant this would be it!…read more Greeted by a charismatic young lady that was extremely helpful and welcoming for a mid week lunch stop off on my way north. I was hooked by the name. Quirky. Perfect for me. The decor is very local. It's plain but upper middle class dive feel. The menu was very ambitious, but delivered. Hot-crispy fries and chips seasoned perfectly. Chicken sando on a great focaccia was a banger. Beverage was a Fuzzy baby duck IPA. Quirky and I couldn't pass it up. Highly recommend!!!

Not a fan of this place. The decor was confusing.....sports, a crooked goat head, big sexy signs…read moreand a few ?? Satanic symbols similar to Baphomet. I just didn't get it. Loved their sours idea of the Cajun spiced chips but they were so excessively spiced they were inedible (your lips and tongued burned awfully) and I love heat (I'm a fan of ghost peppers) and spice. The big sexy sandwich tasted great but left me nauseous all night long making me wonder if something in it was off. It was disappointing. On the other hand they make an excellent expresso martini. As a bar I'd recommend this place but as a restaurant I would not

Went for Valentine's Day. A nice vibe to the restaurant. Our waiter was so sweet and attentive. I…read morewish I could remember his name I know he had dimples ! Our food was amazing. We tried the octopus for an appetizer, wow !!! We both did steaks (Kansas/NY cut). Again amazing and cooked to perfection. We finished off with a fudge cake with gelato (I think). Amazing !!!! We might make this our go-to spot as we are local to the area. Recommend this place !

Came here with some friends who were visiting for the weekend…read more - my steak was overcooked, asked for rare and it came medium. - my buddies steak also overcooked, asked for medium rare and it came medium. - my sister in laws steak was under cooked. She asked for well done and it came medium rare. The tartar was awful... we took a single bite and asked the waitress to take it off the table. The garlic bread here is out of this world good, but that's about it. Our service was slow to the point where I almost walked out. We paid $56 each for those overcooked steaks. I wouldn't trust them enough to risk spending that again. I'll be going to a different steakhouse from now on.

The food here was very delicious and the service was wonderful. Our server was attentive, always…read morefilling our glass and our meal came out quickly. The ambiance of the place was nice as well! We definitely look forward to trying more of their food. Our normal ratings: Food- 9 Service- 10 Come-back-ability- 10

Three and three quarters stars! First time here, it's "old classic Indian" inside with carved…read morebanquets and a little dark, we actually weren't sure it was open! I grew up in the UK and I've eaten in most Indian restaurants in the state so I'm pretty well versed in the cuisine and know what I want. The onion bhaji appetizers were ok ... too much chick pea batter and not enough onions, they really need the sauces from the complimentary poppadoms to lighten them up! The fish tikka masala was DELICIOUS if just a touch oily, but was salmon not the tilapia some places use, and not breaded or coated with anything which is a plus for me! The Chicken pitia was also really good with the mango part of the sauce drizzled over the top which was a nice touch! Basmati rice was plentiful, and the garlic naan was perfectly crispy buttery with fresh chopped garlic and cilantro - just the way I expect! The other reason for the dropped star is the absolutely miserable servers! The maitre D was pleasant but the actual table staff were grumpy and one of the two literally barely said two words! Not even "you're welcome" to our "thank yous!" Would go again if I was in the area but would'nt drive 30 minutes when we have a rockstar Indian place (Moringa), in Waterbury!

The cafe is very nice and has a very homie interior. Not only are the vibes wonderful, their food…read moreis as well! I tried their Shrimp Kimbap and it is to die for!

When I see gyudon on the menu I have to eat at the establishment as it brings me back to some cold…read morenight memories of Yokohama, Roppongi and Tokyo at large! Cute little cafe in strip mall setting with shared parking lot. Number of smaller tables to utilize within the cafe. Staff is super friendly and very attentive to ensure the experience is an enjoyable one. The gyoza were cooked perfectly and had great flavor to start the meal off. Then came the gyudon and it was nearly as I remember from my time in Japan. Very glad they had togarashi as I always enjoy a little extra kick in bowl! To finish had to go with the green tea cheese cake which was also highly recommended by the staff. It hit the spot to close out the meal. The Thai iced coffee came in a to go cup to sip through my meal and wall out with which is always a plus for the drive home! Only downside here has nothing to do with the food, it is just a little warm in the dining area so be mindful of how many layers you come in wearing. The menu has plenty of variety to meet your dining needs and look forward to coming back in when in the area! Well done Donburiya!

I enjoyed a mango lassi. Asked waiter from s suggestion. . He recommended a goat cheptinad curry…read morewith basmatii rice.. Hubby enjoyed his tandoori chicken with was served with a brightly colored salad. FYI... this was the first time I have eaten goat. It was delicious!

When you crave some authentic indian food and authentic flavours I thought I can only get those…read morewhen I go back to India. But I am so glad we found this cozy and intimate place on whitney ave in Hamden where we can find an extensive options of vegetarian, vegan food. Don't worry you can park on the back of the restaurant. We tried a lot of food - onion chilli uthapam, veg hakka noodles, honey chilli cauliflower which was our absolute favourite. Ghee masala dosa was huge and super yummy. We tried a full dinner with paneer tikka masala, mix veg korma, malabar paratha and some garlic naan. Can't wait to go back again. The prices are reasonable, they have some delicious looking cakes and desserts which we will have next time when we visit. Service is fast and friendly. You can't ask for anything more.

Came here recently and the quality of sushi and service was not the same like the previous times…read moreI've been here. I'm disappointed because we drove 40 minutes here and I was expecting to eat my moneys worth. Even the premium apps did not taste the same. Presentation was similar but I was super let down. The regular apps taste the same like shu Mai and teriyaki salmon. Even the enoki bacon didn't taste the same anymore to me. I don't know if there's too many sushi spots this place fell off. I won't be taking the 40 min drive anymore.

One of the best all you can eat sushi spots in CT. The food is made to order and it's so good. The…read moreservice is amazing and the restaurant is beautiful. I would 10000000% recommend you go...like RIGHT NOW

I usually take the time to drone on about meals that I've had…read more I simply wanna say the service was impeccable. Our server was polite, informative very helpful. Our drinks were exactly as described on the cocktail menu and obviously mixed by a professional The ambience is welcoming, classic comfortable. The restaurant stays quiet, even with many people in it. It's a very cozy family orientation, intimate environment. The food was impeccable. I did not have much experience with dishes serve family style, but we were a table of 10. We completely enjoyed her meals having the ability to taste a little bit of each one of the many dishes that were brought out was a culinary treat. These dishes were not only well prepared and well seasoned and well presented, but they easy to enjoy their easy on the pallet. No one dish was over seasoned or overcooked. The ingredients were obviously fresh. Nothing was overcooked. Nothing was tough. Nothing was harsh and the pallet this was excellent food. Cannot wait to go back this is a must go restaurant

BRING BACK CHEFS with ATTITUDE. I had the pleasure of dining at The Luke Brasserie today. Totally…read moreunplanned. I was searching for something that could match up to Maison Bar Vins back home. First off can we talk about the bones of the place. The Taft building which once was a hotel now sits and houses a very charming French restaurant with a chef who could care less who you are or if your camera is permanently to your hand. I sat at the bar and the chef seated me. I opted out for their three course pre fix bar menu. Chef and owner Vincent who had trained under ICONS in the culinary world met me with this good old fashion old school attitude that today's foodie influencers could never understand. Serious poised stern energy that I love so much about old world cooking boh lore. The food was great. The playlist was upbeat, the kitchen had energy. This place should be the hardest reservation to get in New Haven.

I ordered the Pho Zaap Noodle soup which included beef broth, sliced beef, meat balls, fried…read moregarlic, bean sprouts, onion, scallion, cilantro, and rice noodles. The broth was flavorful and not too salty or sweet. I didn't have to add any hoisin sauce or siracha; I only added in a squeeze of lime. The sliced beef could have been a bit more tender, but it was still enjoyable. The meatballs, however, were tender. I loved the addition of the fried garlic, and it definitely elevated the broth. The lady who seated me and took my order was very kind and attentive. I will definitely be returning if I'm craving pho again.

This place is still the best! I recently had the Chicken Pad Thai and it was DELICIOUS. If I didn't…read morelive so far, I would be here more often!