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    Gohan Japanese Cuisine

    4.9 (114 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Shrimp Tempura or dragon roll? Guess
    Kim V.

    I've seen the accolades... Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in 2025. I've seen it all over IG. I had to try it of course. It's located in a plaza and it's a small, cozy spot; there were about 7 tables. I don't think they accept reservations. We went on Saturday for dinner, there were a group of about 15 to 20 and then my family. I was glad we were able to get a table for 4! The service was great! Food came out fast too. My kids had the chicken katsu with fries which they enjoyed. My husband had the sashimi platter and Philly roll, which he said was fresh and tasty. I ordered 3 sushi rolls: Dragon Roll- it had crispy tempura shrimp, avocado wrapped in sushi rice and nori seaweed; it was topped with eel sauce and sesame seeds. Shrimp Tempura Roll- which had Tempura Shrimp, Avocado, Cucumber, Tobiko, and Homemade Eel Sauce Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll- fresh minced tuna, seaweed, rice, and I believe popped rice to make it crunchy Honestly, all delicious. I couldn't find a negative. The sushi were fresh and innovative. The menu had so many delicious options that I wanted to try all of it in one sitting, if I was a rich sumo wrestler lol. Yes, it's worth the hype and I'll be back soon!

    Snow White Roll Sweet Potato Roll Golden Frieza Roll
    Ben S.

    My wife and I have been really enjoying a new found love of sushi so on a recent date night I searched for top sushi restaurants in the state and we made a drive. Glad we made a reservation because there are only maybe ten small tables and all were filled when we arrived on a Thursday evening. Food was all excellent. The best gyoza I've had and the homemade soy sauce was a nice kicker. Rolls we had were all excellent and we absolutely will be back.

    Spicy Salmon Bowl
    Adrienne N.

    I am obsessed. I see why it's a fan favorite and ranked on Yelp's Top 100 in the US. Gohan is now my #1 favorite for sushi. Like honestly in the entire country. It is on the smaller side because it's so unassuming in the middle of a strip mall. But the chefs are incredible with wonderful servers. The owner is the sweetest woman ever and she loves chatting with everyone coming in. Everything is made in house, even the soy sauce. The art and craft behind what is put on the menu is amazing. You should absolutely check them out!!!!!

    Kevin D.

    Very good sushi, worth the trek. Came here because of the top 100 list entry. Plaza is very unassuming, in the middle of a shopping district. When we came, the restaurant was 15 minutes from closing. They take an hour for lunch every day, and shut down fully. They let us order to go though, so we put in our order rapidly and waited in the car. Food came out quickly, took some pics and dug in. The sushi was top notch, even if they were all to-go. The tuna was treated well, fresh and seasoned lightly. The wasabi was fresh and the ginger was punchy. The flaming torch roll was beefy and toasty, the dark angel roll was tangy, creamy and spicy. The only issue was the spicy tuna was a little mushy with little texture difference. We would've loved actually dining in and getting the full experience, but if this is the quality one gets when they are closing up just shows their commitment to their craft. It's really good sushi.

    Omakase Platter For 2
    Vy H.

    The sushi here lives up to its hype! The sushi rolls were fresh and creative. The service is good, seems like they have a lot of regulars and since it's such a small place, you'd get recognize quickly if you came a few times. There's only seating for about a max of 20 people or 5 separate tables, really small. They only serve nonalcoholic drinks and I think they are BYOB.

    Anny S.

    The sushi is good, but for the hype of top 100, no I don't think so. I had sushi at Genki and fengchop I thought it taste better. It's not horrible, but it's def not the best sushi I've eaten. The place is small and it's nice to support mom and pop shop. I also didn't know it's BYoB if I known that maybe it would have made my experience better. It was my birthday and I didn't know there's no alcohol there.

    2 Spicy Salmon Bowl with spicy Mayo in the side, top left is the Dark Angel Roll and the middle is the Tiger Roll and Paradise Cake
    Joann K.

    First off, to anyone that says "all sushi spots are the same" this place will prove you wrong. The standards for the quality of fish here are high and you can taste the difference. I mean just look how vibrant that salmon is. They're known for their sushi rolls and Paradise cake, Crazy Tuna roll and Tiger roll are only some of the rolls I've had but they were all amazing. The seamless blend of flavors, from the addition of citrus to their rolls to the unique sauces, you can tell a lot of care has been put into the design of each roll. I would come back just for the paradise cake though, insane blend of crunchy and soft textures. I'll admit I was a little doubtful because the same sounded gimmicky but boy was I wrong. Truly savored every bite and didn't want it to end . Service is amazing as always, super friendly and inviting. Having such a small seating area means the restaurant has kind of a homey feel, yet the food and presentation really takes you to flavor-town. Love the dichotomy of the beautifully arranged sushi and the Dragon Ball Z figurines around the restaurant. Honestly, Gohan placing in the Yelp top 20 for restaurants in the U.S. speaks for itself. If you're around the area, love sushi, and haven't gone here to eat yet, what are you doing?

    Caryn M.

    Really great. I had been meaning to see what all the hype was about and decided on an impromptu team lunch one day at the office. Feedback all around was this was the best sushi ever. We tried a couple of specialty rolls including the Montage Mountain roll which has crispy rice and onions and a Flame Touch roll which had steak. Absolutely delicious. The sushi lunch and sashimi were also on the table to rave reviews. Service was so friendly and this restaurant is in such an unassuming strip mall. Love hidden gems. Can't wait to come back with my husband.

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    Lindsay N.

    Gohan came highly recommended by many of my foodie friends. Since I'm a big fan of sushi, I had to check them out for myself. They are located in a shopping plaza with other food options and stores, Gohan can be easily missed--a gem hidden in plain sight, if you will. We were instantly greeted when we walked in and seated. The restaurant was rather small with a few sets of tables and very clean. Our server was very friendly and had a contagious smile. She cracked a few jokes that had us all laughing as we ordered. The menu was simple compared to other sushi restaurants which I liked. Since we arrived during lunch hours (Tues-Sat 11am-3pm), some of us took advantage of the lunch menu that had some great deals. I personal got the Snow White Roll listed on their Chef's Signature Rolls. My husband who isn't a fan of sushi got a Steak Fried Rice lunch that came with salad. The rest of the table got 3 roll lunch; Spicy Tuna, Salmon Avocado, and Shrimp Tempura Roll, Paradise Cake Roll, and Spicy Salmon Bowl. Our dishes were prepared swiftly and arrived at the same time. The sushi was fresh and beautifully presented. I really enjoyed my Snow White Roll with its many layers of flavors. It was a little sweet and a little spicy, the perfect balance. It has coconut shrimp, spicy tuna, mango, and topped with seared chili white tuna, avocado, jalapeño, and flakes of coconut. It was delicious! I also tried the Paradise Cake Roll (another Chef's Signature Roll), that was uniquely layered with spicy salmon, regular salmon, avocado, eel, marinated Ikura, and citrus mayo. The flavors melted together and loved that neither of the ingredients over powered one another. The Signature Rolls are definitely where I think Gohan shines, I wish I could had tried more. We left very full and satisfied. We grabbed one of Gohan's takeout menus for another time. This was a great sushi treat and is worth all the hype. Gohan is very deserving of 5-Stars!

    Hot tea.
    Wilsy A.

    Recently found this hidden gem Gohan Japanese Cuisine located in Southington, CT. I can't say enough about this place, I truly had a great experience, & I will be back again. The establishment is super cute. The space isn't huge but it has a few tables available. The staff was super friendly and continued to check in on us, which showed just how great the customer service was. I love finding a great lunch deal & their prices on the daily are reasonable already so I could not complain! Started off with the salad and miso soup, tasted as expected but all served in a timely manner prior to the appetizers! We then received the Titan sushi appetizer which was truly astonishing in looks as well as the taste. It was shrimp tempura wrapped in tuna, mango, avocado, topped with jalapeno, coconut flakes, cranberry, & thinly sliced lime served with a homemade balsamic vinegar. I can say it also did not feel heavy at all!!!!! Normally some specialty rolls tend to be overpowered with rice but with this, everything was the right ratio, & I truly enjoyed it. The other appetizer we had were the Thai spicy wings, which were yummy. The wings did not taste dry and were super moist, came right off the BONE.... Seriously enjoyed these so much, I will order them any time I visit moving forward. The 3 sushi roll lunch option was great. All 3 rolls were light and had good flavor to them. I normally order the chicken katsu when I go to places that have it so I can try the different cooking styles. I thought this one tasted good & I liked the light stickiness to the rice.

    Flame Touch
    Adam S.

    Stopped in after floating on the river. Hands down the best decision. Some of the best sushi I have ever had. Friendly staff, very clean, and charming atmosphere. I got the flame touch, and it didn't disappoint. Never would I think that prime rib and beef go well together - but I was wrong. I'll definitely be driving the hour back again.

    The food tastes as good as the pictures look
    Marie R.

    It is always fun to see how pleasantly surprised new customers are when they visit Gohan in their Strip mall location. Some walk-in thinking it may be lower quality but they always leave very impressed. Gohan truly does have the greatest fresh and perfectly chilled sushi in Connecticut. The owner is a creative genius who is both innovative and friendly. Parking is easily accessible in the large lot right in front of the restaurant. Everything is clean and well organized in their small dining area.

    The "RAW"
    Jaimi L.

    Wonderfully fresh sushi! Cozy space so make a reservation. The owner is lovely and very personable. Her husband is one of the sushi chefs on the line. Hospitable and delectable. They make their own soy sauce. Need I say more?!

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    Such lovely staff! It was a pleasure eating here. Great meaning behind the name and cool decorations!

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    Wow! It's that good. We had two special rolls and didn't even need soy sauce!! Can't wait to go back and try a couple more.

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    Love this place! Grab it for lunch all the time, kani salad is my favorite always recommend it too

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    Literally amazing! MUST try the chefs creations. The owner was so nice and I already can't wait to come back and try more.

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    Food was amazing the flavor was one of a kind. Sushi was really good. Great energy from the staff. Service was quick and lovely.

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    What a great find. Excellent fresh sushi and wonderful customer service. We will be back for sure!

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