Tried this place again after a year and had hope that it would have improved. We came co lunch and…read morethere was absolutely no one in the restaurant so service was very good. The "robot" that is used for serving is like a tiered serving tray on wheels. My son had the ramen with miso broth and it was only ok. The broth lacked flavor and the ingredients such as veggies and meat were lacking luster. I have the deconstructed ramen with veggies and asked for it to be spicy. It tastes like super oily lowmein and had to ask for spicy sauce in the side because it wasn't spicy at all. My son had a boba tea which was the best thing on the menu. Ambiance is dark but it's clean inside Parking is ample and the take credit card We won't be back

Takumi is a good addition to Monroe. We did take out and had the ramen stir fry with chicken, miso…read moresoup, octopus appetizer (kind of like a hush puppy texture), and dumplings. Everything was tasty, decent portion, slightly overpriced for the portion size compared to other local places, but it's convenient and it was good. We will likely return.

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

I've gotten asked why I haven't done reviews in a while. As you know, life gets in the way. Plus,…read moreI was on a months long streak of terrible food, and I figured why give bad reviews anymore. It's not very nice. But then today I guess the mean side awakens. Because I am fed up with paying a lot and getting inedible food! The ramen looked great when it came out, but was so salty it was inedible. The noodles too mushy. The pork was either all fat or too tough to eat. The General Tso's chicken was very tough and the goopy sauce had the worst flavor I've ever tasted in an Asian dish. None of us could eat it. Plus it was expensive. Really I should have complained but we all just wanted to get out of there and woke up the next morning with painful puffy eyes from all the extra salt in that ramen! To end on a high note, I heard the Japanese beer was good.

A hidden jewel in the busy shopping plaza in Shelton. The lunch special offers a little bit of…read moreeverything. Soup sushi and main course. Beautiful atmosphere.

Unassuming little spot in a supermarket plaza but very cool interior decor with great lunch and…read more happy hour specials. Like you literally cannot beat $16 for a three sushi roll lunch, or for hibachi bento, or what amounts to $10 Martinis (Buy 1 get 1 at half price) these days. Secondly the head bartender is an absolute GOAT professional and will tailor cocktails to your preferences and tastes. I'm a gin/vodka drinker but like things spicy. Guy had cinnamon and chili infused syrup on hand and made me the best mango-habanero-basil!!! Tom Collins I've ever had. My wife had their Koichi martini and loved it so much that she raved about it for half an hour on the way home. Going to ask for the recipe the next time we stop in. Also do NOT and I repeat DO NOT sleep on the duck sliders. Holy crap!! Absolutely amazing and juicy. Right in Michelin tier in and of themselves. Hidden gem is what this place is. I'm surprised it doesn't require a knock knock password to get in.

Hachiroku Shokudo & Sake Bar is a real find. Good Japanese food is hard enough to track down, and…read morefinding it in New Haven feels like a huge victory. Prices run a bit high, but the quality of the ingredients more than make up for it. The Jako Salad (4.5/5) is a favorite of mine. It perfectly mixes peppery arugula and crisp radish with a poached egg, fried baby anchovy, bonito flakes, and nori. The baby anchovy gives a sweet/salty crunch that tastes like my childhood. Every bite swings between fresh and umami in a really creative way. The harasu don (5/5) is pure richness in a rice bowl. Grilled salmon belly and salmon roe together are incredibly rich, almost to the edge of too much, but the warm rice underneath keeps it grounded and turns it into a perfect comfort dish. The giant octopus sashimi (4/5) is a great counterbalance, cleanly sliced with a firm, fresh bite that lightens things up. The fresh tofu with uni (5/5) might be my favorite plate. The tofu is ultra delicate, and the rich uni on top adds a briny depth. With the simple seasonings on the side, it's a savory panna cotta. If they ever did a dessert version with ginger syrup, I would be here daily. Sashimi here is excellent (5/5). You get a balanced mix of fatty cuts like otoro and leaner ones like akami, along with hamachi, katsuo, and octopus. The variety lets you move between clean and rich bites at your own pace. A side note. Every so often a piece of yamamomo shows up on the plate (small red berries), a little mountain peach that is sweet enough to outshine most desserts. It may just be a palette cleanser, but it is a personal 10/5 for me. So good! Both indoor and outdoor seating feel comfortable, and service was on point: kind, attentive, and well timed. Overall, this is a standout Japanese option that I would highly recommend if you're ever in New Haven.

Hachiroku was a highly anticipated place after being nominated for Restaurant of the Year in New…read moreHaven County for Connecticut Restaurant Association's annual Crazies awards so I had it on my list of must go to restaurants. I have also never been to a sake bar. Have to say....I was underwhelmed. We came in last Friday and apparently it was slow because Yale was off (according to our waiter). If a restaurant is good they should not be slow on a Friday night. We sat by the door on a cold night and there were two other couples practically on top of us. Rest of the seating are high tops against a wall by the bar or up the stairs on another level. We would have liked to sit upstairs but they were closing off that area. Menu was complex as the restaurant is authentic Japanese. Lots of beef options. Lots of Wagyu. I was hoping to be blown away by this restaurant trying something different. I was struggling trying to find something to order that sounded appetizing. I knew going in that this place was authentic Japanese but I don't know, nothing sounded great to me. I love mushrooms so I got the Mixed Kinoko Mushroom appetizer which was $15. To add scallops was another $8. Mushrooms were tasty. Scallops were not. $23 for a small dish. I also got the pork short ribs. Not a ton of meat on them, however, nice flavor. I was still hungry after this so I ordered a dessert which was the best part of the meal. They get some of their desserts from Hen & Heifer which is a well established place in Guilford. I got the Ube Panna cotta. Boyfriend got the Black cod Yu-an Yaki and upgraded to add the salad, pickles and rice for $3 more. The pickles were maybe two bites. Salad tasty but again, very small. He said the cod was just ok too. Very small portions and pricey for what you get. $30 for a mini sake flight. Not impressed with how it was served either. Small tasting glasses just placed on the table with no description. The server explained which was which, but I didn't remember. Not sure if he didn't care or this is how it's normally served, but if you go to a wine bar/brewery, they provide descriptions with flights usually written underneath the glass, or at least serve it in something. Not just tiny glasses placed on a table where you have no idea what you're having. Especially for $30! I was not impressed with this place whatsoever. As this is part of a newer restaurant group with a few different locations nearby in New Haven, we then went to their cocktail Lounge on crown street (116 Cocktail Bar) thinking it might be better, however we were equally disappointed. It was dead in there and the bartenders were miserable. They couldn't wait to get out of there. I have heard that their hand roll bar is very good (Handroll on State St). We have been to their Grocery Store called The Loop and it's cute. They have a brunch at the Grocery/Kitchen location that looks really good. They also have a wine lounge at The Loop that I'd like to try.

Good Sushi/ fish quality. What sets them apart is excellent service. They are kid friendly which…read moreis a plus. More than adequate space so that the customers who don't have kids won't be bothered. Ambiance is Japanese accents- not overly. Worth a visit. Actually, when we visit Fairfield; we go here instead of Fin. Fin can't hold a candle next to this place.

Food was exceptional. Service was excellent nice decor, and reasonable prices…read more Ask for "Spicy girl." That her name for herself.

So glad to have this little but cozy Japanese restaurant in…read moreour neighborhood. Both of our chicken udons (stir fried and soup) were utterly delicious. The broth of the soup was an instant winner from first sip to last slurp. The service was friendly and quick to bring out the drinks and plates. We are definitely returning for more of their food, since they have quite the large menu, but we would be happy just having more of their noodles again.

Still awesome service and food. Friendly and they easily and effortlessly handle allergies. Gluten…read moreand garlic in out case.

Best Miso Soup! Chinese menu fresh and tasty. The employee working at the register is extremely…read morefriendly. I would recommend this place.

I love coming to Peking Tokyo. The food is always tasty. The owner is really nice and kind. The…read moresesame chicken is really good. Today, I tried their sushi for the first time and it was good. She made the platter. Look really good. Support local business.

The food here is The atmosphere is phenomenal…read more The music is great The service is impeccable Must try in Sono

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.

While in the area for a computer repair, I figured it was a perfect day for some ramen…read more I stumbled upon Terayama and the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen caught my eye as I haven't seen this offered on a menu anywhere around here. The broth was creamy and smooth like a typical Tonkotsu Broth but the added spiciness really removes or supresses the comforting part of this dish. I mean this in the best way possible, it was delicious and now I will be adding spice to my Tokotsu Ramen that I order from a place much more local to me. The broth also was not too salty which was sometimes an issue with me ordering Tonkotsu Ramen in the past. The pork slices were nice and thin and had a nice texture to it as well. The noodles were not overcooked either. A very well done Ramen dish. I decided to order the Butabura Donburi to go. This consisted of a pork rice bowl with caramelized soy sauce, scallion, tamago and sesame seeds. The pork was cooked perfectly and this dish was full of savory flavors. The rice was also "QQ" as some asians would say. For translation just think of QQ for rice the same as Al Dente for pasta. Learning new things every day, will probably be my last time saying QQ but this rice was QQ, straight out of a Zojirushi Rice Cooker. Anyways, before I get too deep into things only Asians would understand or care about, Terayama was quite the perfect stop for me in my long drive to get my computer fixed. All their food was done right and it was just the perfect place to stop in to get welcomed by knowledgeable and comforting staff on a cold day. Quite the hole in the wall but I'm glad I found it. Until the next time Terayama. Keep it QQ.

Some of the nicest staff around! I love ramen and was excited to find out I won't have to travel…read moretoo far for ramen now. Was skeptical as many local restaurants do the bare minimum to satisfy local palates, straying from tradition. But not here! Broth is a key indicator of good ramen and this has a few good layers of flavor. The Thai tea wasn't too sweet. Worth checking out, I look forward to coming back when that ramen craving hits.

Amazing food and service! Staff is super lovely, and very very friendly. Place is well decorated…read moretoo, with nice music and a gigantic Goku statue.

This QSR is in the little Trumbull strip plaza by the Stop & Shop…read more PARKING - pretty ample so no worries ENTRANCE - as you come in you need to move to the left where you can order MENU - there is a wall menu plus one taped near the counter. Their big thing is the Poke Bowl. There are some to order by number. Plus you can create your own. They have an impressive collection of items to choose from when making your Poke bowl They also have bubble tea and other items as well but not an extensive selection other than Poke bowls. SERVICE - very friendly staff and very helpful. EATING IN - they have a few small tables for dining after you get your order. But this really feels like a take out place more than dine in PRICES - while the basic Poke bowl is like $12 by the time you add additional items you're more likely to spent $20