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    3.9 (95 reviews)
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    Teriyaki Dinner Bento Box
    Tiffany B.

    This is one of my favorite places for a quick and yummy dinner to go! I always order the chicken teriyaki bento box which comes with rice, veggies, shrimp tempura rolls, shumai, and either a side of salad or soup. I would love to explore more of their menu but this bento box is honestly so yummy I cannot get enough. The portions are also very pleasing and usually it is enough to share for two or eat for leftovers (which I personally love having). I am interested in dining in in the future!

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    Sarah H.

    I ordered a ton of sushi for my daughters birthday. We were so happy with all the food we received. All the rolls were delicious. They were all rolled so beautifully. When I arrived everything was ready and I was in and out. Looking forward to eating here again, next time we will come in and sit down.

    Shrimp tempura roll, spicy tuna roll & sweet potato roll (lunch special)

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    Always feel welcomed. Great food and atmosphere. Our go-to for anything sushi. Highly recommend.

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    Very good tasting food. The Staff is also friendly. Ambiance is a little dark but doesn't take away from the experience

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    Great food. Quick and friendly service. Easy parking great access from a main road. Highly recommended.

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    Food was good and prices are reasonable. Service was okay because they are understaffed. The ambiance is good.

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    Service was good the noodles were meh but the rice was good it's a nice little place to sit your family

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    This place 100% has great service and food is top knotch . I think i may order a little too much casue its too good to not t eat Lol

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    The sushi from Karaku is really delicious. Owners are super friendly. Great place to order out.

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    Love this place !! Wonderful lunch specials and great service every time we call or come in .

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    Terayama

    Terayama

    4.9(8 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    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.

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    Hachiroku Shokudo & Sake Bar - Mini Harasu Don

    Hachiroku Shokudo & Sake Bar

    4.6(86 reviews)
    10.4 mi

    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.

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    Koi Sushi & Asian Fusion - Tuna avocado, dragon roll sweet potato  Tiger roll and sweet potato

    Koi Sushi & Asian Fusion

    4.4(146 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    I tried this restaurant because of their extensive roll menu. Best decision ever. After a long day…read moreof work, and just wanting to relax on a Saturday evening I decided to place an order online for pick up. The restaurant is on Main Street, but I didn't have any issues finding parking on a Saturday evening. And I believe there is a lot across the street. The restaurant is very nice, clean and open. Private booth seating, along with a long extended booth against the wall with opposing single chairs. And there are barstools around the sushi making station and hibachi. I've included pictures of the menu which is extensive. It's very pan- Asian. They have Chinese, Thai and Japanese options. They also have a fully stocked bar. The young lady operating the front counter was extremely friendly, social and welcoming. Very pleasant to interact with. I selected the Ansonia roll, the American dream roll and the tiger roll. They all contained lobster meat and I believe two of them had shrimp tempura. All three were amazing. I probably had a third of the sushi and I am full and extremely satisfied. This is my new favorite sushi restaurant. And I will definitely be returning when I need a sushi fix although I'm very interested in trying their Thai options as well.

    Consistently the best sushi and Asian cuisine in the valley. The service is amazing and everyone…read moremakes you feel like home!! 加油!!

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    Sushi Kingdom

    Sushi Kingdom

    3.8(40 reviews)
    10.0 mi
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    Mother's Day at Sushi Kingdom Japanese Restaurant was busy, chaotic, and honestly still a really…read moregood time This place was PACKED. You could tell moms were being celebrated everywhere, families were out enjoying themselves, and despite the crowd, the atmosphere still felt fun and lively instead of stressful. They offer an all-you-can-eat menu with a huge variety of sushi, seafood options, and buffet station, which definitely felt worth the price considering how much food is available. Without a reservation, the wait looked pretty long, so I'd definitely recommend calling ahead on holidays or weekends. Even with how crowded it was, the service stayed good throughout the night. The ordering system uses tablets at the table, and because of how busy it was, a few of my orders didn't go through the first time. I mentioned it to our server and he immediately addressed the issue, made sure I reordered everything, and continued checking in to make sure our food was arriving correctly. I also appreciated how accommodating the staff was. I asked for a chicken sushi roll and they made one for me I did have to reorder the seafood boil before receiving it, but the servers stayed attentive, communicated with us, and handled concerns professionally the entire time. What stood out most was that despite the chaos, everyone still seemed to be enjoying themselves. The staff was clearly working hard, but they stayed friendly and attentive throughout the Mother's Day rush. Overall, the food was good, the vibe stayed positive, and it still ended up being an enjoyable holiday dinner with friends and family. Definitely a spot I'd come back to; just with a reservation next time

    Loved this place. It's huge and inviting and bright. They have an option to add on a seafood boil…read moreto the AYCE option but I just got the AYCE sushi. They also had a dessert buffet in the bar area of their place that was self serve. Everything else was ordered via an iPad and they'd bring your order to your table. Their sushi was great quality. My favorite thing I tried on their menu was their lotus leaf seafood sticky rice. SOOO GOOD. Like I'm still thinking about it. I need to have it again. Evelyn my server was sooo cool and so funny I don't think I've ever liked a waitress more in my life, like I liked her. I wanna see her too next time I go. One thing I will say that was disappointing was their green tea cocktail. I mean I had six of those things and NOTHING. So I'm sure you can pick up what I'm putting down there .. and they were 9 bucks each. Total waste of calories and money. Other than that, fire place, no doubt that they'll see my face there again. I loved it. Thanks Sushi Kingdom !

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    Roishi - Roishi Duo-Ramen

    Roishi

    4.4(104 reviews)
    9.5 mi
    $$

    We were a group of 20+ people the day after Thanksgiving…read more We called to make sure it was OK to load up. They accepted and the service was really good. The food was excellent and hit the spot after all the food the previous day. (Satisfying different taste buds). Lot of orders around the table, with drinks. They managed it really well. (Given the lethargic start to the day after Thanksgiving everywhere) Great spot.

    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!

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