My partner and I love this place. The food is always fresh and the owners are gracious…read more Sat and talked with Wanda and co. for a good 20 minutes today. Restaurant is cute for date night vibes

Toka Asian Kitchen is such a cute little spot in New Haven. The place is small but super cozy and…read morewelcoming. Our server was not only friendly but also incredibly informative, offering great suggestions and answered all of our questions. I got the Behoon Goreng with vegetables and it was so good (Vermicelli Noodles w/ Vegetables) The rice noodles were cooked just right, and there were tons of fresh veggies. It was very authentic, light and delicious. If you're in the area and love good, authentic sian food, you must stop by!

This is, bar none, one of THE WORST meals I've ever had. I recently stopped in for a takeout lunch…read morefor the first time. Ordered the pork dumplings in hot oil, Udon chicken noodles, and glass noodles with chicken. All were terrible. Normally when I order hot oil dumplings, the amount of hot oil they are tossed in is generous and you sip up the oil with the dumplings. Not here. It's like they just drizzled the dumplings; and they were allegedly steamed, but it tasted more like they were microwaved, which is gross when originally serving a dish in a restaurant. The two noodle dishes were dry and the glass noodles did not have a hint of the garlic sauce they were supposedly cooked in and the chicken was either nuked or boiled. Again, gross. Not even a hint of stir fry and the veggies in the dish were chintzy. The Udon dish was slightly better and it might have been quickly stir fried, as it had some spice to it, but again, the chicken was as dry as in the glass noodle dish and sparse veggies. At $38.48 for this disaster, I felt it was a clear ripoff. I don't mind paying for food but when the quality is at max a 3 out of 10, I'm out. I should have known I was in trouble when I walked in and the dining area was mostly a bar. And that seems to be what this operation is: a bar that happens to serve Asian food. I have no idea how this place is averaging 4.5 for a rating on Yelp. Stay far away.

I've stopped by a number of times now for Thursday night trivia, and I really love it here! They…read morehave a wonderfully long happy hour every day lasting between 4pm and 7pm, meaning I can stop by before trivia, get a bunch of drinks and apps, and then do some trivia! Totally worth it and a really great way to spend a Thursday evening. Service is always kind, I tend to go in a small group with the intention of chatting, hanging out, and eating a few bites while we wait for trivia to start. We get in well before trivia so we never have issues with seating, but it starts to fill up as 7 rolls around! The chive bites are a showstopper--my friends and I almost always do 2 orders or more, and we love the sauce and dip everything else in it as well. The boneless wings are delicious and not a bar's typical "chicken nugget"-esque wing, but rather a really great fried bite. Their lemon drop is $6 during happy hour, so how could I not pick that as my drink of choice? And their spicy basil udon with chicken or tofu is delicious every time. Last night when I was there, the owner, Michael, gave us our shots for coming 3rd place in trivia and he was super pleasant! The whole place seems to have tons of events (like a Survivor watchparty night I'd love to catch!!) and just the best vibe ever. Pride flags are abound and it's a really great spot. Worth stopping by! I came for the trivia but found myself wanting to come to do more trivia just to get those happy hour appetizers and that spicy basil udon :)

Food was great as well as the service. Everything is fresh and delicious and served promptly. we…read moretried some new dishes, such as a sea salad and the spring rolls. Plenty of On The Street parking today.

Give this place a try, and you won't be disappointed. The chicken is lean, the portions are large,…read morethe taste is exceptional. Finally a fried rice done right. This mom and pop restaurant has a vast menu and everything we tried was delicious. I highly recommend, and you can't beat the price for authentic cuisine.

Came her for a work dinner on a Tuesday. There were 9 of us, and I was able to make the reservation…read morethe day of with no issues. Several of us arrived early (and we had added a person between the reservation to the dinner time) but the restaurant was able to accommodate us with no issues and we were seated immediately! Plenty of street parking too around that time nearby. The restaurant was not crowded at that time, and overall quiet enough to encourage normal volume conversation. The waitress who served us was extremely great, very accommodating, giving us recs, and doing a great job keeping all our information organized. We ordered drinks, some appetizers, and several rounds of food. The starters came out a bit slow, but soon when all our entrees were out it was a ton of food! We also asked the waitress if she could just choose rolls for us with a given budget, and she did a great job! Everything tasted great. Overall great service and good food! I particularly loved the chicken katsu (huge portion!) and the sashimi. Highly recommend!

Did takeout for a quick lunch. Grabbed crispy rice with tuna and a Kani salad. Very disappointed at…read morethe size of the portions with dinner prices. Food was tasty and fresh but will NOT go back due to the cost. Literally $27 for two TINY items plus tip. Server was nice and efficient. Place was pretty dead on a Thursday at lunchtime.

Hands down one of my fav. Kawa Ni in Westport. I recently went there for late lunch. Its the kind…read moreof atmosphere that feels trendy without trying too hard. Ive been there for dinner time as well, it's lively, loud in a good way, and immediately feels like somewhere you could stay for hours. I ordered the miso ramen, and it was honestly one of the most satisfying bowls of ramen I've had in Connecticut. The broth was the star of the dish its deep, rich, savory, and layered with that perfect balance of umami and subtle sweetness from the miso and a bit nitty form the sesame seeds. The noodles had the perfect texture: chewy, springy, and able to hold onto the broth beautifully. Nothing was overcooked or mushy . What impressed me most was how balanced the ramen was. Some ramen spots go overboard with salt or spice, but this bowl felt refined. Rich but not greasy. Flavorful but not overpowering. You could tell there was actual technique behind it. The portion size was also generous enough to leave completely full without feeling uncomfortable afterward. The service matched the food perfectly and so freaking sweet. I have trying to rec this all my coworkers

The rooftop dining! So good! Loved being able to sit atop and have a view of the water. A serene…read moreescape from the loud downstairs. Only drawback is everything is takeout, so it's a pretty wasteful experience with all the paper plates (the stairs leading up are probably too narrow for carrying dishes). The food was just so-so. Def one of those sceney places where prices are high and people dress up more to dine. The best dish was the soothing yuzu salmon over rice entree, while the chicken wings, crab fried rice, snd tofu pockets were all a little junky and overly dressed. Wouldn't come back but so loved that rooftop.

There is a bunch of talk in CT about their noodles, which have been available in NYC, but no so…read moremuch in CT. So, been meaning to try. The approach is quite easy from Boston Post Road. I wanted their Signature JBC rice noodles, but wanted it with seafood instead. When I asked, I was immediately accommodated. I asked about the things used in making this noodle and the waitress explained well. Wood-ear mushrooms seem ubiquitous and they were made just right. We had some scallion pancakes with curry sauce. (My thought, the regular soy sauce would be better. May be my preference. ) The stir fried chicken noodle was quite good. The hot sauce on the side was quite spicy! Great experience. Good staff.

It's sad to see restaurants wane as time goes on. This place was decent before, now it is not…read moreworth the spend. The food remained constant which I appreciate but the service and the ambiance is clearly suffering. We went and they had absolutely no heat and refused to acknowledge it. We had our coats on all that time while dining. It was an atrocious experience.

Large place easy to find seat. Everyone speaks cantonese here. The chefs are from hong kong and 台山…read more Authentic Cantonese dim sum they make their own fresh. So much better than flushing, Manhattan or Brooklyn dim sum restaurants, can't compare.What a gem! The last time i have this quality of dim sum was in Toronto over 20 years ago. ( I think you can't find same quality dim sum even in Hong Kong now because they all use precooked dim sum. ) Pig blood not the best but good. Everything large portion good price. Salty yolk buns, the buns is not as good but the salty yolk fillings are excellent. Must try the 叉燒酥 cha siu pastry, 鹹水角 fried sticky rice dumplings? I'm not sure about the translation but it's the best fresh crispy outside melt into the mouth, 腸粉 rice rolls, 牛筋 beef tendons sooo good,牛柏葉 beef tripes so soft. Siu mai are huge and perfect mix of pork and shrimp. You can't miss chicken feet. Everything so flavorful not salty.

Oriental Bar and Grill is tucked behind another building in Connecticut in a way that makes it…read moregenuinely easy to miss from the road. I drove past it the first time, but the exterior is intriguing, with waterfalls and small ponds with koi fish out front that caught my attention on the second pass. The interior is large and classically decorated, the kind of dining room that was built to handle volume without feeling like a cafeteria. I noticed the koi fish out front have a quarter machine nearby that dispenses food, a small detail that tends to land well if you are visiting with kids. The overall setup is comfortable and well maintained, and the space gave the restaurant a presence that most Chinese restaurants in the area do not match. The dim sum is the main draw, and it is served until 3pm, so timing my visit accordingly was important. I ordered the har gow and shumai, both well executed and holding up against what I have found at comparable restaurants in Boston or New York. The chili oil is good and worth using liberally. The shrimp wonton noodle soup was a standout and worth ordering on its own. For those coming outside dim sum hours, the full menu covers a solid range of Cantonese dishes. I also tried the fried rice, salt and pepper squid, and chow fun, all of which performed well. The portions throughout were generous enough that ordering with a group and sharing made the most sense. On quieter days, the food quality is noticeably more consistent, which I experienced during my visit. For good dim sum in Connecticut and a Cantonese dining room that takes the food seriously, Oriental Bar and Grill is worth the effort of finding.

We had ordered food to be delivered received we within 30 min. The hot items were delivered piping…read morehot. The clear soup was very flavorful and had good taste. The shrimp tempura roll was delicious and came with 5 pieces which were large! Would definitely order again. The tuna poke bowl has a generous portion of all selections and all very fresh. The tuna was shiny and beautifully pink. My only criticism comment is the pieces were a little all over the place in size some really large. I'd prefer them a little on the smaller size. I would definitely order and come here again.

Order takeout. I had a combination of things cause I was truly in a mood for Asian fusion. I…read moreordered the Thom kha soup which was absolutely delicious. I ordered a salad with ginger dressing. The salad was very lame, but the dressing was so good. I ate it by itself. Now to the sushi, I had the spider sushi which was soggy and the asparagus, which was bitter. I ended up throwing the sushi away. Steer away from the sushi and stick with the Thai. I think this is their specialty.

Trying this place once more after a long hiatus…read more PARKING - in a strip mall so ample parking is available ENTRANCE - there is a host and cashier right to the left. The set up must facilitate take out orders HOST/WAITER - it was lunchtime so our waiter was wearing two hats LOL. We were seated anywhere we liked so took a booth. AMBIANCE - on the nicer side with the booths being U Shaped and comfortable seating for sure. The color scheme was on the red side. Hence the name I guess LOL. There were quite a few tables with a sushi bar work station straight to the back I also noticed a full bar to the right of where you walk in. Not a plethora of seating but when crowded you could eat at the bar I suspect MENU - definitely fusion with a bit more Japanese options than Chinese. They offer various appetizers and for sushi a lot of individual selections from a full dinner or pick your own pieces or rolls. For lunch they have a nice 3 rolls of your choice for $16 which is a good deal. FOOD - I tried a tuna dumpling that I have to say was unique and excellent. The sushi rolls were not the greatest, I've had better but not awful. They could give you more wasabi and ginger was my only pet peeve The salad came with the lunch special and it was very good and fresh. BTW you have a choice between soup or salad LIBATIONS - they had a nice selection of beer. Any mixed drinks plus saki. We ordered the kirin beer which came as a tap beer rather than a bottle RESTROOMS - they have one for men and one for women but they consider them unisex so you can use either The bathroom was not small and was clean. SERVICE - the waiter we had was very nice and attentive PRICE - for two people with 2 beers, two entrees, and 1 appetizer, the bill with tax was $77 so $$$ is about right

Had a very good meal here. Service was excellent and the food was very good. Beer menu is very…read morelimited. Setting is nice. Loved it!

This is my second review and I would give it more stars if i could. Whenever we're in New Haven,…read morethis place is a must for us. Wonderful Japanese food and great selection of sake! Service is always fantastic and attentive. The dining section is small so I highly recommend reservations! The downstairs is the main bar area with a few high tops. The upstairs dining room is cozy and intimate. The restaurant is very minimalist Japanese core.

A meal and dinner to remember. My husband and I realized we hadn't had a proper date night in a…read morelong time (even with 2 weeks together on vacation). After much debating and research, we decided it was finally time to try Hachiroku in New Haven. We already love going to The Loop, let's sit down and eat. Heard lots of positive buzz from fellow Yelpers and foodies, including a previous 2024 New Haven Best Restaurant of the Year at the CRAZIES. All of the accolades and positive reviews are well earned. Cozy and delicious. That's what I'd describe about Hachiroku. The ambiance is cozy regardless if you're sitting at the bar or in the upstairs seating. The food we ordered also had the same vibe. The menu rotates with the seasons and the freshest ingredients which we greatly appreciated and it shows in the tastes. Our seasonal selections that we ordered included Hokkaido scallop and octopus carpaccio with ikura and seaweed and monkfish karaage. The carpaccio had the perfect components to complement each other. The monkfish karaage fully came together between the lemon and the side of pickled radish as well. We also ordered house made fresh tofu and added uni. The staff mentioned "oh it's perfect, it's uni season" which made my day. It was so delicious and my husband who normally doesn't like uni even noticed how fresh it was. We really went wild ordering everything, including the mini Harasu don (teishoku which comes with rice, pickles, and we picked the salad), Black Cod grilled with Yuzu sauce, Yaki Kinoko Mushrooms, and the Kakuni Short Rib (which pairs very well with a side of rice). The most cozy and perfect dish for winter was the seasonal vegetable agedashi. Warm and had a nice variety of vegetables with a vegetable dashi broth that healed the soul. We enjoyed every dish and we noticed already when looking at the menu again there's already so many new items to try. Excellent service and suggestions from the staff (because if we didn't have them, we could've ordered the whole menu in one night). Can't wait to come back and rave about Hachiroku (and its sister stores/restaurants) to everyone!