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!

This is a really cool Izakaya that we came across after a festival that has really good food and…read moredrinks. It feels like a Tokyo alley way with different rooms for different groups of people. They can accommodate a large group of people where you can feel a little privacy from the main area. As far as food, this is pretty standard as far as Izakaya, but the main thing I say is truly worth it is the Tuna Trio Roll. Definitely worth it. We ordered some other items but I'd say that's the best roll you can get. We also ordered the Sushi Dragon Balls which is a fun looking dish. Just regular in my opinion. This place provides a great vibe with drinks and a bunch of Japanese izakaya food. It also provides a great vibe at the bar area as well.

Had the makings of a fire restaurant but had a super weird interaction with our servers…read more We ordered agedashi tofu, pork curry, yakitori platter, chawanmushi, yellowtail crudo, sake and beer. We ordered chawanmushi but didn't know what it was. Luckily had no dairy. They asked if we wanted uni. We said no uni. our food came with uni. My bf doesn't like uni, we absolutely didn't order it and when asked we specifically said no we do not want uni. We were charged $10 for it and had to argue with management for 20 minutes about this. It was truly ridiculous. I'm appalled that they put up such a fight for this uni. We didn't order it, yet they made it our problem that it arrived and we didn't say anything. Truly not our responsibility to double check. Lowkey feel like they're trying to pull something on us. Would not come back. Sadly would not recommend due to this experience. I felt super uncomfortable and would not argue over $10 for no reason. Also felt like they were super condescending and thought them calling their manager would make us just pay and leave. Send the manager! I've got things to say. Condescending end to the night. Cute place otherwise which makes me so sad with this experience.

Everything was very fresh. I only eat sushi at sushi restaurants where I know they are turning…read moreeverything over quickly and nothing is sitting in the back of the fridge. This place delivers. They also have some odd things, like bao which are not Classical Japanese. They were delicious regardless. Their claim to fame is ramen. I don't like ramen so passed on it. On the other hand if they can get me to like it they get six stars not five. Major extra credit. Maybe next time. Oh and parking is easy which is not always the case in Norwalk.

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.

So my husband & I visited Mihana for lunch today, and we absolutely loved it. We arrived during…read moretheir lunch hours, but we were really looking forward to trying some dinner items, so we mentioned this to our server, and she quickly accommodated us. Amber was patient, pleasant, and helpful in providing much-needed details about the menu. I ordered the Open Combo Skewer and he ordered the Combo Hibachi with Chicken & Shrimp, as well as two sides of Hibachi Fried Rice. The food was delicious and hot. The meat and vegetables were well- seasoned not salty. Portion size was very satisfying, definitely enough to enjoy at a later time. We usually don't leave room for dessert but today we made an exception and went all in. The Oolong Tea Cheesecake was delicate, with light flavors and a smooth texture. The Momo Musu and the Mango Mousse Bear were exceptional. We immediately enjoyed the Peach and Mango flavors, the overall presentation, and the fresh fruit and whipped cream that accompanied it. (These two are a must when you visit) I've been eyeing Mihana for a while now, and am so happy we decided to give it a try. It was well worth it. Clean and Serene environment, that would be comfortable for a lunch date or a group gathering. This was really one of the best Japanese food experiences that I've had in some time. I highly recommend this establishment, and we can't wait to return!

I was in the mood for Japanese food when I was visiting New York, was staying in ISLIP, and with my…read morefirst time here, I didn't know what to expect! The restaurant is very cute and well decorated inside, and service was amazing. Our server constantly checked on us and made sure we had everything we need and that we were taken care of! The food was delicious! They had a big menu, ranging from sushi, yakitori, and bento boxes. Everything we ordered was delicious, I would recommend the ribeye and filet mignon skewers, the crispy tuna rice, and sushi was yummy too! This is a great spot to take your family, for dates, or a cool hangout spot with your friends.

I love that place for my birthday party! However, when I…read morewent there second time, ..... I felt quite uncomfortable because I was heavily pushed to leave quickly. Also, the male employee's voice was subtly annoying, to the point where I'm considering whether I should visit again.

The food was not that good. The yakitori was too dry and burned. The avocado salad had too much…read moresauce, but the udon was good as well as the ice cream mochi which was served at the end. The place was clean, but the seating area was small, with only about 5 tables. The place was packed and we had to wait for 20 minutes sitting on benches near the kitchen where the water on the kitchen floor splashed our feet.

A very pleasant, modern atmosphere and delicious food! The service is also friendly and…read moreunderstanding) We've ordered here several times and are absolutely delighted! My favorite is the Volcano roll - it's excellent!

Its a small shop with a few tables. I went during the week right around opening so it was still…read moreempty. I ordered a few things. I got the cod roe omelet which was good the cod roe noodles also good a little small and the fried scallops. The drinks were good and dessert was enjoyable.

You walk down a sketchy staircase off 35th with basically no signage and land in a basement that's…read morelouder than half of K-town one block over. That's the charm. Went tonight and the sushi was legitimately fresh, like actually fresh, not Midtown-lunch-counter fresh. Yellowtail carpaccio and the salmon tataki were the standouts, clean fish, no fridge taste. This is izakaya food though, so order like it: geso kara, aged tofu, gyoza, repeat. Frozen beer comes with that slushie foam cap they do in Tokyo and it keeps the pint cold to the last sip, which matters when the room is this warm and packed. Service is fast and a little chaotic. Prices are fair for the neighborhood, borderline cheap at lunch. Not a temple of sushi, but for a rowdy basement near Herald Square? Way better than it needs to be. Full by 6pm sharp. Come at 5 for the sake deal or book on Resy, the phone voicemail is always full.

I came here with friends for dinner and we had a great time! We got a reservation and were seated…read moreabout five minutes after checking in. Inside is dimly lit with a good amount of seating. The waiting area is a little cramped, but nothing outrageous. The food came about 15-30 minutes after ordering. Though it was a wait, the service was nice and they refilled our waters often. Each item was good, we all had a different favorite. The Tuna Crispy Rice was just the right amount of salty that paired well with the texture. The Kimchi Creamy Udon was also flavorful without being too heavy. The Yellowtail Carpaccio was bright and light, fish was neutral tasting. The Okonomiyaki was also good and very hot---we loved to dip pieces in the kimchi cream sauce! Overall we had a great time!

Very nice warm clean location Lisa is very nice will…read moredefentley recommend this place Amazing food the music was very nice and relaxing the sangria amazing

Randomly stopped in here one day because I was craving Ramen and in the area, but I was surprised…read moreto find out they had a Tuesday special. It was $30 for a drink and 3 apps. Absolutely worth it and I'll be going back! We got the stuffed calamari (so good that we ate it before taking a pic), steak tacos and the katsu sandwich. Honestly, each app was BUSSIN BUSSIN. I was so surprised. The flavors were amazing, great portion and they came out in a nice timely fashion. If I could eat that sandwich everyday I would . The ramen was pretty good but it wasn't the star of the show. The surprise star was the green tea crème brûlée. Top 3 desserts I've had for the year honestly. Ambiance was very nice! Great date night or catching up with coworkers. Service was great! Very attentive and also made good suggestions.

Everything here is 10/10 get the skewers and see for yourself. The Japanese beer section is the…read morelargest in the city. The matcha bomb is delicious. Coming here is always a good time!

A super fun izakaya- perfect before a night out on the town. I know it is NYC prices, but still…read morehard to justify around $6 ish for a skewer... BUT I do think the hand rolls are worth it, and very delicious! - Spicy Salmon Handroll, (5/5): the flavor of this was great, and I easily ate 2 of these. just think of your typically spicy salmon, but supersized - Tuna Avocado Handroll, (3/5): compared to the spicy salmon, lacked a bit of flavor but it was very filling - Chicken Thigh Skewer, (4/5): slightly on the drier side, but flavorful, especially after sprinkling some pepper on it - Pork Belly Skewer, (5/5): nice, juicy and flavorful! - Katana Shots: $10 for 2 shots from a katana sword - so fun! After a certain time, I think around 9:30pm? They close the kitchen, but they are open past that. Make sure to confirm, especially if you are here primarily for food. That's it from me, thnx for reading :^)

Snagged a 5:15pm dinner with a friend - heard s lot of great things so was excited to try it…read more immediately we were seated with the mini sampler tomatoes and yuzu fizz - this set the vibes right because it was so delicious! we ordered the pork noodles, corn, yellowtail, and pork katsu which were all incredibly delicious!! the sauce with the katsu was so juicy - came with salt and wasabi!!! the noodles were my fav - savory but the sweet chili sauce was banging. pork mixed well and noodles cooked perfectly 10/10 recommend would come back

Highly anticipated meal, been seeing this on social media forever. Definitely need a reservation…read moreahead of time. Great ambiance for small groups or a date. For food- - Corn ribs: has an addictive dry rub on it, perfect with the lime squeeze. - Sabazushi: probably tied for first place in our meal. Mackerel slightly pickled and charred, very tasty. - Pork loin: got this bc it's fattier than Tenderloin. Could really taste the breadcrumbs and had amazing texture. Portion is a bit small though. These were just okay: - Mazemen: a little sweet for my liking. - Chicken karaage: almost too juicy? Not crispy at all - Corn ice cream: very small hint of corn, mostly tastes of white chocolate. A lot more affordable than we expected. Their famous dishes are very good but others are just alright.