Came a few months ago. Wife and I on a random Saturday night decided we wanted to take our toddler…read morefor hibachi. Food and experience were decent, not bad, not exceptional. My only issue was normally hibachi included both rice and noodles. We only were given rice. The person across from us seemed to get both, maybe we needed to request it? My toddler was pretty disappointed.

Huge hibachi fan here. Enjoyed a night out at a local spot. Happy to have tried a new sushi roll…read morewith mango sauce on top. Our waiter had 7 tables at once and still remained on her A game.

I was so pleasantly surprised from our first visit at Sakana that I had to make a return trip later…read morethe same week. It was a humble reminder that you don't need to go to a culinary destination to find good food. Cheshire Connecticut may not be known for its food scene, however, I found Sakana was a genuine diamond in the rough. My expectations were admittedly low going in. My level of skepticism is always high when I see the "Asian Bistro" moniker, as it is frequently used for restaurants to try to appeal to the masses at the expense of quality by having a "jack-of-all-trades" menu that lacks the technical intricacies and mastery required for specific dishes. Additionally, these establishments tend to follow a "cookie-cutter" menu and offer the same boring dishes you can find at every other Asian Bistro. Even when initially walking towards the restaurant, I had my doubts. The exterior of Sakana honestly looked more like a clinic than a restaurant. Once I saw the menu however, my skepticism shifted towards optimism. For a local bistro, they feature a surprisingly extensive wine and cocktail menu, including premium sake options. I was particularly impressed to find toro on the menu; although it's undoubtedly becoming more of a trend in Connecticut, I was nevertheless happy to see it offered at Sakana as well. Overall I liked their sushi selections and everything I ordered was well-prepared and tasted fresh. We ordered a chicken and broccoli for our daughter and found the chicken tender and broccoli perfectly cooked. That may not sound impressive to those reading, but you'll be surprised how many restaurants fail to execute this baseline dish correctly. The service, although pleasant, was probably the only "weak link" of our experiences here. The quality of service was noticeably inconsistent between our two visits, and they would benefit vastly from having a more reliable and experienced front-of-house team to match the execution coming from the kitchen and sushi bar. Despite this minor gripe, Sakana was a standout. As long as I'm in the area, they will definitely be among the top of my list of places to eat!

Dined in for the first time here tonight. Have had takeout a few times in the past. Ambiance is…read morelovely and the bar is nice as well. Service is exceptional. Our waitress was great. So friendly. Is the food exceptional? To me no, but my parents enjoy it. Tonight we started with crab rangoons. Pretty good. Sauce on the side not very exciting. A chili sauce would be better. I got a sushi roll with White tuna inside and cooked shrimp on top and wasabi mayo. I forget the name of the roll but it was better than the two times I've ordered takeout. Miso soup was also good. Their soup bowls are in the shape of a heart which is super cute. Dad got some sort of a mixed protein dish with brown sauce (had shrimp, chicken and beef). Mom got the chicken and garlic sauce. They both got fried rice on the side. I tried it and it was very bland. Dad also got a salad with his meal and the ginger dressing was not very good. Red coloring to it. Usually ginger dressing is more on the orange side. Dad also got the Malaysian chicken coconut soup to start and it could use a bit more flavor. Was a bit watery. Mom loved her sweet and sour soup. Nice that this place is 5 minutes away. Cheshire needs more restaurants. Def not my fav restaurant in town though. Food to me is just ok.

i get takeout here. food selection is great. orders are always ready for pickup when i arrive and…read moreaccurate. staff is very pleasant. sushi / sashime platter is great

Found bugs in the food I ordered, absolutely disgusted. The hygiene standards here are unacceptable.read more

Really great. Thought it would be a scam and serve airport quality sushi. It's good. It's very…read moregood. It's not great, but with two teenage boys, or with a group, this is fantastic. Really great system. Fantastic custom order (robot delivery to your table) options. $37 a person (before drinks, tip and tax). We got our money's worth for sure. It's a little far for us to get from the Northwest Corner to Oxford often. But we made this a destination today and glad we did. Price for the complexity of the roll options keep me for rating higher. After a certain amount, I frankly felt like they all tasted similarly. But very very good experience. It's NOT a fancy, intimate, sushi dinner vibe or experience. It's good food - mass quantities - fun time.

We really enjoyed our time here! We were visiting from out…read moreof town and were craving sushi. We felt like the lunch price and selection was very fair. Such a fun experience with being able to grab food as it passes by- plus there was a nice selection on the iPad to order, as well. Staff was very friendly and professional, restaurant as well as bathroom seemed clean. We'll definitely go back!

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.

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.

Seems the owners spent more time on decor than on training staff…read more We ordered several items and none were any good. I also asked the server if they had sashimi and he said "Not Yet" Huh? Food: Then I tried the rolls and pretty sure I know why. All the rolls are covered in SO much sauce that it's impossible to actually taste the fish. Tuna or Salmon, who knows? The rainbow roll, which I have never had any sauce on in 30+ years of ordering, was covered here. The sad truth is that is typically an indication of using low quality or not so fresh fish. The fish should be able to stand on its own! The yakitori? The beef was not chewable, the pork belly was decent and the scallops were good. Outside of the beef, this may be the only decent edible option. Service: One server, even though it's a small place, it's not enough. Also factor in that he seemed to be somewhat clueless of how the process works. We almost left, as it was 5 minutes before we could get his attention to take our order. The rest of the meal time was not much better. Overall: Seems this place has been open long enough to fix these issues. I guess the owners do not care enough to do so.

Anime fans, this place is for you! Especially, if you love Naruto - that's where the name Akatsuki…read morecomes from - Akatsuki in Hamden is calling your name. A small, cozy restaurant that is decorated to full anime vibes: anime art covering the walls from floor to ceiling for favorites like One Piece, Dragon Ball, and many more (how many can you name), dividers, lanterns, cherry blossoms - it's a total vibe! The menu is small, but has a variety from entrees, sushi, noodles, and shareable appetizers. There were specials as well that we took advantage of and ended up with a lot of food. My husband and I shared the Yukitori Platter, something that I haven't seen before on a menu. It's a Japanese street food that has skewered meat. Our platter had chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, and zucchini and each were very good. My husband got the Gyu Don (which is a beef bowl) and for $5 more, he got the set that included three side dishes and a miso soup. I ordered the Shrimp Tempura Udon and made it a Combo for $5 more which included a classic Brown Sugar Bubble Tea and a Pork Bun. I loved my Udon, was flavorful and not too salty. The bubble tea was perfect, even the tapioca pearls weren't too hard or gummy. The service was good, but it was a slow start since there was only one staff member hosting and serving the dining room. It was a little busy with a couple of other tables. The staff were very kind and respectful. The food came out fast after we ordered. Akatsuki is really a hidden gem and it's a must try. My husband and I look forward to returning soon.

I haven't stopped by in about a year and never had complaints here. I had usually bought the orange…read morechicken and general tso chicken which is mouthwatering and crispy from what I remember. This time around, I stopped by and got some appetizers and sushi. I can tell y'all that I was impressed by both the taste and the prices. Flavors were unbelievable, I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did! I felt both fulfilled and content with what I ordered and paid for. Our server was kind and made us feel comfortable. For appetizers, I ordered both the Shumai (Shrimp Dumplings) steamed, and the Soft-Shell Crab that was breaded and fried ... delicious. For entrees, the Red Lion Roll was absolutely amazing! I didn't expect to enjoy as much as I did! The Salmon Roll was also ordered, that one tasted good too. Since I'm still experimenting with raw fish, I'd say it's something I'd have to get more used to. Would totally eat here again, definitely recommend if you enjoy sushi and Japanese food!

Had an amazing experience at Wasabi yesterday afternoon! The beef negamaki was absolutely amazing…read moreand that's hard to find in CT! And the bubble tea?!? I have tried so many kinds of bubble tea and this was by far the best! We did hibachi and our chef was very personable and fun! And the food was beyond delicious! You can't beat those lunch prices either! Looking forward to coming back

4.5 / 5.0 - I'd been to the Loop for Japanese groceries and sweets, but this was my first time…read moretrying brunch, which they have on weekends, along with their lunch menu. They have a cafeteria style seating and you order and pick up your food at the counter. It's quite spacious with large picnic tables and bar seating, but it was almost full when we went past noon yesterday. It did take some time to order and get our food, so if you're in a rush, it'd be better to pick up pre-made lunches or sushi from the grocery store instead. I tried the Open Tamago Sando, which was so delicious I will definitely have to order again. The noodles didn't have much broth or toppings, so maybe not the best option if you're looking for something that's not mostly carbs. They had outdoor seating, which will be nice once it's warmer.

To be fair, I'm writing this review as someone with Celiac who learned that I can't eat hot or…read morecrunchy food until basically the end of the work day due to a dental treatment that I didn't know had those restrictions, and the lunch I brought from home is hot food, so I have been spiraling because Celiac + unplanned food situations = panic attack. Like ... everything non-hot that's convenience food for gluten free is basically rice crakers, which I can't have because they're crunchy. Ugh. This Japanese grocery is near my dentist, so I decided to check and see if they had gluten-free options for their grab-and-go sushi that would save me from being hungry all day. I know their restaurant area does have options, and I've eaten in the restaurant area before. The restaurant food is great. However, none of the grab and go meals are marked. I have no idea if the fish roe on the grab and go items is just roe or roe seasoned with stuff that includes wheat. I have no idea if they have gluten-free soy sauce in them because some of the grab-and-go sushi options have packets that I assume have wheat in them, and others have some other sauce in little containers. I had anxiety flashbacks to the time when I was assured that there was a safe gluten-free option in an airport that ended up not being gluten-free when I asked people working there to tell me if any of the options were gluten-free. People seemed not to know. So I just left and I guess I'll tough it out until I go home.