Was in the area and stopped by for some boba. My fiancé got his usual brown sugar to try and I…read moretried the strawberry mango yogurt tea. I think the lady forgot the yogurt part because it came back clear but she was hustling the store by herself and I didn't care that much to correct it. I didn't add any toppings to my drink but as she was making it she suggested a few toppings and included them in my drink complimentary to try. I really appreciated her hard work and trying to satisfy the customer! This looks like a fairly new boba shop so it was pretty slow but I don't mind supporting a smaller business. There were fresh strawberry and mango pieces in my tea which you don't get at the main chains! My fiancés brown sugar tasted yummy, and had the salted cream on top!!

I've been here twice and I absolutely love their bubble teas. There are lots of flavors and boba…read moreoptions and the ones that I've had aren't sickeningly sweet, which I truly appreciate. The last time I came in, I had the pleasure of talking and joking around with what I assumed to be the owner and she is friendly and an all around delight. The space is pretty small but there are a few tables so it would be a chill place to either sit and read or meet a friend. I will definitely be back!po

Steamed was a pleasant surprise and an excellent find. Didn't really expect a lot of authentic…read moreChinese in Middletown CT but this was authentic down to the homemade chilli sauce. Their speciality is dumplings and they have quite the selection. We had the soup dumplings and the shrimp dumplings. Both hand made and the portions were extremely generous. We also ordered the spicy beef noodle soup which was out of this world! Melting beef tendons which chewy wheat noodles in an amazingly tasty broth. Service is prompt and efficient and don't forget to try some of their signature Jasmine teas. The restaurant is clean and simply decorated just off the Main Street. So glad we chanced upon this place.

After such great meals from another local place my son and I decided to try Steamed. Let's just say…read morewe were not as thrilled with our meals. We ordered delivery. It was received piping hot. We got dumpling and a pork bun. Both were lacking flavor. We didn't finish our meals. Portions were small. We got a crepe cake to split but there was barely enough for 1 person. We will not be going back.

My friends and I came to Hachi looking for a different sushi place. This place had some good…read morereviews so we decided to check it out! We came on a Friday evening and it was full but they were able to find us a table quickly. Inside, the place has a very casual feel and I honestly wasn't sure what we were going to get when we ordered. Just to say, looks were deceiving, but in a good way! The food was at a different (better) level than the ambience in the room. Basically, don't worry about how the place looks - you will love the food. Our waitress was sooo nice and friendly. We got our drinks quickly and ordered right away. Though we came for sushi, we were all mesmerized by the entree options and opted to try the bento boxes. I'm used to small bento boxes with tightly portioned foods and the "basics." What we got surprised us all. These bento boxes were actually huge plates of food. A full order of vegetable tempura, a whole California roll, entree, soup and gyoza. We barely made it through a quarter of it! And it was delicious! I got the chicken teriyaki and the chicken was so tender. The tempura was fried perfectly and the gyoza had a great flavor. All in all, I recommend you try this place out! Is it a fancy date night place? No. Is it a super casual date night place? Yes! Try the bento - you won't be disappointed! 4/5 stars only because they should spruce up the inside to match their amazing food!

This place is amazing. The food was absolutely delicious. Probably the best fried rice we've ever…read moreeaten. Their tempera rolls were delicious. The most amazing dish was the tuna with crushed candied mango cranberries, and patachios

I had no business getting ice cream before attending a party, but it was my last day in Connecticut…read moreso I just had to squeeze one more snack in before I flew back to Los Angeles. Originally, I stopped at an ice cream place down the street but it didn't open till 4pm (which is a tad insane if you ask me) so I ended up giving 0degree Thai Ice Cream a go instead. This place looks mad cool when you walk in and the place is decorated very well. The walls are covered in art and the counter itself has all the ice cream and treats you really came for. I ended it up keeping it simple and ordering what I think was called the Cookie Monster, which was basically just rolled Oreo ice cream. It's always cool getting to watch them make the ice cream right in front of you and after a few minutes I was eating it in my car like a true ice cream sneaking champion. The ice cream was great and that's all I can really even say. The flavour was good, the price was fine, and they gave me enough to leave me satisfied. Overall, 0degree Thai Ice Cream is a cool spot to have in downtown Middletown. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but there's no reason not to give this place 4 stars for being good at what they do.

Floral teas, handmade sweets & dairy-free heaven…read more Came here originally just for a bubble tea... and ended up discovering a whole hidden gem. First thing I noticed was their sign saying most of the sweets are handmade, customized, and one-of-a-kind and you can really tell. Everything feels unique, not your typical copy-and-paste dessert spot. Let's get into the drinks because that's what brought me in I tried the Singapore rose with kiwi boba super delicate, floral, and lightly sweet. It's one of those drinks that feels refreshing but still has flavor. The kiwi boba gave it that little pop of tangy kick that made it even better. I also tried the dragon fruit tea with passionfruit boba; this one was giving tropical vibes all the way Light, slightly sweet, and really smooth. The passionfruit boba actually enhanced the tea instead of overpowering it, which I loved. And can we talk about the options here?! Dairy-free ice cream (huge plus if you're sensitive like me) Thai ice cream Kunafa nest treats (yes... they looked as good as they sound ) This is definitely the kind of place where you come for one thing and end up planning your next visit before you even leave. Final thoughts: If you like trying new flavors, floral teas, or just want something different from your usual bubble tea spot. This place is worth it. Unique menu, handcrafted sweets, and drinks that actually taste intentional.

After dinner with some friends at Typhoon in Middletown, some of the party walked over to Tswirl…read moreCrepe, which recently opened in Middletown. I was excited when I saw Tswirl Crepe open as the South End of Main Street lacks much of a dessert scene. Tswirl Crepe offers Japanese crepes with their crepes made out of rice flour batter. The crepes are then stuffed and folded like a cone. They offer a number of options for the interior of the crepes including banana chocolate, strawberry banana and matcha chocolate truffle. They also have healthier options including lunch and dinner options with tuna, salmon, beef, chicken and vegetables. I got the banana chocolate crepe, which was good. It had a combination of whipped yogurt, chocolate custard chunks and granola topped with chocolate sauce and slices of bananas. Tasty! However, the crepe was also about $10, which isn't cheap for that type of item. However, the quality of the crepe was good, so that the price more palatable. The service was a bit slow, but the restaurant was very crowded. Altogether, Tswirl Crepe is a nice, new edition to Main Street in Middletown and I'll likely be there again!

Really good and fun concept in Middletown! Lots of variety that blew us away! If I worked in the…read morearea I could see myself coming in for lunch for their savory crepes. The $12 Strawberry Cheesecake was delicious and definitely big enough to share! Bring an appetite and some friends to share with.

Tried out this place for the first time since I was in the area. So glad I did because this place…read morewas amazing. Ordered 4 drinks : strawberry matcha, thai tea, original, and hong kong style. All were so good. My favorite if i had to choose was the strawberry matcha but like i said- all were so good. Has been hard to find a good bubble tea place in the upper half of CT so this is the closest i'm going get.

Walked in today and the girl behind the counter didn't greet, just took the order. I paid. Waited…read moreabout 5 min before she said "I work on the poke side. The guy on the bubble tea side stepped out and will be back in a few min. Do you mind waiting?" I mean what option do I have left now since I already paid? She could have told me before she took my payment so I can decide if I should wait or go. Either way I'd have to wait to get a refund since she doesn't work on that side anyway. Probably the weirdest interaction I've ever had.

I've seen a few locations of T-Swirl Crapes, but I have never been until today. These crapes are…read moregluten free, wrapped cone style and can be filled with so many options, savory or sweet. My friend and I stopped by the Middletown location this afternoon. This store is very cute. They have all sorts of stuffies and Japanese snacks available for purchase. The seating is available bar style or traditional. We ordered through the self ordering kiosk. This is where you may see their entire menu and you may customize your order. My friend got the Mango & Raspberry crape and I got the Shrimp Avocado. We could see the staff making them from where we were sitting. They freshly made the crape, then carefully placed each ingredient and wrapped it. My crape had, lightly cooked shrimp, avocado, edamame, carrots, peppers, spinach and seasoning. This was brought out to me in a paper cone. This whole concept is genius, nothing fell out, not a single leaf of spinach or a single bean of edamame. This was very fresh and delicious. My friend was also impressed by her sweet crape. At T-Swirl Crapes you'll also find Ice cream and drinks. I can't wait to return to try more from their menu.

Absolutely fantastic savory crepes: I had the vegetarian lover crepe while my dining partner had…read morethe crab crepe. We both greatly enjoyed our crepes: they made for a quick and relatively healthy breakfast. The vegetarian crepe had incredibly fresh veggies including spinach, beans and edamame, delicate, spongy and flavourful tofu, and swirls of lovely savory (Sriracha?) mayo. The crepes were also beautifully presented and I couldn't resist photographing my crepe. For dessert, I got a scoop of the salted caramel gelato, which had the perfect amount of sweetness. All in all, I was highly impressed with the flavour, quality and presentation of what I had tried. The restaurant is conveniently located on Main Street, and there was plenty of parking on a weekday morning. The seating area was clean, and the establishment also had a range of savory and sweet snacks, including green tea chocolate truffles, and Japanese "black" coffee bars. There was also a make-it-yourself cotton candy machine that we did not manage to try. The people at the counter (the same people making the crepes) were polite and generally pleasant. Overall, highly recommend a visit if you're in Middletown.

I ordered a Peanut Butter Dream cake from Sweet Harmony for my birthday, and the cake was was…read moreabsolutely delicious, and beautifully decorated! The cake was the hit of the party. When I originally went in to order the cake, I met with Sarah, and she very patiently and kindly advised me on what size cake I would need for the amount of guests I had, and what different options of cake there were. If you need are in need of a cake for a special occasion, look no further.

Amazing cakes, great selection. Almost everything can be made vegan or gluten free. Service is…read morefriendly and personal.

Great service, great ramen, overall great experience…read more Attempted to come to this place a few times before. Eash time, there was a significant wait so we tried someplace else. This time, we made a small trek during a slow time and managed to get quick seating. Inside is nice but a small location, about 20 tables and even with the off time most of them were filled. We sat and immediately were brought waters and dishes. The team is designed to be a brigade, with everyone participating in the service. This led to very quick service and easy access to a server. We got two ramens and a dumplings to share. The food took a couple minutes but we quickly had dumplings and soup and we took our pics and dug in. The dumplings were freshly made, loose but flavorful filling with a pool of sauce on the bottom for dipping. The wrapper was delightfully thin and the garnishes added little pops of texture and flavor which changed the flavor profile of the filling. Those were very good dumplings I got a truffle shoyu ramen. The noodles were freshly made, springy and a little chewy but a great sauce vessel. the toppings were plentiful, the shoyu pork wasn't the most tender but the pieces were nicely charred and sauces to be distinct in the dish. The broth started off as straight seafood broth, lots of briny umami but little depth. Once I mixed the truffle scoop in, the flavor really bloomed. Now the broth had an earthy, mellow base note which made the broth a surf and turf umami bomb. It was very tasty, and the best ramen I've had in ct. Price is not bad, $55 for two bowls, add on wontons for the missus's soup and the appetizer. For the quality, the price is really good for what you get. It's easy to understand why this place is as busy as it gets. It's a great ramen shop and worth the trek to try. Delicious ramen done well and fast.

YES! The actual ramen noodles are made from scratch on the premises! AND, their signature Curry…read moreRamen bowl is essentially the *best* eating version of Khao Soi you will experience all year - and for most of those who don't eat a lot of Khao Soi, hold on to your rally caps - this bowl at Kaliubon will blow your mind. I simply cannot imagine ordering anything other than their Curry Ramen bowl from this point forward. Like one would legitimately be insane not to get it, provided you are an average fan of standard Thai-style curries like Red, Panang, or even Las Vegas style Three-color (Red+Green+Yellow). My suggested mod: Ask for your home-crafted noodles a little extra "QQ" or chewy al dente. And ask for a side of their home-made chili oil to step up the Szechuan influence. Normally I shun the fusion or "new-style" menu items, but this Curry Ramen bowl is stuff of dreams. Perfectly executed, temperature hot, unforgettably umami, and the exact drinkable curry broth viscosity that is no accident. This bowl is a champion, folks!

Nicely decorated, friendly service, clean machines/ frozen yogurt dispensers, and the toppings bar…read moreis always fresh and plentiful!

Ever since sweet frog left West Hartford, I've been trying to find a place nearby that I could get…read moremy sweet yogurt fix and finally found it! Highly recommend