It was 5/1/26 in the evening. We were visiting this cute, quaint town because my best friend…read moregraduated with her BS from SNHU. On every website we searched, Hooked was the #1 rating. That settled it; we had to try it. Out of sheer excitement or exhaustion, we forgot to make a reservation. I quickly remembered this mistake as we entered Hooked. People filled every table and seat at the bar. I looked at my bestie with great concern because we were anticipating our first meal of the day. The hostess welcomed us warmly, and then she asked the dreadful question, "Do y'all have a reservation?" We sadly said no, and she immediately began to express regret. Maybe it was the "Grad2026" headband or the disappointment on our faces that caused her to have pity on us because she told us to wait one second. The hostess walked to the bar, then she went to the main seating area, lastly she went next door where there's additional seating. She returned with a smile and motioned for us to follow her. The hostess found us seats at the bar! We ordered, chatted with the locals, and ate a delicious meal. We even made room for dessert which we learned was made by the owner, the hostess! Whenever we visit New Hampshire again, we're definitely stopping by Hooked!

Okay so I came here on a graduation night with no reservation on a hope and a prayer... I'm…read moreassuming the owner was the lady who came to tell me it was reservation only and there was nothing they could do. I was heart broken but it was my own undoing as I djdnt make a reservation. Just as I was opening yelp to find another place to try she came and got me from outside as a spot opened up! That's service! And I won't forget it. All the staff was very kind and she checked in with me several times during my meal to make sure it was going well. The ambiance is a little noisy but it's a raw bar that has sports on. The food is delicious. I could have eaten the Cippino forever! The broth was a complex delicious and perfectly spiced tomato base. The seafood was plentiful and large sized. I have never seen shrimp so big! I also ate oysters and had an amazing home made peaches and cream cheese cake. Listen I don't really like cheese cake but I could eat that cake everyday for the rest of my life. Everything from start to finish once I sat down. Was delicious and the staff was very kind. This food was fired fresh in the kitchen. I could see if from my bar seat. So if it took a little bit it was worth it! I'd eat here the next time I'm in Manchester 10/10

I'm very disappointed with the fish quality from here in the past months. The surf clams, tuna and…read moremackerel, and eel have all been off or nearly. It does not make an enjoyable experience. The tempura oil the last 4 orders has tasted old and strongly of fish. On my last order, I ordered right when they opened, so either the oil is old or the fryer was not thoroughly cleaned. I see these as signs of cut costs. I much would rather pay more and have a better experience. I will not be ordering anymore from here.

Great food and great service. Sushi was amazing…read more I highly recommend it for eating in as well as for take out.

I needed a quick take out meal after a day of travel: I ordered the shrimp with mixed vegetables…read more It was delicious - the vegetables were fresh and well cooked - especially the broccoli: firm, large pieces not overcooked but still soft enough to enjoy. And there were plenty of shrimp - they did not skimp! I came close to giving this meal 5 stars

I have been here several times, everytime I have found hair. Straight hair in the food. Sitting in…read morethe sauce, the rice, the chicken. It has happened many times, making it not a coincidence. This is unacceptable. I ask the young man about the hair and he replies, the chef are bald, does this make my hair in the food okay now??? How does that make sense. I even see a man with a full head of hair enter the kitchen, no hair net. The other young man was very quiet and barely greeted us or even looked at us. The chicken was also pink but I was told it was sauce. Will never return STAY AWAY

We eat here at least once a month and the katsu Don is our favorite. Highly recommend takeout sushi…read moreand a movie.

Decent food, New Hampshire Sushi…read more First, know your market! I don't expect Boston or New York sushi in NH. Service at the bar was great and it was a nice little spot, perfectly quiet for me. Sushi is a step above what you can expect from your local grocery store, but much of the same selection. In no way is it bad, I just wish that there was a larger selection. As this is a friend's favorite place, I'll certainly be back with them.

We hadn't been to Wasabi in a while, so it was time to check them out again. The restaurant is…read morelocated in a plaza with plenty of parking, which is always a plus. We walked in and were greeted and seated right away. I went with the salmon special and thought it was good. I also tried some of my partner's fried rice, which was also tasty. The servers were attentive, and the restaurant was busy on a Friday night. Overall, it was a nice experience.

They say you never forget your first. The first time I ever tried hibachi was at a place called…read moreMiyabi in Fayetteville, NC. Now, I can't tell whether it's pure nostalgia or merely personal preference. But that place has since been what wifey and I consider to be the "gold standard" for what hibachi should taste like. It's been nearly 15 years and our opinion hasn't changed since. So, when we happen upon a place like Wasabi, we're certainly gonna notice and criticize culinary anomalies such as not using so much as an OUNCE of seasoning on any of the proteins, veggies, or rice. Oh, and spoilers up front - it's never a good sign when the appetizers outshine the main course. Lobster Rangoon: I'll be honest here. I never knew anyone offered Lobster Rangoon until we came here. I suppose it was inevitable sooner or later; a logical ingredient to use, if not crab. Well anyway, this app was pleasantly superb! Unfortunately, it's also where the evening peaked. Nevertheless, it's a 9 out of 10, highly recommend!! Clear soup: Normally, I never even bother giving this its own paragraph. I just wanted to highlight my first impressions rather quickly to say, while not ALL bad, it was mostly lacking in flavor whilst simultaneously harboring a hint of spice. All that's to say...there's not a lot going on here. I guess I should have asked if substituting soups was an option here. It's...whatever. 3 out of 10. Lobster and steak: Okay. A few things of note here - there's apparently no option to upgrade your cut of steak to filet as with most other hibachi restaurants. So, I assume this was a top sirloin of sorts. Naturally, I got mine mid-rare and it's a good thing, too. Because despite its ostensibly rubbery texture, I can't begin to imagine how tough its exterior would have been were it cooked well done. And no...there was zero seasoning added to it, outside of soy sauce, some butter, and a bit of minced garlic. Whole thing tasted like bland puppy chow. Fortunately, the half cup or so of additional soy sauce *kinda* saved it. 4 out of 10. Now, the lobster tail and appetizer shrimp were slightly better, mostly due to the added dash of lemon during cooking, combined with how well it pairs with the yum yum sauce. But once again....not an ounce of seasoning could be damned. What a let down! 5 out of 10. Fried rice: here's where I usually can gauge pretty quickly where the chef stands in their ability to season food. It's normally the first thing to come off the grill. But I left this one for last because this is, funnily enough, where the majority of that soy sauce you see in my "after" photo went. It's like the chef went out of his way to add the absolute minimal amount of flavor possible to the rice. It's nights like these I wish they were the type of place that left salt and pepper on the table. Oh, and I've NEVER been much a fan of peas in fried rice, much less peas at all. After adding about half a bottle of soy sauce, this one's a 4 out of 10 for me. Look, I don't want or like to lament on places like this. After all, hibachi holds a special place in my heart. Hell, even the service was fairly decent. But cordiality can only get you so far if the product you're serving is mediocre as hell and ineptly prepared. The one GOOD thing I can say about this experience is at least we know there's no need to travel so far to get decent hibachi. Ergo, we'll be sticking to the likes of Sakura and The Seafood King in Nashua and Manchester, respectively. Wasabi in Salem gets 3 steak & lobster dinners in desperate need of seasoning out of 5.

My wife and I enjoy sushi lunch there once every week…read more We LOVE this place. I've been eating sushi since 1980. All over the world, including many dozens of meals in Japan. The sushi is high grade, fresh, delicious, and the presentation for the "Sushi Deluxe for Two" is masterful. We now know all the waitstaff, even lucky enough to get hugs from some of them, when we arrive. If there were only six stars for the rating, I'd give them seven!

two words - over priced. Stopped at the menu as their prices are ridiculous. Never ate there -…read morereviewed the prices and was stopped dead! The location, the ingredients, the cuisine - none of which are a justification for their prices.

Seafood awesome. Small seating and a few bar stools. Best to reserve it…read more Mom loves it, close to her house, adequate free parking in rear.

First time visiting. I have heard a lot about this restaurant which is located in Chelmsford…read moreCenter. Easy to get to and plenty of parking. We visited on a very busy night, which is always a good sign. We were lucky to time a seat opening at the bar and we quickly jumped on it. While seated, we could see how busy the bartenders were filling drink orders for both the bar and restaurant patrons. We did not order an appetizer so we jumped right in to drinks and dinner. Our bartender was awesome with follow up and service. Our orders were a hamburger and fries (see pic) and a roasted veggie salad (see pic). We shared some onion rings, as well. My wife got a glass of wine and I had water with a lemon. We did not get a dessert, as the main dish was plenty. Vibe: definitely a happening place in Chelmsford Price: Average Pepsi/Coke: Not sure Parking: Plenty...be sure to check out back of restaurant Service: fantastic! Would I go back?: I would got back....excellent service!

What a great find! 5 star food and service! I ordered the 4 Piece Fresh Soft Rolls and Chicken…read moreSatay appetizers for an early dinner. The soft rolls of fresh vegetables arrived beautifully plated complete with a flair of real banana leaf. It was fresh and delicious. The chicken satay arrived beautifully plated as well in a reasonable time thereafter. I was pleasantly surprised by the four generous chicken breast filets. The lightly marinated meat was very tender and cooked to perfection. The peanut sauce and pickled cucumber were perfect accompaniments. As other meals were delivered to nearby tables I couldn't help but notice the delicious smells and equally impressive presentations. I must also mention my wonderful sever. Her genuine smile and pride in the food she served made my day. I highly recommend this gem of a restaurant. I think it could very well be the best in the Nashua area.

Ordered take out -- my second visit after many months since my first visit for take out (was better…read morethe first time). Bustling loud dining room and bar. Ordered several litmus dishes. Pluses: Super friendly staff, fast service (10-15 minutes) which could also be interpreted as a negative depending how you look at it. Food well packaged for transport home. Minuses: Cost/value. Bland. 1. Summer rolls were wrapped in rice paper with the ends open so filling fell out while eating. Tasted ok. Missing something... basil or cilantro? 2. Golden bags. Tasted ok. Crispy tops, soggy bottoms and dense bland pork and shrimp insides. 3. Papaya salad. Generous portion. Tasted ok. Fresh. 4. Pad Kee Mao. Overdone beef slices but generous portions. Flavorless and dry. Clumped flat noodles. 5. Red curry with chicken. Overdone dry chicken. Flavorless and soupy. 6. Fried rice with crispy chicken. Tasted ok. Meh. 7. Pad Thai. Flavorless. Overdone chicken. Missing something. 8. Salt and pepper wings. Sogged out breading falling off the chicken wing. No salt or pepper to be found. Most disappointing item from the order. For $167 including tip, highly disappointing.