I first ate at Takumi maybe 10 years ago. It's nice to see they have withstood the test of time,…read moreand it's easy to see why. The space remains contemporary and clean, and the service pleasant. Their menu felt extensive and creative a decade ago, and still holds up well today. I'm sure they've made refinements since they've opened, demonstrating their ability to evolve and adapt. It seems they've always taken pride in the presentation of their offerings, and that remains true to this day. I wasn't too impressed with their ramen back then, so I'm curious to see if anything has changed. The sushi and cocktails remain as tasty and enjoyable as I remember, and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed the kid's bento box. Takumi is easily one of the better mid tier sushi spots in Connecticut, and I'm surprised I haven't visited them more over the years. That will definitely need to change!

Ordered through DoorDash and overall had a good experience. The crab Rangoon was creamy on the…read moreinside and crispy on the outside. My favorite was the salmon skin salad--it was fresh, flavorful, and really tasty. The tonkatsu was the only letdown, as it wasn't as flavorful as other ramen I've had. The order arrived in good time and everything was packaged well.

9 East Hibachi was the very first restaurant we tried in Connecticut, and it did not disappoint…read more The ambience is stunning--the koi fish pond, the giant Buddha, and the beaded wall with geisha girls were some of my favorite touches. Now let's talk about the drinks. My husband loves a strong cocktail, so he went with the Scorpion Bowl, which gave him all the nostalgic vibes of his college days ordering a Zombie. He was extremely happy with it. I ordered the Pomegranate Flirtini, and it was absolutely delicious. Service was solid, they were extremely attentive and the music was excellent. For starters, I had miso soup and edamame (my go-to favorites), while my husband ordered a few sushi rolls. I wrapped things up with the basil shrimp fried rice, which was chef's kiss perfection. I'm pretty sure we'll be back again before we leave the state. This spot is definitely a must-try!

This place has the best interior design I've seen! I love the koi ponds they have and the layout of…read moreall the tables! The service is fast and efficient, the workers are friendly and super helpful. The menu is long and full of amazing options (they're all great) so I recommend taking your time to look at everything. The food gets out at a good time always. Always cooked to perfection and always a good portion. They have great prices and great specials depending on the day and time! Definitely recommend this place for a family occasion.

awesome food, and ambience. In the center of lovely North Branford, which is a very safe…read more A bit pricey, but definitely worth it. It's one of the shining attractions in North Branford absolutely lovely!

A really nice decor and attentive service always makes this one of my favorite dinner spots. We…read morestarted off with old fashions that were wonderful. We were given a nicely done chacuterie board with wonderful warm bread.We selected our meal from a reasonably priced fixed menu. We both selected the "heavenly" lobster . We had the Nataz wedge salad and each were wonderful. We had a piece of lemon cake and a decaf cappuccino to finish our evening. A wonderful meal and a wonderful night

Great service at the bar! My burger was perfectly cooked and the fries were perfect. I recommend…read moreit if you are in the mood for a burger.

Some delicious appetizers and cocktails. Great place to sit down and hang out with family and…read morefriends. Spacious dining area and bar. Favorites were fried pickles, the burgers, soft pretzels, and their loaded chips. If you're an Old Fashioned lover, their Old Fashioned was very good. Staff were very attentive and helpful!

Came under the advice of a friend, that said it was great. Their was two of us and we both got the…read moreall you could eat for $29 per person. The caveat of this price was you had to eat everything you ordered or you paid for what you didn't eat. We ordered 4 courses, a little less each time. What we liked best was the eel, crab and salmon, but didn't care for the squid and clams . They served quickly and when you told you were ready for more, they filled the order right away. The food was fresh delicious and plentiful. Good service and clean. Off street parking and conveniently located.

Fun fact : my boyfriend and i had our first date there a year ago and now make it a part of our…read moreregular staple to go as often as possible , we both love sushi and have tried other sushi places that we didn't enjoy but Koi is our absolute FAVORITE and we always recommend it to others !

Great Japanese Steakhouse. The hibachi and sushi were both delicious. The service was excellent…read more Everything was fresh and flavorful and the atmosphere was great. Portions were decent. My steak hibachi was pretty good. Overall a good hibachi and sushi place.

Everything about that restaurant is awesome. The service the way that they cook in front of you…read more It's just an amazing experience. I love every bit of it.

Bud's goes all the way back to my childhood of 60 years ago. Consistently great seafood. Friendly,…read moreknowledgeable service and clean, delightful fish market ambience. Many years had lobsters shipped from CT to CA.

Everything you need. The fish, lemon, butter, all the seasonings and even the charcoal. My mom…read moreloves this place, I came in with her today and see why. It's a family owned small business which makes coming here even better.

Best ramen and sushi I've had in a LONG time! Service was amazing. The server was very attentive…read moreand refilling drinks / removing used platters almost immediately. Will have to come back next time I'm in Connecticut

Just had lunch here with my family. We are in town from California. I was very impressed with Gio…read morethe waiter. He had top-notch service and was very attentive. The food was good and came out reasonably fast. Everything was cooked to perfection. The restaurant was clean and had a good ambience. Overall, I highly recommend this place and ask for Gio.

This is one of those wonderful Italian neighborhood spots that you just pray never changes. It's…read morepredictable in the very best way which keeps you coming back. Tall colorful urns displaying seasonal flowers flanking the entry and the hostess's smile is always very welcoming. The ambiance is intimate yet bright , either banquet seating along the windows or in the rear dining room, small bar, white tile and exposed brick pizza oven, with the always classic Italian dinner music setting the tone. Service: is always friendly, very accommodating, get your order right every time, and make sure your dining experience is a pleasure. Cuisine: appetizers- white bean and spinach soup is excellent, Lamb lollipops perfectly grilled, broccoli rabe and sausage is very good, the the ruby, red and golden yellow beet and crispy goat cheese over arugula with an orange vinaigrette is beautifully presented bright and fresh. Dinner: should they have the eggplant stack as a special I highly suggest you order. It's almost hard to explain these golden disks of perfectly cooked creamy fried eggplant stuffed with cheese and then stacked, served on their fresh summer Pomodoro witches outstanding. The linguine alle vongole red is full of tender local clams, Flounder francaise with baby spinach over capellini perfectly done with a very bright lemon butter sauce. The Woodfired brick oven pizza was enjoyable but as Pizza goes, we are die hard New Haven style APIZZA (self-proclaimed Lol) aficionados. Last but certainly not least is the classic standout dish for me, and many loyal local diners, the Chicken Parm à la vodka. No. This is not anything like one you've had before. Crispy, hot, tender, perfect thickness chicken Milanese over el dante rigatoni velvety slightly spicy just creamy enough à la vodka sauce topped but not smothered in cheese. Once you've had it, you'll crave it.

Charming mostly Italian- American spot with a small bar area in Branford Center; footprint is on…read morethe small side & with limited parking. We found the menu to be both eclectic & traditional - with a spring in its step. Buffalo Gulf Shrimp were both high quality & home made versus the common pub style. Everything we ate was good. Plenty of friendly servers available on the weekend late afternoon we dined. Tables are close together but the noise level remained moderate in spite of the overwhelming at times music being piped into the bar & dining area. Recommend for weekend lunch as parking might be easier navigate.

Love Big Y! A bit more expensive than others, but, superior quality and selection and the best…read morecoffee in all of Southern Connecticut!

After a frustrating shopping experience at the Clinton Shoprite trying to get simple advertised…read morebasics, we traveled to Branford in the hope of finally getting the items we needed. I'm so glad we went all the way to Branford-- my experience at this Big Y felt like going to the promised land! They had everything we were looking to buy, laid out in a logical way, in-store prices matched the website or in the case of unadvertised specials, were even lower! Employees were knowledgeable, helpful and cheerful. Rotisserie chicken was moist and perfectly cooked, produce was top notch, the deli offered samples so I try and could confidently order their potato salads (both their creamy dill and their German potato salad were great!). Coffeecake looked and tasted like it came from an old-fashioned bakery, not a chain grocery store. It was such a delightful contrast and relief to shop in such a well-run grocery store that I even splurged on a few extra items just because Big Y carried them at a good price and it was such a happy place to shop.