I've stopped by a number of times now for Thursday night trivia, and I really love it here! They…read morehave a wonderfully long happy hour every day lasting between 4pm and 7pm, meaning I can stop by before trivia, get a bunch of drinks and apps, and then do some trivia! Totally worth it and a really great way to spend a Thursday evening. Service is always kind, I tend to go in a small group with the intention of chatting, hanging out, and eating a few bites while we wait for trivia to start. We get in well before trivia so we never have issues with seating, but it starts to fill up as 7 rolls around! The chive bites are a showstopper--my friends and I almost always do 2 orders or more, and we love the sauce and dip everything else in it as well. The boneless wings are delicious and not a bar's typical "chicken nugget"-esque wing, but rather a really great fried bite. Their lemon drop is $6 during happy hour, so how could I not pick that as my drink of choice? And their spicy basil udon with chicken or tofu is delicious every time. Last night when I was there, the owner, Michael, gave us our shots for coming 3rd place in trivia and he was super pleasant! The whole place seems to have tons of events (like a Survivor watchparty night I'd love to catch!!) and just the best vibe ever. Pride flags are abound and it's a really great spot. Worth stopping by! I came for the trivia but found myself wanting to come to do more trivia just to get those happy hour appetizers and that spicy basil udon :)

After being a steady patron of Blue Orchid during my time in New Haven, I was grateful to see them…read morestill around on my trip back. Had to get my old favorite: basil udon with tofu. Back when I was vegan, this was such a reliable meal that was filling and delicious and even now that I'm not anymore, it still hits the spot. Their service always leaves a little something to be desired so this isn't a place to go if you're in a rush but I was glad to see they were still hosting lots of community events and drag race watch parties which always used to be lots of fun.

Food was great as well as the service. Everything is fresh and delicious and served promptly. we…read moretried some new dishes, such as a sea salad and the spring rolls. Plenty of On The Street parking today.

Horrible experience caused by their dishonesty. Pay attention to the bills they charged you. They…read morechanged the tip amount placed on my credit card. I had to call the credit card company to fix it. I will avoid it completely in the future.

Came her for a work dinner on a Tuesday. There were 9 of us, and I was able to make the reservation…read morethe day of with no issues. Several of us arrived early (and we had added a person between the reservation to the dinner time) but the restaurant was able to accommodate us with no issues and we were seated immediately! Plenty of street parking too around that time nearby. The restaurant was not crowded at that time, and overall quiet enough to encourage normal volume conversation. The waitress who served us was extremely great, very accommodating, giving us recs, and doing a great job keeping all our information organized. We ordered drinks, some appetizers, and several rounds of food. The starters came out a bit slow, but soon when all our entrees were out it was a ton of food! We also asked the waitress if she could just choose rolls for us with a given budget, and she did a great job! Everything tasted great. Overall great service and good food! I particularly loved the chicken katsu (huge portion!) and the sashimi. Highly recommend!

Did takeout for a quick lunch. Grabbed crispy rice with tuna and a Kani salad. Very disappointed at…read morethe size of the portions with dinner prices. Food was tasty and fresh but will NOT go back due to the cost. Literally $27 for two TINY items plus tip. Server was nice and efficient. Place was pretty dead on a Thursday at lunchtime.

I chose the omakase -- a unique combination of hot dishes and sushi. The fish was incredibly fresh…read moreand top quality. The hot dishes featured Wagyu beef, octopus in a chile verde sauce, and scallops. The only downside? It's going to be hard to go back to regular sushi after this -- this place is truly on another level. I was dining alone, but I felt completely comfortable. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better.

This was an absolute treat! I got the omakase, the oxtail bao buns, jumbo honey shrimp, lamb chops,…read morebraised ribs, flan, and matcha crepe cake. Every single dish was fantastic. All of flavors paired so beautifully together. I had the best omakase experience! The food was delicious, incredible service from our waiter Jordan, and the perfect location to set the mood! Chef Dave is a wizard in the kitchen! Easily the best dining experience I've ever had! WOW! 10/10

Hands down one of my fav. Kawa Ni in Westport. I recently went there for late lunch. Its the kind…read moreof atmosphere that feels trendy without trying too hard. Ive been there for dinner time as well, it's lively, loud in a good way, and immediately feels like somewhere you could stay for hours. I ordered the miso ramen, and it was honestly one of the most satisfying bowls of ramen I've had in Connecticut. The broth was the star of the dish its deep, rich, savory, and layered with that perfect balance of umami and subtle sweetness from the miso and a bit nitty form the sesame seeds. The noodles had the perfect texture: chewy, springy, and able to hold onto the broth beautifully. Nothing was overcooked or mushy . What impressed me most was how balanced the ramen was. Some ramen spots go overboard with salt or spice, but this bowl felt refined. Rich but not greasy. Flavorful but not overpowering. You could tell there was actual technique behind it. The portion size was also generous enough to leave completely full without feeling uncomfortable afterward. The service matched the food perfectly and so freaking sweet. I have trying to rec this all my coworkers

Ok, where do I even start with this spot!? Highly recommend…read moremaking a reservation because they book up fast. Like one of Westport's hottest restaurants right now! The decor is a lovely authentic izakaya with the wood paneling and everything. It's a beautiful homage to Japanese culture. Ok now menu. Lunch there is great but recommend going for the dinner menu over anything to have more options! The addictive cabbage is just as it says, addicting. It's acidic, savory and has the perfect crunch to it. The crab Rangoons are sooo good. They give you plenty of sauce and you can tell it's the good crab. The cold sesame noodles are perfect! A little bit of heat, a bunch of flavor. I'm drooling just thinking about it! The chili dumplings were good but a little too spicy for me! We also really enjoyed the kimchi carbonara and personally, I'm a sucker for udon noodles! And now the star of the show for me and something I've ordered three times now! The crab fried rice! The crab is so tender and buttery, like it actually melts in your mouth. And the pork belly chunks in it, also tender and delicious. I like dream of this dish every week! And the great thing is you can order the half size during dinner so you can try other things too! This spot is in my top 5 for 2026 so far! Please go try them asap!

There is a bunch of talk in CT about their noodles, which have been available in NYC, but no so…read moremuch in CT. So, been meaning to try. The approach is quite easy from Boston Post Road. I wanted their Signature JBC rice noodles, but wanted it with seafood instead. When I asked, I was immediately accommodated. I asked about the things used in making this noodle and the waitress explained well. Wood-ear mushrooms seem ubiquitous and they were made just right. We had some scallion pancakes with curry sauce. (My thought, the regular soy sauce would be better. May be my preference. ) The stir fried chicken noodle was quite good. The hot sauce on the side was quite spicy! Great experience. Good staff.

It's sad to see restaurants wane as time goes on. This place was decent before, now it is not…read moreworth the spend. The food remained constant which I appreciate but the service and the ambiance is clearly suffering. We went and they had absolutely no heat and refused to acknowledge it. We had our coats on all that time while dining. It was an atrocious experience.

Large place easy to find seat. Everyone speaks cantonese here. The chefs are from hong kong and 台山…read more Authentic Cantonese dim sum they make their own fresh. So much better than flushing, Manhattan or Brooklyn dim sum restaurants, can't compare.What a gem! The last time i have this quality of dim sum was in Toronto over 20 years ago. ( I think you can't find same quality dim sum even in Hong Kong now because they all use precooked dim sum. ) Pig blood not the best but good. Everything large portion good price. Salty yolk buns, the buns is not as good but the salty yolk fillings are excellent. Must try the 叉燒酥 cha siu pastry, 鹹水角 fried sticky rice dumplings? I'm not sure about the translation but it's the best fresh crispy outside melt into the mouth, 腸粉 rice rolls, 牛筋 beef tendons sooo good,牛柏葉 beef tripes so soft. Siu mai are huge and perfect mix of pork and shrimp. You can't miss chicken feet. Everything so flavorful not salty.

Oriental Bar and Grill is tucked behind another building in Connecticut in a way that makes it…read moregenuinely easy to miss from the road. I drove past it the first time, but the exterior is intriguing, with waterfalls and small ponds with koi fish out front that caught my attention on the second pass. The interior is large and classically decorated, the kind of dining room that was built to handle volume without feeling like a cafeteria. I noticed the koi fish out front have a quarter machine nearby that dispenses food, a small detail that tends to land well if you are visiting with kids. The overall setup is comfortable and well maintained, and the space gave the restaurant a presence that most Chinese restaurants in the area do not match. The dim sum is the main draw, and it is served until 3pm, so timing my visit accordingly was important. I ordered the har gow and shumai, both well executed and holding up against what I have found at comparable restaurants in Boston or New York. The chili oil is good and worth using liberally. The shrimp wonton noodle soup was a standout and worth ordering on its own. For those coming outside dim sum hours, the full menu covers a solid range of Cantonese dishes. I also tried the fried rice, salt and pepper squid, and chow fun, all of which performed well. The portions throughout were generous enough that ordering with a group and sharing made the most sense. On quieter days, the food quality is noticeably more consistent, which I experienced during my visit. For good dim sum in Connecticut and a Cantonese dining room that takes the food seriously, Oriental Bar and Grill is worth the effort of finding.

Easy sushi takeout with good value. Seared 3 way was very unique with different sauces, but a…read morelittle too much sauce so would get on the side next time.

Came here once... never again! Got the hibachi shrimp with miso soup and carrot ginger dressed…read moresalad. The side salad and soup were best part of meal which isn't saying much! The shrimp was partially frozen and not deveined - gross!!! It didn't even look or taste like it had ever even touched a hibachi grill. It was like they just threw frozen shrimp and vegetables on a plate with a few squirts of teriyaki sauce and then nuked it for a minute! It came with fried or white rice.. i chose white rice which was also terrible... clumpy undercooked sushi rice... not nice fluffy jasmine rice which would have been alot better. Lastly, the place has no ambiance... basically like eating in a cafeteria.