This was happy dance level food. The kind of food you eat and you light up and do a little wiggle in your seat. We liked the food so much we ordered more after we ate what we initially ordered. I also took my toddler here and he willingly ate most of his food. I was amazed. We ordered the stir fried chicken rice noodles, spicy salmon roll and chicken katsu. The extra dish ordered was the Red Bull roll. All the sushi tasted fresh. The katsu sauce was delicious as well as the noodles. The ambiance was nice, clean bathroom and great service. I live far from here but I would love to come again. If it was closer, I think this would be my favorite sushi place. read more

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Went here for my birthday. They don't normally take reservations but was nice enough to give me one for the occasion. The food is amazing and presented beautifully. The staff is friendly and attentive. Great vibes and felt like I was transported to Japan so Kawaii :) read more

Chiwa Bistro - Vegetarian Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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The place was pretty much empty but it was such a cute spot, clean and fun decorations everywhere. They have seating indoor as well as outdoor but it's winter so you know, inside it is! . We were a party of 7, including 2 young kids. We were greeted immediately and taken to our seats. The waitress was soooo nice and accommodating, super patient with our kiddos and so polite, so before even ordering, we were so happy to be there. They do have high chairs for kids if needed which is nice to have as an option. We ordered diff things and all of the stuff was good, I wouldn't say it was amazing but it was good. I had the Tonkotsu ramen but it was slightly salty for my taste. The ambience was good, the staff so nice, and the price was reasonable which is always a plus. Although the food wasn't the best I've ever had, the costumer service was top notch and would absolutely go there to eat again and try other things in the menu! read more

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The food was amazing and came in very fast, I would recommend trying the curry katsu plate. The service checked in on us very often and was very hospitable, they served the food very quick after we ordered. Ambience was fitting for the environment, Japanese music and decor all over. I would recommend to try this restaurant out if you are in the area. read more

This newest addition to the SONO mall was not what I expected for good reasons. The restaurant is decorated with beautiful laterns and text all over. You forget that you're at a busy mall. Great variety of many great Asian staples on the menu. They have dumplings, sushi, ramen, noodles, and more. I was surprised to find how AFFORDABLE everything was. Definitely a plus during these pricey times. Service was great and very fast, but note that if you plan to order the mini soup dumplings they take a little longer to prepare. I recommend the volcano sushi roll! Very delicious shrimp tempura roll with tuna and avocado. Comes with a little spicy mayo kick. Another plus is that every table comes with chili crisp oil if you're like me and like to include it on everythinggggg! read more

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They are lactated at the best location right in the heart of the city next to SoNo. They offer an elaborate menu with ramen, sushi, poke bowls and much more. I am a vegetarian and asked for a veggie ramen bowl and to make it a little spicy. They got the ramen exactly like I wanted. It was delicious in every sip and every bite. All the vegetables were amazing too. The berry and mango boba tea were completing the food for us. Ordered amazing and refreshing Poke bowl which was delicious. The ambiance is lively and welcoming. The fried chicken and curry was not the best, the chicken felt like not real chicken as my husband said. They also customised this dish with fried tofu for me and it was delicious. The vegetarian sushi was displayed in the beautiful sushi boat and was totally fresh and delicious. The crunchy cucumbers and soft avocados were just perfect. The service was so quick and friendly. They gave us some wonderful recommendations and an overall great experience. Foodieveggie approved. read more

Chiwa Bistro - Japanese Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

LOVE their shrimp tempura udon dish! My boyfriend and I have visited this restaurant several times now, and I always leave super happy! Chiwa Bistro gave me my first introduction to udon, and I definitely was not disappointed. Their scallion pancakes are also tasty! The ambiance was very relaxing, with very pretty Chinese lanterns hung up around the main dining room. Servers were all very friendly and attentive. 10/10 experience! read more

Chiwa Bistro - Shrimp Tempura Udon - Japanese Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Great service by Amy, she was very attentive. The owner was also very welcoming and generous. The place is decorated in a very cheerful manner. I love the sake on the walls. We had the Tonkotsu Ramen with the KuroButa pork, the picture looks like 4 pieces of pork, while they brought in 3, my husband was disappointed . We also had Bbq Eel Don was good, extra charge for fried rice (I didn't know). Overall, a good place to eat. I would like to try the dim sum next time. read more

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The food keeps getting better. Love this place!! Golden Dragon Roll is the Best! I haven't tried the ramen yet, but I plan to next time I go. read more

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Food was good, esp the soups. Service was pleasant and efficient. Dining room was cold on a cold night - patrons all had their coats on. Cost was reasonable. You park in the mall and have to go out to the street to access it - not a big deal but good to know. read more

Pretty presentation salmon was just ok. The roll tasted old, the rice was hard. I tried the passion fruit bubble tea and it was very sweet and I tried my husbands milk tea and it just tasted like watered down milk. It's a cute place and friendly service but the food just wasn't good. read more

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Clean nice and comfortable, This is new edition in SONO, there are 3 other Ramen and 4 sushi places in near by but this place is also not bad to try. I love the friendly server and hot soup here. Good job guys !!! See you again read more

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Wow! This was such an amazing meal. We had some many items! The sushi was amazing. The ramen and the Singapore noodles were so good. The owner was so nice she gave use free boba tea. read more

Our new favorite spot! Surprisingly, better sushi rolls than many nearby places. We really like their ramen, too! The Mayu ramen is my favorite. I like it with both pork and chicken - the chicken has a bit of sweetness and the pork has a great texture. I also like the rice noodle soup. In comparison, Sono Ramen at the 3rd level of the mall is inedible. Chiwa's Kani Salad is really good! For sushi rolls, we really love the classic Boston roll, BBQ Eel roll, Shrimp Tempura roll, and Spicy Crunchy Salmon Ura-Maki roll. Unlike a lot of CT sushi places, I'm so happy that they don't add lettuce to their Boston rolls. The sushi rice has the perfect texture. I find Haruki Ramen & Izakaya rice to be too gummy. I also like Chiwa Bistro sushi more than Oishi Sushi and on par with Pink Sumo. I hate the name, but the Hairy Mexican specialty roll is delicious!! All of their specialty rolls sound good, so I look forward to trying more. I would stick to Pink Sumo for raw sushi. My husband got the Salmon Lover (1 Alaska roll, 3 pcs Salmon Nigiri, and 3 pcs Salmon Sashimi). He thought the salmon was fresh, but the thickness made it too chewy. We always come here on a weekend for lunch without a reservation and we never had to wait for a table. Parking at Sono makes it really convenient. It's a great addition to the mall. Service is 10/10. Their server is super friendly and attentive. Our toddler absolutely adores her. Decor is fun! He also really loves the sushi here. We all do. Can't wait to try more options. I highly recommend it!! read more

Service was very nice. Waitress and host were friendly. Food was fresh. Had the sushi deluxe , ramen, a couple of sushi rolls and 3 hot sake between the three of us. Great birthday dinner. read more

We really enjoyed this place! The service was wonderful and fast, and the food was delicious -- we ordered different kinds of sushi and miso soup. Everything was excellent and fresh! A pleasant surprise was the complimentary drinks from the staff. Thank you for a lovely evening! read more

Chiwa Bistro - Japanese Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Food was fresh and delicious and the service was great, love the Soju alcohol beverage,I got the apple and it was very refreshing and crisp. We got the mini boat and it was beautifully appealing. I have to say, it felt like home so friendly and attentive. read more

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Tried a selection of dim sum, ramen and curry. Overall, everything was good, not great. The Mayu ramen was the standout - flavorful and the Kurobata pork was tender and savory. The katsu curry was not typical Japanese style - it was rather watery. Dim sum was pretty average and; we had the steamed dumplings, siu mai and pork dumplings which I am guessing were previously frozen. I also noticed that they put weird plastic flower decorations on the sushi. I don't think this is very sanitary since they most likely recycle them throughout the day. Families: be advised that there is no kids menu! I asked if it was possible to get a plain ramen with broth but was told that they could make it but it would be the SAME price as a ramen entree. The server told me they could "take stuff" out of the ramen to make it a plain ramen. I know that they recently opened but the server we had was not very knowledgeable about the menu. We had to repeat our order three times and point to the menu. He also pronounced siu mai "shoo-may". I have no problem with people of non-Asian descent working in Asian restaurants but at least learn the correct pronunciation of the menu items. No one greeted us on the way out which was kind of strange for a new place. The servers and managers seem socially awkward which lends to a weird service vibe - not very warm. You would expect management to be particularly nice during a soft opening to try to get people to spread the word to support their business but they were standing in the front of the restaurant on their phones. Probably will not go back unless the wait at Yardhouse and Jacob's Pickles is long. read more

Amazing food and service, thank you Kaylynnne ! 10/10 recommend and will be coming back. read more

Amazing service and food was absolutely amazing. They were welcoming and attentive and everything we ordered was fresh and cooked to perfection. read more

Chiwa Bistro - Japanese Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Tried it out for the first time. Great food and very attentive staff. Love the atmosphere here, very chic decoration. Everything we ordered was phenomenal. The soup dumplings were very juicy and soupy inside. My favorite was the tonkatsu ramen. That's the reason I went. The broth was prefect, very dense and full of pork bones flavor, not salty like some other places. Overall enjoyed very much. The price point was very reasonable. read more

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Great service and good food! Has a little bit of everything so everyone will be satisfied here. Super convenient as it's right at the mall.

We only had ramen, inferno and tonkatsu, and it was surprisingly good. The noddles is not as 'chewy' as ippudo in ny but the broth was very good, and comparable. The portion was generous. Service was also nice and clean. read more

Chiwa Asian Bistro is a hidden gem that delivers both in flavor and atmosphere. From the moment you walk in, the cozy, modern decor and friendly staff set the tone for a great dining experience. read more

Service was terrible they ignored us for about 25 minutes, and then they went to the people next to us who had been sat after us before us. They basically argued with us when we tried to modify the order just for them to say they could do exactly what we asked but we worded it differently so we were apparently wrong read more

the food was very tasty, leaning more into the healthy side, the service was outstanding, Helena our waitress at this time was very polite and friendly, she made us feel welcome and comfortable. The restaurants design and decor make it feel like you are in a completely different culture. This will be a new go to spot for me in norwalk. 10/10 read more

I went to sono mall shopping I order sushi and ramen for lunch today so good ! Service was great ! read more

Chiwa Bistro - Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Dined at the pre-opening, so expected some hiccups We ordered appetizers, these were missed and we reminded the server who reordered for us. For the entree Katzu curry chicken, the curry sauce was very watery. It had been sitting as it was served with skin on top. The broccoli and cabbage were also cold, and cut of chicken was not that great bit fatty. The main door opening and closing during cold weather creates a chilled breeze in the dining area; it needs a barrier. read more

So far so good for a soft opening. Love the ambiance! And they have sushi, dimsum, noodle soup, and bubble drinks. The service is pretty good. Prices are very reasonable. Food is tasty. We'll definitely be back. Location: next to Jacob's Pickles. read more

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If you're a ramen lover, then Chiwa Bistro is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with the cozy ambiance of a traditional Japanese eatery, setting the tone for what promises to be a truly exceptional meal and friendly service! read more

I always come here great service very friendly Helena always help me with a great experience at this restaurant if you're in the Norwalk area give it a try. read more

Helena was amazingggg and great service!!!! Highly highly recommend it was our first time here. We tried almosy everything on the menu and everything was delicious. read more