Amazing food! We ordered the three roll lunch special. One with Salmon skin, Salmon avocado, Sweet potato. And one all salmon and avocado. The sushi was fresh, well seasoned, and the miso soup and salad were delicious and refreshing! My friend said her sweet potato roll was surprisingly crispy. Salmon was nice and fatty. I ordered for pick up and it was ready in about 25 mins. Don't know when I'll ever be in this area but absolutely would return. Hit the spot! read more

Dozo - My sushi - Japanese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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The food is great The service is great We love this place We come here every year after Thanksgiving read more

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===== GRADE: A ===== [FOOD: 8/10] Clear soup was amazing! The mushroom was fresh and earthy. Broth was flavorful and the seaweed was a nice extra touch. Perfectly balanced soup! Miso soup was just as wonderful, if not, even better. The umami-filled miso flavor was allowed to shine through without the broth being overly salt. Our soup paved the way for a beautifully presented salmon tartare. The salmon was ocean cool, fresh, and evenly portioned (you don't get a mouthful, but you're not asking for more with each bite either). As you pull the salmon apart, you reveal the layers of seaweed and avocado, equally fresh and complementary to the salmon. The sauce and roe added a dash of saltiness, but was not overwhelming. This was one of my favorite salmon tartares ever! [SERVICE: 10/10] While we were the only table there that evening, Service was fast and welcoming! They were attentive and responsive. Would definitely come by here again. read more

I consider myself somewhat of a sashimi and sushi aficionado. During lunch today with my best friend, I came across some of the freshest, spectacular sushi I have enjoyed in a long time. The Dozo Asian Bistro and Sushi restaurant located at 1450 Whalley Avenue in New Haven was wonderful and well worth the trip. We had edamame, seaweed salad, a rainbow roll and my all time favorite Unagi. The sushi was delicious and served at the right temperature. The presentation was delightful. While the portions were small, the price was reasonable and the service was good. The atmosphere is pleasant. Some of the pieces from the Orient were quite impressive. The ambience has great potential if they added better lighting and considered rearranging the decor. I will definitely keep Dozo in mind in the future for great Asian food. read more

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Very fresh food. This restaurant came highly recommended. I wish they had a delivery option. A drawback in the delivery rich food scene

We ordered Tom Yum soup and Miso soup with fried dumplings for an appetizer. The food came quickly and was very good! We had sushi as our main. It was very fresh! Great food and service! read more

Dozo - Japanese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I was going to leave a 3 star because the fish was actually decent quality but everything else brought it down so much. We were 1 of 3 tables and still waited a lifetime for our food. The ice machine desperately needs to be cleaned, we couldn't drink our water because we saw particles melting off the ice and the glasses were cloudy with dirt, grime, I don't even know. The rice was old, unseasoned and frankly I could do better which is not why I choose to go to a sushi restaurant. Everything was mediocre quality, the edamame was barely salted and over steamed.... Just a waste of a trip read more

This is overall very good food and the shrimp tempura summer roll was excellent. The summer roll was wrapped in rice paper and was light, flavorful and one of the best rolls we have had. The rock shrimp appetizer was above average and the chicken wings we both thought lacked flavor and was average at best. The last item we had was a fried rice with roast pork, Shrimp and Chicken and it was so flavorful and an excellent fried rice. Although the fried rice was a little stickier than I like, it was not too sticky and the flavor was amazing. Overall my wife and I thought this place was very good. read more

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Better than many sushi places closer to the Yale campus. I had a good time here. The staff was super nice and kind. The inside is pleasing. The sushi itself was pretty good. It definitely wasn't the highest quality, but it was pretty good. I also got the fried cheesecake, which was good. I wouldn't get it again but a cool dessert to try. Very unique. read more

Dozo - Fried cheesecake - Japanese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I was visiting New Haven on a road trip and was really crazing sushi so I stopped at Dozo for a late night Saturday dinner. I was surprised when there were no other diners but decided to still try it and I'm glad I did! I ordered the combo with 3 different 6 pc rolls and enjoyed them. It was good sushi but not the best I've had. The service was very quick and friendly. read more

Dozo - Japanese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

High-quality sushi spot and definitely a spot I hope to visit again in the future. Overall, I was impressed with their menu, and the decor was tasteful though perhaps a little dated. I was surprised that the spot wasn't too full on a weekend evening. Quality of service was standard. Their list of fancy rolls was pretty long, making it hard to pick an option. Ultimately, we got 3: Black spider, volcano, and rainbow mix sushi rolls. The Rainbow Mix and Volcano had a little too much of the mayo (orange?) sauce, which muted the other flavors in the roll. They were good, but they were almost indistinguishable with the sauce over it. I'd probably steer away from those types of rolls in the future. Or be a little more discerning. We got a nice cold sake with our meal. I plan to come back! read more

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Can't believe that I've never reviewed Dozo. It is a reliably good sushi restaurant. We've been eating here since it opened (and previously at Akasaka). Sushi quality, taste, and price is very good. Their waitstaff have always been excellent over the years. Even in recent years with much more telephone ordering, they've done an amazing job. For newcomers, I'll admit that I always dread their parking lot. Too many people whipping in/out of the Chinese restaurant next door. As much as I'd love Delivery from Dozo, the lot can't handle any more traffic. My Dozo wishlist includes more sushi bar specials and keeping them published and up to date on their website. The selection is a little tired after all these years. read more

We decided to order from Grub Hub for the first time ever after a long day and Dozo was calling our names! We ordered the Tempura Summer Roll, Gyoza, a Peanut Avocado Roll, a Cucumber Roll, a Sweet Potato Roll, Chicken Katsu and Dozo Fried Rice. Everything was amazing. Sushi is always my go-to and it was truly so delicious and among the best sushi I have had in CT (and I have had alot of sushi!!) My boyfriend loved his Chicken Katsu and agreed it was among the freshest and most delicious food we have had! We will definitely be back! read more

Kinda bummed my shrimp tempura roll came with nothing but shrimp tempura and rice...it was good quality but bland without anything else in it and no sauce. read more

Dozo - Shrimp tempura roll?? - Japanese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Solid and very convenient. It is consistently good and pretty flavorful. One of the better places in town, but not my absolute favorite. I still come here often because the 5 minute drive is much better than the 20 minute drive to my other sushi restaurant of choice. I always get take out but the dining room has a nice ambiance and would be appropriate for a dinner date. read more

One of the best Nabi yaki udon I had in awhile. The egg came still uncooked so I was able to break the yolk and mix it into the broth. I will be back read more

This was the worst sushi experience I have ever had, their spicy tuna roll was not up to par

I tried their lunch special, it was very good. I am not a big fan of miso soup I only wished they would offer maybe a wonton soup it would be perfect. Overall the value of the lunch special is enough to fill you up. The sushi was made fresh, and it took no time at all to make. I would recommend others to this place. Their menu is in full color so that you can see what you are ordering. I was impressed as to how well it was all put together. Made me a fan :) read more

It was great. Definitely top three sushi within 20 minutes of my house. I wish it was closer.

We went here last night for a late night dinner.. everything was good. Especially our drinks. I enjoyed our appetizer very much which was a pork foiled pot sticker. My daughter knew the name for this dish but I do not. I will go back here and try some new dishes. read more

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Just came in for fresh Toro as Dozo received a new shipment. I am on the text distribution when they get a new delivery of OToro - the best, of the best Tuna belly. As always Benny prepared it perfectly. Fresh Toro is the most decadent sushi you can get and when Dozo gets it is is always magic. read more

Dozo - Fresh O'Toro today. Magic - Japanese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

We really enjoyed our dining experience at Dozo -- great service and delicious food & sake! The sushi rolls were plated beautifully and tasted amazing! If in the area again, we will definitely return! read more

Dozo - Delicious sushi rolls! - Japanese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Dozo is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. The sushi is consistent fresh and they change up the specials every few weeks. My usual order is the sashimi special and Kani salad (keto anyone?) and both are perfect. The only Kani salad I like as much is from Miso in New Haven. The prices are good for the quality. read more

My first time here and I would definitely go back. Sushi was fresh and delicious. The wait staff was also courteous, friendly and helpful if you have questions about the menu. I had a really nice dinning experience and wholeheartedly recommend if you like sushi and Asian cuisine. read more

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We all went here on my anniversary to celebrate. The atmosphere was nice and people practiced social distancing during pandemic outstandingly. We was back again for my brother's birthday and the food taste good, especially the grilled fish, along with warm Sake, we will be back. Thank You read more

The place looks magical, the service is great. But the dishes were too authentic for me. Recommended for those who know the original Asian cuisine and love it. read more

Come here on a regular basis and the food and service is always what I'd expect. Worth a try if you are in the area

My favorite place to get sushi every time I walk in I always get greeted right away the chef is great and always recommends the best dishes. Everyone is so nice and the food is great read more

I came home from my life in NYC this weekend to find out that my favorite hometown restaurant Akasaka was under new management and now known as Dozo. I had been going to Akasaka for almost two decades and had a lot of memories and favorite dishes there. Long story short, Dozo is even better than the Akasaka. They are still serving both menus right now, but are transitioning to their Dozo menu only soon. The food and sushi were fantastic. The gyoza, pan fried, were terrific and flavorful. The sushi was all super fresh and we loved the duck spring rolls. The interior is still basically the same, which I've always liked, and the prices are really great. I was sad to see Akasaka go, but now that I've tried Dozo, I'm more than excited by its replacement. read more

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The authentic Sushi is hard to come by in the New Haven County, even in the State of Connecticut. Dozo Restaurant is for me, Tokyo born, delightful Oasis for the authentic Sushi in the region. The main Sushi chef's knowledges of the cuisin is excellent, and he prepares clean, fresh and delightful Sushi dishes. One of my favorites is Chirashi, small slices of Sashimi on a bed of Sushi rice. The chef prepare this as authentic as in the restaurants in Japan, and it is also appetizing to eyes. The kitchen items are equally authentic and delicious. Many appetizers are reasonably priced and well cooked. Adding to the menu are some of the Pan Asian dishes, like Pad Thai and Rendang Beef. The service is efficient, with the chef and the owner are pleasant and well versed in English, this restaurant has many devoted clienteles, myself now included. Oh, very convenient parking and ease of in and out from the lot helps very much to pick up take out orders. read more

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It was great! I've been to five sushi places and this restaurant has had the freshest veggies and fish. They give you a hot towel before your meal. Service is great and I'm just relieved to have found a decent sushi place in Connecticut. read more

Dozo - Japanese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Yesssss, that volcano roll was everything I expected and so much more! We had avocado rolls, salmon avocado roll, and shrimp tempura roll!

Dozo may seem unassuming from the outside, but it is a must-visit for any sushi lover. Great food, amazing service, and all at unbelievably reasonable prices -- a rare combination. My go-to benchmark when trying a new sushi joint is getting an assortment of sashimi. Good fish is the foundation of all sushi, whether it is prepared at your local grocery store or by a Jiro Ono acolyte. Dozo hits the mark. The tuna is smooth and flavorful, the salmon buttery, the mackerel hits the right level of brine. Your tastebuds confirm you have arrived in sushi heaven. What about the rice? Occasionally a restaurant will ruin otherwise decent fish with disappointing rice. That's not the case here. The rice was springy and incorporated into rolls and sushi at just the right proportion. Rice should be a platform for the fish, not a filler to skimp out on quality ingredients. Dozo clearly gets it. Last not but least, the service was a pleasure. You are greeted and ushered to your table with a smile. The staff offer your a hot hand towel seemingly out of nowhere -- I'm not complaining, it just happened so fast! They care about service and it clearly shows. If I lived nearby, I would be tempted to eat here every day. Apparently, there's even a text distribution list to announce the arrival of fresh Otoro (fatty tuna belly). As an out-of-towner I know this has become a destination anytime I'm close. For anyone lucky enough to be in the area, I'll just say this -- never take Dozo for granted. read more

Excellent sushi restaurant . New haven and volcano rolls are on point . Great choice of other options if not into sushi . Overall very satisfied !!! read more

Dozo - This was the volcano roll . Excellent !!!! - Japanese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Went here with a group of people for a birthday lunch on a Saturday! Ample parking in the plaza and it was not busy at all. Over all I enjoyed my lunch and time here, they have a very sweet staff and wonderful presentation of the sushi. For those who are looking for something other than sushi, they do have things like udon, tonkatsu, and other dishes to choose from. They also offer lunch specials (even on Saturday's) for pretty fair prices (comes with both miso soup and a small salad). While it may not be the best sushi I've ever had, it does have pretty good quality sushi and great options! It is a very nice establishment and I would definitely come again. read more

Dozo - Japanese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Upon entering Dozo we were immediately greeted and seated by the sushi chef. Shortly after being seated we were given warm towels to wipe our hands clean. Our waitress was extremely kind, informative and pleasant.The restaurant is dimly lit with ample seating the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a meal with your loved one. We especially enjoyed the sushi specials but wished we had more time before our movie to explore the menu. We can't wait to go back for an entree! P.s. The Rock Shrimp Appetizer is the bomb dot com and we highly recommend it! read more

Dozo - The Iron Roll - Japanese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Great sushi selection, service and consideration for my family's food allergies. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Been passing by this restaurant for couple of years and today , finally got to try it. The ambience is so relaxed, clean and very decent. The crew were professional and attentive but not annoying. Greets you with smile and warm hand towelettes.The food is excellent, served freshly made. Choices of wine was great and fits perfectly to the food they serve. I ordered Paradise Roll and it was delicious!! Shrimp tempura was awesome, not greasy and shrimp is fresh, not frozen. My husband ordered Pad Thai and for a Japanese restaurant, it was pretty awesome and has that authentic taste. So whether you're in New Haven or looking for a good Japanese restaurant.. try this place. The price is reasonable and the service and food are excellent!! read more

Excellent food and very friendly!! The atmosphere is wonderful as well. Love the chicken katsu. Sushi rolls are good too! read more

Dozo - Japanese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Always a pleasure ordering from Dozo. Whether it's a lunch bento box, full sushi order, or even the Chicken Katsu, I haven't had a bad meal from here. read more