This place rules. Great food, great service, great vibes. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Bar…read moreis super cool.

This was our first visit here on a Sunday evening and we were excited to try. The place was…read morerelatively empty when we arrived but a few people trickled in while we were there. We started with the pan fried dumplings and the duck bao buns, both very good. Then we had a California roll and the fried noodles dish with chicken. The noodle dish lacked flavor and it would've been nice to see a few more veggies in the dish. It was a large portion. The service was friendly and attentive. There is a wrap around bar, tables and booths for the inside dining experience, and there is outdoor seating as well. The restrooms were clean and well stocked. Private spacious parking lot behind the restaurant. Prices a tad on the higher end. All in all it was a fine experience, but nothing from the food to menu options to the decor wowed us enough to want to return.

The food was amazing and the customer service was amazing as well. The ambiance was gorgeous, They…read moremade me feel special on my birthday!

Unassuming little spot in a supermarket plaza but very cool interior decor with great lunch and…read more happy hour specials. Like you literally cannot beat $16 for a three sushi roll lunch, or for hibachi bento, or what amounts to $10 Martinis (Buy 1 get 1 at half price) these days. Secondly the head bartender is an absolute GOAT professional and will tailor cocktails to your preferences and tastes. I'm a gin/vodka drinker but like things spicy. Guy had cinnamon and chili infused syrup on hand and made me the best mango-habanero-basil!!! Tom Collins I've ever had. My wife had their Koichi martini and loved it so much that she raved about it for half an hour on the way home. Going to ask for the recipe the next time we stop in. Also do NOT and I repeat DO NOT sleep on the duck sliders. Holy crap!! Absolutely amazing and juicy. Right in Michelin tier in and of themselves. Hidden gem is what this place is. I'm surprised it doesn't require a knock knock password to get in.

This is my second review and I would give it more stars if i could. Whenever we're in New Haven,…read morethis place is a must for us. Wonderful Japanese food and great selection of sake! Service is always fantastic and attentive. The dining section is small so I highly recommend reservations! The downstairs is the main bar area with a few high tops. The upstairs dining room is cozy and intimate. The restaurant is very minimalist Japanese core.

A meal and dinner to remember. My husband and I realized we hadn't had a proper date night in a…read morelong time (even with 2 weeks together on vacation). After much debating and research, we decided it was finally time to try Hachiroku in New Haven. We already love going to The Loop, let's sit down and eat. Heard lots of positive buzz from fellow Yelpers and foodies, including a previous 2024 New Haven Best Restaurant of the Year at the CRAZIES. All of the accolades and positive reviews are well earned. Cozy and delicious. That's what I'd describe about Hachiroku. The ambiance is cozy regardless if you're sitting at the bar or in the upstairs seating. The food we ordered also had the same vibe. The menu rotates with the seasons and the freshest ingredients which we greatly appreciated and it shows in the tastes. Our seasonal selections that we ordered included Hokkaido scallop and octopus carpaccio with ikura and seaweed and monkfish karaage. The carpaccio had the perfect components to complement each other. The monkfish karaage fully came together between the lemon and the side of pickled radish as well. We also ordered house made fresh tofu and added uni. The staff mentioned "oh it's perfect, it's uni season" which made my day. It was so delicious and my husband who normally doesn't like uni even noticed how fresh it was. We really went wild ordering everything, including the mini Harasu don (teishoku which comes with rice, pickles, and we picked the salad), Black Cod grilled with Yuzu sauce, Yaki Kinoko Mushrooms, and the Kakuni Short Rib (which pairs very well with a side of rice). The most cozy and perfect dish for winter was the seasonal vegetable agedashi. Warm and had a nice variety of vegetables with a vegetable dashi broth that healed the soul. We enjoyed every dish and we noticed already when looking at the menu again there's already so many new items to try. Excellent service and suggestions from the staff (because if we didn't have them, we could've ordered the whole menu in one night). Can't wait to come back and rave about Hachiroku (and its sister stores/restaurants) to everyone!

I love this restaurant. The food is good, the menu is huge, and the staff are so kind and…read moreattentive, even once they get busy. I also find the prices very reasonable, which is a nice change of pace with everything getting so expensive. They also have plenty of options for vegetarians, as there is one person in my group that doesn't eat fish. I will come back here every time I am in Connecticut.

Good Sushi/ fish quality. What sets them apart is excellent service. They are kid friendly which…read moreis a plus. More than adequate space so that the customers who don't have kids won't be bothered. Ambiance is Japanese accents- not overly. Worth a visit. Actually, when we visit Fairfield; we go here instead of Fin. Fin can't hold a candle next to this place.

So glad to have this little but cozy Japanese restaurant in…read moreour neighborhood. Both of our chicken udons (stir fried and soup) were utterly delicious. The broth of the soup was an instant winner from first sip to last slurp. The service was friendly and quick to bring out the drinks and plates. We are definitely returning for more of their food, since they have quite the large menu, but we would be happy just having more of their noodles again.

Still awesome service and food. Friendly and they easily and effortlessly handle allergies. Gluten…read moreand garlic in out case.

Been going to this place for years totally forgot I never posted a review…read more Everything I have had from here is amazing super fresh and on point with flavor This order of the steam veggies with tofu is my go to and the chicken wings appetizer are great super crispy and very big. The staff is always kind and helpful They take credit card and are located in a grocery store plaza so there is always parking It is more of a take out spot rather than eat in but there are tables should you want to dine in

Best Miso Soup! Chinese menu fresh and tasty. The employee working at the register is extremely…read morefriendly. I would recommend this place.

The vibe is chill. Would recommend the Ishiyaki Wagyu on hot stone! It was tasty and came with a…read moreside of kimchi and string beans. The poke bowl was flavorful but was mainly rice. I wouldn't recommend the Yaki Onigiri, despite reading positive reviews for it. The fried rice was way too heavy and didn't taste good. The greasiness was competing with the strong taste of the salmon. Some servers knew their job well, and greeted us at the door. A newer server wasn't as knowledgeable on gluten free options there and also didn't take away our used appetizer plates before serving us the mains. Not a huge deal, but it does make a difference in your dining experience and how the flow of your meal goes.

"Comforting Bowls and a Cozy Izakaya Feel"…read more Haruki Ramen & Izakaya delivers a warm and inviting ramen experience that feels both relaxed and satisfying. It is the kind of place that works perfectly for a casual date night or a comforting dinner when you are craving something rich and flavorful. We started with the agedashi tofu and Sapporo, which was a great way to ease into the meal. The tofu was lightly crisp on the outside and silky inside, sitting in a savory broth that balanced sweetness and umami nicely. Paired with a cold Sapporo, it set the tone for a solid evening. My girlfriend ordered the spicy tonkotsu ramen, which came out steaming and fragrant. The broth was creamy and pork forward with a steady heat that built gradually without overwhelming the palate. The noodles had a nice chew and the toppings were well portioned. I went with the mazemen, which was bold and satisfying. Rich sauce coating thick noodles, topped with a perfectly jammy egg and fresh scallions for brightness. It was hearty and full of flavor, the kind of dish that leaves you full and content. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, with dim lighting and a laid back energy that encourages you to settle in. Service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive. The only reason this lands at four stars instead of five is that while everything was very good, it did not quite reach that unforgettable level. Still, it is a dependable spot for quality ramen in Norwalk.

While in the area for a computer repair, I figured it was a perfect day for some ramen…read more I stumbled upon Terayama and the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen caught my eye as I haven't seen this offered on a menu anywhere around here. The broth was creamy and smooth like a typical Tonkotsu Broth but the added spiciness really removes or supresses the comforting part of this dish. I mean this in the best way possible, it was delicious and now I will be adding spice to my Tokotsu Ramen that I order from a place much more local to me. The broth also was not too salty which was sometimes an issue with me ordering Tonkotsu Ramen in the past. The pork slices were nice and thin and had a nice texture to it as well. The noodles were not overcooked either. A very well done Ramen dish. I decided to order the Butabura Donburi to go. This consisted of a pork rice bowl with caramelized soy sauce, scallion, tamago and sesame seeds. The pork was cooked perfectly and this dish was full of savory flavors. The rice was also "QQ" as some asians would say. For translation just think of QQ for rice the same as Al Dente for pasta. Learning new things every day, will probably be my last time saying QQ but this rice was QQ, straight out of a Zojirushi Rice Cooker. Anyways, before I get too deep into things only Asians would understand or care about, Terayama was quite the perfect stop for me in my long drive to get my computer fixed. All their food was done right and it was just the perfect place to stop in to get welcomed by knowledgeable and comforting staff on a cold day. Quite the hole in the wall but I'm glad I found it. Until the next time Terayama. Keep it QQ.

Some of the nicest staff around! I love ramen and was excited to find out I won't have to travel…read moretoo far for ramen now. Was skeptical as many local restaurants do the bare minimum to satisfy local palates, straying from tradition. But not here! Broth is a key indicator of good ramen and this has a few good layers of flavor. The Thai tea wasn't too sweet. Worth checking out, I look forward to coming back when that ramen craving hits.