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Kumo

3.3 (129 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
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Fried Ice Cream
Christy M H.

This place really knows what they're doing when it comes to flavor. Everything is cooked so well that when I go to other places in the city I WISH they tasted like this. Especially the soup! The drinks here are pretty good too as well as their desserts. The service here is friendly and quick, they make sure to get everything done efficiently especially when there's a crowd of people. I always come here in a group and everyone's order is always correct. I love that this place is clean, spacious and well decorated. I recommend for birthdays or literally any occasion. Even date night. 10/10 recommend

Elizabeth P.

ALWAYS eat here when we come through Connecticut. Believe it or not when we moved out of CT we compare all sushi restaurants with Kumo. They don't have the fanciest atmosphere but it's clean and kept up but it more than makes this up on the food end. Sushi's always fresh, tasty and not overloaded with rice. Everything balances nicely. Best of all, it's half price. Well, not best of all.... But it certainly helps in this economy. Parking is ample and free Nearby Hamden Plazas for shopping. Definitely go!

Avocado Roll
Martin G.

Pretty decent sushi. Let it be known that I am not a seafood person at all. Not a single piece of seafood, nothing. Nada. So I do like avocado rolls and cucumber and who doesn't love a mixture. Ordered here as it's close by and I enjoyed it. What you see are actually 4 orders of each cucumber and avocado rolls and then avocado rolls by themselves. What I will say is that with a large order, I felt the actual size of the rolls were small, considering the quantity. I've ordered from other nearby places and this amount would've been quite larger. Otherwise, good experience.. ample parking, empty restaurant. I'd also suggest fixing the lighted sign as many of the bulbs are out and makes it look a bit seedy.

My receipt

I've had good food from this restaurant in the past, so I decided to try them again. I started out liking the sushi very much, but things changed as I continued. I'll start with what they did right. The spicy tuna roll was flavorful and the tuna was fresh. The Manhattan roll was cheesy, savory and delicious. I liked the Ultimate Veggie Roll because not many places have a vegetable-based roll on their special menu. It was crispy and the mayo sauce was great. The samurai roll was tasty and I liked how the eel and cream cheese complimented each other. The spicy dragon roll was my favorite: all flavors in the roll melded together nicely and it was very well done. If that's all I ordered, I would have given this place a 4. However, I ordered one other roll: the White House roll. The lobster tasted unusually fishy and it just seemed like something was off about it; it didn't seem fresh. I couldn't even finish it and my stomach started hurting slightly afterwards. I was so disappointed that I didn't take the final picture (the spicy dragon roll and White House roll were in the same container), but I took a picture of my receipt as proof that I bought and tried it. I called the establishment and they flat out told me that they weren't going to compensate me. That roll was the most expensive one I purchased. I don't complain to restaurants very often and I felt like they didn't care enough about my complaint. Minus one star for the bad sushi roll, minus another star for the bad customer service. It's a shame, really. I liked everything else I got. However, they should treat their customers better IMO.

S/o Fried Rice
Austin W.

I stopped at this spot for a nice dinner on Valentine's. Food: As an Asian visiting the area, I was really looking for some comfort food. The filet mignon and shrimp combo hit the spot. It was also great that they had sushi options for appetizers. We got the New York roll, Gozilla roll, and Tiffany roll. The New York roll was a hit. Service: The wait staff were friendly and attentive. It was nice that they checked in with us throughout the meal. Our chef did not disappoint! Ambiance: They have a great layout and the energy was great throughout the night. We showed up at 6 and were seated immediately but the place definitely filled up by the time we were done. Come early if you want a spot!

Interior
Patrice M.

Second visit. Not from area, hell, im not even from the state! Lol. Thisbis a nice japanese restaurant with good sushi. This is steps from the Chevrolet and Mazda dealerships, so if you come to get your vehicle serviced, This is literally next door. If my sushi roll is anything like my last visit, I'll be a very happy lady. Its quiet and oh... The food has arrived and it smells good. Gotta eat! Ok. I have inhaled my sushi.... Delicious doesn't do it justice. While sitting here contemplating if I want something else, Terry, (a server) inquired... I suddenly remembered I love green tea ice cream. He lit up when I asked for it and waxed poetic about their fried ice cream. [IKR? FRIED...ICE CREAM?!?] Just from his big smile and twinkling eyes, its obvious Terry thinks its amazing... so of course I ordered it. This sounds interesting...Ill update later.

Hair? This was in my rice. Gotta make sure to wear hair nets/caps. Good food otherwise as usual.
Chris S.

Still great food from here. Just wanted to report that I found a hair in my rice. Hair nets and caps are essential to avoid this. But even then, I'm fully aware that accidents happen. I'll be coming back for more good eats.

a plate of sushi and rolls
Jasmine B.

Honestly the freshest sushi in the Hamden area, and for the price.... Can't get any better. Servers are very attentive and checked on us multiple times. Our favorite roll was the fantasy roll, and the salmon Shashimi from here is a game changer.

Shrimp Tempura Roll

i ordered a pick up order. i walked in and it was empty i waited 5 mins to be attended, a party of 8 walked behind and was greeted right away?! got my order and went to eat it and the rolls were together? just huge pieces couldnt barely eat it, kept falling apart. just not worth the price.

Ordered thru Uber so couldn't do Anything about it but $28 plus dollars for medium-rare steak that came way over cooked and was definitely complete waste of money. So sad was looking forward to a meal that so disappointed. As you can see it was very easy of them to tell it wasn't medium rare visually.

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4 months ago

Good services for the people and too have good ambiance to have good menu and variations of food is very cheap

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18 days ago

Warm white wine. Excruciatingly bland Kani salad. Super slippery floors. Too much shouting and ruckus in the kitchen.

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1 month ago

Food is always great and everyone that works there is always very nice! Best sushi around!

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1 year ago

Great service and very good sushi. Prices are reasonable. Restaurant services Quick. take out quality is fine. Plenty of parking.

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Excellent! Very good food, nice atmosphere. 10/10 will be coming back. Food was fresh and prompt. Excellent quality of fish!

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Best price for their sushi in town, great service, and I come here regularly. The music always has me humming along

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Ordered hibachi filet mignon on door dash. Got some random steak that certainly wasn't filet mignon. Very disappointing.

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Akatsuki

4.5
(27 reviews)
1.6 mi

Seems the owners spent more time on decor than on training staff…read more We ordered several items and none were any good. I also asked the server if they had sashimi and he said "Not Yet" Huh? Food: Then I tried the rolls and pretty sure I know why. All the rolls are covered in SO much sauce that it's impossible to actually taste the fish. Tuna or Salmon, who knows? The rainbow roll, which I have never had any sauce on in 30+ years of ordering, was covered here. The sad truth is that is typically an indication of using low quality or not so fresh fish. The fish should be able to stand on its own! The yakitori? The beef was not chewable, the pork belly was decent and the scallops were good. Outside of the beef, this may be the only decent edible option. Service: One server, even though it's a small place, it's not enough. Also factor in that he seemed to be somewhat clueless of how the process works. We almost left, as it was 5 minutes before we could get his attention to take our order. The rest of the meal time was not much better. Overall: Seems this place has been open long enough to fix these issues. I guess the owners do not care enough to do so.

Anime fans, this place is for you! Especially, if you love Naruto - that's where the name Akatsuki…read morecomes from - Akatsuki in Hamden is calling your name. A small, cozy restaurant that is decorated to full anime vibes: anime art covering the walls from floor to ceiling for favorites like One Piece, Dragon Ball, and many more (how many can you name), dividers, lanterns, cherry blossoms - it's a total vibe! The menu is small, but has a variety from entrees, sushi, noodles, and shareable appetizers. There were specials as well that we took advantage of and ended up with a lot of food. My husband and I shared the Yukitori Platter, something that I haven't seen before on a menu. It's a Japanese street food that has skewered meat. Our platter had chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, and zucchini and each were very good. My husband got the Gyu Don (which is a beef bowl) and for $5 more, he got the set that included three side dishes and a miso soup. I ordered the Shrimp Tempura Udon and made it a Combo for $5 more which included a classic Brown Sugar Bubble Tea and a Pork Bun. I loved my Udon, was flavorful and not too salty. The bubble tea was perfect, even the tapioca pearls weren't too hard or gummy. The service was good, but it was a slow start since there was only one staff member hosting and serving the dining room. It was a little busy with a couple of other tables. The staff were very kind and respectful. The food came out fast after we ordered. Akatsuki is really a hidden gem and it's a must try. My husband and I look forward to returning soon.

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Roishi

4.4
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We were a group of 20+ people the day after Thanksgiving…read more We called to make sure it was OK to load up. They accepted and the service was really good. The food was excellent and hit the spot after all the food the previous day. (Satisfying different taste buds). Lot of orders around the table, with drinks. They managed it really well. (Given the lethargic start to the day after Thanksgiving everywhere) Great spot.

Tried this place on a whim after seeing the 4.4 stars on Yelp, and once again, my fellow reviewers…read moredid not steer me wrong. This spot absolutely did not disappoint. The ramen was fantastic, but honestly, the service was even better. Everything came out super quickly, the restaurant was spotless, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. I ordered the shrimp tempura ramen and it was SO good. The shrimp tempura stayed crispy, the broth was flavorful, and the portion was generous. We also got the edamame, which tasted really fresh with the perfect crisp bite to it. I wasn't sure if I wanted to fully commit to the spicy garlic sauce, so I asked for it on the side... and immediately fell in love with it. We ended up dipping EVERYTHING in it, including the dumplings, which were absolutely delicious. My friend ordered a boba tea without the boba and really enjoyed it. They also got a sushi roll, and I tried some of the California roll myself. Sometimes all you want is a nice, fresh piece of sushi, and this definitely delivered. Also, points for serving the Diet Coke in a bottle. Nothing is worse than an inconsistent fountain! If we're ever back in the New Haven/Hamden area, this will absolutely be our go-to ramen spot. We'll definitely be back!

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4.7
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When I see gyudon on the menu I have to eat at the establishment as it brings me back to some cold…read morenight memories of Yokohama, Roppongi and Tokyo at large! Cute little cafe in strip mall setting with shared parking lot. Number of smaller tables to utilize within the cafe. Staff is super friendly and very attentive to ensure the experience is an enjoyable one. The gyoza were cooked perfectly and had great flavor to start the meal off. Then came the gyudon and it was nearly as I remember from my time in Japan. Very glad they had togarashi as I always enjoy a little extra kick in bowl! To finish had to go with the green tea cheese cake which was also highly recommended by the staff. It hit the spot to close out the meal. The Thai iced coffee came in a to go cup to sip through my meal and wall out with which is always a plus for the drive home! Only downside here has nothing to do with the food, it is just a little warm in the dining area so be mindful of how many layers you come in wearing. The menu has plenty of variety to meet your dining needs and look forward to coming back in when in the area! Well done Donburiya!

Awesome new spot right outside of New Haven!…read more The music was good and at a perfect volume to where you could hear and the decor is soo cute! Lots of cats! I got the tteokbokki which were the perfect chewy soft texture coupled with that nice spicy sauce. It has a lingering heat that I personally really love. For my main I got the Japanese curry with chicken cutlet (chicken katsu) it was AWESOME!!! This is my fav dish ever and I haven't seen anywhere with it so I was absolutely elated when I saw it. Absolutely perfect, the curry itself has carrots and potatoes in it which were nice and soft. It also comes over rice! The owner came over to our table to check on us and she was so sweet. Everything came out quickly, and hot! As we were leaving all the staff said goodbye. I highly recommend coming to Donburiya!

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Sushi Palace

Sushi Palace

4.0
(388 reviews)
1.7 mi
$$

I just ate at Genki about a mile up Dixwell from Sushi Palace with the intent of a comparison of…read moretwo similarly priced all-you-can -eat sushi restaurants. The difference was amazing. Sushi Palace pieces of of fish were honestly twice the size of the cuts at Genki. The service was excellent at both, both are clean and pleasant. Parking is easy at both if you use Sushi Palace's new lot on the right-hand side. No comparison, go to Sushi Palace!

Went to Sushi Palace with a group of friends who have been before but this was my first time…read more Everyone was in the mood for all you can eat sushi so we decided this was the place to go. Everyone ordered what they wanted . Shared sushi and apps. The restaurant is small with enough table to seat others . When we walked in , it was very quiet! Where was the music?! Everyone can hear your conversation. It was that quiet. The menu offered apps, sushi, salad, noodles,Entrees, desserts and drinks( alcoholic) . One thing that was a disappointment was that staff is not fully knowledgeable about gluten allergies or the term gluten free. Our waitress didn't know what gluten free was. Also, when I ordered one of the rolls there was discrepancy in 2 of the menus on the description. I didn't realize until after. One did not say there would be crunchy things in it . The other said it did. I noticed after consuming and tasting something crunchy in the roll. That roll was shared will all my friends so luckily even though I ordered it I didn't consume it all . It was busy , the order of sushi was good and fresh .

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1.25.25 Always so consistent. So good :-)
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Hachiroku Shokudo & Sake Bar

Hachiroku Shokudo & Sake Bar

4.6
(87 reviews)
4.5 mi

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.

Hachiroku was a highly anticipated place after being nominated for Restaurant of the Year in New…read moreHaven County for Connecticut Restaurant Association's annual Crazies awards so I had it on my list of must go to restaurants. I have also never been to a sake bar. Have to say....I was underwhelmed. We came in last Friday and apparently it was slow because Yale was off (according to our waiter). If a restaurant is good they should not be slow on a Friday night. We sat by the door on a cold night and there were two other couples practically on top of us. Rest of the seating are high tops against a wall by the bar or up the stairs on another level. We would have liked to sit upstairs but they were closing off that area. Menu was complex as the restaurant is authentic Japanese. Lots of beef options. Lots of Wagyu. I was hoping to be blown away by this restaurant trying something different. I was struggling trying to find something to order that sounded appetizing. I knew going in that this place was authentic Japanese but I don't know, nothing sounded great to me. I love mushrooms so I got the Mixed Kinoko Mushroom appetizer which was $15. To add scallops was another $8. Mushrooms were tasty. Scallops were not. $23 for a small dish. I also got the pork short ribs. Not a ton of meat on them, however, nice flavor. I was still hungry after this so I ordered a dessert which was the best part of the meal. They get some of their desserts from Hen & Heifer which is a well established place in Guilford. I got the Ube Panna cotta. Boyfriend got the Black cod Yu-an Yaki and upgraded to add the salad, pickles and rice for $3 more. The pickles were maybe two bites. Salad tasty but again, very small. He said the cod was just ok too. Very small portions and pricey for what you get. $30 for a mini sake flight. Not impressed with how it was served either. Small tasting glasses just placed on the table with no description. The server explained which was which, but I didn't remember. Not sure if he didn't care or this is how it's normally served, but if you go to a wine bar/brewery, they provide descriptions with flights usually written underneath the glass, or at least serve it in something. Not just tiny glasses placed on a table where you have no idea what you're having. Especially for $30! I was not impressed with this place whatsoever. As this is part of a newer restaurant group with a few different locations nearby in New Haven, we then went to their cocktail Lounge on crown street (116 Cocktail Bar) thinking it might be better, however we were equally disappointed. It was dead in there and the bartenders were miserable. They couldn't wait to get out of there. I have heard that their hand roll bar is very good (Handroll on State St). We have been to their Grocery Store called The Loop and it's cute. They have a brunch at the Grocery/Kitchen location that looks really good. They also have a wine lounge at The Loop that I'd like to try.

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Upstairs seating area
Upstairs seating area
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Signature Jako Salad
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