One of my favorite Ramen/Asian restaurants around. I just found out that this place is a chain…read morewhich surprises me. They gave me more of a locally owned store. Great servers. Amazing food. This place is definitely great for 90's kids with their selection of music. Everything I eat here is always so good. So flavorful. The mushroom dumplings are HIGHLY recommended. Pro tip: get a side of their chili oil on the side with your food. Service 10/10 Food 9.7/10

I ordered the shoyu paitan from Mecha Noodle Bar to-go. What matters most to me in ramen is the…read moredepth of the broth, and Mecha definitely delivered. It was rich, creamy, and full of flavor, the kind of meal that just hits on a cold, rainy day. I wasn't entirely sure what type of noodles they used. I usually prefer noodles with a slightly buttery texture and a bit more slip. The chicken was well seasoned with subtle hints of anise that reminded me of pho. Overall, I really enjoyed it. It's a close contender to Menya Gumi's paitan, but I still prefer Menya Gumi just a little more.

Hands down the best Thai food I've had in a long time. Everything we tried today at Pho Thai was…read moreinsanely flavorful and fresh- the crispy pork belly was outstanding & so was the pad se ew. Wonderful service and great vibes. A total hidden gem downtown--10/10 recommend!

The restaurant had a cutesie environment! It sits on a lovely corner (we went during the night…read moremarket)! The food was pretty good, the crab rangoons were wonderful and the fried rice was super refreshing! there was only one server and it was a rush so the service was slow but we gave him lots of grace because I couldn't imagine being the only server with all of those people. Our generic ratings: Food: 8.5 Service: 5 Comeback-ability: 5

They're so consistently good, they're hard to pass up. Better yet, their soups (ramen, pho) are…read moredelicious even when you do take out, which if you know, not all spots can accomplish this. Some places, you have to dine in to get that taste and quality. Not here. Staff are friendly, straight to business. The dining areas are clean and pleasant.

Stopped by today, and it looks like they are now out of business. Unfortunately a long trip for no…read morereason!

Very yummy old school (70s style with some updates) vegetarian restaurant (aka kosher dairy). I was…read morea little overwhelmed by all of the choices on the menu and decided to get an omelette for dinner. I could choose three veggies and a cheese. I picked spinach, arugula, mushrooms, and their house made queso blanco. It came with a few yummy French-fry-style roasted potatoes and one of their famous dinner rolls, which was multigrain and very hearty. Not cutting edge but all well-made and tasty. The bakery items looked amazing but I was full! So I got a piece of their carrot cake, which other customers were raving about, as well as a vegan gluten-free sunbutter cookie. I very much appreciate that they have outdoor seating! They happen to be very close to a smoke shop, so eating outside they just were a lot of people vaping or smoking as they passed. It's also a particularly hectic corner with people going to the theater or for music show. But I am planning to come back while I'm here and to try something else!

I've been eating at Claire's since 1977.. when my mother(not vegetarian at the time) was pregnant…read morewith me she ate here religiously on her lunch breaks. I swear that's why I've always loved tofu! And I'm mostly vegan now the past 28 years, and my mother the past 12. This place is a staple in New Haven and testament to their good food for staying open all these years. When Claire's first opened vegetarian restaurants weren't a thing, and over the years the menu has shifted.. but it's always good. For me it's home cooking style, comfort food.. they have their own style. This place was around before everyone was freaking out about carbs.. thank god! I never leave without a cookie and a muffin for later.. they're the best! I recently got hooked on the Sunbuttter cookie, and also enjoy the Lithuanian coffee cake muffin. Soups and salads come with the classic Claire mini loaf! A delicious buttery(is it vegan? don't know) mini loaf of bread, just as tasty as I remember it from my childhood. Their oat milk Matcha Lattes are creamy and they don't slack on the matcha. The service is always friendly and helpful. The menu accommodates vegetarians, vegans, and gluten free options as well. enjoy!

This place is amazing. Full stop. Would come all the time if I were local!…read more FOOD: Bagels. Interesting cream cheeses. Cookies. Yum. Sadly they were out of the Cacio Pepe bagel but I would 100% come back for it. SERVICE: 10 stars out of 5. The people here are super super nice! AMBIANCE: Some outdoor seating. Cute. BATHROOM: Clean with lots of toilet paper! Quite hilarious, actually.

I'm not sure what's in the air here, but New Haven's boats an impeccable culinary scene from fast…read morecasual to upscale. I'm a big bagel stickler and having just arrived from NYC, I thought I've seen it all. My best friend suggested Olmo, claiming that their bagel is the best she's ever had. In truth, I didn't believe her, but i walk away from this experience as an Olmo diehard fan. Their bagels are absolutely brilliant. Tens, elevens even, across the board. I've truly never had anything like it. Their flavors are unique with a Zaatar and Cacio bagel; candidly, I was too much of a purist to try them this time around and opted for the safe yet mildly experimental Rosemary bagel. Stop everything you're doing. Book the flight. Try this. Its crust is crackly with a bubbly top, almost akin to that of high quality sourdoughs, yet the interior is plush with a quintessentially dense bagel crumb. God, there's no limit to the amount of praises I can sing about this. The flavors with the okonomiyaki are well balanced also with the sweet tangy bbq contrasting the luscious, creamy egg omelette. It's really REALLY hard to choose a favorite though as I tried their lox, okonomiyaki, white fish, and cinnamon raisin shmear, and all of them were excellent in their own right. The workers are also incredibly kind and accommodating, working fast to complete every order efficiently. Olmo's so good I had four of their bagels within a 24 hour period. Does it really get any better than this?

Give this place a try, and you won't be disappointed. The chicken is lean, the portions are large,…read morethe taste is exceptional. Finally a fried rice done right. This mom and pop restaurant has a vast menu and everything we tried was delicious. I highly recommend, and you can't beat the price for authentic cuisine.

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.

Surpassed our expectations, since we have hot pots all the time. There were 5 soup bases choices…read moreand we tried 4 - they were all good. We went with a la carte which gave us more food options. Ordering the seafood platter and beef/lamb platter got us a free veggie basket which was very good. Next time we'll try the AYCE. Seating was nice, with everyone having their individual pots. The whole place smells great!

A new hot pot place has opened up in New Haven!…read more As a native Californian, I am truly blessed with good Chinese food and unfortunately, this place is not up to par... and not even good for CT. The meat was frozen and defrosted, the broths tasted like water, and it was pretty expensive for the quality you get. The broths looked very flavorful, but it truly tasted like water... No amount of sauce was able to save it. You also can't even make your own sauce, they come to your table with a sauce cart and make it for you... The service was meh as well. Overall very disappointing.

Outstanding Thai food. Portions are large and could be shared…read more Service was prompt and friendly. The restaurant is tastefully decorated featuring a large bar.

The food here is really good and darn right delicious. The vibe and ambiance were modern, artistic,…read moreand cool. On this night, when we came in, it was busy! Thankfully, we had reservations, so it was not much of a wait. Unfortunately, due to a busy weekend, our seating options were limited and not ideal, even for only 2 of us. Also, because of how busy the restaurant was, service was a little slower than I would have liked for them to take our order and for the food to come out. The good is that we enjoyed some good drinks and settled in, focusing on the restaurant's good energy and vibe. We shared the Flank steak special, pork wraps, and pad see-ew with flank steak, all of which were so good and a little too much for the two of us. Pricing for everything was reasonable given the type of restaurant and the Yale clientele who come to this place. This restaurant is a RESY location, and it did not disappoint. We will definitely return.