Nice place to have lunch or dinner. Parking is small but you should be able to find a spot. The…read morerestaurant is kind of small but has a good amount of seating. The owner is very friendly and welcoming. She took out order quickly and the food came out quickly as well. The gyoza and crab ragoon was good. I ordered the chicken katsu and everything was delicious. The chicken was crispy, the rice was warm and the curry was creamy. I would definitely come back here for another meal!

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!

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.

I had dinner last night with my mom and daughter and Akatsuki went above and beyond with service,…read morequality and taste. The decor was adorable with Dragon Ball Z anime taking over the walls (even in the bathroom). The vibe was comfy and relaxed and cozy. We enjoyed our little private dining area. It was perfect and intimate. As for the food, every bite was perfection. We tried the abalone and pork belly skewers-amazing. We all had ramen. I'm a sucker for Tonkatsu and this one did not disappoint. The broth was rich and delicious. The pork belly bao yum! The edamame! The edamame was like nothing I've ever tried before. It was garlicky and perfectly cooked. We will definitely be back to try more. Thank you Akatsuki!

I was so pleasantly surprised from our first visit at Sakana that I had to make a return trip later…read morethe same week. It was a humble reminder that you don't need to go to a culinary destination to find good food. Cheshire Connecticut may not be known for its food scene, however, I found Sakana was a genuine diamond in the rough. My expectations were admittedly low going in. My level of skepticism is always high when I see the "Asian Bistro" moniker, as it is frequently used for restaurants to try to appeal to the masses at the expense of quality by having a "jack-of-all-trades" menu that lacks the technical intricacies and mastery required for specific dishes. Additionally, these establishments tend to follow a "cookie-cutter" menu and offer the same boring dishes you can find at every other Asian Bistro. Even when initially walking towards the restaurant, I had my doubts. The exterior of Sakana honestly looked more like a clinic than a restaurant. Once I saw the menu however, my skepticism shifted towards optimism. For a local bistro, they feature a surprisingly extensive wine and cocktail menu, including premium sake options. I was particularly impressed to find toro on the menu; although it's undoubtedly becoming more of a trend in Connecticut, I was nevertheless happy to see it offered at Sakana as well. Overall I liked their sushi selections and everything I ordered was well-prepared and tasted fresh. We ordered a chicken and broccoli for our daughter and found the chicken tender and broccoli perfectly cooked. That may not sound impressive to those reading, but you'll be surprised how many restaurants fail to execute this baseline dish correctly. The service, although pleasant, was probably the only "weak link" of our experiences here. The quality of service was noticeably inconsistent between our two visits, and they would benefit vastly from having a more reliable and experienced front-of-house team to match the execution coming from the kitchen and sushi bar. Despite this minor gripe, Sakana was a standout. As long as I'm in the area, they will definitely be among the top of my list of places to eat!

Dined in for the first time here tonight. Have had takeout a few times in the past. Ambiance is…read morelovely and the bar is nice as well. Service is exceptional. Our waitress was great. So friendly. Is the food exceptional? To me no, but my parents enjoy it. Tonight we started with crab rangoons. Pretty good. Sauce on the side not very exciting. A chili sauce would be better. I got a sushi roll with White tuna inside and cooked shrimp on top and wasabi mayo. I forget the name of the roll but it was better than the two times I've ordered takeout. Miso soup was also good. Their soup bowls are in the shape of a heart which is super cute. Dad got some sort of a mixed protein dish with brown sauce (had shrimp, chicken and beef). Mom got the chicken and garlic sauce. They both got fried rice on the side. I tried it and it was very bland. Dad also got a salad with his meal and the ginger dressing was not very good. Red coloring to it. Usually ginger dressing is more on the orange side. Dad also got the Malaysian chicken coconut soup to start and it could use a bit more flavor. Was a bit watery. Mom loved her sweet and sour soup. Nice that this place is 5 minutes away. Cheshire needs more restaurants. Def not my fav restaurant in town though. Food to me is just ok.

Amazing place. The set up is very well decorated and friendly. The staff was very helpful with the…read moremenu and at giving us great recommendations. The food was full of flavor and definitely left us wanting more. I REALLY LOVED the juice here. I recommend them all. Authentic, well priced and very worth it. Highly recommend.

Still enjoy this place very much. Came here with my parents last night so my dad could try ramen…read morefor the first time. I got my usual Tonkatsu Ramen, and I'm pretty much gluten-free now so I got it with the rice noodles instead of normal Ramen noodles so not as good as the Ramen noodles but everything else in the soup is great. It's pretty common to get a ton of noodles with Ramen, but I almost wish they could cut them in half and give you more broth. I might try asking for that next time or see if it's an add-on option. We also got the popcorn chicken, the crab Rangoon's, and a spicy crab roll. Crab Rangoon's were some of the best I've ever had with lots of filling in them. Spring rolls really delicious flavor, the spicy crab roll really good and the braised beef Ramen had a nice clove flavor to it. Beef not the best cut of meat. Almost like stew beef? Popcorn chicken pretty flavorful. Could maybe use a sauce with it. They brought out duck sauce for us, but it didn't really go with that chicken. Nice ambience in here. I usually get takeout, but this was my second time dining in and was a nice experience.

Soga Sushi will forever be my favorite sushi spot! I've been coming here for over a decade, and…read morethey have NEVER disappointed! The staff is beyond amazing, always so friendly and welcoming, and everything is consistently fresh and delicious. In all the years I've been coming here, they have never once messed up my order, which says a lot! The quality, consistency, and incredible service are what keep me coming back time and time again. I seriously cannot recommend this place enough. Hands down the BEST sushi!

Good service and great food! Soga sushi is definitely our…read morefavorite sushi spot. I have a daughter who is not a sushi lover, so she always orders the chicken teriyaki which comes with rice and vegetables. It looks amazing and she is always happy with it. We love the variety in the menu, the freshness in the food and the friendliness of the staff. Even when it has been a year since we were less there, they always remember us. We can find our picture on the wall as well!

Another good bet on AYCE Japanese joint around New Haven. Reasonable price and quick arrival of…read moreorders.

Lots of great things about this place. The price for all you can eat was relatively affordable, the…read moreservice was great, the vibe and ambience was very cute, the food was fresh. The highlight of our meal truly was that magnificent Garden Salad. That dressing UGH! to die for! The chicken teriyaki was also splendid and as someone who is not really a sushi fan, i enjoyed the cucumber roll and the spicy tuna roll. Low points? The dessert roll was not it for us personally. Also the shrimp teriyaki was missing that ummph. Overall, we will be back. That garden salad gon hate to see us Our normal ratings: Food- 8.5 Service- 8 Come-back-ability- 10

Had to make a stop and the food was amazing as usual. Out of Control roll, and some salmon sashimi..read more

We stopped by late in the evening, as we were driving by and hungry…read more Nice ambiance of a typical Japanese restaurant. I ordered Sushi Deluxe - everything on the plate was fresh and tasty. I also got an Uni to finish my meal (love Uni). Also learned from the chef that here in the US there are two main types of sea urchin - coming from California and from Maine. Uni from California is sweeter, and the ones from Maine were earthier. The uni which were served were from Maine, and they were very good. Nice, prompt, friendly service. Definitely recommended.

Sushi is fresh and delicious and a variety of different roll combinations and the staff is always…read morefriendly.

Food here is GROSS , presentation and quality, is disgusting , very fishy…read more and poor SERVICE... waitress barely spoke brought, brought wrong dumplings and never checked in on us had to ask for more beverages, and the atmosphere,, there is NONE , DO NOT RECOMMEND

One of the best Japanese restaurants you can find. Run by real Japanese trained sushi chefs. I'm…read moreused to be called Hama and it's still owned by the same original owners. Seikichi Muto is the owners name and he opened the restaurant sometime in the 80's. I'm happy for his success as well as the others that helped built this place from it's start. I remember how you were always to me and my friends, go shinsetsu ni arigatō gozaimashita. Thank you for all you have done Sei San, I wish you happiness. ~Sandy

1 star I had a really disappointing experience at Sono Bana…read moreSushi. After being seated, it took 25 minutes just to get a menu. We then waited over an hour, and our food still hadn't even been started. The kitchen seemed to be prioritizing only takeout and pickup orders, while dine-in guests were left waiting with no updates. To be fair, our server was kind and kept apologizing, but nothing actually got resolved -- just repeated apologies while we sat there hungry. Eventually, we decided to leave. I had heard good things about this place, but based on this experience, I can't recommend it for anyone planning to dine in.

Was looking for a Chinese place where we could dine in - found it! We all had the shrimp egg roll -…read morevery nice. I had edemame and the ribs appetizer for dinner. Both very good. Mom had the "seafood" fried rice but with scallops and shrimp not calamari. Not sure what those "scallops" were but mom picked them out and didn't eat them. But she said the rice was good. Husband had moo shu pork and thought it was delicious. The service was fantastic, the restaurant was NOT cold or loud! A big plus!

This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time. The staff is so kind, the ambiance is laid…read moreback, the food is SO GOOD!! Everything here is phenomenal. They also have the best lunch and dinner specials in the area. You can tell the meat is high quality, and they have an A sanitation rating. 10/10 highly recommend! Give it a try.