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Miso Japanese Restaurant

3.9 (219 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Tuna Tartare
Gabi Z.

This place had pretty good tuna tartare-- the fish seemed fresh in the sauces had just the right amount. The ribeye appetizer was a little fatty in some bites, but overall tested good. Their selection of sushi had all the common rolls (California, Philadelphia, Dragon, etc), but nothing unique that separates it apart from other sushi restaurants. I ordered a few of their sushi rolls, and they were just OK. The sushi rice wasn't very flavorful, and the eel slices were more skin than meat. Overall, the food had better appetizers than rolls. The rolls are definitely better than grocery store sushi, but not the best I've ever had... just average. The servers were attentive and the food came out within 15 minutes. This restaurant also has a parking lot two stores away and street parking.

Front left roll is the Volcano, Back left roll is the New Haven, Right side is A La Carte sushi

The food was wonderful, sweet staff, great experience. 10/10 at this restaurant. We Miso. Front left roll is the Volcano (7/10 was great), Back left roll is the New Haven (10/10 absolute favorite, ordered multiple), Right side is A La Carte sushi (They were all delightful and fresh. We especially loved the Saba aka Mackerel and the Hamachi aka Yellowtail).

Sex on the Beach Roll and New Haven Roll
Lizzy L.

Japanese restaurant with creative specialty rolls right by the orange st promenade. My partner ordered the miso soup which was ok but nothing special. The age tofu was fine as well, pretty standard. The rolls were great - we ordered the New Haven Roll and the Sex on the Beach Roll. Both were delicious! The service was prompt and attentive, and the aesthetics were more modern. The meal itself is a bit pricey for what it's worth. I probably wouldn't come back again - there are cheaper sushi options nearby for when you want good sushi on a budget but also higher quality, more expensive/omakase options just a few blocks away if you want to ball out.

New Haven Roll
Victoria G.

The place was a good interior and gets busy after 6PM on Friday so make sure you make a reservation. I really enjoyed the food here. The lychee martini was strong which was good. I really enjoyed the New Haven roll that I ordered and the weekly special tuna sushi. We also got some appetizers and they were very tasty. My husband got some tempura fish and it was super crispy. I definitely recommend checking out this place.

Julie L.

Very friendly staff! Sushi was fresh and great options. Love that they have fatty tuna specials. Good drink options as well! Easy and relaxed atmosphere!

Spicy Dragon Roll and Alaskan Roll - Salmon, Avocado and English Cucumber
Rachel M.

Delicious and fresh sushi! Great location with a parking lot next door. Very cozy but upscale vibe, and service was great. I went for lunch but some of the cocktails looked amazing, so I will have to come back to try them!

Megan K.

If I could give Miso 59373392872 stars I would. Wow. Just wow. What an amazing experience. We kicked off the night with lychee martinis that weren't too sweet but not too sour, they were just right. The edamame is delish and the rock shrimp is a rock star. Seriously, can they sell the sauce by the bucket? Because I'd eat it daily. The crispy rice is like what I imagine a Japanese spin on tator tots is. Just perfectly crispy and delish and has a kick. And then we tried the wagyu. Oh my word. It was as smooth as butter and I swear some of the best meat I've ever had in my life. And I'm from Indiana. I grew up on cows. This though. Mind blowingly delicious, I need more in my life. We then had the volcano roll which I let my friend annihilate, and we split the spicy dragon roll which was perfection. The Cali roll was also awesome as well. And then we both split some mochi, get the strawberry, it's the besssstttt. Thank you Miso for such an awesome foodie night. I miso you so much already.

Chirashi bowl
Yui N.

My husband and I both had the chirashi bowls and they were delicious! My brother and I had eaten here once before and it was just as good then. I took one star off because service was just okay. The staff were not rude at all but were not friendly either. I'm not sure if they are understaffed since there were only two staff members on the floor. Ambiance is fine, nothing fancy, nothing too dull.

Brandon O.

Since the first time we came to @misonewhaven last July the only thing we've been thinking about is when we could all come back! Last night we made it happen! Me and Isabelle shared another scorpion bowl that she may have pulled most of the weight on (again) but I was too into the crispy rice appetizer to worry about that! And we won't talk about the fact that I don't know how to eat edamame. But I did eat everything else on the table and I think I did it correctly!

Alex P. T.

A mixture of authentic Japanese cuisine with a modern vibe. If you're looking for sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and other great dishes like noodles, katsu, and teriyaki-based plates...you're in the right place. We had a group of eight and had the best time. Their drinks were delicious. I tried the Lychee Martini with Absolut Citron, Lychee juice, Lychee Liqueur- it was sweet and refreshing. I also tried the Ginger Honey Saketini- Premium Sake, Ginger, Honey, Fresh Lemon, and Splash of Prosecco. That was one of my favorites. I would also recommend the Plum Cosmo. Make sure to try the Tuna Sandwich- Fresh tuna, masago, crunchy & Japanese mayonnaise between sushi rice & soy nori. YUM! Another hit was the Lollipop Shrimp- four pieces of shrimp on a stick, breaded with panko and garlic mayonnaise. Great presentation too! Also the Rib Eye Steak Negimaki- grilled scallion rolled with thin sliced rib eye. Don't miss that one! The inside is spacious and you get to see them making all of the rolls if you are closer to the back. I'm looking forward to heading back the next time that I am in New Haven. Definitely worth the trip!

Spider Roll
Emily G.

A beautiful restaurant with excellent food. They offer unique rolls and the basics. Slightly more expensive than the other sushi in the area, but did not disappoint. Would absolutely return. @thesidedishers

Spicy Edamame
Will B.

Great Japanese spot. The restaurant has a calm atmosphere with lighting that is dim enough to be relaxing but not so dim that it becomes hard to see. Service was excellent and all our food came in a timely manor. We had some very nice sake with our meal as well. We tried the spicy edamame and the rock shrimp tempura to start. The spicy edamame was good, not too spicy and a plenty large portion, more than enough for 2 people. The rock shrimp tempura was great, well fried tempura rock shrimps in a sweet tangy sauce. For our entrees we got an assortment of a la cart nigiri as well as the rock n roll. The roll was very good but the nigiri was the real star of the show. Amazingly tender and slightly sweet escolar, rich salmon, and wonderful tuna as well. If you like mackerel be sure to try it here as well. The otoro nigiri was slightly less fatty than what I usually expect when orders ring otoro it looked more like chutoro. However despite its looks, it was wonderfully rich and savory with that signature otoro melt in your mouth texture. Definitely stop by miso if you're looking for a more upscale Japanese spot with excellent sushi!

Rock N' Roll and New Haven Roll!!!!  Unreal!
Tom G.

Love this place it was recommended by a friend. I just started doing business down here in New Haven in the last couple weeks. I've been here four times this month. This will be my go to sushi place!

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The employees are not smiling at all, they do not care at all, they do not take the customers seriously

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100000% best sushi date. Best service. Helpful recommendations, great cocktails. Fresh food.

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Love the Wagyu and all my hand rolls. Authentic and best in new haven. Service phenomenal and owner excellent.

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