One of our regular spots! Excellent and much more than sushi…read more The pork buns are an absolute must! Chicken wings are the perfect amount of crispy salty and sweet. Love the fried rice, tempura chicken dinner is big portion. Service is always excellent. Very comfortable booths, Small place so plan accordingly if going during busy times. They have sushi specials too!

Ordered chicken teriyaki with no veggie rice and extra no veggie rice. Came home and all the rice…read moreis covered in onions, scallions and cabbage. I check the recipe stapled to the bag, no veg, call and they argue that it's seasonings not veggies. Will not make it right and give tips for ordering plain white rice next time and ask for teriyaki to season. As if I'm ever ordering again. Good luck.

Came a few months ago. Wife and I on a random Saturday night decided we wanted to take our toddler…read morefor hibachi. Food and experience were decent, not bad, not exceptional. My only issue was normally hibachi included both rice and noodles. We only were given rice. The person across from us seemed to get both, maybe we needed to request it? My toddler was pretty disappointed.

We tried this hibachi for the first time with our daughter. The atmosphere is always fun,…read moreentertaining and silly with the throwing of food and egg cracking. Workers are helpful, and the food was fresh. It can get busy. The only negatives I'd say is for one we asked for medium well for our toddler and the steak was pretty raw. Also, the cooks a little pushy on those who kept saying no and didn't want to take part and did it anyway, but the rest was great

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.

My absolute favorite sushi spot! It's always fresh. The chicken katsu is delicious, too. Service is…read moresuper friendly! It's also very cute inside - can be family friendly or good for a date night. Prices are reasonable!

Love the food and the service is great! When you walk in you're greeted sit down or take out. The…read morefood is delicious, order from them almost once a week. I love their lunch menu it is such a good reasonable price as well as their dinner. 10/10 recommend their hibachi!

This is one of the best AYCE conveyor belt sushi restaurants! It has a really great ambiance and…read morethe sushi is very fresh! The service has always been really great as well.

Really great. Thought it would be a scam and serve airport quality sushi. It's good. It's very…read moregood. It's not great, but with two teenage boys, or with a group, this is fantastic. Really great system. Fantastic custom order (robot delivery to your table) options. $37 a person (before drinks, tip and tax). We got our money's worth for sure. It's a little far for us to get from the Northwest Corner to Oxford often. But we made this a destination today and glad we did. Price for the complexity of the roll options keep me for rating higher. After a certain amount, I frankly felt like they all tasted similarly. But very very good experience. It's NOT a fancy, intimate, sushi dinner vibe or experience. It's good food - mass quantities - fun time.

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!

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 haven't stopped by in about a year and never had complaints here. I had usually bought the orange…read morechicken and general tso chicken which is mouthwatering and crispy from what I remember. This time around, I stopped by and got some appetizers and sushi. I can tell y'all that I was impressed by both the taste and the prices. Flavors were unbelievable, I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did! I felt both fulfilled and content with what I ordered and paid for. Our server was kind and made us feel comfortable. For appetizers, I ordered both the Shumai (Shrimp Dumplings) steamed, and the Soft-Shell Crab that was breaded and fried ... delicious. For entrees, the Red Lion Roll was absolutely amazing! I didn't expect to enjoy as much as I did! The Salmon Roll was also ordered, that one tasted good too. Since I'm still experimenting with raw fish, I'd say it's something I'd have to get more used to. Would totally eat here again, definitely recommend if you enjoy sushi and Japanese food!

Had an amazing experience at Wasabi yesterday afternoon! The beef negamaki was absolutely amazing…read moreand that's hard to find in CT! And the bubble tea?!? I have tried so many kinds of bubble tea and this was by far the best! We did hibachi and our chef was very personable and fun! And the food was beyond delicious! You can't beat those lunch prices either! Looking forward to coming back

The Loop by Hachiroku is a great spot for dinner. I love places that have a casual vibe but also…read moreoffers high-end food and drinks. I thoroughly enjoyed the Mazeman Surf & Turf, and there were plenty of other items on the menu that piqued my interest that I'll have to save for another visit. Their website only highlights their dinner menu, but they also offer lunch and brunch as well. Staying under the radar seems to be Hachiroku's M.O., but it would be nice to have more visibility into their current offerings across all their concepts. I wasn't in "the loop" of Hachiroku's expansion plans, but apparently they just opened another location at 20 George St. I'm not sure if that's the reason for the quiet Sunday night, but there was only one person running the front of the house, which was enough to maintain a smooth service. I would love to see this place bustling to the point where they require a full staff to run it, but as long as the doors stay open, they can keep doing whatever they're doing.

Unfortunately another 1 star rating…read more Its an average asian market with rude employees. Variety is the same if not slightly (im saying this loosely) different from asian markets you can find in east hartford, or g-mart in milford. The store is small. Prices are high because tariffs and exorbitant shipping. There are too many asian markets in the tri-state area for this crap. I got a few buns, some candy and other snacks for the weird al show. I asked how long was the store open and the cashier was standoffish but answered me. She just could NOT WAIT for me to leave.. I'd rather pay the high shipping and tariffs than be judged and treated poorly in person for my foreign snacks hobby.

Where the true art of Japanese cuisine comes to life. This tiny gem of a restaurant creates a…read morebeautiful and balanced experience. Rachel is the owner or manager I am guessing. She is very passionate about the menu and is very attentive to everyone. Thankfully, as our food was served she was there to explain that the best way to experience the chef's creation is to eat it as it presented (without soy sauce) first. She went on to explain that each dish is created with specific textures and flavors in mind to create an intentional balanced bite. She is absolutely correct and I am so glad we listened. In fact, after trying the "second" bite with soy sauce, we recognized that it was much better without it. The soy sauce is homemade and delicious but the sushi is so perfectly executed, it really does not need anything at all to shine. This is not your average sushi joint. The food and service will blow you away. Get the Princess Peach Roll if it's available. The Tiger Roll and the Flame Touch were also fantastic. Hint: the tiger roll comes with lemon slices on top - do not remove the lemon. Trust me.

We've been hearing great things about Gohan Sushi for a while now, and I'm so happy we finally made…read morethe visit! We were lucky to snag a table for two and know to make reservations next time. The menu is primarily sushi, and I gravitated towards some of their unique speciality rolls, like the heaven roll with tempura banana and shrimp (which worked surprisingly well), and the flame touch roll with steak. The chicken katsu was delicious too! My husband loves Dragon Ball, so we loved seeing the references on the menu. Very attentive service from our waitress and the owner. We will be adding this into our rotation of go-to sushi spots!