Great service, great ramen, overall great experience…read more Attempted to come to this place a few times before. Eash time, there was a significant wait so we tried someplace else. This time, we made a small trek during a slow time and managed to get quick seating. Inside is nice but a small location, about 20 tables and even with the off time most of them were filled. We sat and immediately were brought waters and dishes. The team is designed to be a brigade, with everyone participating in the service. This led to very quick service and easy access to a server. We got two ramens and a dumplings to share. The food took a couple minutes but we quickly had dumplings and soup and we took our pics and dug in. The dumplings were freshly made, loose but flavorful filling with a pool of sauce on the bottom for dipping. The wrapper was delightfully thin and the garnishes added little pops of texture and flavor which changed the flavor profile of the filling. Those were very good dumplings I got a truffle shoyu ramen. The noodles were freshly made, springy and a little chewy but a great sauce vessel. the toppings were plentiful, the shoyu pork wasn't the most tender but the pieces were nicely charred and sauces to be distinct in the dish. The broth started off as straight seafood broth, lots of briny umami but little depth. Once I mixed the truffle scoop in, the flavor really bloomed. Now the broth had an earthy, mellow base note which made the broth a surf and turf umami bomb. It was very tasty, and the best ramen I've had in ct. Price is not bad, $55 for two bowls, add on wontons for the missus's soup and the appetizer. For the quality, the price is really good for what you get. It's easy to understand why this place is as busy as it gets. It's a great ramen shop and worth the trek to try. Delicious ramen done well and fast.

Came here for lunch on a weekend and the place was moderately busy, but plenty of open tables…read more Ambiance felt like a modern Japanese spot. Staff seated us quickly and were solid with service - orders were taken fast and food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Menu had a good selection of ramen and poke, what seems like their specialty, and we both got ramen. The broth was fine and taste was decent, nothing amazing but a solid spot for ramen in Connecticut. It satisfied the craving for sure! I wouldn't mind coming back if in the area again, but would probably stick to ramen just for comfort.

Max Fish will have something great for any seafood and fish lover. Everything I tried here was…read moregreat, with great dish combinations as well as perfectly cooked fish. We had the sampler to start where every item was either fresh raw seafood or some clever seafood mix. The calamari salad has some great sauce with it and the trio of crudo has some wonderful fish. The Grilled Atlantic Swordfish was perfection. The swordfish was cooked perfectly and it went so well with the romesco. All the sides worked so well together and it is one of the most well put together dishes I've had. I also tried the scallops. The ricotta gnocchi with the Marsala sauce is fantastic and the scallops are cooked perfectly as well. Very rarely do you get a seafood place that knows both how to cook it and how to pair it but Max Fish does so expertly.

The 1 star rating is based on food ONLY. My server Dominic was so kind and attentive along with all…read morethe other staff they all deserve 5/5 stars!! I have been coming to max fish for some time now and between dinner drinks apps and dessert for 2-3 people you average $300 which is fine but recently the past two times I've come here the food just hasn't been as good as before making it not nearly worth almost a Car payment amount. The only item consistently delicious is the buffalo shrimp otherwise everything has been a hit or miss. I got oysters and they tasted a tad funky and I got the seafood pasta dish and it did not have much flavor besides the red pepper flakes, which I put in it. Otherwise it tasted very plain and bland and watery which was disappointing since I was excited for it and for $40. The dessert option brown butter cookie just tasted very bland as well seemed like the cookie packs I buy at the grocery store and make at home.

We have been coming here for years and the experience is always memorable! Their pizza dough is…read morefermented and the oven leaves the crust fluffy and delish. The menu is always revolving so each visit has something new to try. The outdoor seating is wonderfully set next to a stream and waterfall and the dining room is accented with reclaimed wood and barrels to add to the rustic atmosphere. Our mixed drinks and wine came out quick and were delish! The staff are always warm and have excellent knowledge of the menu. Be sure to make a reservation because seats go quickly! We'll be back!

Delicious HH espresso martini and burger/pizza! Pizza is a very fresh, fluffy round disc of bread…read morewith cheese/pepperoni all in the middle. Upset bc floor all sticky and I'm sticking everywhere. Ugh!

Had a tough decision at Parkville on lunch, but Hartford Poke Company was the winner during my most…read morerecent visit. I liked that they had curated bowls as I'm not a fan of build-your-owns (this is an option if that's more your style). I got the Park Market Bowl that had both tuna and salmon, on top of rice, seaweed, corn, lettuce, and cucumber. There was a lot of spicy mayo and eel sauce drizzled on top--way too much for my liking to be honest. The staff was very nice and swift when they see a line forming. The Build-Your-Own orders hold up the line. The price was too bad for a poke bowl, under $20. On other Parkville visits, I've gotten boba tea from this stall as they share it with the Okinawa Boba Co. I love the Ube Milk Tea. If I'm in a poke bowl mood at Parkville Market, I'll try another bowl and/or have them go light on the sauce.

This was a place in the Parkville market. They had number of Hawaiian dishes to choose from…read moreincluding customizable bowls. The food was made to order it seemed as well. I had the pork tamago onigiri sandwich ($6.95). It was a fried slice of spam and a sweet egg tamago inside seasoned rice and nori seaweed with a Japanese spicy mayo present. This was very solid. The crispy spam went well with the egg and crunchy rice. The addition of Japanese mayo was key to the entire sandwich. It was needed so it was not dry. Will I go back? Yes.

We're back! The restaurant is located on 120 Hebron Ave. in Glastonbury, CT. Per the restaurant:…read more"Sakura Garden is where refined Japanese cuisine meets an elevated dining experience. Our expert sushi chefs prepare every roll, sashimi, and specialty dish with precision, using only the finest ingredients at our vibrant sushi bar. Set inside beautifully designed dining rooms, guests can enjoy an atmosphere that is both elegant and inviting. Our bar and lounge offers handcrafted cocktails, sake, and wine, making it the perfect place to relax before or after your meal -- with Happy Hour served daily from 4-6 PM. For a more immersive experience, our hibachi tables and dining rooms bring energy and artistry to every gathering. During warmer days, our outdoor patioprovides a serene space to dine and unwind. At Sakura Garden, every detail is thoughtfully curated to deliver a dining experience that is as memorable as it is delicious." They are quick to serve ice waters. For my first drink, I'm having an All Fashion made with Bulleit Bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, Allspice Dram and Orange Bitters. This is good! It has a unique taste. No garnish though. For my first item. I'm having a bowl of miso soup. This is actually a soybean broth. Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup made from a dashi broth mixed with miso paste, often including ingredients like tofu, seaweed (wakame), and scallions. This is good! It's nice and warm too! For my next item, I'm having a Green Garden Salad made with fresh iceberg lettuce, tomato and cucumber "drenched" in their "famous" ginger dressing. That is LOT of dressing! For an appetizer, we are having the Spicy Edamame. This is made with garlic butter, soy sauce and Japanese spice. Edamame is a popular Japanese appetizer of immature soybeans in the pod, typically boiled or steamed and served with salt. These are great! Some are really spicy! For another appetizer, we are getting the vegetable gyoza. Jiaozi (gyoza) are traditional Chinese dumplings made of minced meat or vegetables wrapped in a thin dough. Oh yeah! These are good! For my next drink, I'm having the Classic Manhattan. This is made with Woodford Reserve bourbon, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters and brandied cherry. This tastes good but could use a garnish. For our sashimi, we are having the Sashimi Jalapeno made with jalapeno peppers over two pieces each of salmon, tuna and yellowtail finished with wasabi mayo. This is heaven! Wow! For our hand rolls, we are having a vegetable roll made with cucumber, avocado and asparagus; a peanut avocado roll; spicy tuna roll made with chopped tuna, spicy mayo and crunch; Philadelphia roll made with cream cheese, smoked salmon and cucumber. Boomer loves the smokey salmon! These are all great! For our Special Roll, we are having the Mummy Roll made with shrimp tempura with cucumber inside, topped with seared tuna, lobster salad, avocado, red tobiko with sweet and spicy citrus sauce. This is good! Love the shrimp tempura! For our hibachi entrees, we are having the Lobster and Steak, Lobster and Chicken and Vegetable. This is yummy! Wish! For our last drink, we are having a Lychee Martini made with Absolut Vodka, SoHo Lychee Liqueur, sake and lychee juice. These lychees ate huge! This tastes great! What a great meal here!

Always love this place for happy hour! They have delicious appetizers and drinks!…read more Each area of the restaurant has an elevated feel whether you're there for the bar, hibachi, casual meetups or intimate dinner. The serving staff are also vibrant and welcoming. I have always had a good time and can't wait to come back!

Yum! I've been working downtown for a couple of years now. I'm definitely more of a…read morebring-my-lunch to work person but I do treat myself every now and then with an outside lunch. I've been to the food court at State House Square to grab a burger at another spot. It's sad that this huge food court with spaces for probably 15 establishments is currently only housing 4 places. Poke Sushi is a friendly, inexpensive little gem. You can order and pay on their website or in person. They seem to turn around your order really fast. I had the Angry Blue crab roll for $11, with spicy snow crab, avocado and spicy tuna on top. It was SO GOOD. I also nabbed a side of veggie spring rolls (4) for $6. That was 2 days ago and I feel like I might go get another roll from them today. This place is a solid choice for downtown.

Another good way to enjoy sushi the poke way!…read more The online ordering is easy. Just gotta set the time of pickup 10min earlier than when I arrive because I've had to wait much longer after the pick time before. My last visit was much easier because I chose an earlier pickup time. I find that the brown rice is the best! I always have white rice at home so it's a good change. I am so glad the customize your own bowl has new options and I can't wait to return again! I highly recommend their Sriracha Mayo. Can someone put me to the direction where I can buy that, I'd be thankful!

I've been wanting to check this place out for years and finally made it and honestly, it was just…read moreokay. We went on a Saturday night around 9, and since it's winter, the rooftop was enclosed, which was actually done pretty well. The setup was nice and they had a DJ playing old school hits, which I loved it definitely helped the vibe. That said, it wasn't very busy, but somehow the bartenders still took forever to serve us. The drinks were pretty mid, nothing special or memorable. I do like the area, and I'd probably come back in the summer just to experience the rooftop when it's fully open, but overall it's not really anything to write home about.

Parking: large but busy lot as it is shared with multiple businesses…read more Decor: stylish but cold, not just temp but feeling. Great patio for summer relaxing out on a rooftop (3 floors up) bar lounge. Staff: friendly but not very attentive and when I was there it was maybe 10 people in the entire place. Seemed like they were more interested in talking amongst themselves. Food: menu and presentation are more aligned with a bar menu and plating rather than an upscale restaurant Overall: would definitely go for drinks one evening but I'd eat first unless you want bar munchies. They also have a different name on the wall for inside seating but it's the same menu the hostess said.

It's been years since I've been here. The restaurant is located on 40 Glastonbury Rd in…read moreGlastonbury. Well, I'm off to a rough start. There's no Happy Hour here and the mixed drink menu has no prices. For my first drink, I'm trying the Mine Hill Manhattan made with Mine Hill bourbon, Mine Hill Amaro, cherry (garnish?) and Angostura bitters. This tastes great! Nice Amarena cherry garnish too. We are trying the Nacho Platter made with tortilla chips, melted cheese, pinto beans, tomatoes, black olives, scallions, sour cream and fresh salsa. This is a big plate! These are really good! I am having the Thai Lettuce Wraps with chicken). You can also have panko fried avocado. It is also made with carrots, charred chickpea quinoa salad (red bee honey from Weston, CT), sesame noodles, cucumbers, bibb lettuce and crushed peanuts. They use a house made Thai peanut Asian ginger and orange ginger sauces. This is real good! It's light and easy to eat. For my last drink, I'm having the Peach Mint Whiskey made with Ole Whiskey Peach Whiskey, ginger beer, fresh mint, lime juice, agave nectar and a lime garnish. The mug is nice and cold. This is light and delicious! What a great time here!

The menu is overwhelming - so many choices! We've been 3 or 4 times and I guess I always make the…read morewrong choices. Today I had the fajitas and while I wouldn't say they were nasty, by no stretch of the imagination could I call them good. The sauce wasn't flavorful at all and the chicken seemed to be grilled for some other menu item and then dropped in with the peppers and onions. Do not order. Don had the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and he liked it but not the gravy it was served with. The food is plentiful and it's a great location - easy to get to. The giant booths are cozy and private. Our wait staff was attentive and helpful. I just think the food is really hit or miss. My best advice is to stick with the sandwiches and salads.

I love their boba tea. My only slight complain is the variety of boba. I get it because they have…read morecrafted some amazing drinks but I'd love the ability to choose differnt tropes of boba like mango boba. Customer service is quick and courteous. And they have a lot of selection otherwise with distinct descriptive menu options.

It's been a few years since I went to Okinawa Boba at Parkville Market. I went again today. There…read morewere plenty of people at Parkville, and some of the vendors had quite the wait. There was no one waiting at Okinawa Boba, which worked out for me, since I was in a bit of a rush. I usually prefer to get the fruit tea, but here they only make milk based drinks. I think in the summer, when it's still hot out, it's much more refreshing to have a fruit tea, than a milk based tea. I got the Ichigo Ruby, this is the strawberry flavor. The other options looked pretty good too. This looked so good, the way that the milk and the strawberry sauce marked the cup. As an added bonus, the strawberry jelly was heart shaped. I really enjoyed the Ichigo Ruby drink. It was pretty sweet and very tasty. I would come here again in the future.

We had a surprise birthday party for 18 (ages 1 - 75) in their private room and could not have been…read morehappier. The table was beautifully set, the staff was great to work with in setting up the event to meet our needs and they were incredibly accommodating to all ages during the dinner. The food was delicious and everyone really enjoyed the evening. Thank you!!

Came here for a birthday dinner and really enjoyed the elegant, beautifully decorated main dining…read moreroom. The food was delicious and well-seasoned, with standouts being the calamari, peach summer salad, and short ribs. Our server was also very professional. The only disappointment was being charged for the birthday desserts. While we had requested them in advance, we didn't get to choose and found them average. Given what we spent on dinner and cocktails, I would have appreciated if the dessert had been complimentary.