Looking for some of the best ramen in CT? Look no further cause Menya Gumi has got you covered. So…read moremany different options and variety for those who want noodles and those who prefer finger foods. I loved the katsu sando it was perfect in flavor and texture the crispy pork and the toasted bread was perfect! Thank you so much I'm jealous of the Yalies who get to have it as often as they want!

Happy hour with $3 off on Ramen - not a bad idea for a weekend treat. Definitely a summer weekend…read morenight in a college town.

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.

Review is for dinner service only…read more Fantastic food as is expected by the Hachiroku family. Uni carbonara is particularly ridiculous. Service when they first opened was pretty spotty but last few visits have been great.

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!

Came her for a work dinner on a Tuesday. There were 9 of us, and I was able to make the reservation…read morethe day of with no issues. Several of us arrived early (and we had added a person between the reservation to the dinner time) but the restaurant was able to accommodate us with no issues and we were seated immediately! Plenty of street parking too around that time nearby. The restaurant was not crowded at that time, and overall quiet enough to encourage normal volume conversation. The waitress who served us was extremely great, very accommodating, giving us recs, and doing a great job keeping all our information organized. We ordered drinks, some appetizers, and several rounds of food. The starters came out a bit slow, but soon when all our entrees were out it was a ton of food! We also asked the waitress if she could just choose rolls for us with a given budget, and she did a great job! Everything tasted great. Overall great service and good food! I particularly loved the chicken katsu (huge portion!) and the sashimi. Highly recommend!

Did takeout for a quick lunch. Grabbed crispy rice with tuna and a Kani salad. Very disappointed at…read morethe size of the portions with dinner prices. Food was tasty and fresh but will NOT go back due to the cost. Literally $27 for two TINY items plus tip. Server was nice and efficient. Place was pretty dead on a Thursday at lunchtime.

I have been DREAMING of getting a revolving sushi location close to me in CT. A few years ago I had…read moreto drive out to Boston to find one, but now it seems there's one right in New Haven. Chidori Revolving Sushi is a New Haven go-to for me. The premise is fun: you sit somewhere in the restaurant, that location has access to a conveyer belt system that is full of sushi at all times. You can grab any plate, usually containing 2 pieces of sushi, and once you're done, you're charged by putting the plate in a slot by your seat. The plates are colored based on price ($2.58 for blue plates, usually basic rolls like a philadelphia roll or spicy tuna roll, $3.79 for red plates, the most common type, which contain the specialty rolls, and then $5.79 for black plates, which are usually slices of fish over a piece of rice and much more fish-heavy). This format lets you try out a bunch of rolls, rather than committing to just 1 or 2. This is great if you're like me and get full a bit fast but love trying as many things as possible! There is also a tablet where you can order appetizers, full rolls, drinks, and more! I tried a number of rolls, with my favorite by far being the New Haven roll, which was fried and full of jalapeños and spicy tuna. I also loved the Steelers roll, with mango and salmon, and the angry roll, which was like a philadelphia roll with smoked salmon and kani on top! I had some of the mushroom soup, which was super dissimilar to the typical clear soup with mushroom broth and was instead very very strong on the mushroom. A super thick and oily broth, it was so rich and umami it was almost hard to finish, but super delicious!! I also had the pepper tuna appetizer, which was thicker and chewier than I'm used to, but the gimmick of this place is about the conveyer belt so I didn't expect complete perfection! Finally, I had the taiyaki dessert--a SHOWSTOPPER. Delicious and perfectly fried, the red bean is scrumptious inside and the ice cream is a great touch. After 10 plates are put into their little device, you get a small gacha toy which is a cute touch! I got a little Kuromi which was fun. Overall, I love this place. I recommend it a ton. My favorite appetizer the sexy jalapeño--a spicy tuna filled and fried jalapeño! Definitely swing by and give a bunch of different sushi pieces a try. The best time to hit it is when it's busy--I went at 8pm on a saturday and it seems they had just stopped putting more sushi out, since they close at 9. This meant the sushi slowly dwindled and I didn't get to try anything different from what I saw the first go-around. But it's still worth it!

Revolving belt sushi is fun! Just make sure to go during PEAK hours, bc otherwise sushi chef is not…read moremaking enough of the special rolls. The seafood is fresh with many choices coming up on the conveyor belt. You can also order your favorite sushi and sushi-adjacent food from a tablet style menu and little trolleys run above head brings you your ordered meals. You pay by the plate, which means your friends with smaller appetites will not be overpaying as they do at the all you can eat sushi places. Their poke bowl is an amazing deal as was the chicken teriyaki.

The food & service was great and it was a very enjoyable evening. The staff was very nice and even…read moregave me a tide pen when i spilt on my shorts!! The place is very clean. overall kumo hibachi is a great place to spend an evening with your folks

We had a family get together for a birthday celebration with 12 people for hibachi…read more I always order hibachi chicken and fillet combo with rice however, this is the only place that soup and salad aren't offered TOGETHER. It's one or the other, not both like other spots I've been too. We ordered a bunch of green tea shots and a scorpion bowl. Everything was very good. The food was cooked accordingly and our cook was very entertaining. He made sure to include the kids in the sake "shots". All of our servers were prompt with getting things needed. $40 for dinner and a show can't be beat! Reservations were easy to make and staff were accommodating

Great for à la cart and all you can eat sushi, boil, etc…read more We were even allowed to mix à la cart and unlimited at the same table. Really helpful for non-sushi and sushi eaters. Limited and large stomachs. Drinks are priced at happy hour prices all day. No need for a happy hour menu. Real cocktails with friends, good food, and AC.

Mother's Day at Sushi Kingdom Japanese Restaurant was busy, chaotic, and honestly still a really…read moregood time This place was PACKED. You could tell moms were being celebrated everywhere, families were out enjoying themselves, and despite the crowd, the atmosphere still felt fun and lively instead of stressful. They offer an all-you-can-eat menu with a huge variety of sushi, seafood options, and buffet station, which definitely felt worth the price considering how much food is available. Without a reservation, the wait looked pretty long, so I'd definitely recommend calling ahead on holidays or weekends. Even with how crowded it was, the service stayed good throughout the night. The ordering system uses tablets at the table, and because of how busy it was, a few of my orders didn't go through the first time. I mentioned it to our server and he immediately addressed the issue, made sure I reordered everything, and continued checking in to make sure our food was arriving correctly. I also appreciated how accommodating the staff was. I asked for a chicken sushi roll and they made one for me I did have to reorder the seafood boil before receiving it, but the servers stayed attentive, communicated with us, and handled concerns professionally the entire time. What stood out most was that despite the chaos, everyone still seemed to be enjoying themselves. The staff was clearly working hard, but they stayed friendly and attentive throughout the Mother's Day rush. Overall, the food was good, the vibe stayed positive, and it still ended up being an enjoyable holiday dinner with friends and family. Definitely a spot I'd come back to; just with a reservation next time

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.