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!

One of the best all you can eat sushi spots in CT. The food is made to order and it's so good. The…read moreservice is amazing and the restaurant is beautiful. I would 10000000% recommend you go...like RIGHT NOW

Came here recently and the quality of sushi and service was not the same like the previous times…read moreI've been here. I'm disappointed because we drove 40 minutes here and I was expecting to eat my moneys worth. Even the premium apps did not taste the same. Presentation was similar but I was super let down. The regular apps taste the same like shu Mai and teriyaki salmon. Even the enoki bacon didn't taste the same anymore to me. I don't know if there's too many sushi spots this place fell off. I won't be taking the 40 min drive anymore.

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.

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!

Always so fresh! This is a small local place with a friendly atmosphere …read more We love this place!!

Went to Sushi Palace with a group of friends who have been before but this was my first time…read more Everyone was in the mood for all you can eat sushi so we decided this was the place to go. Everyone ordered what they wanted . Shared sushi and apps. The restaurant is small with enough table to seat others . When we walked in , it was very quiet! Where was the music?! Everyone can hear your conversation. It was that quiet. The menu offered apps, sushi, salad, noodles,Entrees, desserts and drinks( alcoholic) . One thing that was a disappointment was that staff is not fully knowledgeable about gluten allergies or the term gluten free. Our waitress didn't know what gluten free was. Also, when I ordered one of the rolls there was discrepancy in 2 of the menus on the description. I didn't realize until after. One did not say there would be crunchy things in it . The other said it did. I noticed after consuming and tasting something crunchy in the roll. That roll was shared will all my friends so luckily even though I ordered it I didn't consume it all . It was busy , the order of sushi was good and fresh .

Soga is a fantastic sushi restaurant! The sushi was so fresh and beautifully presented. The menu…read moreis diverse without being overwhelming The service was very attentive and friendly. The restaurant is quiet and lovely inside. We had a great experience!

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!

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!

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.