We stopped by late in the evening, as we were driving by and hungry…read more Nice ambiance of a typical Japanese restaurant. I ordered Sushi Deluxe - everything on the plate was fresh and tasty. I also got an Uni to finish my meal (love Uni). Also learned from the chef that here in the US there are two main types of sea urchin - coming from California and from Maine. Uni from California is sweeter, and the ones from Maine were earthier. The uni which were served were from Maine, and they were very good. Nice, prompt, friendly service. Definitely recommended.

Came here for quick lunch. It was really quiet and it wasn't that busy on a Wednesday afternoon…read more Inside there was plenty of seating and very clean. The host sat us pretty quickly. I didn't really look at the whole menu but it looked like the had a lot of options. I went straight to the lunch special sushi and got 3 rolls for $15. I got the salmon avocado, tuna cucumber and shrimp tempura. It also came with a miso soup which was good. The sushi tasted fresh. I also got the crab Rangoon which was also good as well. Good ratio of cream cheese and crab meat. I would definitely come back for a quick lunch.

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!

A set of $26 final means a filling weekend meal. Ramen is good, and the bun is excellent. With a…read morebubble tea that makes my evening.

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.

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.

We had ordered food to be delivered received we within 30 min. The hot items were delivered piping…read morehot. The clear soup was very flavorful and had good taste. The shrimp tempura roll was delicious and came with 5 pieces which were large! Would definitely order again. The tuna poke bowl has a generous portion of all selections and all very fresh. The tuna was shiny and beautifully pink. My only criticism comment is the pieces were a little all over the place in size some really large. I'd prefer them a little on the smaller size. I would definitely order and come here again.

Order takeout. I had a combination of things cause I was truly in a mood for Asian fusion. I…read moreordered the Thom kha soup which was absolutely delicious. I ordered a salad with ginger dressing. The salad was very lame, but the dressing was so good. I ate it by itself. Now to the sushi, I had the spider sushi which was soggy and the asparagus, which was bitter. I ended up throwing the sushi away. Steer away from the sushi and stick with the Thai. I think this is their specialty.

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.

I came to update my review. I ordered delivery through an app and got the general tso tofu again…read more It was really good. They put a batter coating on it which not all restaurants do anymore. The sauce was sweet with a spicy cake. This would be my go to place for. I also ordered a combination of vegetable lo mein with the vegetable fried rice. The vegetable lo mein was delicious. It had a lot of sauce and vegetables and flavor. Highly recommend both of those. Do not recommend the fried rice. It had no flavor I actually liked the white rice way better I have to say that I don't eat meat so I have never tried the pork fried rice or chicken fried rice or any other fried rice. After trying the tofu again and the lo mein this will definitely be my go to place for Chinese food.

Came here for Chinese and Japanese. Both were very good. Restaurant is very quiet and contemporary…read morelooking. Food was excellent thank you.

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.

So this was rather an interesting experience…read more..... Upon arrival, you'll question yourself and anyone at the front: "is this place open for dine-in?". Like when I mean it's one of those places STILL not fully re-opened from COVID, this is definitely one of those places. The space is rather large however, there were only three (3) tables open for seating. The rest of the tables were cluttered with some pretty looking Thai culture "knick knacks" that were nice but they also made it hard to wipe all the dust off the tables. Not sure if this is still the case but less clutter and more clean would be nice. Make your restaurant look more open and inviting. It looked more like a gift shop with a couple seats rather than a restaurant with a small gift shop. Anyways, everyone there was super nice. I always appreciate the kindness of course. But this was where I drew the line. My favorite Beef Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) are advertised to be spicy, per usual. However, there was not one hint of any spice, kick or whatever you want to call it PERIOD. It wasn't even sweet enough to call it Pad See Eew (a sweeter, not spicy version of Pad Kee Mao for reference). I mean it was good, it was edible, but it just didn't remind me of the Beef Drunken Noodles that I signed up for. 3-Stars for the kindness and the effort. It just didn't feel like a restaurant when I visited. I knew I wasn't the only one to think this either as the next group of people that walked in straight up asked if this place was even a restaurant anymore.

Sirinan's is my go-to for delivery when I'm feeling lazy and craving Thai. Their drunken noodles…read moreare always flavorful, and the extra spicy is a good amount of spice for me. The Thai tea is also good. My only complaint is the pricing. It is pricier than some other Thai places, but it's the best option near me so I don't really have a choice.

Been here a few times over the last couple years. I always get the chicken and steak bowl with…read morebrown rice. It is consistently amazing. The sauce they use is excellent, the veggies always seems fresh. They have siracha as a condiment to put the heat to your likening. Prices are very reasonable for the portion of steak and chicken you get.

The food was fresh and well cooked but small. No appetizers as we find in true Korean restaurants…read more The sauces were not distinguishable from those we can get in jars at the supermarket. We just didn't feel the love. Nothing special. And worse, we left unsatisfied, after 2 lunches for $40.