TLDR version: friendly staff, clean, very reasonable prices, low price high quality drinks, fun…read moreexperience. We have gone more back already and enjoyed it just as much. My group of friends were headed to an event, and so we decided to get dinner first. One of our group suggested a hibachi restaurant. Sakimura was close, so we decided on going there. There were 8 of us. The place was nice: clean, well lit, not too loud (for a performance based cooking experience). Not super high end, but the entire experience reflected that. We got seated right away (we had reservations). Drinks arrived quickly (BTW: large tropical cocktails were very inexpensive, IIRC between $6 and $10) and we all ordered from the hibachi menu. The chef put on a great performance and we were all enjoying it. Dinners were ready quickly (another BTW: a combo steak & shrimp meal was only $28 (Dec 2025). ALL 8 of us had enough for our lunches the next day. I don't remember if they have dessert on the menu but none of us had room. I often rate a restaurant on the cleanliness of their restrooms and the men's room looked like it was cleaned and maintained multiple times a day. They are in a small strip mall and have plenty of parking in front and back. I can't comment on their sushi menu; I didn't order from it.

Came here for a birthday celebration, with the whole family!…read more Our chef who cooked her hibachi was very family, and definitely knew how to take the party to the next level We brought in our own cake, and they were happy to cut it and serve

This place is a hidden gem in Meriden, CT.! Cute little…read morevenue with interesting cosmic ceiling mural and simple modern decor. The staff are friendly and super efficient. The wait time for their amazing dishes is minimal. The food is phenomenal.. good portions, super fresh ingredients perfectly cooked, flavorful and not at all greasy or too salty... and not just a feast for your stomach as the dishes are beautifully plated and are culinary works of art. I travel through CT for work and always stop here when convenient .. very easy access from highway.

I wrote about the importance lace once but I feel the need to do an update. I continue to be…read moreimpressed with the service and quality of food that I have experienced here. I went for lunch last week and Param Noodle. It was absolutely packed with flavor. The rich creamy peanut sauce made my mouth sing with joy. The flat noodles were cooked perfectly and the chopped peanuts on topped added just the right texture contrast needed for the dish. I added chicken for my protein and the white meat chicken was moist and tender. I was so pleased I went back the next day for lunch with a friend. She order the Pla Rad Prik (spice level 4 peppers), and I ordered the garlic fried rice. She had never been and thoroughly enjoyed the food. This is a place I will continue to visit on a regular basis and introduce to friends. Keep up the great work!

Everything 10/10. Sushi always fresh & amazing. Hibachi always taste good. Good prices.read more

Came across Iron Chef while in Wallingford and stopped in for lunch. Stepping inside I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the clean, up to date interior with a nice decor and friendly attentive staff. I got a seat at the sushi bar and ordered the Sashimi dinner, Sushi lunch with an upgrade to Tuna scallion roll and a hot tea. A well portioned house salad and Miso soup accompanied the meals. The presentation of the Sushi & Sashimi was minimal but the portion size was quite adequate and the Sashimi sliced proper. The Sashimi, Nigiri and Maki were all quite fresh and of good texture with the exception of some yellowtail but quite exceptional for a Monday afternoon. (IYKYK) Overall a very pleasant dining experience with a phenomenal cost to meal ratio that adequately reflects the low thrills presentation. 6.8/10

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.

Grateful & humble owners!! Food is absolutely top quality and wallet friendly. We love supporting…read morethis establishment and want them to succeed. My wife continuously orders the pho and is never let down. I get a variety of dumplings and sweet potato sushi rolls which I thoroughly enjoy. The kids always enjoy the fried rice dishes. There is something for everyone and you can tell that they take great amounts of pride in what they are serving you. And they are BYOB which works out great for us!

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.

I had been craving a cucumber salad and decided to try Funju when they came up on my DoorDash…read moresearch. I'm so glad I did! The cucumber salad was amazing and my son LOVED the scallion pancakes! Can't wait to try more!

Restaurant was empty when we went on a Sunday afternoon…read more This place was just ok. We love Asian food and this one lacked a lot of flavor. Server was nice. I would rate the a 5.5 out of 10 overall

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.

Excellent sushi at an affordable price! Make sure to go during lunch for a special discount!…read more The restaurant is small but you can sit right at the bar where they're making the sushi, and theres almost always enough space to be seated. The hostess is always very nice too.

10 stars This place is a wonderful little gem on a side…read morestreet in Middletown. Went there to meet friend to work on a project. They were very kind and brought us out tea in a lovely little tea pot . The man did not make us feel rushed at all. That's something you don't often get in the states anymore. My friend had a noodle bowl which she said was delicious. It was served steaming hot and prepared to perfection. I had sashimi and a "dirty salad". Both were delicious. The dirty salad which was a combination of two of my favorites- seaweed & then kani salad was to die for. It was a very decent size portion. The interior is adorable with the old tin walls . Nice art work adorns the place . It's just a great place. I live a hours away and am already jonesing to get back there. Try this place out- it will quickly be one of those special favorites of yours.

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!