I stopped in for dinner tonight after months of coworkers talking about their amazing meals…read morehere...It did not disappoint. I am so glad I went, and yet, so disappointed that I've lived/worked in the area for a year and tonight was only my first visit. From the exterior, it looks like your run-of-the-mill strip mall sushi joint. And, to be honest, the interior decor did nothing to break that stereotype - however, we go to restaurants to eat the food, right? Not obsess over fake bamboo plants and mini cherry blossoms :) Unlike the insipid strip mall sushi I have been eating in other towns, this food was outstanding. My order: Shrimp shumai - I am addicted to this dish in general. I have to order it everywhere. I know I shouldn't as they're small and don't pack the punch the $7-$10 menu price commands - but still, like a moth to a flame, I'm incapable of saying no. These were better than most places - but still small and inhaled so quickly, my waitress didn't have to return for my plate - she just took it. I then got the blackened tuna sashimi salad - FANTASTIC. I wish I got 2. Fresh, flavorful. Really what I was looking for (I did ask for a side of wasabi). Rounding out appetizers was the tuna sushi pizza my colleagues rave about. It was really good. Like a deconstructed tuna/avocado roll. Delicious. But I felt silly eating something with my hands at a sushi joint. I'll likely pass on that next time and save the room for an additional roll. Entree was a Spicy Girl tuna roll and a Blackened Tuna roll. Both were excellent. I wish I could still be enjoying them. If you have not yet been - go! If you have not, don't live with the regret I do by putting it off. You'll enjoy it. Ps- they have a seemingly well appointed full bar with all you'll need or want. I do not drink, all I can tell you about their beverage program is the lemon in my Diet Coke was fresh! Enjoy

I have had Sushi all over even in Japan This place is at the top of my list! Fresh and a wide…read morerange of good fish ! You get what you paid for . I love there ONI !

Another day just driving around to get fresh air and on our way back we decided to try Yoko…read moreKitchen. We were greeted and seated right away in a nice quiet spot. We ordered some Spring Rolls which were nice and hot, a Futo Maki which is my favorite and hard to find. So good. Then I got the Beef Yaki Ramen and my husband got the Korean Flank Steak. Both served hot and fresh. Everything was delicious. The waitstaff was overly attentive but that's ok. Cute spot. Well definitely go back.

Something changed here! I don't know if there's new sushi chefs or they've cheapened on…read moreingredients, but their Wasabi is now flavorless -- NO taste! Not just on my last visit either -- on each of my last 3-visits! Also, you have to keep asking your server to bring more Ginger since you're barely given a half teaspoon ('if' that), when you order sushi! Ridiculous! Lastly, if you're ordering a sushi roll based on the picture in the menu, the actual roll doesn't always resemble the pic. Ask to be 100% certain! Lately, I've been disappointed, but I do still continue to go here. Yes, undoubtedly! Just pointing out, nothing more!

Everything was very fresh. I only eat sushi at sushi restaurants where I know they are turning…read moreeverything over quickly and nothing is sitting in the back of the fridge. This place delivers. They also have some odd things, like bao which are not Classical Japanese. They were delicious regardless. Their claim to fame is ramen. I don't like ramen so passed on it. On the other hand if they can get me to like it they get six stars not five. Major extra credit. Maybe next time. Oh and parking is easy which is not always the case in Norwalk.

The vibe is chill. Would recommend the Ishiyaki Wagyu on hot stone! It was tasty and came with a…read moreside of kimchi and string beans. The poke bowl was flavorful but was mainly rice. I wouldn't recommend the Yaki Onigiri, despite reading positive reviews for it. The fried rice was way too heavy and didn't taste good. The greasiness was competing with the strong taste of the salmon. Some servers knew their job well, and greeted us at the door. A newer server wasn't as knowledgeable on gluten free options there and also didn't take away our used appetizer plates before serving us the mains. Not a huge deal, but it does make a difference in your dining experience and how the flow of your meal goes.

Ok Now!!! I happened to drive by when visiting another place and I knew I had to stop! As soon as I…read morewalked in I was overwhelmed with excitement!! They have so many things to look at and it is all Pretty organized! They have a wide variety of things ranging in pens and stickers to snacks, Ice cream, and pre made dinners. It all looked so fresh. I have been looking for the viral mango fruit of cream and they had it!! I was SO excited!! The young man working was very helpful as I asked him a few questions about some of the products. They do have a lot of items on the shelves so you do need a little time to look around! I wanted to get so much! I definitely look forward to going back!!

After my husband's birthday lunch in the area, I took him to Maruichi because he loves walking…read morethrough Japanese markets. I couldn't believe how much they were able to pack into this small space! Nice variety of refrigerated, frozen, and speciality goods. They even had prepared sushi! My husband was able to find extra hot curry which he can't find at our regular grocery store, and we found a few treats we hadn't tried before too. We'll definitely come in again on future visits to Blue Back Square!

Stopped in for lunch. got the bento box with salmon and…read moreshrimp ($6.00 extra for adding 4 shrimp) My guy got a wasabi roll and a salmon roll. His tolls seemed very small and he said the rice was a bit crunchy, but he ate it all. lol

Review for Heat Roll, previously noted as my "go to" here…read more No longer on the paper menu, but was told it could be made in take out order. Salmon on top missing, making the inexplicably ground salmon in the interior more apparent. Roll MUCH smaller (sorry no photo). For $15 do not recommend. This experience, coupled with new "all you can eat" nights, makes me wonder if there is new ownership.

I am a fan of this place. Majority of the time I leave saying we have to come back soon. My husband…read moreand I always start off sharing a large hot sake. We get sushi rolls like tito roll and dragon roll. Their specials for that week also tend to be good (labeled on their Facebook page). Service is always good. Plenty of parking. Not super spacious inside and not the most beautiful sushi restaurant ive ever been to, but its clean and comfortable.

We were greeted by the very friendly young host and seated right away. Sushi roll came out fast and…read morewas very tasty. We ordered two ramens. I love fried chicken in my ramen so I ordered the Kentucky Ramen. It was so salty I could barely eat it. My husband picked at it until he couldn't eat any more either. There were three waiters who walked by constantly and not one offered to refill our waters, which were empty quickly because of how salty the ramen was. It was pretty pricy for what we got. Not sure we will return.

The people who know sushi know that Amai is in a league of its own. You really can't compare it to…read moreother sushi spots in the area, you'd have to drive to Greenwich or NYC to find something remotely close to this quality and even then, maybe and $$$$. This is the authentic, incredibly fresh sushi you crave, and fair warning: you will become addicted. We are so lucky to have a gem like Amai in Brookfield. Amber and Jerry are wonderful people who genuinely care about their customers, the quality of the food, and the experience they provide. If you're looking for quick, fast-food-style sushi, this isn't that and that's exactly the point. It's like comparing a McDonald's cheeseburger to a steakhouse burger. Sure, one may be faster and cheaper, and technically they're both burgers, but the quality and experience aren't comparable. Anyone who compares the two is insane. At Amai, the attention to detail makes all the difference. The fish is incredibly fresh and cut to order rather than prepped in batches in the back, and you can absolutely taste the difference. Once you've had sushi this way, it's hard to go back and settle for anything else. My husband and I are addicts. After closing for a few weeks of vacation, we practically broke down the door and have already gone two times this week. Thank you!!!

Such a satisfying place!…read more The Nigiri was great, my King crab roll was on the money, and the Maki, with a ton of seaweed salad, was very satisfying! I'll be back when cutting through Brookfield!

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!