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.

Finally got the chance to check out their izakaya and absolutely loved the space! It's open and…read morewelcoming. Their ordering system is QR code based which I'm not really a fan of but the food did come out fast! The show stoppers were the crab Rangoon croquettes, Karaage onigiri and the yuzu bar. I only tried one cocktail which was the whassup and personally I did not love it. The burnt honey called to me but the wasabi tonic was extremely overpowering. I also felt the chimichurri on the pork belly yakimono was overpowering as well, but a lot of their other items are fantastic and maybe it was an off day for those items! I'd definitely return as there's so many things to try still!! I'm still thinking about the yuzu bar!

We went on a Sunday and chose the chef's counter in the tamaki-ya room hidden away in the back. We…read morewere fortunate enough to find Chef Taibe behind the counter on his otherwise night-off. I'm no foodie but I am Chinese/Japanese and can appreciate finer things in life when I see it. This place meet and exceeded my expectations. The wonderful speak-easy tamaki-ya room in the back is warmly lit and held at a nice volume, much quieter than the izakaya bar in the front. For small bites we had the Beet n Hijiki salad (highly recommend!), Agedashi tofu, and Torched Maine uni. For hand-rolls I had the Spanish Mackerel, Hokkaido Scallops, Ocean Trout, BBQ Eal & Foie Gras, and Cucumber ume. My wife had the Maine Uni, Hamachi, and Botan Ebi. Everything was good, but there were quite a few that were very good, and there were two that, for me, were the best that I've ever had in recent memory. For the Spanish Mackerel Chef Taibe put an interesting spin on it by topping it off with a traditional Chinese ginger and scallion garnish used in a tender chicken dish. It works, it balances out the briny taste of Spanish Mackerel... which is great... unless you LOVE the briny, savory, mineral, metallic, umami taste of fresh Spanish Mackerel :) The Hokkaido Scallops was, by quite a large margin, the best scallop dish I've ever had. The tender sweetness of the fresh scallop combined with a brown butter kewpie (how American!) and yuzu tobiko sauce swimmingly. Texture, temperature, taste, all perfect. I like eel and I love Unaju. But by far the biggest surprise was the BBQ Eal & Foie Gras (see pic). This dish alone warrants a culinary course. On the face of it, bbq, eel, foie gras all sets you up for something rich, filling, heavy. But when I bit into the unassuming hand roll, it was the lightest bite of Japanese rice/seafood/seaweed/liver/sauce combo I've ever had. Turns out Chef Taibe prepared the sauce from scratch using five+ different spices, and prepared the foie gras au torchon. I could go on, but suffice to say, this was one of the best bites I've ever had. By contrast, I thought I was going to close out with the cucumber ume roll, but compared to the eel and foie gras, the ume actually felt more overpowering. Perhaps if they cut back on the generous amount of ume paste... (Worthy mention: Chef Taibe presents the nori in a separate envelope. This seemingly simple step is crucial to the taste and mouthfeel of the hand roll. It provides a wonderful fresh crisp crunch to every bite and it does indeed make a difference. He mentioned he sources a special nori but I forgot the details, just know that it's really good) My wife loves uni, and I'll let her describe her experience (which she won't) but it was so good she had to order a second one. As if you need more convincing, we had a great experience and I think you will too. Bravo Chef, well done

Hands down one of my fav. Kawa Ni in Westport. I recently went there for late lunch. Its the kind…read moreof atmosphere that feels trendy without trying too hard. Ive been there for dinner time as well, it's lively, loud in a good way, and immediately feels like somewhere you could stay for hours. I ordered the miso ramen, and it was honestly one of the most satisfying bowls of ramen I've had in Connecticut. The broth was the star of the dish its deep, rich, savory, and layered with that perfect balance of umami and subtle sweetness from the miso and a bit nitty form the sesame seeds. The noodles had the perfect texture: chewy, springy, and able to hold onto the broth beautifully. Nothing was overcooked or mushy . What impressed me most was how balanced the ramen was. Some ramen spots go overboard with salt or spice, but this bowl felt refined. Rich but not greasy. Flavorful but not overpowering. You could tell there was actual technique behind it. The portion size was also generous enough to leave completely full without feeling uncomfortable afterward. The service matched the food perfectly and so freaking sweet. I have trying to rec this all my coworkers

The rooftop dining! So good! Loved being able to sit atop and have a view of the water. A serene…read moreescape from the loud downstairs. Only drawback is everything is takeout, so it's a pretty wasteful experience with all the paper plates (the stairs leading up are probably too narrow for carrying dishes). The food was just so-so. Def one of those sceney places where prices are high and people dress up more to dine. The best dish was the soothing yuzu salmon over rice entree, while the chicken wings, crab fried rice, snd tofu pockets were all a little junky and overly dressed. Wouldn't come back but so loved that rooftop.

Great service, delicious food. Nice ambience and reasonably priced!…read more Easy parking in the street. I recommend this restaurant!

What a nice surprise! I was craving sushi for my birthday recently, and my husband found Kazu. We…read morespilt the sushi and sashimi platter for 2, which was not only beautiful but really delicious... the fish seemed exceptionally fresh and was had a wonderful fresh taste. Our daughter had the kids bento box which she LOVED. And the waitress couldn't have been more friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back!

Five stars in every way. The rare five-star spot in taste, affordability, atmosphere, and outdoor…read moredining. The fish is a step above everywhere else - juicy and oily and teeming with flavor. The lunch special (even on Saturdays!) is $18-$26 for an incredible deal of three rolls of sushi, sashimi, a teriyaki box and more, all with salad or soup and more. It's gorgeous inside but the rooftop dining with all its umbrellas on a beautiful day feels like LA/ you're on vacation. Cannot wait to come back already. 5 stars!!!!

Everything we had at Sushi Jin in Westport was delicious! We started with the peppers, which…read moredefinitely brought the heat in the best way, but the tuna tacos were the major highlight crispy, spicy, fresh, and something I'd order again in a heartbeat. We also tried the Crazy Roll and Hachi Roll, and both were excellent. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and the presentation was beautiful. I was also very excited to see they had Asahi Super Dry Zero such a great option to have with sushi if you're not drinking. We thankfully came on the earlier side, because by around 7:30 the wait was literally out the door. Clearly Westport knows what's up! Definitely worth getting there early, and we'll absolutely be back.

Delicious ramen and dumplings. I had the good Hope ramen and it was so good and flavorful. Be…read moreforewarned, it has a kick to it in a good way. I had mine a little less spicy from what it usually is (I was told heat a 6-7 out of 10 normally) assuming I went down to a 5 spice wise and it was good. The pan fried pork dumplings were so tender and delicious! Living in east Norwalk, I will definitely be frequenting them this winter. Also, they do deliver

Came back to this place after a long absence. The dumplings are out of this world and the main…read morereason for coming here. I tried the spicy tan tan ramen which was good, but not great. The ingredients were fresh, but the broth didn't have as much flavor as I typically like.

Great good for a good price, we enjoyed the sushi. The customer service was also great.read more

Good food, great atmosphere . Hot ramen was solid. Service was attentive . There selection was…read moreabundant

This place is one of our absolute go-to places in Norwalk. Always the best choice. We have never…read morehad a bad experience. The rolls are outstanding. They tend to be very fast. The music is good. We always have great service but this time we had an extra fun waitress named Jessica. She made excellent sushi suggestions and really made sure we had a good time. Thank you Jessica for the great service and smiles. Also the only sushi place I know that has the REAL wasabi.

Their oishi roll is delicious. Food presentation is appetizing. Not a lot of typical selections…read morelike bento boxes for dinner. Service is prompt. Typical rolls (non special rolls) like spicy tuna, California roll are priced reasonably at $8. Seaweed salad simple and good single portion. Decor is minimal but unique especially the golden "bird nests " with lighting from egg shaped orbs.

I came in with my grandmother for a nice lunch yesterday. As always, we got tea to start out. I…read moreordered the Maki Combo and it was delicious! It was all super fresh and was made quickly. My grandmother ordered the bento box with shrimp tempura, that she loves and can never finish. She says it makes the perfect leftovers for the next day. We were excited to see they got new and improved menus! This is one of our favorite spots due to the amazing food, attentive service, and relaxing atmosphere. Truly a hidden gem in Norwalk that i'd recommend to anyone!

First off.... the owner is beyond rude. He told me not to call them earlier than 4:30pm because…read morethey aren't open. He took my order. I walked into the place and they were sleeping on chairs. He specifically stated "do not call me before 4:30pm. We all need a break." And he said "take a menu. Our hours are open at 4:30pm." I will never come back here again. This is actually the 2nd time he's been rude. Avoid this place at all costs. Everyone looks at you very rude and they don't deserve $1 of service. Shame on you Little Toyko. Don't treat people like that. The most condescending people I have ever dealt with. Ambiance is rude and cold as well.

They have excellent chopsticks here. I really enjoyed using them as did my date. In many ways I…read moream chopsticks fan they just make me Smile. I think I may have had too much cologne on based on the reactions we got. Small room. Big drinks! Thank you Oko!

To celebrate a graduation, you can choose a number of restaurants in the area. My child was…read moregraduating from The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts and chose OKO Kitchen. Not a chain restaurant and not very big. As it turns out, it was a perfect combination for an UH-MAZ-ING meal! Literally, upon entering the front door, a curtain pulls to the side as we entered the restaurant. A nice little touch like you're entering a whole new world. It's a quaint little spot, maybe 20 or so tables total and some bar seating available. We had a small group of 7 and fit right along the far wall. Asked for some special favors from the hostess and she was more than accommodating. Our server, Julia was phenomenal. She gave us some time to socialize, choose our meals and looked after us as if we were her only table (while taking care of a couple other tables at the same time). Very personable and helpful along the way, not just someone who took our orders only never to be seen again. She had some great suggestions and was very knowledgeable about the menu. The food was spectacular! I initially ordered a few appetizers for the table. She suggested a Makimono dish which was a selection of the same items I requested and a few more! Perfect for sharing! We enjoyed a variety of entree selections from their menu including poke bowls, sushi and grilled meats and fish. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The desserts were a perfect casual finish to our meal! Can't say enough good things about our experience at OKO Kitchen. The service and food were spot on! Keep on Yelp'n!