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Yoko Kitchen was very middle of the road for me. We were in New Milford for the day and chose Yoko Kitchen because of the good reviews and high overall rating. But I found it very mediocre. Chicken potstickers were probably the best part of the meal. My husband ordered the general tso's lunch special, I ordered the spicy miso ramen, and we ordered the pineapple fried rice lunch special with chicken to share. There is a place closer to home where I order pineapple fried rice and it's super yummy and served in a pineapple. This was very boring, and bland. I wished it could be ordered with pork or pork belly, which has more flavor than chicken, but that wasn't an option. It did contain a lot of chicken so would be a decent sized standalone meal, but I wasn't impressed. The spicy miso ramen said it had a rich pork broth with miso added, but truth be told, it tasted like the free miso soup you get with sushi or hibachi. I forgot to add an egg - entirely my fault. But the soup overall was underwhelming. As was the general tso's. Fine but not great. Food came out quickly and it was busy, but I was not impressed at all and wish we chose somewhere better for lunch when in the area. We had leftovers, but it wasn't any better the second time around!
Another great experience with great food! Never had the ramen and definitely will. I believe it was the spicy miso with pork. We really enjoyed our sushi. Only complaint is the steak was chewy.
In a city like NYC where there are not only excellent Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai restaurants, but regional variations of all of the above, Yoko would be a non-starter, probably a one to three on the Yelp star system depending on your level of generosity. In New Milford (whose charms are many, but largely center on areas other than regional Asian cuisine), Yoko is among the better places in the vicinity.* I always find it hard to fairly review places like this.... *I'm thinking of the eastern part of Connecticut between New Milford to the north and Danbury to the south. Thoughts: Neutral - The menu is extremely wide ranging, offering everything from sushi and ramen, to soup dumpling and char siu buns, to Thai curries. Pros - The most successful offerings we've tried have been the grilled options. We happened upon well made grilled octopus and lamb on our first visit. These remain our favorites. Sushi rolls are fair, made with non-fishy tuna, yellowtail and the like, among the better renditions to be found in the area. We've never sat at the sushi bar. The chefs there seem nice / competent. - The decor really is pleasant if kitchsy. We enjoy the irregularly shaped tree-cross sectional tables to the right when you enter the restaurant. If I were 16 again, I would take all of my dates there to impress. If I were in my 20s or 30s again, this would be a good place for a first date. - Despite the occasional cons in service (see below and prior review), wait staff are generally competent, friendly and polite. I like that the women and men who work here carry themselves with a sense of dignity. - Bathrooms (extremely important to me if you're at all familiar with my reviews) are clean. - The rice used in maki-zushi is surprisingly well made in our experience. I'm quite picky about sushi rice. Whoever is making this stuff at Yoko knows what (s)he is doing in terms of rice type, cook time, and seasoning, all of which are completely competent. I haven't tried the nigiri so have no opinion on how it's packed/shaped/held at temperature in that context. Cons: - Even the well made (e.g. grilled) dishes are somewhat Sysco-esque / Disney-esque in quality, what you might find at a Cheesecake Factory or Olive Garden of pan-Asian food. There's a baseline level of quality and skill in the preparation that is never awful. But sauces are corn syrupy and there are many liberties taken in terms of authenticity and ingredients that are straight from a jar / bucket. I suppose it's not surprising given what a huge culinary geography this restaurant attempts to cover. - Ramen comes with a lovely soft boiled soy egg, an overexuberant amount of bean sprouts, a bit of bamboo shoots. Noodles are a crimped variety (a bit low brow, more akin to Top Ramen than Ichiran), made to a pleasantly firm texture. All doable up to this point. However, the all-important broth is almost certainly made from a Knorr's-like reconstituted bouillon powder, doctored with additional ingredients. Good ramen joints make their broths from scratch. The difference in quality is drastic. - We once ate there with our pup on the attractively decorated patio and were chased away by wasps, drawn by the nearby dumpster I think. Not a pleasant experience, especially since the extremely non-helpful waitresses on that visit tried to gaslight us about the wasps. We gave the restaurant a long rest after that incident. --- TLDR: Will we be back? Probably, given that we have few options in the area for this kind of food. Is it a place we'll seek out? Only if we're away from NYC for an extended period of time.
The ramens we got were absolutely delicious! In our opinion it wasn't spicy but the flavors were very good. The spicy beef ramen had a bit of a more richer flavor. And the spicy miso ramen had a lighter but flavorful flavor. The lychee martini was very yummy! Not pictured but my boyfriend got a spicy crab roll. I tried one roll and it was quite delicious and fresh!! The vibe in the restaurant was also lovely. My only critique is that the host/waiter was very curt and short with us.
We always crave ramen when it rains and it sure has been a rainy two months. We discovered Yoko by accident and what a win for us. The Tonkotsu ramen broth had a great depth of flavor and really rich and makes you feel warm each slurp. Hands down the best bao we've ever had. Soft shell bao is a must and the sushi roll complimented the meal. Service was very friendly and quick! A must if you are in the north Danbury area.
Went here with my wife on a Saturday evening. Started off with the crispy duck pao buns, steamed pork dumplings and fried calamari all were good, especially the calamari. Wife had the Hawaii roll which she enjoyed very much, nice sauce. I had the red lobster roll which I didn't care for, It was a little warm and mushy. Carrin was our waitress and she was very helpful with the menu and prompt with service not rushed. Nice atmosphere and service and good food.
The best service and food quality you'll ever find. I lie awake thinking about going back to this restaurant. Please come by and try literally anything and you'll be amazed, I go and get something new all the time and have yet to be disappointed. If you are interested in an appetizer my favorite is the curry mussels and the soft shells crab buns. Their ramen is top tier as is however I love kimchi and eggs so I'll always add that. Also do yourself a favor and get the fluke sashimi because you will never get over that tho and chefs are so talented and actually know who to sever you any type of sashimi your heart desires. I can't ever go and not get sushi but if you aren't so much of a fan the pineapple fried rice (we do chicken and shrimp) and a fam favorite with my toddlers. I can literally go on and on about this place but it is fantastic and beautiful so much so I got engaged there.
This is a nice place. Restaurant has a modern bright atmosphere. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Food looked and tasted amazing. The menu is extensive and the pictures of the dishes made ordering "difficult" because everything looked so yummy. Prices weren't bad either. Definitely will return.
Stopped by on a Friday night for a quick bite with 3 others. We grabbed a table immediately, not crowded. I ordered the Chashu Buns and the Tonkatsu Ramen. The Chashu Buns were delicious with tender pork, a good amount of sauce, on a fluffy bun. This was solid and I very much recommend buns for anyone as an appetizer, whether they be the Chashu or any of the others. The ramen is a better bang for your buck than the buns, but they were very tasty and worth the splurge. The ramen was solid as well. The eggs were a little overcooked, so the yolk was more crumbly than creamy, but they didn't detract from the overall bold flavor and tasty ingredients in the dish. There was a good amount of tender pork in here as well. Very good! Value: 4/5 Quality: 4/5 Quantity: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5
Weekday early evening dinner while visiting my Auntie. She has frequented many times, but it was my first. Gyoza was good, and our very accommodating server had 1/2 steamed for me and the other half pan-fried for my Auntie. Came out perfect. Spring rolls had good taste. Ordered Crab Soup Dumplings - a first - and had to be taught how to eat them. Interesting concept and a substantial amount of meat filling. Nice flavor, just wasn't my favorite thing we ate. The pineapple fried rice was to DIE for, and once again, our different tastes were accommodated - shrimp & chicken. Flavorful, rice wasn't sticky, chicken was tender and tasty, and most of all, I couldn't tell the huge shrimp that came with the dish (which my aunt pronounced amazing) had been cooked in the dish! Bonus! Would totally return and totally recommend.
My girlfriend loves ramen and other soups. I do, too. I'd always suggested we stop in here, and I'm glad we finally did! It's got an interesting vibe, somewhere between Asian fusion chic and the inside of the USS Chowder Pot local chain of restaurants. This isn't a complaint; it works very well. We started with the crispy chicken bao and spicy edamame. Both were amazing. I'm not an edamame fan, but the spices are a big help. For dinner, I ordered the J Ramen. It's a classic hearty ramen, but it comes with a piece of bone-in fried duck sticking out of the broth. Duck is a very rich meat, so it was quite the treat for me. The soup was wonderfully done with a naturally-thick bone broth. Somehow, the duck was still crispy despite being submerged. Why did we never come here sooner? Now the question is, when are we going back?
I love this spot. Every time I go, the food is amazing, the specials are innovative and the staff is great. We tried the special desserts Yuzu Cheesecake and Amaretto Ice Cream and both were incredibly delicious. The meals are consistently good and flavorful and there is yet to be anything there that I've tried that I haven't liked. I recommend this restaurant to everyone looking for tasty, authentic local ramen. The scenery is mesmerizing yet serene.
Another day just driving around to get fresh air and on our way back we decided to try Yoko Kitchen. 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. read more
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Yoko Kitchen was very middle of the road for me. We were in New Milford for the day and chose Yoko Kitchen because of the good reviews and high overall rating. But I found it very mediocre. Chicken potstickers were probably the best part of the meal. My husband ordered the general tso's lunch special, I ordered the spicy miso ramen, and we ordered the pineapple fried rice lunch special with chicken to share. There is a place closer to home where I order pineapple fried rice and it's super yummy and served in a pineapple. This was very boring, and bland. I wished it could be ordered with pork or pork belly, which has more flavor than chicken, but that wasn't an option. It did contain a lot of chicken so would be a decent sized standalone meal, but I wasn't impressed. The spicy miso ramen said it had a rich pork broth with miso added, but truth be told, it tasted like the free miso soup you get with sushi or hibachi. I forgot to add an egg - entirely my fault. But the soup overall was underwhelming. As was the general tso's. Fine but not great. Food came out quickly and it was busy, but I was not impressed at all and wish we chose somewhere better for lunch when in the area. We had leftovers, but it wasn't any better the second time around! read more
1 year ago
Another great experience with great food! Never had the ramen and definitely will. I believe it was the spicy miso with pork. We really enjoyed our sushi. Only complaint is the steak was chewy. read more
1 year ago
In a city like NYC where there are not only excellent Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai restaurants, but regional variations of all of the above, Yoko would be a non-starter, probably a one to three on the Yelp star system depending on your level of generosity. In New Milford (whose charms are many, but largely center on areas other than regional Asian cuisine), Yoko is among the better places in the vicinity.* I always find it hard to fairly review places like this.... *I'm thinking of the eastern part of Connecticut between New Milford to the north and Danbury to the south. Thoughts: Neutral - The menu is extremely wide ranging, offering everything from sushi and ramen, to soup dumpling and char siu buns, to Thai curries. Pros - The most successful offerings we've tried have been the grilled options. We happened upon well made grilled octopus and lamb on our first visit. These remain our favorites. Sushi rolls are fair, made with non-fishy tuna, yellowtail and the like, among the better renditions to be found in the area. We've never sat at the sushi bar. The chefs there seem nice / competent. - The decor really is pleasant if kitchsy. We enjoy the irregularly shaped tree-cross sectional tables to the right when you enter the restaurant. If I were 16 again, I would take all of my dates there to impress. If I were in my 20s or 30s again, this would be a good place for a first date. - Despite the occasional cons in service (see below and prior review), wait staff are generally competent, friendly and polite. I like that the women and men who work here carry themselves with a sense of dignity. - Bathrooms (extremely important to me if you're at all familiar with my reviews) are clean. - The rice used in maki-zushi is surprisingly well made in our experience. I'm quite picky about sushi rice. Whoever is making this stuff at Yoko knows what (s)he is doing in terms of rice type, cook time, and seasoning, all of which are completely competent. I haven't tried the nigiri so have no opinion on how it's packed/shaped/held at temperature in that context. Cons: - Even the well made (e.g. grilled) dishes are somewhat Sysco-esque / Disney-esque in quality, what you might find at a Cheesecake Factory or Olive Garden of pan-Asian food. There's a baseline level of quality and skill in the preparation that is never awful. But sauces are corn syrupy and there are many liberties taken in terms of authenticity and ingredients that are straight from a jar / bucket. I suppose it's not surprising given what a huge culinary geography this restaurant attempts to cover. - Ramen comes with a lovely soft boiled soy egg, an overexuberant amount of bean sprouts, a bit of bamboo shoots. Noodles are a crimped variety (a bit low brow, more akin to Top Ramen than Ichiran), made to a pleasantly firm texture. All doable up to this point. However, the all-important broth is almost certainly made from a Knorr's-like reconstituted bouillon powder, doctored with additional ingredients. Good ramen joints make their broths from scratch. The difference in quality is drastic. - We once ate there with our pup on the attractively decorated patio and were chased away by wasps, drawn by the nearby dumpster I think. Not a pleasant experience, especially since the extremely non-helpful waitresses on that visit tried to gaslight us about the wasps. We gave the restaurant a long rest after that incident. --- TLDR: Will we be back? Probably, given that we have few options in the area for this kind of food. Is it a place we'll seek out? Only if we're away from NYC for an extended period of time. read more
4 months ago
The ramens we got were absolutely delicious! In our opinion it wasn't spicy but the flavors were very good. The spicy beef ramen had a bit of a more richer flavor. And the spicy miso ramen had a lighter but flavorful flavor. The lychee martini was very yummy! Not pictured but my boyfriend got a spicy crab roll. I tried one roll and it was quite delicious and fresh!! The vibe in the restaurant was also lovely. My only critique is that the host/waiter was very curt and short with us. read more
We always crave ramen when it rains and it sure has been a rainy two months. We discovered Yoko by accident and what a win for us. The Tonkotsu ramen broth had a great depth of flavor and really rich and makes you feel warm each slurp. Hands down the best bao we've ever had. Soft shell bao is a must and the sushi roll complimented the meal. Service was very friendly and quick! A must if you are in the north Danbury area. read more
5 months ago
Went here with my wife on a Saturday evening. Started off with the crispy duck pao buns, steamed pork dumplings and fried calamari all were good, especially the calamari. Wife had the Hawaii roll which she enjoyed very much, nice sauce. I had the red lobster roll which I didn't care for, It was a little warm and mushy. Carrin was our waitress and she was very helpful with the menu and prompt with service not rushed. Nice atmosphere and service and good food. read more
9 months ago
The best service and food quality you'll ever find. I lie awake thinking about going back to this restaurant. Please come by and try literally anything and you'll be amazed, I go and get something new all the time and have yet to be disappointed. If you are interested in an appetizer my favorite is the curry mussels and the soft shells crab buns. Their ramen is top tier as is however I love kimchi and eggs so I'll always add that. Also do yourself a favor and get the fluke sashimi because you will never get over that tho and chefs are so talented and actually know who to sever you any type of sashimi your heart desires. I can't ever go and not get sushi but if you aren't so much of a fan the pineapple fried rice (we do chicken and shrimp) and a fam favorite with my toddlers. I can literally go on and on about this place but it is fantastic and beautiful so much so I got engaged there. read more
11 months ago
The location and service were good, the atmosphere was pretty cool in there. It had a great ambiance. We got chicken pot stickers and chicken and chashu (pork) bao buns to start. They all tasted great! The Ramen of choice was the Tonkatsu Ramen and the J Ramen. They were both so delicious! read more
5 months ago
10 months ago
This is a nice place. Restaurant has a modern bright atmosphere. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Food looked and tasted amazing. The menu is extensive and the pictures of the dishes made ordering "difficult" because everything looked so yummy. Prices weren't bad either. Definitely will return. read more
Stopped by on a Friday night for a quick bite with 3 others. We grabbed a table immediately, not crowded. I ordered the Chashu Buns and the Tonkatsu Ramen. The Chashu Buns were delicious with tender pork, a good amount of sauce, on a fluffy bun. This was solid and I very much recommend buns for anyone as an appetizer, whether they be the Chashu or any of the others. The ramen is a better bang for your buck than the buns, but they were very tasty and worth the splurge. The ramen was solid as well. The eggs were a little overcooked, so the yolk was more crumbly than creamy, but they didn't detract from the overall bold flavor and tasty ingredients in the dish. There was a good amount of tender pork in here as well. Very good! Value: 4/5 Quality: 4/5 Quantity: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 read more
3 years ago
Weekday early evening dinner while visiting my Auntie. She has frequented many times, but it was my first. Gyoza was good, and our very accommodating server had 1/2 steamed for me and the other half pan-fried for my Auntie. Came out perfect. Spring rolls had good taste. Ordered Crab Soup Dumplings - a first - and had to be taught how to eat them. Interesting concept and a substantial amount of meat filling. Nice flavor, just wasn't my favorite thing we ate. The pineapple fried rice was to DIE for, and once again, our different tastes were accommodated - shrimp & chicken. Flavorful, rice wasn't sticky, chicken was tender and tasty, and most of all, I couldn't tell the huge shrimp that came with the dish (which my aunt pronounced amazing) had been cooked in the dish! Bonus! Would totally return and totally recommend. read more
My girlfriend loves ramen and other soups. I do, too. I'd always suggested we stop in here, and I'm glad we finally did! It's got an interesting vibe, somewhere between Asian fusion chic and the inside of the USS Chowder Pot local chain of restaurants. This isn't a complaint; it works very well. We started with the crispy chicken bao and spicy edamame. Both were amazing. I'm not an edamame fan, but the spices are a big help. For dinner, I ordered the J Ramen. It's a classic hearty ramen, but it comes with a piece of bone-in fried duck sticking out of the broth. Duck is a very rich meat, so it was quite the treat for me. The soup was wonderfully done with a naturally-thick bone broth. Somehow, the duck was still crispy despite being submerged. Why did we never come here sooner? Now the question is, when are we going back? read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
I love this spot. Every time I go, the food is amazing, the specials are innovative and the staff is great. We tried the special desserts Yuzu Cheesecake and Amaretto Ice Cream and both were incredibly delicious. The meals are consistently good and flavorful and there is yet to be anything there that I've tried that I haven't liked. I recommend this restaurant to everyone looking for tasty, authentic local ramen. The scenery is mesmerizing yet serene. read more
3 years ago
So I've been coming here every chance I get when I'm working within New Milford.. and I love the consistency of their spicy miso ramen. Today, I had it without the chashu pork but requested menma/bamboo shoots with extra broth and egg. OMG. Fantastic!!! I'm craving for it as I'm updating my review. I'm addicted! read more
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2 years ago
With the weather opening up, my wife and I went on a motorcycle ride. Yoko Kitchen is well placed and is at a nice spot. I ordered scallops from the seafood lunch section. With Cajun Garlic sauce. The food was excellent. The waitress was very helpful in pointing out the dishes. The shovel they serve it in was unique, like the experience itself. Great spot! read more
4 stars because we weren't served water until we asked twice. At that point we were half way through appetizer 2. We ordered buns, and soup dumplings. The buns were divine, the soup dumplings soup to meat ratio left us yearning for a little more soup. Now for the stars of the night, the ramen. Hands down the best ramen I've ever had. The broth was so delicious, and their spicy paste is just the cherry on top. So happy to have found this spot, only 30 minutes from Carmel NY!! read more
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Delicious ramen and buns, great place asian fusion in New Milford. The dessert was also great, and the servers were wonderful! read more
3 years ago
This place is amazing!!!!! 5/5!! The food is so good and fresh and I can tell it's good quality!!! The service was attentive as well!!! And it's very cute inside- cute bar area too! I will def be back. read more
More people need to know about this place!!! It's so good! I've been wanting to try a good seafood boil for some time now and glad one opened up closer to where I live. I came here today for the first time for a Father's Day lunch with my parents and we all loved everything! We ordered half pounds of pretty much everything in the seafood boil and chose the spicy mala sauce... Delicious! They provided you a bucket for shells, bibs and gloves and we digged in! The boil came with sausage, corn and potatoes and we added a side of noodles also. Everything was cooked deliciously and good size portions for the price. My parents were definitely impressed as well. It made a good Father's Day lunch. read more
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My husband and I stopped here for lunch today while we were in the area. We've been meaning to try a Ramen Restaurant and this place had good Yelp reviews. The place was quiet when we went as it was 2pm. It was only us and by the time we left maybe 3 other tables at max while we were there. Waitress was very nice but it took a while to get our food and bill. We started our meal with spring rolls and pork soup dumplings. Both appetizers were very good. For my main dish I ordered Chashu Pork Tonkatsu Ramen and requested no egg. The pork in this dish was mushy and flavorless. For pork belly I expected at least a salty flavor. The broth was decent but not very flavorful. It said it had garlic oil and I definitely did not taste any garlic. I would say I definitely won't order this again. My husband ordered the duck ramen and he was very happy with it. I did request a knife and never received it. The bill was $65 which is average but I left hungry because I couldn't eat the pork in my ramen. That is unusual for me to leave any restaurant hungry as I hardly ever can finish even 1/2 my food. All in all I don't think we would return. It's sad because it's a cute little place and I had high hopes of liking the food after reading the reviews . read more
4 years ago
This place never ceases to amaze me , I've had the fried calamari , wings , ramen and seafood boils . All so amazing , the red sangria is also so yummy , prices are decent . They are very accommodating as well . Must try read more
4 years ago
Oh my goodness. I am so lucky to have such an amazing ramen place close to me. The food is incredible. They always get it right every time. The service is lovely and everyone is so nice and accommodating there. I love everything and anything about Yoko Kitchen, I wish I could rate them 6/5 stars. Would give left kidney for the Tonkatsu Ramen read more
5 years ago
My husband and I ate here on Saturday. We ordered the steamed duck buns which were delicious. My husband ordered Ramen and I got the boiled seafood combo A, that had shrimp and crab legs. It was really good! I chose the spicy Cajun garlic sauce on it, it was tasty and not too spicy. The service was great, this is a definite must try for anyone who likes seafood and Asian cuisine. read more
4 years ago
Spicy ramen was delicious, especially after adding the homemade Chile oil to make it even more spicy. Cool atmosphere with friendly service. read more
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