We went here on Mother's Day and it was an amazing experience. I got a complementary glass of…read moreProsecco to start. The wait staff was most attentive. The food arrived quickly and was ample and really fresh. We had sashimi and duck. The way the restaurant was set up felt curated and every table had plenty of space. Some were private booths and it felt like a cocoon. The drinks were also yummy. You won't regret a visit here.

Nori is a Sushi bar/restaurant in the heart of Old Saybrook. Offering an excellent interior decor,…read morewonderfully friendly staff and of course high quality fresh Sushi. Coming in for lunch I was kindly greeted and sat by a server immediately. Inside is a wonderful design blending modern and traditional feeling within an extremely cleanly atmosphere. The menu features some unique fusion dishes along with M/P Sushi specials such as Shima Aji, Kinmedai, Ōtoro, CA Uni, A5 Wagu and more. I ordered a Hot Green Tea, 16pcs Sashimi Dinner, Kinmedai, Shima Aji, Uni and Ōtoro Nigiri. As well as a Sashimi of the Ōtoro and a Uni Handroll. The Sashimi was excellently fresh, cut into proper thick slices and all displaying wonderful colors and texture. Large Santa Monica Uni, melt in your mouth Ōtoro, perfect moist Sushi rice, crisp Nori paper and sweet pickled ginger left little to none to complain about. Some of the friendliest staff and Sushi chef I've met it was a wonderful experience. The only negative I could possibly draw would be the prices are a bit higher than most "Sushi restaurants" but the quality of the food and the experience was far superior. Overall 8.9/10 excellent food and service, on my list to come back during dinner hours to try the Omakase.

Sushi was amazing. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back. Small location…read morebut definitely worth it

The building is undergoing some sort of renovation so there was construction going on; this was not…read moretoo big a problem. Interior was simple, no frills. Our server was super polite. Now for the good part, the food: seaweed salad was amazing both in flavor and portion size; I loved that there was lots of cucumber to dredge in the dressing. Salmon hand roll was fresh and had a good kick as I asked for spicy. Ramen soup also very flavorful and huge.

The food was really really good, and if you get the dinners that includes soup noodles rice and a…read moresalad with homemade ginger dressing it's a great deal

Absolutely love Hanami in Clinton! We got a hibachi meal that was delicious, along with a sushi…read moreplatter with sweet potato sushi, which was also amazing. They even served us fried ice cream on the house, which was so generous and such a wonderful surprise. The staff is always so kind and welcoming, and you can really tell they care about their customers. We always have such a great experience here and can't recommend this place enough!

Liv's has been on my radar for years, but we never made the trek. I'm sorry we waited so long…read more Liv's is hands down the best dining experience we have had in years. The food (Scallops for her, Swordfish for me) was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented with wonderful plate mates and sauces. This is an incredibly well run restaurant! Staff and service were first rate, and special thanks to the back of the house on this sweltering 100 degree day! Seriously, go here.

Went for Happy Hour because I really wanted oysters and clams. We figured we had to sit at the bar…read morebut found out that this restaurant serves happy hour throughout the entire restaurant!! What an amazing place!! We were greeted by the friendliest host ever and immediately by a wonderful young woman who was our server. Although our order was small she never treated us like we were slighting her. The place was beautifully decorated and packed! So you know the food is good. Our clams and oysters were well shucked, clean, fresh and cold. Definitely will be back when we have more time.

Did take-out from here twice this week. Busy with projects at home so wanted a good meal to go. We…read morehad sushi and a few rolls a few nights ago & tonight I had the steak hibachi dinner. All were excellent. Great food, at a very good price as well. Always a great meal, great service & friendly staff.

Amazing sushi! Oh the freshness! Oh the flavor! We got carry out but we will definitely come…read moreback for dine in. The miso soup was basic, would not order that again. But THE SUSI!

Excellent food; Always delicious; Best in the local area. I order when there rather than phone or…read moreinternet; just seems to work for me as you can see lots of pre-order pickup happening. A couple tables out front to eat when the weather is nice. The place is always clean and orderly.

TLDR; This place is good but I wouldn't say great. I recommend ordering online instead of dining…read morein. With the rave reviews I was really hoping I had found a hidden gem in Groton. It was a bit above average for the area and prices were better than I've seen elsewhere. My husband and I dined in on a Saturday around 6 pm. The place was already slammed with online orders and it did not stop the entire hour or so we spent in the building. Everything is disposable even when dining in and eating out of styrofoam isn't my preference but ok. It's a small establishment and I would guess the overwhelming majority of their business comes through online ordering. So, order online rather than go in as there is no real ambiance. I tend to order pretty basic rolls and sashimi which I think really levels the playing field when it comes to sushi. So, my commentary on the sushi is just based on the quality of the fish. It was alright not particularly vibrant or fresh. But not bad either. The pieces of sashimi were literally the biggest I've ever seen. They were too big to comfortably one-bite. The spicy tuna roll was pretty good and didn't require soy sauce to make it palatable. The miso soup was also good. My husband loved their salad dressing. If we decide to order again I would skip the sashimi and probably order some à la cart nigiri to form my final opinion. The search for a truly killer sushi place around here continues.

Amazing what a decade can bring. Got to enjoy a perfect summer lunch outside on the patio…read more And what better than an iced tea. Kidding. Though it was good. It was the lobster roll. Sure you could get it cold but this is CT and we like our rolls warm and buttery. And this one was so packed with lobster! Delish! Add some tater tots and it was just a delight. A must get for the summer.

Great spot for a lunch stop on the way to Newport. We walked in with no reservation on a beautiful…read moresunny day and got lucky with outdoor seating, which turned out to be the perfect way to enjoy the meal. The oysters were fresh and amazing, and honestly everything we ordered was fresh and on point across the board. The staff, mostly younger, were lovely, polite, and quick, which made the whole experience even better. They also offer an extensive drink menu, wine by the glass or bottle, plus a solid range of other options. A great find on a road trip, would absolutely stop again.

What an amazing restaurant! The staff were super sweet and attentive. You could definitely tell…read morethat this is a restaurant that people frequent often because they had a couple of regulars there. I sat alone so they sat me at the bar and that was lovely. Unexpectedly I received a dish from the chef at the bar, which was a nice surprising appetizer. It was super fresh and flavor. I wish that was on the menu cause I would've ordered even more of it. The spring rolls came out, steaming hot and were really good. I do wish the vegetables inside the spring roll or a seasoned in some way, but the sauce makes up for that. My sushi was amazing. It tasted fresh, well prepared, and I left very full. I wish this was closer to my house, cause I'd be here more often.

Great spot for a relaxed and affordable sushi night. Went on a Friday evening and was pleasantly…read moresurprised that it wasn't too busy--we were seated right away with no wait. Prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality. Dinner entrées come with miso soup and a salad, which is always a nice touch. The sushi itself was fresh and delicious, and everything we ordered hit the spot. Bonus points for the martinis--tasty and cheap, which made the night even better. Overall, a solid sushi spot with good food, good drinks, and an easygoing atmosphere. Would definitely come back!

This place really hit the spot! I was looking for something quick and was craving Asian food, and…read moreI'm so glad I stopped here. They have a great variety of sushi, noodles, ramen, and other dishes. I ordered the gyoza and a delicious tonkotsu ramen, and both were exactly what I was craving. The restaurant was busy and well attended, but the staff was still friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend giving this place a try if you're looking for delicious food, good variety, and quick, attentive service!

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.

We went for a Friday lunch. The prices were good for a lunch menu, but one of us got the sushi and…read moresashimi lunch and the other got the 3 roll special. Unfortunately, the sushi (esp the tuna) was not all that fresh. - made us wonder whether the lunch specials were made using fish left over from the night before. Service was fast. The salads that came with the lunch specials were high end, with great ginger dressing.

Mr. J Asian Bistro in Guilford did NOT disappoint We went for happy hour and scored $5 dumplings,…read morea $5 spicy tuna roll, and a $5 salmon roll Such a great deal! The dumplings were our absolute favorite Definitely coming back!