“The food speaks here - especially the Ramens. This is the one Ramen spot I actually travel to eat at. Then the sushi and hand rolls back it up. The cold soba noodles, scallop carpaccio, sake selection. Great place to come solo and get some work done too. The Karrage could have slightly smaller chunks :)“
“Wow I was amazed at the service and food. We were a group of 6. My first time having a hibachi styled meal. My friends have been to other hibachi and they also agreed that the food here was better. Drinks were also good.Happy to be back soon.“
“Great place to eat Asian cuisine. ?I'm updating this review. Back in 2018-2019 the food were great.Lately, 2024, the food quality has gone down so low. I ordered shrimp fried rice which was lacking in taste, ingredients and the lack of care in its preparation is evident. Same goes for subsequent orders of 4 other dishes on 2 other occasions.So disappointing ?“
“Phenomenal food on its way to a Michelin star. Very expensive, but worth every penny if you're looking for quality Japanese food. All the staff are Japanese themselves or have lived in Japan at one point, making all the food truly Japanese inspired.Shout out to Charles! Super cool guy and added a lot to the experience.“
“I had my first experience with my friend and her brother today and it was fantastic. The fish was fresh, the cuts were amazing and the service was impeccable. Would highly recommend as an omakase spot in CT and order the kama toro, it was perfect.“
“Food: Honestly, we had a really great Omakase experience here - props to New Haven and props to Otaru for bringing great variety and fresh sushi to New Haven, CT!Service: our Sushi chef and wait staff were also great.Ambiance: The restaurant itself is very small and has limited seating at the sushi bar so make sure to reserve in advance for a nice and intimate experience.“
“I chose Soga because they had Toro on their menu. It was only available in a roll. That roll, while still delicious, did not satisfy my craving for toro or really deliver the same experience. They lost one star for the tempura. I prefer mine thinner sliced with a lighter coating. This was thick and heavily battered. Overall, the sashimi collection was decent and fresh.Will go again“
“I’ve been eating here periodically for months, and it’s quickly become one of my favorite lunch spots. The service is always fast and friendly. The food is always fresh, consistent, and delicious. It’s also more affordable and better quality than many of the chain poké restaurants (i.e. pokémoto)“
“I’m not typically one to leave reviews but I feel like Lumi deserves one. I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant! The sushi and food is always delicious and the service is great. I have ordered delivery from Uber eats several times and for many people while at work and they always get the order right. They even pack the sushi according to each persons order and label everything. Definitely give this place a try!!“
“Went with another couple and sat at table in front window, where it was quiet and provided a view of the entire restaurant. Appetizers and sushi were outstanding. The lava cake was amazing. Service was superb. We used to regulars but hadn't been since the pandemic. One of the finest dining experiences in New Haven!“
“A beautiful restaurant with nice interior. Delicious food with various Japanese food selections. I love their special roll selections and how they serve it with beautiful presentatio. Ramen was great too. Octopus ball is good, but little bit creamy for me.“
“This is an excellent new place in New Haven and one I highly recommend. I’m not kidding, it might be some of the best, most authentic Chinese food in the city. Do the build your own bowl, try the pork broth, throw in a meat and some veggies and you’ve got an awesome meal for a reasonable price.If you’re craving good, authentic, real Chinese food give this place a try - you will not be disappointed!“
“I really liked the food in here and definitely good for take out. Yet, we were there for dinner, and the smell was the heaviest I got in a sushi restaurant. Also the atmosphere seems a little dark and old. Except for the atmosphere and the really heavy smell, it would be great. If they would refresh the atmosphere inside, I would go all the time.Note: their parking place is a little tricky. It's hard to see on the first time.“
“Sonobana is a standout among the myriad of sushi restaurants in the greater New Haven area. Not everyone can make it to New York or Boston for decent sushi restaurants. This is where Sonobana comes to the rescue. The interior is very tastefully decorated without the garish photos of sushi dishes or the marker board advertising specials. The dishes are of very high quality and taste. The staff are very friendly and helpful. If you're a fan of Japanese cuisine then definitely take the time to visit!“
“I like the fact that I can add toppings to my salad and they have a lot of choices. I got the dressing on the side which is also something I like. The staff is very friendly. Park in the back not in the front because then you're fighting with the gym next door for spaces. Everything was fresh I got a salad at dinner time and then I ate it for lunch the next day and it was good“
“I have never had an issue with Tokyo II. Even though I have never eaten inside the restaurant, I can't recommend this place enough. I usually get a dinner bento box, and they have had no problem substituting out the food with pork in it for other options. I love their miso soup and teriyaki salmon as well. The food is always prepared quickly, packaged securely, pretty warm even after being delivered to my home or driven back as takeout. Definitely give them a shot if you enjoy Japanese cuisine and sushi!“
“Love Penny! He’s so funny! Music was bumping at the end of the night near closing. Food was awesome. My fav is the “X” roll. Enjoyed the green tea ice cream for dessert. Love the atmosphere. Service was fantastic. Definitely would recommend!“
“The food is very good, which is why I go back. But we ordered all you can eat one night and it seemed a few people weren't getting the correct orders. It also took an hour to get a couple sushi rolls while the dinners ordered off the regular menu came quickly. It kind of squashes the "all you can eat" deal if you have to wait an hour for what you ordered. I recommend ordering take out or from the regular menu!Parking: It's in a plaza with a lot of safe parking“
“Menu and food is amazing. Atmosphere is a bit boring and bland, but completely forgotten about once the food came! We got gyoza(fried dumpling) which was amazing, tteokboki(spicy rice cakes) which were okay. We also got beef bulgogi and their lobster sushi roll. Definitely coming back!“
“We ordered we 4 specisl rolls and everything was great! With really nice presentation as well. We also the server to be very attentive and friendly.Parking: Depends on time of day, we went on a Tuesday evening and there was plenty of spots“
“Everyone kept telling me to visit this restaurant, and now I can see why! From the moment you walk in, you can tell that there are a lot of regulars, and everyone loves coming back repeatedly. it also feels like a very cozy family restaurant. We ordered so many dishes for our table to try and were not disappointed by any of them. We tried everything from the sake cocktails to the spicy mussels and of course a few different sushi rolls. All I can say is that the hype is absolutely warranted and I will be back for more!“