35 Best Japanese Restaurants near Hamden

“The staff is so sweet, the atmosphere is sophisticated for an AYCE, and the food is simply divine! I really prefer the airy and light peaceful interior here compared to other dingy and dark AYCE places. There’s nothing better than peacefully sipping hot green tea during lunchtime. Something small would be replacing the black window blinds with some nice light curtains. But high quality fresh sushi and sashimi should be the main focus“

“We ordered takeout for the 1st time. Delicious all around! Very impressed. Can’t wait to visit and eat in the restaurant soon!“

“SonoBana is by far the best Sushi here in CT. The absolute freshness ingredients at all times. The friendly staff goes over and beyond to make you feel welcome. We’ve been coming to SonoBana for years. High Recommend!!“

“Had an enjoyable time having dinner with friends. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The chef was engaging and funny. His preparation was a highlight of the dining experience. The atmosphere was nice and I noticed other patrons seemed to enjoy themselves as well. I would recommend Sakura Garden for a pleasant dining experience.“

“Pork fried rice and orange 🍊 chicken ,beef teryaki and its price right, excellent fresh hot The people that waited on me where so courteous with me and my Walker they bring it out to the car they held the door this place is really nice and atmosphere too So if you are disabled with a Walker or wheelchair it is a must go to Asian cuisine check it out“

“great food good drinks friendly staff“

“Everything about the food here was great. I went alone as I do most places that I do reviews for because I have time to sit and think about my food, the service, the environment, as oppose to when I’m with friends or family, which can be sometimes distracting. The sushi here is great. It’s a good lunch spot for yourself or with a friend. It’s definitely not the spot to take a large group.
My favorite sushi roll was the sweet potato roll.“

“Delicious! Just had my first meal here. Beautiful decor, kind people, and really good food. Excited to go back!“

“My favorite restaurant in New Haven. It's pricey but worth it. The Braised Pork Belly is AMAZING and literally falls apart with your chop sticks, that's how soft it is. I've literally had friends drink the sauce after eating that pork belly. It's so good

The curry with wagyu beef is also super tasty. Highly recommend. And their sake flights are really good too.“

“Incredible sushi, the food is so good and the staff is so kind. This is the best all you can eat sushi I’ve experienced. We can’t wait to come back for more!“

“This is a cute little place with great sushi and great service. They were very welcoming and fun and the sushi, especially the tuna scallion roll, was very good.

Dietary restrictions: There are gluten free items

Parking: I found a spot but it appeared to be the last one.

Kid-friendliness: It’s a good place for well behaved children.“

“Great food! Definitely coming back!“

“The food is super tasty and the service is very nice.“

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“Very attentive staff! Ate the Nage Yuki Udon! Excellent soup! Teriyaki chicken has a lite sauce with rice. Very tasty. Maki rolls well made and fresh! If you live local or are visiting like us... give this restaurant a try!“

“Awesome food, service and staff are great.. everyone is so friendly“

“If you love great food, excellent service, and a trendy atmosphere, this restaurant is a must-visit. Our son, who’s a huge fan of noodles, insisted we try this place while we were in town, and it did not disappoint. The service was exceptional, truly going above and beyond.

To start, we ordered the KFC Bao buns and the red oil dumplings. The Bao buns were delightfully soft with crispy chicken, while the red oil dumplings were generously filled with meat and came with an excellent sauce. For the main course, our son enjoyed the Pho Bo Vien, which was said to be delicious, packed with plenty of meat and veggies.

Overall, it was a memorable dining experience that we’d highly recommend!“

“Fantastic food, friendly staff and cute dining area. Five stars!“

“Food was delicious & staff was friendly, prompt. They went above and beyond.“

“it was very delicious people are very nice“

“This review is long overdue. These people know me by name already haha. I know it’s been a while but I think about this place faithfully. The lunch special is the best in the state and the special rolls are made special per order. This place does not disappoint not one bit. Love it and them.“

“great people great vibes“

“I recommend everything! My first time there and my experience was out of this world! Incredible food amazing atmosphere and very friendly service. I wasn’t sure what I wanted so they recommended something based on what I told them I liked and they were correct about it! I highly recommend this might be the only sushi place I will go to from now on!! Thank you for such a great experience!“

“I had a great experience at the YAMASAKI TERIYAKI. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure my order was just right. The portions were ?? , and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, which added to the overall positive experience. My only small complaint is that the line can get a bit long during peak hours, but it's worth the wait for the quality of food you get. I'll definitely be coming back!“

“Sit at the sushi bar for the best experience ever from amazing sushi masters! Kevin and his team are incredible!!!“

“Had an excellent dinner there tonight We will be back for take-out and dine-in“

“Ben is an amazing sushi chef! Friendly, creative, and like watching an artist! Enjoyed our sushi bar experience! Thank you!“

“best sushi in ct! amazing food and wonderful family owned business!“

“it was my second time there I went there with a friend previously and I ordered what she got so this time I basically had no clue what to get so the waitress was very polite and very helpful recommended a lot of different food not only did the food come out quick very hot it was amazingly delicious as well I would highly recommend this to anybody especially sushi lovers they also have a hibachi as well I ordered the drunken noodles with beef and two sushi rolls to go definitely will be back thank you for the great service 🙏🏽💪🏽💯“

“Awesome , just wish they slowed it down a bit !“

“i was placed a takeout order lunch specials,the price was inexpensive and the service was very nice ,i was so happy about that.will keep ordering with them.“

“Was here recently on my PTO while staying in Wallingford! Everything was amazing start to finish! You will not be sorry if you eat here! I ate like a Queen! Highly recommend the Mango Delight, it was so amazing! Crab Rangoon was excellent, my Smoked Salmon Roll was wonderful, and the Pho. Let me talk about the Pho. The Beef Pho was so amazing! It was so comforting and wonderful. It felt like home to me. Such a wonderful soup. It does come with big portions so you may have to take it home. Great service and once again my compliments to the chefs and everyone there. If I’m ever in Wallingford again, I’ll be in again! ❤️❤️❤️“

“Always great, very good sushi and atmosphere is always good for any family of children.“

“nice sushi and shashimi and roll varieties“

“First time here at a friend's recommendation. I've been looking for a Japanese restaurant and enjoyed the food a lot. We got beef and salmon teriyaki lunch specials. I got salad, friend had miso soup. Appetizers were salmon avocado Maki roll and Katsu. The Maki roll was creamy fresh. Katsu was very crispy outside, flaky inside. Both teriyaki dishes were delicious. I'll be back.“