34 Best Japanese Restaurants near North Haven

“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!“

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

“Great fresh food, relaxed atmosphere and good value.“

“Awesome place! Food was delicious . Definitely going back“

“Amazing food and atmosphere. Will be back weekly.“

“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.“

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

“Stopped in for lunch and everything was delicious. The Bibimbap beef was amazing they made it spicy just how I like it. The bulgogi rice bowl was also really tasty, and the ramen was great too.

If you’re in Hamden and looking for good Japanese and Korean-style food, definitely swing by Donburiya Cafe and grab a bite. Highly recommend!“

“Went to Jerry’s last night and I was soooo full because it was sooo delicious I had to come home and get into bed! The salmon is like butta in your mouth! The tuna firm and soft at the same time… and the eel… OMG… hadn’t been there in a long time and it was excellent!!! Fresh & delicious, go and enjoy!“

“4.5 / 5.0 - I’d been to the Loop for Japanese groceries and sweets, but this was my first time trying their brunch, which they have on weekends, along with their lunch menu.

They have cafeteria style seating and you order and pick up your food at the counter. It’s quite spacious with large picnic tables and bar seating, but it was almost full when we went past noon yesterday.

It took time to order and get our food, so if you’re in a rush, it may be better to pick up pre-made lunches or sushi from the grocery store instead.

I tried the Open Tamago Sando, which was so delicious I will definitely have to order again. The noodles didn’t have much broth or toppings, so maybe not the best option if you’re looking for something that’s not mostly carbs.

They had outdoor seating, which will be nice once it’s warmer.“

“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!“

“Came here with a family member and did the AYCE for $31.99. I ordered 3 sushi rolls, 3 appetizers, a salad, fried rice, and chicken katsu. I really enjoyed all my food and the staff were constantly checking in to see if there was anything I needed. The value for the price seems to be good if you are ordering a decent amount of dishes.

One thing to note is that they handed me another AYCE ordering sheet only after I finished the first round of food. Also, make sure to not over order as it seems that doing so can incur a charge if you don’t finish your food. However, I left a few small pieces of sushi but ate everything else and was not charged. This is a great spot if you’re hungry.“

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

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

“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!“

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

“I came here simply because I Googled Chinese food in Wallingford and looked for the best reviews. Well Diner’s Haven did not disappoint!! The best friend dumplings I have ever had and their Pad Thai was amazing. I’m coming back with my family next time!!“

“Our go-to Ramen restaurant.

One of my favorite Ramen/Asian restaurants around. I just found out that this place is a chain which surprises me. They always give me more of a locally owned store. Great servers. Amazing food. This place is definitely great for 90’s kids with their selection of music.

Everything I eat here is always so good. So flavorful. The mushroom dumplings are HIGHLY recommended.

Pro tip: get a side of their chili oil on the side with your food.

Service 10/10
Food 9.7/10“

“it was very delicious people are very nice“

“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 fresh food, relaxed atmosphere and good value.“

“The food was excellent. I ordered the teriyaki chicken with all vegetables plus additional vegetables. I ordered two one with shrimp I did not realize all vegetables was just cabbage and the additional stem vegetables was broccoli. They have a small order of sautéed vegetables realizing I should have ordered that instead and the second ordered had no shrimp. I ordered through grubhub because I was at work. I have eaten inside many times first time ordering through grubhub.“

“First time. Great service. Food was excellent. Wide variety of Japanese food. Hibachi steak annd shrimp withbv$white dipping sauce excellent. Companion had sushi and rolls. Fresh. Tasty. Price reasonable. Can be too noisy for q I iet conversation. . Kids love Hibachij chefs performance“

“The food and service were excellent! However, the plastic lids and coated paper boxes the food is served in does not work for me because it’s environmentally unsustainable. The amount of single-use plastics we go through for convenience is doing serious harm to the health of our planet and life on it. I think the food service industry (and customers) can do a lot to change that.

I would also love to see some wild caught fish that is certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)!

I had a few questions about this and the chef was very kind to stop and answer them! The sushi was delicious— thank you!“

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

“Just had dinner at Sakana. The food and drinks are always delicious, fresh, and fast! Our waitresss was also amazing - very thoughtful, anticipating needs without needing to be asked and so kind to our kiddo- even giving some kids chopsticks to take home. Highly recommend if you haven’t been already!“

“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 🙏🏽💪🏽💯“

“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.“

“great food good drinks friendly staff“

“I went to a Teriyaki Madness restaurant in Handen for the first time yesterday and it was a great experience. The food was delicious, healthy and fresh, and the best part was the service. The attendants, Chelsea, Amaya and Jenaya were simply wonderful. They helped us choose the best deal and order, and they were extremely friendly throughout the whole process. My family and I loved it and we will definitely recommend it.“

“I messed up. I asked for my money back on the idea that I did not receive an order I clearly made correct but I thought was wrong. So I e had sushi in the past. This is not my first rodeo. Problem is I had regular sushi which were hand rolled which I thought meant the same as “hand roll”. My apologies and biggest mistake ever! So just so everyone understands: hand rolled which is not cut into small pieces and look like a mini gyro funnel but stuffed with rice veggies and seafood meat. Regular roll is with the sushi tool and log rolled and then cut into pieces. I will definitely give this place another try and forgive me for what happened! It was ultimately very delicious and very fresh food! Thank you so much!“

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

“So we went here for dinner. Food was good. Decent for sure. Wish they had egg rolls but that wasn't the deal breaker. Towards the end of our meal during a conversation between all at the table we got a horrific whiff of what smelled like a rotting carcus and sewage. It was so strong it literally made me sick to my stomach.“