“This is one of my favorite restaurants in CT. I've become a bit of a regular. Service is good, and food is fantastic. Ramen (non-spicy version) is really comparable to this excellent hole in the wall I went to in Tokyo, although normally ordering it spicy now - it's just that good. Korean dishes are also excellent and I'm a bit of a snob. tbh my favorite thing on the menu is their potato salad.“
“the specialty lover roll was fantastic! it is my third time ordering from this place and both takeout and dine in lunch were fresh and delicious. came in on a Sunday afternoon and only one other set of people were there. highly recommend you come give yume a try!!“
“We have been going to Gohan since they opened and always leave with a full belly and happy heart! The food is amazing and the experience is second to none. Can’t say enough great things about Will and Rachel and how they run their restaurant.“
“I had an exceptional dining experience at this restaurant. The culinary offerings were exquisite, complemented by a delightful atmosphere and attentive staff. The freshness of the food truly stood out. My companions and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning. Without hesitation, I will be recommending Ikura to others. Thank you for providing a truly wonderful dining experience!“
“Food is excellent and genuine, especially the Korean foodThe owners are a sweet old Korean couple who make everything themselves, so service can run a bit slow, but be patient since the food is worth the price.I definitely recommend getting Korean food, not just sushi if you have stomach space!“
“If I could give the service more than five stars I would. Don't get me wrong the food was great also but May was fantastic. This is a very unassuming place, it small and super nice. They have so many different choices, from sushi to hibachi.“
“Everything about this place is amazing! The food to the service! Literally the best hibachi place I've ever been to! Ambiance is calming and wonderful! You can't go wrong no matter what you order from their sushi to their goyza to their dessert.“
“Hidden in the corner, somewhere in Newington. Tokyo Cafe was a pleasantly delicious and wholesome surprise. My partner and I decided to venture out and try somewhere new and we may have just found our new regular spot.The dining room doesn’t have too much seating (6-8 tables max) and I would definitely consider it an intimate but cozy vibe. We frequent sushi of all calibers, this isn’t meant to be compared to Nobu or other establishments of the sort. It is an excellent neighborhood sushi restaurant.The food was fresh and delectable . My partner really enjoyed the Kani Salad as an appetizer. She said it was unique in taste and refreshing. I had a house salad with ginger dressing and the miso soup which was just what I wanted and what you would expect. We also shared the Pepper Tuna Tataki ??? absolutely delightful. I must mention all from the dressing to the consistency of the kani salad, this wasn’t the generic all you can eat, run of the mill spot.The very nice lady that waited on us was very attentive and put care into her work. The Sushi Itamae delivered with a beautiful presentation and construction of the “Sushi Sashimi Combo 4 Us”. We finished the meal off with some fried ice cream and left happy and full. I would recommend this place and we will be returning.“
“Simple amazing! My daughter in-law was getting her nails done near here and wanted to meet for lunch. She has been here numerous times and said it's delicious. Omg she wasn't kidding. I love this more than sushi. I had a bowl with brown rice, salmon, tuna, and lots of topping and sauces. I was full half way through my bowl but I just couldn't stop eating it because it was like an explosion of tastes in your mouth. I know I will be craving this and definitely be back.“
“The Kaliubon in West Hartford is the best. My all time fav restaurant. Comfort food, friendly staff, and relaxed environment. The perfect place to unwind and eat tasty well prepared food. I recommend this place to everyone and they are just as obsessed with this place as I am. You won’t regret taking a visit♥️ just do it! Thank me later :)“
“Little “hole in the wall” type of place. We dined in but they do a ton of takeout because the restaurant is so small. I’m allergic to shellfish and the chef was very careful when making my rolls. We also ordered the vegetable tempura. All of it was delicious! Not a super fancy sushi spot, but highly suggest.Dietary restrictions: The chef was very cognizant of my shellfish allergy, always a worry at a sushi spot!“
“I honestly did not have high hopes for this place. But I am happy to say that we have gotten food here about 5 times now, and it's great. Good prices, and they deliver incredibly fast. The sushi is great, if you are a sushi purest type of person, which I mean stay away from the crazy rolls and stick with some sashimi or nigiri, they do an awesome job with it. Perfect cuts, perfect temperature. If I had to critique I would say, use less panko in your spicy rolls and those could be fantastic too. I will keep going back!“
“Great sushi, great service, great price. Can't beat it (get the large sake?)Honestly love a lot of the sushi places. As long as the ingredients are fresh you really can't go bad with sushi and it was all fresh and delicious here. And I love that it looked family owned and operated, I like the more relaxed places like this, it makes it more comfortable. I'll definitely be back here again and again ♡♡“
“Man, I remember when this food court used to be packed with customers and businesses during lunch. Now it’s down to 2 spots for grub. Either way, destroyed the Spicy Salmon bowl with brown rice. It was really good. If you’re looking for a good space to enjoy good food and be left alone to read or whatevs, this is a good space for that. For now.“
“We started off with a very nice and friendly waitress that brought us some amazing drinks. We ordered sushi, a pu pu platter, and some pork fried rice. We were all stunned at the amazing quality of the food and how quickly we were served. The food was absolutely delicious, and we can't wait to go back again. We haven't had Chinese food this good, since I was a kid. This family owned business is definitely a hidden gem you should try out.“
“Pros: Nice selection of menu options. Drinks were very good. Sashimi was fresh. Table was clean. Nice decor and ambiance.Cons: The hibachi room wasn't open. A couple of things I ordered weren't available. Food/check took a little while to come “
“This is our regular date night restaurant. Fantastic drinks, sushi and service. We always ask for whatever the special roll is and then order a bunch of different rolls. They have excellent martinis and Japanese sodas for the non-drinkers or kids. Highly recommended!“
“Omg everything was soooo good, I would say the drinks suck because it’s not giving upscale and very cheap tasting liquor, I felt like I was drinking a happy hr drink from Outback Steakhouse. I tried several, so yeah!! I would definitely go back for the food!!Parking: Best best to get an Uber!!“
“Richard is the best employee I have ever interacted with at Pokeworks. I first met him at the Pokeworks in Glastonbury. After they closed, I was thrilled to see him working at the West Hartford location. Richard is always extremely polite, accommodating, and has the BEST attitude all the time. Thank you Richard!“
“I've been at this place numerous over several years times, so this is a late review. I can call this restaurant my favorite one. Every visit we had, every dish we tried from the menu - everything was exceptional each time. They have an extensive menu of sushi, rice and noodles with different proteins, as well as a bunch of signature dishes. Drinks include high quality cocktails and sake, including an ability to order a sake flight. On my photos you can find my favorites - Mei Fan and Scorpion Bowl cocktail.The place is big. It is divided into 4 separate rooms: bar zone, booth zone and 2 usual dining areas (on the photo). Plus they have a patio during warmer months. This allows them to seat everyone even during peak loads. There is a lot of parking space available. It also has a website with actual menu and an ability for online ordering, which I appreciate.I absolutely recommend this place if you're in the area. You can pick literally anything from the menu and it will not disappoint.Parking: Free parking lot with many parking spacesKid-friendliness: Highchairs availablet“
“I had such a wonderful night, our waiter was great and made the experience so memorable and everything was delicious.Got a Thai iced tea (like 4 of them and took the rest home haha), chicken tempura and pork gyoza dumplings for appetizers, and then got mushroom soup, shrimp tempura roll, and other things as well that were spectacular.Just go here. Or better yet, get it delivered!!!!!!YOUR STOMACH WILL THANK ME?“
“Marissa was a great waitress. She was very on top of making sure everyone was happy with their food. She was patient with me about ordering. I personally am not huge into sushi but my boyfriend is very much a fan of this place's sushi. I really liked the Rock and Roll rolls. Ate about half of it, my poor boyfriend. He also got the Tiger Roll. He enjoyed it. He liked dipping all the rolls into the provided sauce. I got the tempura udon which was really good. The tempura onion rings and broccoli made me think of "onion rings lite". Wasn't greasy at all.Now on to my no-no for the place. The seating arraignment is a little weird. And the green tea (as a green tea snob) was not very good. Maybe it's just that green tea, I don't know.“
“This is definitely a gem and needs to be more popular. The prices are so cheap and you get a good serving. The hosts are lovely, the servers are amazing and so are the rest of the staff. I have been here multiple times and have never had a bad experience.“
“Very small place (I'm assuming they do mostly take out), still very nice inside. Food is outstanding and priced comparable. Service was ok. I felt like we were bothering the waitress but sitting down and eating. She wasn't rude or mean though. I would definitely get food from here again.“
“The food here is amazing and tastes great every time, I especially love the fillet hibachi. The people who work here are very nice however they never pick up the phone. Most times I have to call 20 times before I can get someone to pick up. I also enjoyed sitting inside and eating before Covid but since then the seating has not been opened up again which is very unfortunate.“
“This sushi place was one of my favorite. Recently the rolls are so huge that they always fall apart. They taste ok , but not sure why they make them so big. Also the seaweed is very chewy compared to other places. Not sure if it’s a new chef, but it’s definitely different.“
“It was a rather interesting restaurant to visit. I've been to quite a few in Connecticut, however, this one had the services of Habachi's! This was very interesting! I had a gender reveal invitation and ended up visiting.....it was nice, I plan to revisit with my girlfriend. Also, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was very exciting.“
“Good food and service. Sat at the hibachi tables. Had an excellent chef and server. One thing to note: our party of 6 had a 20% gratuity added- pretty standard. BUT, 18% goes to the chef while only 2% goes to the server. Keep this in mind when squaring up your bill and make sure to take care of your servers!“
“We stopped here for some quick sushi due to its proximity to the Truck Bar. It was a good find! A little hole in the wall place in a large plaza. The service was excellent, very attentive and accommodating. The atmosphere was a little underwhelming, as it seemed to keep busy with mostly takeout orders as opposed to dine in. The food itself was good, not the greatest sushi ever, but it hit the spot for a sushi craving!“
“Their food is one of the best sushi places ever, I ordered the shrimp tempura one with mango and one without amazing and the spicy mayo delicious. I just upset that they are no longer in Bloomfield,Ct anymore but happy their still around for sure.“
“My family went here for Hibachi (with the chef preparing food at the Hibachi table) and had a very good experience. The food was good and drinks were reasonably priced for West Hartford and strong. The chef was entertaining and put on a good show. The environment was nice but also kid friendly. There is a 20% service fee for dining in the Hibachi showroom as other reviewers have noted, however there is a sign stating that at the entrance and the server was up front about it as well, so it wasn't a surprise and does make sense given the extra service as part of the experience.I'll definitely come back in the near future!“
“We had a great dinner at Liki! We all had rolls. Everyone that works there is so nice and accommodating. I have a gluten sensitivity and the chef came over to tell me what I could order. I highly recommend the Sarah Roll made GF. We also love the house salad which they have GF dressing for.Vegetarian options: We love the vegetarian rolls, good selection.Dietary restrictions: Lots of GF options.“
“Had dinner as takeout for the first time under new owners. The food was delicious. As good as with the previous owners which is High Praise. The only caveat I have is they no longer have brown rice. I love Brown rice! But overall, I'm still very pleased with the new owners“
“THE BEST! MUST GET MISO SOUP! I had the superman roll & dancing eel roll was delicious!!!!! And so close to home!!! So happy to have found this place!!! Delicious and highly recommend! And it’s BYOB ? ( should I stay delicious one more time LOL!)Only thing I wish is that they had crab Rangoon. Thats it!Parking: In a huge parking lot!“
“I have been coming here for the longest and got closer to the owners and they are honestly the sweetest people around! some of the best service i’ve witnessed, and always on top with creating a pleasant experience. love the fuji family, thank you!!“
“First time going here and I ate very well! We were seated immediately and our server was kind. My friend and I enjoyed all of our sushi rolls! The gyoza was AMAZING, perfectly cooked. The dining area was clean with the perfect amount of lighting. Can't wait to go back! But, entrance area can use a remodel as it looks a little unkempt. I do wish parking was better here as it's on a main road with a very small lot.“
“A MUST. I'm from out of state and every single time I visit I ask to go here. Consistently delicious. My go-to is general tso chicken. Never a 'weird' piece of meat, very crispy and generous portion. We've tried basically every appetizer on the menu, all 10/10. Our favorites are crab Rangoon, and the spring rolls. The cocktails are very tasty, the lemon drop especially. Some drinks are served in fun glasses like a tiki! Service is great, very friendly and attentive. Never have to wait too long but I also like that the food doesn't come out asap too. Would absolutely recommend this restaurant and will continue coming back!“