“When you walk in its soft peaceful atmosphere. The ladie in the front was very cheerful ? she was also helpful on what I should order vegetable fried rice with beef wrap scalps in a house sauce very tasty. Now I do know this place is handicap accessible no public bathrooms and parking is alittle tight .would I eat here again absolutely ? ?Parking: It's tightKid-friendliness: Yes for sureWheelchair accessibility: Absolutely“
“We love to go out. Yesterday we found this magnificent restaurant which friends recommended to us. We spent a lovely experience there with superb dishes and a courteous crew and a great chef. We put this venue in our list and we shall certainly go again very soon. We warmly recommend.“
“Have been coming here quite often for date nights, family dinners, out with friends - always been happy. Great spot. Food can be somewhat inconsistent, but we've never had a bad meal - just some experiences that were outstanding and some that were good. Dragon roll and spicy crab salad are some favorites! In the last year, service has improved tremendously. Recommend if you want a good bang for your buck in terms of sushi.“
“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.“
“We mixed it up a little today by having Japanese and Korean. So we started with their 3 Sushi luncheon special with miso soup. We had the avocado , california and salmon sushi's. They were all made well - tightly held and evenly cut. Each roll sliced into 4 pieces. I found the sushi rice had a little sweetness and hint of vinegar which was balanced well. They make their own soy sauce which was perfect - a little sweet and slightly salted but more of the low soy flavor. I find regular soy sauce a bit too salty and perhaps a little to heavy. I ordered the SPICEY chicken tteook bokki. If you love food which has heat from the gochujang, sliced stir fried chicken, and beautifully soft but chewy rice cake with carrot and oniions . I love this Chicken ttteok bokki but not for the faint of heart that can't handle the heat. Although you can order this dish sweet instead of spicy as well. My wife order the beef bulgogi. The beef was sliced and very tender. It was marinated evenly throughout and very tastie. It was not spicy but balance with a litlle sweetness and saltiness. The dish was stir fried deliciously with cut broccoli. Of course it came with a cup of cooked white rice to bring everything together. Service was spot on. The waitress timed our food perfectly with an easy constant flow coming. Never felt rush and the waitress came back a few time to make sure all was well. The restaurant was very clean, cozy, moderate modern and yet comfortable. This could be one of your date night places. Not sure if they serve alcohol or BYOB (Beer) or BYOW (WINE) We had their bottle of Perrier. But Yes Way. I'll be coming back!“
“My family and I were really impressed with our sushi today. We ordered a variety of rolls to take home and eat. While they were all delicious we had nonidea what was what but like I said it was delicious. We will be back for more but maybe we will eat in next time.“
“We had Miso Soup which was excellent!Main dish: Szechuan Crispy Beef & Szechuan Hot Pepper Chicken, Shrimp & EggplantFor dessert a Cappuccino Truffle GelatoAsian StyleEverything very nicely presented and tasted superb-delicious.We arrived without reservations and got promptly seated.Service was very attentive and very pleasant throughout. A great place to return to.A keeper to come back again.“
“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.“
“SO GOOD! THIS PLACE NEEDS MORE HYPE!! I don't usually leave reviews, but I knew i had to after I came here. Service was amazing, food came very quickly, and it was all delicious!! Was not expensive either. Green tea ice cream, pork gyoza, and pad thai are a MUST TRY!! For those who have allergies, the waitress made sure to inform me that my pad thai had peanuts before I ordered it. Super considerate- definitely recommend.“
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“We have always picked up food from Kuraku and it was always good. We actually dined in this time and we weren't disappointed. Food was wonderful and waitress was great. Although it was busy, she was always attentive and didn't make us wait for anything.“
“Wow. Went in expecting a good dinner, but was beyond happy with my experience. The location is in the heart of Westville with plenty of parking options, the restaurant is lovely inside. The staff was so helpful and kind. The food looked as good as it tasted! I am not typically a miso soup fan and I couldn't get enough! A hearty broth with a tad of spice. The kani salad was amazing and I could have eaten it all day. The rolls were as delicious as they were beautiful. The chicken dishes were good, but the real star in my opinion was the sushi options. I will order more of that when I make a return trip. Definitely worth the visit!“
“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)“
“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!“
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“I've been here twice now. The first time, we dined in, and yesterday we experienced the hibachi grill! Their sushi appetizers are absolutely amazing—definitely my favorite! They are so flavorful and simply delicious.Although the service was good during our hibachi experience yesterday, the hibachi itself (I tried the house special) was not the best.Despite that, I'll continue coming back for their sushi and appetizers! The ambiance is also very nice.“
“Great lunch special! Got two of the 3 roll lunch combos and the 5 pc sushi appetizer. Sushi was fresh and delicious. Ordered salmon rolls(2) Boston shrimp roll, veg combo roll(2), sweet potato roll. Highly recommend. Want to note, practicing social distancing (Feb 2023), they have tables but appears as only take out only for right now.“
“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.“
“All you can eat style. Fresh fish and nice rolls. It is an amazing place to have good quality sushi for a reasonable price. Parking is hard though.Parking: Be careful of where you park. Vehicles are constantly towed if parked in prohibited areas, and there are just a few parking spots.“
“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!“
“The food was amazing. Ambiance was a bit different but no big deal. Service was good, but not great but I dine fast so I don't take that in to consideration. Prices were good if not just a bit lower than surrounding restaurants. Overall I'll definitely go back. Easy 4 stars.“