Tag Archives: Japanese cuisine

Second Place

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Hachiroku is on a roll, opening a second restaurant with the same name as the downtown flagship, this time at 966 State Street, on East Rock’s main drag. Unlike Orange Street’s Shokudo-style approach, this new upper State Street …

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Food for Thought

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Christy’s Irish Pub, may she rest in peace, overwhelmed the senses. Its replacement, Hachiroku Shokudo & Sake Bar, refines them. From the richness of simple surfaces—brick, wood, metal, plaster—to fussy-unfussy plates and pours, the vibe inside is monastic yet …

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Wet Noodles

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Even if the notion of ramen already conjures in your mind the real thing—a flavorful bowl of long-simmered broth and fresh ingredients, not a pre-packaged cup of freeze-dried noodles—Kuro Shiro is a pleasant surprise. …

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Pot Points

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There are two sides to Dashi, chef James Nagata says. …

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Cast Away

Dozo Asian Bistro & Sushi

When it comes to sushi joints in downtown New Haven, there are plenty of fish in the sea. …

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Roll Call

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“Wake up every morning as if something wonderful is about to happen.”

“Enjoy the little things in life for someday you’ll learn they were the big things.” …

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Roll-Play

Hamden Roll at Sushi Palace

Instead of chewy, charred dough, a corn chip with vinegared rice. Instead of tomato sauce, spicy mayo. Instead of sausage, a slab of tuna. Instead of mozzarella, a four-ribbed fan of avocado.…

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