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Hibachi Dining with Kids: Japanese Restaurants in CT
First, the bad news: Benihana has not yet found its way to Connecticut. If you're unfamiliar with this giant among hibachi joints, you don't know what you're missing. But the good news is there are still a bunch of great places to find hibachi (also known as Teppanyaki) around Connecticut. I'll be honest, the first time we took my daughter to a hibachi restaurant, she jumped out of her seat and hid under the table as soon as the flames ignited. It has been many years since then and these days she asks to go. While hibachi may be a bit much if you have very little littles or just kids who tend to be more anxious, it can also be a really fun family experience. You'll know whether it's right for you. If so, here are some of the hibachi hot spots around our great state!
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New Haven County
Kumo
Kumo is located on Elm Street in the heart of New Haven. The mellow interior is a nice contrast to the fiery hibachi show they put on. The restaurant also features a full sushi menu and other Japanese favorites.
7 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06510 (203) 562-6688
Tengda Asian Bistro
Located in the Whole Foods plaza on Post Road in Milford, this place has a ton of parking. That's always a good thing in my book.
1676 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460 (203) 877-8888
Hayama
This one is right on the Post Road in Orange. Hayama has been a standard for years which has given them lots of time to get things just right.
199 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477 (203) 795-3636
Fairfield County
Ichiro
One side of this Trumbull restaurant is a small, intimate sushi lounge and the other is a raucous hibachi room with onion volcanoes and food flying in every direction. There is a ton of parking in the large lot located off White Plains Road in Trumbull center. Ichiro features an ambitious kids' hibachi menu including a pint-sized squid hibachi option for the very adventurous.
900 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06611 (203) 261-8818
Hana Tokyo
Located on the Post Road in Fairfield, Hana Tokyo offers the full Hibachi experience. There is also a sushi bar/lounge as well as outdoor seating if the flames get a bit intense.
222 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 259-5950
Akita
Sometimes it's just good to get out. At the end of a long day or a long week, coming up with dinner can feel next to impossible. Let Akita handle things. There is a daily happy hour from 3:00-6:30 pm with a happy hour menu and all sorts of deals and specials. Akita also has a kids' menu, not to mention an impressive fish tank on display in the entryway.
451 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield, CT 06825 (203) 908-3939
Sakura
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There are quite a few options at Westport's Sakura in addition to their full-service hibachi room. If flying food isn't fitting the bill, opt for some sushi or their traditional Japanese menu or you can sit in one of the Tatami rooms for a full on Japanese experience.
680 Post Road E, Westport, CT 06880 (203) 222-0802
Nagoya
Norwalk's answer to Hibachi is Nagoya. The menu is pretty extensive with all the hibachi trimmings, sushi bar option, Japanese dishes, and a Chinese menu. You'd be hard-pressed not to find something for even the pickiest eater in this SoNo restaurant.
11 Washington Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 (203) 857-4116
Litchfield County
All the trimmings plus a private hibachi room available for parties. There is also (as is often the case) a full-service sushi bar.
1883 E Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790 (860) 482-9308
Hartford County
Ichiro
This place is conveniently located and offers up the full tableside hibachi experience.
962 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107 (860) 232-7888
Koma
Located near the Blue Back Square area of West Hartford, Koma gets rave reviews for the food and the hibachi show.
345 N Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06117 (860) 232-2100
Edo Ichi Sushi & Hibachi
The name pretty much says it all about this Wethersfield restaurant. By all accounts, the service, food, and hibachi show at Edo Ichi can't be beat.
580 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109 (860) 436-4444
Eastern Connecticut
Koto
Groton does hibachi at Koto where there are happy hour specials and promotions for every day of the week ranging from a military discount Monday-Thursday and perks for other industries on other days of the week. See their website for details.
527 Long Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340 (860) 445-5686
Kawa
Alson in Groton, Kawa offers a sushi bar and a dazzling hibachi show.There are daily drink specials as well as a buy two get one roll free deal from the sushi bar.
507 Gold Star Hwy, Groton, CT 06340 (860) 448-3336
Hanami
For a towering hibachi inferno in Clinton, head to Hanami. Tucked in a sweet little Main Street storefront, this place is well loved among the shoreline community for their hibachi and sushi.
114 East Main Street, Clinton, CT 06413 (860) 664-9268
Oki Asian Bistro
Conveniently located on Hartford Turnpike in Vernon, Oki is the Tolland County go to spot for sushi and hibachi.
415 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066 (860) 870-8885
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