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Best Japanese Restaurants in Connecticut

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Honouring the top spots in Connecticut.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Connecticut, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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83.8
#1

Southington Connecticut

Sweet Mango | Japanese

For a relaxed meal, Sweet Mango | Japanese is a place to keep in mind.

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81.8
#2

Stamford Connecticut

Shiki Hibachi & Sushi

For your next night out, Shiki Hibachi & Sushi is a place to keep in mind.

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81.3
#3

Middletown Connecticut

Hachi

For dinner with friends, Hachi is a local option.

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Cities in Connecticut
New Haven532Bridgeport514Hartford495Stamford409Norwalk377Waterbury363Danbury322Milford city (balance)196Meriden195West Hartford179Middletown168West Haven167Bristol159New Britain159Shelton141Torrington124New London119Norwich117Newington105Manchester96East Hartford91Wallingford Center91North Haven81Orange81

Top Places in Connecticut

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#1

Sweet Mango | Japanese

Southington, Connecticut

1
83.8
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#2

Shiki Hibachi & Sushi

Stamford, Connecticut

1
81.8
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#3

Hachi

Middletown, Connecticut

1
81.3
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#4

Kashi

Stamford, Connecticut

2
81.0
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#5

Gohan Japanese Cuisine

Southington, Connecticut

1
81.0
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#6

Bond Grill

Norwalk, Connecticut

2
80.5
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#7

Hanami Japanese Sushi Restaurant

Clinton, Connecticut

5
80.4
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#8

Poké OLi

New Haven, Connecticut

2
79.7
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#9

Niu Sushi & Ramen

East Haven, Connecticut

7
79.4
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#10

Umami Japanese Restaurant

Rockville, Connecticut

23
78.7
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#11

Su & Sa Sushi And Salad

New London, Connecticut

7
77.3
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#12

Sayori

Orange, Connecticut

1
76.8
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#13

Wabi Sabi

West Hartford, Connecticut

1
76.6
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#14

Minami Sushi

Heritage Village, Connecticut

21
76.1
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#15

Chiwa Bistro

Norwalk, Connecticut

2
75.8
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#16

Akatsuki

Hamden, Connecticut

0
75.8
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#17

Sushi Burrific

New Haven, Connecticut

0
75.6
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#18

Kawa Ni

Saugatuck, Connecticut

9
75.4
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#19

Ichiro Hibachi & Sushi

West Hartford, Connecticut

1
74.9
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#20

House of Yoshida

Bethel, Connecticut

1
74.7
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#21

Mido Sushi Bistro & Bar

Norwich, Connecticut

1
74.7
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#22

Koto Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar

Long Hill, Connecticut

4
74.6
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#23

Sakura Garden

Hartford, Connecticut

1
74.2
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#24

Yume Hibachi Steak and Sushi

Unionville, Connecticut

0
73.8
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#25

Fin II

Stamford, Connecticut

1
73.5
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#1

Kashi

Stamford, Connecticut

81.0
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#2

Shiki Hibachi & Sushi

Stamford, Connecticut

81.8
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#3

Hachi

Middletown, Connecticut

81.3
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