HARUKI, AN AUTHENTIC JAPANESE AND IZAKAYA RESTAURANT…
features a cozy atmosphere with a modern Japanese style of authentic cuisine. Offering a casual menu with dishes such as 6 hour Ramen, Japanese curry seasoning, and the Japanese small plates known as ‘Izakaya’, Haruki provides both a unique menu and a great dining experience.
Haruki aims to warm their customer’s hearts with their care for authentic Japanese ingredients, local fresh produce, and simple seasoned meats, accompanied by their carefully selected beer, whiskey, sake, handcrafted cocktails, and wine.
HARUKI
Norwalk, CT 06850. Get Directions. HOURS. Sunday 12:00pm – 3:00pm | 4:00pm … HARUKI Ramen & Izakaya. 515 West Avenue,. Norwalk, CT, 06850,. United States.
Chelsea Marie
The vibe was particularly quiet the evening my bestie and I went. We had a variety of entrees….that fried chicken …omg….smh…literally amazing. I had a salmon bowl which was so fresh and tasty. We also had drinks, amazing too! The waiter was super pleasant and kept checking on us. The restroom could have been a bit more today but overall a 10/10. Looking forward to going back and exploring that menu a bit more….maybe a lot more
… moreTed K.
Had high hopes as it’s said they serve authentic Japanese ramen, but was somewhat let down.
Spicy Miso Ramen 3/5 – the taste itself was good but the biggest disappointment was that the broth was cold, or at room temperature at the best.
Karage 5/5 – Was delicious. Exactly at the same quality as what you would get in Japan. Highly recommended.
Sashimi platter 2/5 – Was fresh but not worth the $20 price tag given how small the portion is.
Sushi rolls 5/5 – Had the Salmon Avocado Roll, California Roll and Salmon Futomaki. Nothing too special but was freshly prepared. My family loved them.
… moreAlex 3
Staff, owner, specific favorite menu items are perfection. One would be the Kaisen Don also coming with raw, or slightly fried, botan prawn as one of the toppings over rice, which the rice you can ask to have with or without vinegar added to it. A personal gem for me; customizable, patient, soothing, professional, has japanese knowledge and influence. One off day can lack consistency with how fresh the body of the shrimp or prawn topping is for example. I went one day when it was glistening and shiny because it was fresh. Maybe menu needs to be revised in order to maintain the quality of this particular, semiprecious stone. I love the wood and liminal sense of nature for the most part; a wooden bar, wood benches; casual organic quiet atmosphere.
… moreRUMIT KUMAR
Certainly never going back to this place. The staff seemed very carefree and didn’t seem to pay any attention towards the guests. The food was awful and I am sure they didn’t use good quality ingredients as it tasted very bad. I am sharing a picture here to show proof. The silverware, wooden spoons, ladles were not clean, utensils are clearly worn out due to excessive usage. It was a very bad experience, we didn’t even finish our meals, as the food quality was poor and not hygienic. I asked the lady for forks and she gave us two different looking forks which had so many scratches on it.
… moreDastde
Pretty good food! I ordered the spicy miso ramen and substituted for chicken. The chicken was not very good, but I enjoyed the rest of the ramen!
My friend with celiac’s disease also had no trouble finding accommodations for her needs. We also met the owner, Ben, who was very friendly.
… moreHoppychulo101
First time here and we were very happy with all of the food. I go to a lot of ramen places and usually leave disappointed but this one is very good, the ramen had lots of flavor and the appetizers were great as well. I generally don’t like tofu but had the tofu appetizer today and loved it–amazing flavor in the sauce. I will definitely be coming back again.
… moreThe Terpatraiters
Bruhhhhhh…. recently landed @ HR&I for a quick lunch while in the area and suffering from a serious slurrrp attack seriously in need of soupy noodz!
Ramen isnt just an obsession to some its an addiction and I fall into both categories.
Me n my company were really looking forward to it but perhaps we made a mistake coming at lunch.
Our waitress/host was not very good at all. N I feel bad since she seemed very nice but no knowledge of the menu, of the style of food, of how to be attentive (never asked us one thing)
. Basically threw the whole experience off right from the start.
Overall the food is executed well although how close to traditional im not exactly sure…. the different ramens arent very descriptive as you get other items in your bowl that aren’t listed in print. (Me not being a fan of menma would have omitted it had I known, ruined the whole thing for me)
Was more a fan of the apps then the mains.
The flavors are there and they have some unique offerings, I would suggest coming for dinner. We’ll see if we come back in the future n try that service then.
… moreKimera Markowitz Gonzalez
Had the pleasure of being served by Chris. They weren’t open for another 20min but he didn’t send me off. Welcome me and sat me. (Thank you for that) I started with the sashimi platter, fresh, delicious and exactly what I’d hoped for. My entree was the tempura fish tacos. Mouth watering, crispy, yummy!! Definitely a winner. Also they have happy hour 4-6pm daily and All day Thursdays.
… moreAda Kiugo
Haruki Ramen & Izakaya in Norwalk, CT, receives high marks for its authentic Japanese cuisine, and rich and flavorful ramen, with dishes like Tonkotsu and Spicy Miso ramen being standout favorites. The small plates, such as karaage chicken age dashi tofu, and edamame are also praised for their taste and presentation.
The restaurant’s atmosphere is noted for being cozy and lively, The staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable, contributing to a welcoming dining experience. Additionally, the drinks menu, including sake and unique cocktails, is well-curated and adds to the overall appeal of the place
Haruki Ramen & Izakaya is recommended for those looking for delicious Japanese food in a fun and inviting setting in Norwalk.
… moreErnie Taddei
Friendly & efficient service staff. Very comfortable and interesting paintings on one wall. The poke bowl with spring salad was delic ious and felt healthy. The tempura veggies very good- even had avocado. The truffle pate with honey was great. Finished with sweet potato cheesecake! Excellent and enjoyable visit.
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