Ming, the owner of Miso Japanese restaurant said in a New Haven Advocate interview (where his restaurant won a category for the first time in seven years), that he opened up Miso because "there were... More

Ming, the owner of Miso Japanese restaurant said in a New Haven Advocate interview (where his restaurant won a category for the first time in seven years), that he opened up Miso because "there were no good Japanese restaurants in New Haven." Interestingly, in the seven years that Miso has been open it has only one Advocate award and no major reviews. Humility can be a bitter pill to swallow. My favorite Japanese restaurant, Sono Bana, has quietly won numerous accolades without being remotely snobby. From the Japanese culture, Ming can learn humility, modesty...and definitely how to cook a little better.
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I like Japanese dishes, and am very picky about the taste. If you want genuine Japanese taste, probably Miso is not a good place to you. Some popular Japanese dishes are not available either. But... More

I like Japanese dishes, and am very picky about the taste. If you want genuine Japanese taste, probably Miso is not a good place to you. Some popular Japanese dishes are not available either. But their taste is well adapted to non Japanese people. Because it is situated in a very convenient location.
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I don't know which to rave about first - the food or the bathrooms at Miso. If you like sashimi (or sushi), the highest quality fish and chefs in New Haven are found at Miso. The rest of the... More

I don't know which to rave about first - the food or the bathrooms at Miso. If you like sashimi (or sushi), the highest quality fish and chefs in New Haven are found at Miso. The rest of the menu is perfectly adequate for those who get squeamish eating uncooked foods, but the sashimi is as close to perfection as I've ever had except for the one time I went to Iron Chef Morimoto's restaurant in Philly. Funny story about that...when he comes to New Haven, apparently he eats at Miso! Check out their website. It's not just the great food, though. The restaurant itself is gorgeous - very artfully designed without being too intimidating. You can stop in for lunch in jeans or arrive for dinner dressed to the teeth...you'll be taken in by your surroundings and put at ease - even the restrooms are beautiful! A bit pricey during dinner by New Haven standards - though well worth it - but their lunch menu is very reasonable.
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