Juno Japanese Restaurant - Westport

On Dec. 6, I stopped by this place for dinner on my way home back to Ohio. I should've known better that you should never eat sushi or "fresh" seafood for that matter in this part of the country especially when you're in a state that doesn't border the ocean. I ordered an appetizer, the baked mussels. Upon delivery, the presentation was a bit questionable. The surfaces of the 5 mussels were charred, like as if someone had taken a blow torch to them. I was like, okay maybe that's how they make them here. I popped one of the mussels in my mouth and chewed on it and was like, is it suppose to taste this way? Charred, a little rubbery? On top of it, it wasn't as hot as it should be since I've eaten a lot of baked mussels before and this by far was unusual. So, I took another mussel and I got the same outcome as the first, but since I swallowed two, my brain already was trying to register the confusion I was processing and the weird tastes. I decided not to go any further in tasting the mussels and took one of the mussels and felt it with my fingers underneath where the mussel was resting on its shell - it was COLD as well as the others. They were not properly cooked!The gentleman that was serving my table came to my table and asked how the mussels were and I said they were awful! They were not properly cooked! I asked to see the GM and he claimed he IS the General Manager. I asked him if this is how you guys typically make baked mussels. His reply was that the oven was not properly cooking the mussels or some sort. In other words, he was making up excuses why they weren't cooked right (after all, I did notice the service bringing out the dishes were a little slow and I suppose since it was taking long, the chef probably decided to take a short cut)! I told him they look like the chef put a blow torch to the top of the mussels to try and "cook" them faster. Long story short, he said they cooked them for only 5 min. In the oven! I said, "What!? ONLY 5 min.!?" At that point I told him I'm actually a certified health inspector/food safety auditor. His demeanor changed and began apologizing and offering to make another dish for me at no cost. I told him you cannot be cooking seafood just for 5 minutes! The mussels must be cooked to 155*F, not cooked for just 5 minutes or you'll get people sick or worse killed! I told him, I already had swallowed down two mussels before I realized there was something wrong! I better not get sick!Luckily, I didn't get sick later that night, but after I immediately walked out of the restaurant, I went straight to Starbucks and ordered a latte (since the hot milk will coat my stomach and lessen the pain of food poisoning if I came down with one later) and I also ate a coffee cake to help absorb any poison.I will be notifying the local health department of my experience with this restaurant. NEVER EAT SEAFOOD OR SUSHI WHEN YOU ARE THOUSANDS OF MILES FROM THE NEAREST OCEAN. Best to eat seafood/sushi on the West Coast states or East Coast and Gulf states!Take a good look at the picture I uploaded! Do those look like baked mussels!?

Shhh... Listen, I want to tell ya about this awesome Sushi and Hibachi restaurant. But, I don't want so many people to know that I can't get a table.I am being a little selfish. Love it...LOVE IT. From the service to the food, you will love it also. Have been here a few times and just can't find anything negative to say. The service is always outstanding from the Host to the server to the folks behind the sushi bar...just a working and friendly. The sushi is so fresh and amazing. They have a some of the traditional staples and favorites, but have also invented a couple of new rolls....amazing. The last time we tried the fried rice...wow..is there anything they can't do. Our next trip we are going to sit at the Hibachi and enjoy the show. So tell your friends... and go, but be cool about, leave me a couple of seats.

Had a craving for sushi and decided to stop by Junos. We are so pleased that we decided to eat here, the food was amazing not just tasty but aesthetically pleasing. We both had drinks the hot sake is perfect and the Sapporo is crisp in a cold glass.I also really loved the traditional decor so cute all around.Very fresh food I would definitely recommend and come back for more.

I have always been a fan of Ryan and team. My parents and I visited last night. Quick seating. Friendly staff. Amazing and meticulously prepared food. It's the best sushi in town in my opinion.

Amazing food! Our new go to restaurant. We get carry out and love everything we have ordered

OMG! Best.Sushi.Ever! We came here on a Sunday and it wasn't too crowded plus there is free parking which is always a plus.The restaurant itself is perfectly decorated and service is wonderful!We had the Uptown Funk and Easy On Me sushi rolls and they were the best I've had! I also ordered the filet mignon hibachi grill entrée with vegetables and fried rice and really enjoyed it.Needless to say, I cannot wait to go back!

Clean, several rooms. The food was good and the chef was great. Would return again for sure!

We've been going g to the same hibachi place for years now, so thought we'd change it up. Ended up at Juno mostly because we were already in Springhurst.Anyway. This place is deceivingly big. The restaurant doesn't seem very large but their hibachi section is gigantic. I enjoyed the food, and our chef did a good job. He busted out a few tricks Ive never seen, and that was cool. The menu had a lot of things I e never seen on the hibachi menu--calamari and swordfish are the two I remember. I'm sure the sushi is good but I can't vouch firsthand. Cool place that I would definitely go back to.

Business trip, this beautiful restaurant was a walk from the hotel. SO GLAD I took this in. Great Friendly Service, Sushi/Sashimi was Outstanding and well priced. Sat at the bar for a Hot Saki, Norm was personable and accommodating.

Excellent sushi and hibachi! Staff are super friendly and both sides of the restaurant are great. The sushi side is quiet and homey. The hibachi side is bright and welcoming and the chefs were a lot of fun- and my goodness the portions are huge! Would eat again. Great for celebrations!