food is great! lots of fish in the rolls, and ingredients seem fresh…read more staff were so friendly and nice! the bathrooms are clean. definitely recommend this place--pricing is great.

food was 5/5 but service was 2/5, maybe the hostess was just having a stressful day since it was a…read morebit busy. super buttery and fresh fish which is always a plus and not to mention gorgeous presentation. the squid salad surprised me too, it was crisp and refreshing. as someone who always prefers salmon the tuna really surprised me here! sit at the bar if you want to see them making the sushi right in front of you.

I was craving sushi when in Madison for the weekend, so we stopped at RED since it's highly rated…read more The place was lively but not too loud on a Saturday night. As expected from reading other reviews and checking the menu, this is a more creative sushi spot rather than a traditional Japanese one. The people working were lovely and personable. We were given the option to sit at the sushi bar / regular bar, or wait a bit for a table. We opted for the sushi bar since we enjoy that anyway. Our server noted that we were hungry after a long drive and got our orders in right away, which we appreciated! I enjoyed all the specialty rolls we ordered, with the Isla being my favorite. The Mermaid is a more fruit-forward shrimp tempura with strawberry and kiwi; the Smoke Show is heavier on the sauce; and the Isla felt light and refreshing, complemented with a guava sauce. Overall, enjoyed our quick dinner at RED and would come back!

I placed my order well in advance for an 8:30 p.m. pickup, which should have given the restaurant…read moremore than enough time to prepare four sushi rolls. Despite that, my order wasn't ready until 9:00 p.m. What was even more disappointing than the delay was the complete lack of customer service. No one apologized, offered an explanation, or acknowledged that I had been waiting. Delays can happen, but how a business responds makes all the difference. Unfortunately, this experience left me with the impression that customer service is simply not a priority here. That being said. The sushi was great.

Good vibes, good food. Fair price. Really, for the price this is quite strong. Very nice service.read more

Stopped in for an early dinner on the weekend. The salmon bites were okay but I felt like the chips…read morewere slightly stale. The rolls were also just okay, none of them really stood out. The service was friendly and good.

Had a good dinner here today. It was late in the evening and we got the opportunity to have a chat…read morewith the owner. A young entrepreneur taking a chance opening a restaurant in cottage Grove. Great to hear where he comes from, where he gets his tuna, etc etc. It's a family own business and everyone there chips in. Food was good. Definitely can improve to make it stella. The tuna was fresh and the proportion of fish to rice is excellent. Just a bite of rice with plenty of meat. The shrimp tempura was also fresh. The vegetables were chunky and fried just right, not over cooked. The batter for the agedashi Tofu, tempura and soft shell crab was crispy and piping hot when served. Careful with that. If the batter could be lighter and still crispy, it will be fantastic. Ask for some togarashi to go with the agedashi Tofu. It makes that dish very pleasant - soft tofu covered with crispy batter and just a touch of spice. Overall a good meal and I would recommend Yako Sushi.

This little house had a great lunch sushi special. The miso soup was one of the largest servings…read moreI'd seen in years. The presentation of the rolls was great. I tried two new rolls and enjoyed them both. The servers had limited English but it didn't cause any issues as our order was accurate. Parking was simple but they do reside on a divided lane road. Nearby intereseions make for easy u-turns as needed from either direction.

Was hungry after touring 2 Frank Lloyd Wright sites and felt like sushi so I was happy I had…read morebookmarked Sake Sushi. Located on the West side of Madison, and I was already half way there. The neighborhood is nice and Sake Sushi is located in a small plaza, however I almost missed it since it is located on the side of the plaza and was not visible from the street. Inside I found an interesting mix of decor, it seems like a traditional Asian restaurant with white linen tableclothes and also some very modern touches including neon strip lighting along the ceiling and a variety of light fixtures. Overall a bit of a mishmash that would be better if they picked one style and stayed with it. I got there in the late afternoon so the place was empty at first, I was seated and given the menu which allows you to fill out what you want. The menu is fairly similar to other AYCE sushi places I have been at. Of note is that at dinner you can order up to 15 pieces of sashimi without an extra charge. I ordered a nice selection of sashimi, some sushi, a couple of different maki rolls, the salmon skin salad and the seafood soup. Interestingly the sashimi and sushi came out first, then the maki rolls, then the soup and salad. The sashimi was very good, fresh with nice sized pieces; the nigiri sushi had a nice portion of seafood to rice. I was a bit disappointed with the seafood soup, just a bit under seasoned and too much bean sprouts. The salmon skin salad was excellent with nicely roasted smoked salmon skin mixed with a bit of eel sauce, delicious, crunchy and one of my favorites that you don't see everywhere. I also enjoyed the scallops sashimi, large fresh raw scallops with a nice delicate flavor and texture. The maki rolls were good as well, nicely sized with plenty of filling. I did really enjoy the Super Lobster Roll with shrimp tempura, cucumbers, avocado then topped with lobster salad; the lobster salad was a nice treat, although I think it was made with lagostino lobsters it was still tasty. I also liked their version of spider roll, the soft shell crab was crispy and flavorful. I enjoyed my meal at Sake Sushi, dinner was $30 for all you can eat. The sushi and sashimi were very good, of course not quite the same quality as the best sushi bars but pretty close. Service was good and there are plenty of choices, including noodle dishes, fried rice, hibachi and tempura. The decor is a bit of a miss, but nothing that will keep you from enjoying your meal. Well worth a try if you are hungry and feel like some sushi and Japanese food.

Most recent visit December 2025 First visit Labor Day 2024…read moreReview of 4 stars encompasses all visits. The needs improvement: Bathroom lacks hot water. Soap dispenser was suspect. The good During my 2025 winter visit they respectfully placed all the unhoused/homeless individual belongings in a bag and put it to the side. This shows empathy, heart and respect. The bad: Kid visited without me and they were charged an excess fee for broth left behind on ramen. This is wild. The best thing you can get: Tempura shrimp (not greasy, light and flavorful) ** Sushi. I partook December 2025 and can't stop thinking about how filling the role was and tasty and made fresh + fast. The rice just rolled into my mouth while everything was done well. 1 roll was filling that's how thoughtfully curated it was made. Both time service was good but the most recent visit the service was personable and talkative which I welcomed as we shared an affinity for their tempura shrimp. Great value for what they offer. I'd much rather have this buffet setup akin to the Italian buffet setup versus a hot bar with stale food. Make it to order. Great variety. Be weary of the server that will decide to overcharge you based on what they perceive to be waste.

This is my first yelp review ever, and I needed to comment before I made it to the main part of my…read moreorder because this food was so good! The hubby and I were hungry after our workout tonight and I sure am happy that we peaked our head inside Nori after initially being drawn to the restaurant by our noses. That hot grill, sweet tang in the air was enough to make me curious but after looking at the menu, I'm definitely coming back to try more! I wish I knew about this place sooner because I sure am late to the party. We ordered the spicy california maki, (me) chicken & shrimp hibachi, and (he) chicken yakisoba.

Quite possibly not just the worst sushi, but the worst food I've ever had in my life! The young…read morewoman in front was friendly and seemed nice, but had zero knowledge about the food. She called the sushi "chef" (that's a stretch in this case!) several times to answer questions. I asked if there were any spicy rolls, and he suggested a few, but they all contained imitation crab, which I find unappetizing. I finally settled on a Spicy Salmon Roll and a Soft Shell Crab Roll. I also ordered a Miso Soup. The Miso Soup arrived first, and it was a very watered-down version of Miso Soup with no umami. I stopped and pushed it aside after a couple of spoonfuls. The rolls arrived, and I was about to ask for wasabi and pickled ginger when I noticed these little pre-packaged plastic bags of wasabi and pickled ginger. I should have left then . . . a big mistake to stay. I started on the Spicy Salmon Roll. One bite and I knew I wouldn't enjoy it. I've never tasted such a mediocre take on sushi rolls. I ate two pieces because I was hungry, but it was all I could stomach. I looked at the Soft Shell Crab Roll and noticed that it contained imitation crab. I called the young woman over, and of course, she went and got the "chef". I told him that I didn't recall seeing imitation crab in the description of the roll on the menu. He said he'd make me a fresh batch without the imitation crab. The replacement roll came, and there were little red bits of something sprinkled on top of each slice. I called the young woman over and asked her what it was. She insisted that it was tobiko. Honey, I'm from California, and I know tobiko when I see it. This ain't tobiko. I gave her the benefit of the doubt. Again, another big mistake. I took a bite and quickly spat it out because my chest suddenly felt constricted. I started coughing, and tears began streaming down my face. My mouth felt like there had been a chemical explosion, and I had trouble breathing. I called the girl over again and, with a raspy voice, asked her what was in the roll. Of course, she called the "chef", and instead of answering my question, he told me he would refund me for the roll. My curiosity got the better of me. I was pretty certain it was the little red bits of "tobiko" that caused the reaction I had, so I scraped them off the next roll and removed the piece of soft shell crab, ate it, and it was fine. I braved myself and took a bite of the roll with the "tobiko", and had the same reaction as before. That was it. I'd had enough of this wannabe sushi joint. I gathered my things, told the young woman this was the worst food I've ever had, and left. That was such a frightening experience. The pain in my chest subsided after an hour or so, but my voice remained raspy for the rest of the day. I will never go back and wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. How this place garnered 4.4 stars is beyond me. Giving it 1 star is being overly generous!

Overall, it was a delightful experience that left us eager to return, and we couldn't stop raving…read moreabout it to our friends and family. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was clean and welcoming.

The lunch menu runs until 4pm and is great value at $19/person (as of April 2025)…read more Obviously not the highest quality around (it's AYCE after all) but still giving high marks for the salmon, miso soup, and shumai. The Appleton and Madison special rolls are also elite picks. Would probably not get the crab Rangoon or shrimp tempura special roll (too sweet) next time. The yakisoba leans heavy into Chinese-American cuisine (sweet + savory) which I enjoyed. My friend recommends either the yakisoba or udon and does not recommend the hibachi or teriyaki. Scoop of ice cream to end. The appetizers + dessert had smaller portions than expected, but the rolls + nigiri/sushi had very generous portions. Will definitely be back!

Delicious, creative, & always fresh! Loved the tuna & watermelon bowl perfect blend of flavors…read more Ordered for pickup, ready when arrived. Shop is clean, bright & very inviting.

We had a concert at nearby Breese Stevens and needed to squeeze in a nearby dinner. None of us had…read moreever been here. We ordered at the counter and after a short wait the food came out. The dining area is bright with a mix of high top and regular tables and a small patio outside. Two of us ordered the Aloha Chicken bowl which was a large serving and very tasty - I would definitely get this again. I also got a California Roll which was good. Two others got the Always Be My Basil Poke bowl which was a big hit. They have different canned and bottled non-alcoholic drinks available. The prices were reasonable for what we got. We will return.

Really tasty sushi rolls in a pretty swank place that did not cost the arm & leg…read more Would definitely recommend and wanna get back some time to try the Omakase

The food is always amazing, and the service is consistent…read more I ordered takeaway today, and ordered a cucumber salad. The menu online and in the Uber Eats ordering app does not have any description to it, it just says "cucumber salad". When I got home, over 30 minutes away, I discovered that this salad has what I assume is kimchi mixed in it? That is not what I was expecting at all, but just cucumbers, sesame seeds, and a sauce of soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Or at least a description of what is in the salad should be printed in the menu. I wouldn't have wasted the $10.25 on it as I don't care for kimchi.

I ordered online for pickup and was excited to see they had a sweet potato tempura roll. I ordered…read moreone plus an avocado cucumber roll. I walked to my class building and sat down to eat only to find they had given me a SHRIMP tempura roll which I cannot eat because of an allergy. Would not recommend going here if you have dietary restrictions or allergies since I was not even contacted for a substitution request. UPDATING TO 4 STARS: Very soon after I wrote my previous one star review, Sushi Express refunded my order and reached out to me to amend the order discrepancy. I appreciated their efforts to recompensate me for the order and their apology.

We originally wanted Dagu soup noodles but changed our minds as temperature was 85F. Too hot for…read morehot soup! First time here and it reminded us FinSushi on Junction Road. Ordered the 3 rolls for $14 and the agedashi tofu and veg tempura. The breading for the tofu was too thick and the size of tofu was also too big. A smaller cut of tofu will be better. Sushi was alright nothing to brag or complain about it. Fast service in a small restaurant. Reasonably priced and relatively clean.