Absolutely amazing!!!! def recomend coming here!!! Amazing workers and the food is to Die for . I…read morewill 100% percent be coming back and will 100% tell everyone who enjoys smooth settings and amazing food and customer service this place is amazing!!!

Food (A) And hr food is really good here and a great option…read morefor Madison. All the food is really good and for the most part tastes fresh. I got the deep fried octopus thing. These were amazing. Also got the sesame chicken which was really good. The chicken was nice and crunchy. Also got the lamb skewer. This was okay. The flavors were all there but they need to work on this one. Has potential to be really good. Value(A) I got two appetizers and a dish for $36 including tip and tax. You can probably spend $25 and get out of there and be full. Note I had leftovers. Service (A) I want to give to them an A+ because the server was super nice and helpful. But that food came out in wrong order and lamb took a while. The food was fresh since it was hot. Note I went around 2pm on a Monday so there was only 1 other table. I could see this service taking a while when full. It's a small place and the exterior is crap. But the interior is really nice It's a good place, go off hours and you should no problems. It's worth it and the other reviews seem accurate. Give them a shot

We ordered lunch take-out on a recent Saturday. It's great that they offer lunch prices on Saturday…read more(just not Sundays). We tried lunch B3: Shrimp lunch box which included sauteed shrimp with teriyaki sauce, fried rice, California Roll and a small salad. What a wonderful and filling lunch! Also tried lunch H5: Hibachi steak which included tasty steak bites, hibachi veggies, fried rice and a small salad. $13 price tag was super reasonable for all of these delicious dishes. Super happy we checked out Hachi Hachi in Brooklyn, just wish they'd open a restaurant near Verona, WI.

Wow this is a delightful sushi spot in small town Wisconsin. The food is outstanding and the sushi…read morewas incredibly fresh. They have holiday specials and a great menu overall. We loved the Blue Crab Roll and the sushi (Nigiri) was divine. We will absolutely be back. They were advertising and the decor was Valentine's Day despite it being November, which was odd. But the servers were overall nice and the service was very fast, as we were there at an odd time of the afternoon.

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.

Excited to try this place, as izakayas (associated with places where people would gather for…read morealcohol and small plates of food) in Japan were really fun. Given this is the only izakaya in Madison, I can see why the skewers were somewhat pricey here. Aside from skewers, we got the spicy miso ramen and omule rice. The spicy miso ramen was so spicy that I couldn't really taste though food though my friend had no issues with it. The omule (omelette) rice was amazing. You can adjust the amount of ketchup, brown sauce, and Japanese mayo. They have a QR code to order with, which makes things convenient. Vibes were great with a variety of sitting options, and decor was representative of Japanese culture.

Ambiance: It smelled like a burnt rubber tire so pretty unpleasant when we dined there. Someone in…read moremy group asked if they could fix the smell but the waiter said he was sick and could not smell anything which was bizzarre. Food: I enjoyed my ramen noodle bowl and the hot sake. Service: They bring out the food pretty quick but you need to scan a QR code then place your order, there is no waiter that takes your order. That was also more work than we anticipated since one person has to order from their phone even if you have a large group. The location is great since it's right on state street.

Great food presentation and quick service. Ideal! Very tasty Stringer and ell rolls. Friend ordered…read morea beautiful seared tuna salad ... everyone pleasantly surprised.

The service here was ... weird. We came in an hour before closing, and they were already mopping…read more We had to walk through the swamp to get to our table. We almost got up and left, but im glad we didn't. The server looked like she didn't want to be there, didn't like us, or both. But she was attentive, very knowledge of the menu, and got every detail and modification correct. Textbook. But weird. The sushi, however, surprised and delighted. So far from the ocean, but everything was fresh. They had a blue fin tuna belly specially. Set us back a couple Jackson's. But melts in your mouth! The rolls were also creative and made with fresh ingredients, think crab and avocado. Even the uni, I'm told, was excellent. When she asked if we wanted sashimi style or with a quail egg on nigiri I felt confident she knew what she was talking about. Hot food was not bad either. Fried oyster probably frozen, and was good with the dipping sauce. Tonkatso ramen tasted more like beer noodle soup, but hey I like that too.

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside experience is as authentic as it gets…read more Sashimi was fresh and expertly cut with subtle but complex flavors and textures. If it's in season I'd highly recommend the super white tuna, in addition the yellow tail, and salmon were our group favorites. The octopus was not chewy but tender and fresh. Miso soup was not overly salty, nor tasted like water. The shumai tasted pre-cooked with an onion flavor but who goes to a Japanese restaurant for shumai? All of the sushi rolls were balanced and much higher grade than anything you'd get at a refrigerator in a market place. What sets the food apart is they serve sushi freshly made so it's the correct temperature though you do have to wait a while for the sushi chef to make your selections if it's a busy day. Just don't come here if you are in a rush as it's not a fast food restaurant. The sukiyaki was not greasy and tasted sweet/savory just like how my grandmother makes it only they used a lean stir fry beef cuts while my grandma would choose a fattier thinly sliced beef. Not many Japanese restaurants serve sukiyaki like this in a ceramic pot so it's probably worth trying this dish alone as it was a staple in my Japanese household. The tempura was crispy and not oily, I believe they use Panko bread crumbs to make it light and crunchy. If you come in a big party you can reserve the private room surrounded in oak paneling and a sliding privacy door. You'll have to take your shoes off and sit flush with the floor on seat cushions for a Japanese experience. If you order Japanese soda, you'll be using a small plunger to push a glass marble into your bottle to open the ramune. Only thing I missed trying out was the Japanese beer and saki, but I give high ratings to this place for the Japanese food and service.

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Fantastic food! Fresh and fast. We have had great service ordering take out from Teriyaki Madness…read more Definitely a new favorite for us!

Food is horrible. They created this new MISO yaki bowl and its way over priced for what you're…read moregetting. This restaurant is dirty and the service sucks. Corporate recently bought this store and its gone WAY downhill. 0/10 starts

What you get: fairly standard sushi fair, with a little variety in ingredients (crawfish, and a…read moreshiitake roll I've never seen before), good flavors. Fast, courteous service. What you won't get: exciting drinks - with limited beer options, and bog standard over sweet cocktail options, nothing exciting here. That being said, the Asian beer options are reliably drinkable, and the cocktails are common because they are safe choices. This isn't a boutique place, but it's a tried and true sushi and hibachi experience.

Mixed thoughts on Fuji. Kind of overpriced in my opinion for quality. The sushi was just okay…read more Pretty average. The exterior looks newer but the interior seems somewhat older. My server seemed to be less attentive. So the service could be specific to one server. I would come back again, but only out of convenience or until I find a better closer place...

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.

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!