The food here is so so so good. Get one of the special flavors. Probably best Chinese food in Madison. And the vibes are amazing. Beautiful spot! And prices are so fair! read more

A hidden gem! I came here on a Thursday night and just beat the dinner rush. I ordered the braised beef noodles and it was so good. It wasn't spicy, but there was chili oil on the table in case you wanted more. The beef was so tender and just melted in your mouth! The eggs were also wonderful. I think this restaurant is still pretty new, so they're still working out their kinks. My server was extremely nice and friendly, but the service was a little slow because of the amount of people. The environment in the restaurant makes up for it though, especially the Pokemon on the TV. Will definitely be back! read more

Haven - Braised Beef Noodles in Red Chili Broth - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Didn't really know what to expect at Haven but we had a nice dinner here on a rainy night. The braised beef curry was excellent and the skewers were very flavorful. read more

Haven - Mushroom and Vermicelli Tin Foil - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Don't let the outside scare you. Looks rough on the outside but the inside was clean and well kept. Flavors were amazing! We had the braised beef noodles, shrimp and vermicelli tin foil, and stir fry noodles with tofu. Each dish was unique but tasted so good! Large portions too. Prices were so reasonable and service was awesome. They even had games for the kids to play with, which was a nice distraction for them. We will definitely be back!! read more

Super yum! A very cozy spot. I got the Braised Pork Noodles in Red Chili Broth, it was delicious! I will say that it is a little pricey, but well worth it. We sat upstairs where there was karaoke, so this would be great for a night out! read more

Haven - Braised Pork Noodles in Red Chili Broth - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

We decided to stop in on a Saturday night to try out Haven after hearing positive reviews. The second floor was occupied with karaoke so there was a short wait for the table. Overall, a decent first experience. Our server was definitely hustling and to no fault of hers, due to the karaoke upstairs (where the bar is located), our cocktail took a bit too long to get to the table. We both opted for soups-one with beef shank and the other braised beef. The soups came out steaming hot and I was surprised on how big the bowls were. I thought the dishes were well prepared-my only gripe would be the broth could've have had a deeper flavor but still very good. I would be interested in trying their other items (small bites, tin foil grill, skewers). It definitely is worthy of a repeat visit. One item of potential concern-The menu lists that a 5 star review (google and/or yelp) earns a reviewer a free entree so I hope that their rating is indicative of a reviewer's experience rather than just wanting free food. read more

Haven - Beef Shank and noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I don't know how they do it but the food is spectacular. It's saucy but the sauce doesn't pool at the bottom. The beef is tenderized but integrates perfectly with the rest of the dish, and the dish overall is well seasoned. This place definitely deserves its 5 star reviews and is probably in my top 5 places to eat in Madison. Prices are high but match the portion sizing. read more

Haven - Stir fried noodles with beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The dinner we had at Haven and it was one of the best dinners we've experienced in 2025. As someone who travels and eats for a hobby, and if you've followed my food journey on Instagram since 2016, you know I'm serious, this place is truly unique in Madison. Haven, located at 430 W Gilman St, a new favorite! The fries are among the best in the city, and the crab Rangoon and braised pork over rice were exceptional. The homemade noodles and broth, were so delightful that they brought me to tears (I just had to try them). The house noodles were incredible, and they serve one of the finest Espresso Martinis in town! And they have Karaoke! read more

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Haven is such a cute restaurant! I wasn't sure what to expect with the food but it did not disappoint. The beef in the noodle dish was super tender and full of flavor. Skewers were also tender with a tasty dry rub seasoning. Everything tasted good. The only downside is the price of the skewers. The meat skewers were all $3.49 for one skewer that had about three small bites. Overall, I would recommend. read more

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Really great spot for yummy tapas and saki! It's was 3pm so we hit a slow time but it was appreciated to have the server to ourselves and ask questions. Love the cozy vibe and location nearby State street restaurant row! read more

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I have visited Haven twice already for dine-in. For a restaurant in Madison, it is very good! The first time, we ordered the braised beef noodles in chili broth along with some skewers and an eggplant tin foil. I thought that the noodle dish was good but lacked a ton of flavor. I had to add a lot of chili oil to the dish. The noodles were also a little too soft for me. Despite that, the portion was very big, and it included a lot of meat chunks, good for two people. I also thought the price for the skewers was a little steep. The eggplant tin foil however was very good! The next time I visited, I was blown away by the beef curry dish. It was VERY flavorsome, unlike the noodles that I had the first time. It also had a huge portion of meat, which is very generous. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. One of my top foods in Madison for sure. The skewers were good as well, and the cold noodles are also great! We tried the mushroom tin foil this time as well, which was also very good. It took some time to come out, but it was very good in taste. The ambiance of the restaurant is also very cozy and cute, and the staff are always nice and friendly. Overall, I will definitely come back and try other things (as well as order the beef curry again)! read more

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A must try. Will be back next year to explore more of the menu. Lamb Skewer - 5/5 Perfectly Seasoned, Tender. Delish. Naengmyon - 5/5 Korean cold noodles. Not a dish I expected to see in Madison, but compared favorably to restaurants in LA. read more

We've gone here a few times and have found the food and atmosphere to be consistently wonderful. The portion size for the entrees is large. Two people could easily share an entree and feel full. You've gotta try the sesame chicken! It's warm, crispy, and extremely flavorful. read more

Be careful when you pay your bill. The waiter brought me an electric bill, showing only the total amount, not the items. I tipped and paid, and just by accident, clicked the "print the receipt" button. You know what? 3 items were added to our order list, which we did not order. read more

Haven is a great cozy spot for a meal. Their tea, dumplings, chicken lo mein, and beef skewers were all delicious. Friendly staff and fast service, will definitely visit again! read more

Visited Haven for the first time on Friday night to celebrate with friends. The venue is really cute and spacious; lots of wood and I'm a fan of the ambiance. We ordered Cajun fries to start and they were both crispy and nice. I ordered the lo mein with beef as my entree. The dish was standard. Wasn't a huge fan of the cocktails, they were too sweet. It's a cool place to checkout with friends and get bites. read more

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I took out luch from here before the official opening. The place looked surprisingly modern and comfortable inside. Lamb skewer had a lot of flavor. Sesame chicken was my favorite entree. Braised beef curry was also good. Prices were slightly higher, but the quantity was really good. read more

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Shabby exterior but modern comfy interior Decent service Great flavor Impeccable texture of braised rib but the stew meat is a little hard to chew read more

Haven - Braised Beef Noodles in Red Chili Broth - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

There is a weird mix of items on the menu. Service was quite slow, it took us nearly an hour to get food from when we walked in. The food itself was unremarkable and portion size was a bit small for the price point. read more

BUST DOWN NOODLES!!! so good, and the vibe here is amazing. they have games to play at the table & even karaoke upstairs!! truly amazing workers & i'd definitely recommend to anyone in the Madison area:) read more

Haven - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Shrimp stir fry, fried rice and ginger tea were all made to order. Really fresh. Staff is kind too.

Incredible food, incredible vibes, great karaoke setup on 2nd floor, attentive service.

I've been here on three separate occasions, and I've had to wait over an hour to receive my food every time. While the red chili broth noodles are fantastic, I would definitely not choose to wait this long for anything else on the menu. I've had great experiences with some of the waiters, however, it's clear the restaurant is severely understaffed and many of the employees are not properly trained (one of the staff-members verbally reprimanded a waiter the last time I dined here). Overall, I think the food is very promising, but the service is sorely hindering their ability to showcase their culinary expertise. read more

I asked for not spicy and it was so good, perfect temp! Huge quantities. We also got two appetizers and one of the flavored ice teas with mango bits and that was so refreshing and not too sweet . Nice people and fast service:) loved the interior, it definitely was a good shock from the dark outside look read more

Haven - Beef Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This is the best restaurant that I've been to in Madison. The restaurant is on the smaller side and has a cozy feel. The wait staff were knowledgeable about the food options and were very quick with service despite being busy. I ordered the braised beef curry with rice, shrimp lo mein, spicy eggplant and garlic eggplant. The braised beef was tender and the curry had a nice umami flavor. The vegetables were a perfect touch, just the right amount and they still had a nice crisp texture. The shrimp lo mein was prepared well. I added a little chili oil to my plate to enhance the flavor. Shrimp was cooked perfectly. The eggplant with garlic was good, but the spicy garlic eggplant sent me into another realm. It had been a long time since I had Hunan style spice with the Szechuan peppercorns. If you cannot handle spice, you will regret the spicy garlic eggplant, however, if you can take the heat - it is delicious. I would come back to Madison just to eat here again. P.S. those little fruity mint candies are amazing. Please share the brand name. I'd like to order a bag to take home. read more

Inside the restaurant is super cute. The service was quick and the food was good. They have a full bar. My son couldn't get enough of the homemade noodles read more

Haven - Braised Beef Noodles in Red Chili Broth - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Incredible place for a fun dinner with friends! The food is delicious with HUGE portions. They have fun lighting, comfortable seating, super fun board games, and FREE karaoke for while you're waiting for your food! Highly recommend for dates, a fun night with friends, or family in town! I could've spent hours here. read more

Haven - Braised Pork Rice Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Food was delicious and the serving sizes were huge! They have tons of options and prices are great! Definitely a must try in Madison!

Amazing food and cozy ambiance. We would definitely recommend. They have a great second floor as well.

Food was great, I got the stir-fried lo mein noodles with chicken. It had a really nice flavor, but I wish it were spicier; that's just my personal preference, though. The food kinda took a long time to come out, so be prepared to wait. The restaurant is small, so you may not get a table right away. Overall, the atmosphere is good. Would recommend some good asian fusion noodle dishes. read more

Okay this was AMAZING. Really great experience here. I was initially thinking the cost was a bit expensive, but the portion size was huge, so absolute worth it. The broth in the braised beef noodles had so much flavor! Really cool ambiance and they had games sitting there to use too! All the staff were super nice to us and we were there in the last hour before closing. Will definitely return! read more

Haven - Braised beef noodles in red chili broth - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The ambience is much nicer than it looks from the outside. The main seating area only has about 4 or 5 booths. Service was great. I had the tofu and broccoli and my kiddo had the gyoza. All was good. We'll be back! read more

drinks were great. the crab rangoons tasted too much like like crab for my taste. Good atmosphere! lemonade

Food was very good and staff was friendly. Be sure you are looking for the sign when you walk by, otherwise you may miss it! read more

Haven - Sesame Chicken with Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The food here is amazing. The quality and quantity one menu provides is great. Theres all sorts of food and drinks on the menu so I am having a good time trying different menus every time I visit. read more

Haven - Asian Fusion Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I thought I've had great food and dining experiences until I came here. I'm completely blown away by how incredible the food was. Service, presentation, atmosphere, it was so great. We had a family dinner in Saturday and we can't wait to go back. read more

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I found this food to be super average, I got their spicy beef bowl that sounded amazing from the description and other reviews but I honestly wished i had stuck with Strings restaurant which is around the corner. i will say i got food during their winter break so maybe they are less resourced. read more

Fantastic food in a comfortable setting. No table service here - order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Expensive, but worth it. read more

Great atmosphere, great vibe, very good service and awesome food. We''ll definitely be back!!!

Food was great. The noodles and broth were perfectly cooked. Gyoza and meat skewers were amazing. The beef skewer was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The service was really good. It had a super nice vibe as well. Overall a nice spot. I would recommend. read more