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.

I'm a bit conflicted about the meal I had. First off, service was great, and the speed the food…read morearrived was perfect. So, absolutely no issues there. For an appetizer, I had the gyoza, and it was perfect. Evenly fried and steamed, even if it was just frozen stuff from the bag like at the Japanese restaurant I used to work at, it was at least prepared with skill. My main entree was the garlic miso ramen. And while each component worked on its own, all of them put together made it seem less as a whole. My biggest issues were the chashu pork which came out a little overcooked. I know the reason, and probably shouldn't hold it against them, but it reminded me a bit of the overcooked pork of my childhood. The other issue was the broth. It was sweet on the backend, which really didn't do it for me the more I've thought about it. I'm not sure if it was the pork broth or the tare. My suspicion lies heavier towards the tare than the broth, but I could be wrong. Either way, I felt that such noticeable sweetness was out of place especially since it did too much to counter the garlic flavor. I suspect it was there to do that for those who don't like a heavy garlic flavor, but then again, if you don't like garlic flavor, you shouldn't be ordering something labeled as garlic on the menu. I will say that marinating the egg was a nice touch and gave it a depth of flavor that typically isn't there from other ramen places I've tried. Otherwise, it was good overall, it just felt like it didn't completely come together with the sweetness of the broth and the pork being a tad overcooked. Still, despite perhaps not looking like it, Zen Ramen was a solid little ramen shop on the East Side and I would not oppose going back to try some of their other ramen bowls. It might not blow your mind if you're a regular ramen connoisseur, but is still a solid spot if you want something affordable and unpretentious.

The ramen is delicious, and I thought the Gyoza appetizer…read more was the best I've ever had. The server, (Jayai) was wonderful. She was very careful about our allergy concerns and made sure to take care of us (my daughter has a severe fish allergy and needed her ramen free of fish cake & sauce). The Thai boba tea was delicious, too. I discovered that I prefer Thai ice tea better without boba, but I really enjoyed it in this form, as well. I enjoyed the clean and comfortable atmosphere. I was thankful for the interior photograph left by a previous Yelper because the Yelp reviews I read didn't mention that the place had a dine-in an option. The dining space want just accommodating, but lovely, as well.

I was craving some good ramen while I was in town and decided to give Ramen Station a try. The…read morerestaurant may not be the most upscale in appearance, but the food was absolutely excellent. The gentleman who served me was very patient and friendly as I looked over the menu and asked questions about different dishes. I started with the lamb skewer as an appetizer and was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful it was. For my main dish, I chose the Gyuunika Ramen with shrimp. It was a bit on the spicier side, so if you do not enjoy heat, you might want to try something milder. If you want to dial down the spice level, I recommend adding their house teriyaki sauce--it adds a nice sweetness that balances the broth perfectly. The dish was rich, hearty, and delicious, and I didn't mind the spice at all. Safe to say, I will definitely be dining here again before I head back to my home state.

The tako yaki was amazing. So yummy. Only downside was that it only had 4 pieces…read more We were quite disappointed by the beef don and the ramen. While the beef itself was flavorful and enjoyable, the egg was too overcooked and kind of ruined the dish. The ramen content was fine, but the broth lacked flavor and richness. There were also only 2 pieces of meat in the ramen which was disappointing. Overall it was okay, nothing was wrong with the service at all, we were just expecting a little more from the food itself.

Thanks once again to TikTok, this location has come up multiple times as one of the favorite Ramen…read moreplaces in Madison. Living on the West Coast we have multiple options so this was a nice and unexpected surprise when we popped in for lunch on the way back from the airport. We opted for a shoyou Ramen as well as a tonkatsu Ramen. Both were rich and flavorful and had plenty of toppings. It came with an egg, although we ordered additional eggs on the side. I saw a vegetarian one go by and that also looked phenomenal. It was a really large portion and we took some of it home. Service was friendly. Parking was on the street. I'm not sure if there is a private lot. Cool vibes reasonably priced menu overall.

Food was excellent! Service very good!…read more Amazed at how quickly the dishes arrived at the table after ordering!!! Definitely recommend this restaurant & give it a 4.25 stars. If the interior was upscale to match, it would earn the 5... but still enjoy it for the food.

When you come into Trio Ramen, it does feel like they have a lively environment in the restaurant,…read morecharacterized by Japanese-inspired decor, gifts for sale, and anime posters. The seating has been automatic for the three times I have been here. Service has been quick and frequent. Won't comment too much on the ramen as I typically get the curry dishes. The chicken katsu is not dry, which is a plus for me. Their portion size is more than other restaurants. The sides are decent though somewhat overpriced. Parking is never an issue here.

Food 3/5 Service 4/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 Trio Ramen has a few really cool charms, including their gifts for sale and neat takes on ramen and other Japanese classics. Their food's not bad at all - decent broth (a bit peppery), toppings were of good quality, and fundamentally everything was fine. I think the part that I'm hung up on is their pay-per-topping model of a menu. Ramen at base price really doesn't come with much... Adding the variety of veggies I'm used to makes the price rise pretty fast. Certainly not bad, but neither the best nor most affordable ramen in Madison.

The food was OK. Nothing too amazing, but it is a solid spot for cheap eats. The broth was…read moredelicious, but it felt like it was missing something...I also wish that the dish came with more veggies / meat. It felt like most of the dish was just the noodles, and it was not balanced (ended up not finishing the noodles). Service is very straightforward. You order up front, and they deliver the food to you. After that, you put away your dishes/trash. Very standard noodle shop. Nothing too crazy. We came in at a pretty empty time (near 8pm), so service was not packed. It is a standard restaurant with standard seating options. Standard vibes only.

Hand pulled noodles for REAL!!! You can watch the chef pull your noodles to order. So rare of a…read moreprocess I HIGHLY RECOMMEND trying this mom and pop noodle shop. The texture of the noodle that's achieved by hand pulling cannot be replicated by a machine. This family run restaurant deserves your attention if you love authentic, tasty, and local food. There are many options: hot/cold; udon, rice, cut noodles if you don't want hand pulled; soup dumplings; baos; and more. We will be back for noodles and dumb for sure! This family restaurant will not disappoint if you're in the mood for noodles, or noodle soup.

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.

I ordered via Door Dash. The vegetable udon was packed with veggies but wish it had more room for…read moreactual broth though. The spring rolls were average and the chicken gyoza was a little overcooked.

Came here to use Amex Platinum Resy benefit ($100 at Resy restaurants / Quarter)…read more Got a sushi roll and a sashimi entree. Honestly, don't remember the roll. It was good. Just not a big fan of rolls. 7/10. The sashimi was great quality. Big pieces! I thought they would be smaller. I wasn't complaining. 9/10. Vibe was early dinner time so it was empty and quiet. Nice interior. Friendly staff. Clean. A great place for a date or light meal.

food is pretty good! it's worth going for happy hour, but the prices are otherwise rather steep…read more sushi was solid. staff messed up my bill, but they were overall courteous. it's quiet, and the interior is clean. bathroom was also clean and nicely done. bottom line: go for happy hour and get some sushi :-) cheap beer then, too

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

Food 4/5 Service 4/5…read moreAmbiance 3.5/5 Oishi is a pretty tucked away Japanese food restaurant right outside of downtown Madison. The restaurant itself has a lot of heart in its decoration and looked fairly well kept, though there were quite a few house flies the day I came, which was a bit of a bother. The food itself came out quite nicely - the sashimi was clearly fresh, and the food in the salmon hibachi lunch bento I ordered all came out well. Nothing too particularly fancy or unique, but also nothing bad to say either. Just some good food. And sometimes, good, consistent food is all that matters in life. Granted, I need to visit more before I can really judge if they are truly consistent. But what I had in my time there was truly good food.

Yummy food, especially the pork buns! Waitress was super sweet and we got sat right away. Place was…read moreclean & the dishes were unique but approachable. Gotta knock off a star for the sound inside, needed some softening as sound bounced off the walls and we could clearly here the convos happening far away and near by. But over all we'd 100% go back because that tonkatsu ramen was epic.

If you go for ramen, your best bet is to go for the tonkotsu or miso ramen. They make their noodles…read morein house, so they are fresh and springy. And they adjust the noodle thickness based upon the broth type, so that's good. But if you like shoyu ramen, this really isn't their strong point; it will be more like a lighter tonkotsu broth with thicker noodles. They also offer dan dan men and chuka soba in the summertime, but it's not really the Japanese style. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and the staff is very nice and attentive. Service is quick. I stopped by on the way to Breese Field and it was a delicious quick dinner. The bamboo shoots are made with a canned variety, instead of dehydrated, and the marinated egg is really just soft-boiled. So if you're a ramen snob, set your expectations accordingly. Even still, it was a solid bowl of ramen