Love the beef curry here. I order it every time I come here. The boba tea is good as well. Love the…read moreflavors overall

As reviewed extensively, the braised beef noodles in red chili broth take the cake at this…read morerestaurant. I am a big fan of Sichuan peppers when it comes to spice. The feeling of numbness for some reason makes the food very appetizing. It's a big portion, where you can probably bring it home for leftovers. Skewers are also an option here as a nice aside. There is a variety of alcoholic options, including wine, liquor shots, beer, and sakes. The drinks are great with the games they have in the restaurant and the ambiance.

Definitely a spot I was sleeping on, but not anymore…read more I'll admit, Hana Japanese Restaurant was completely off my radar for way too long, but now it's the only place I'll go for sushi. Once you find your spot, you find your spot. Fair warning: walking in for the first time, the place looks almost too small to be legit. But don't let that fool you. Most nights it picks up and you realize pretty quickly this spot is the real deal. The rolls here are just consistently good. I have yet to have a bad one, and at this point I've had enough to say that with confidence. Our table almost always orders the Diamond Roll (teriyaki steak on top, yes, really), and I have zero photos to prove it because it disappears within seconds of hitting the table. Every time. My personal go-to's are the Tomo and the 007 Roll, both of which I'll be ordering until further notice. I recently branched out and tried the Oceanside Roll, which was a really refreshing change of pace. Glad I stepped outside my comfort zone on that one. Service is solid. Nothing flashy, but they're polite, attentive, drinks stay filled, and in all my visits they've never once gotten an order wrong. Honestly, that consistency goes a long way. We also tried the crab rangoons. They're fine, decent, not mind-blowing, but the dipping sauce that comes with them is surprisingly spicy. A little unexpected, but it works in its own way. If you've been sleeping on Hana like I was, wake up.

Ordered a chirashi. Was disappointed. It was just another combo. Was asked if I wanted rice so I…read morewas confused because chirashi has rice under the sushi pieces. Ordered green tea and was never given the tea. It wasn't busy. There was only another table. When we were almost done another table came in. I might give them another chance.

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!

Fabulous. Everything fresh, plentiful and tasty. So many things on the AYCE menu. Tons of options…read more Soups salads appetizers, ramen, teriyaki oh yeah and SUSHI. Like a billion different rolls all of them are GREAT. The Philly roll is a standout. As was the Madison roll. The price was very reasonable. Great service too. Will return

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.

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.

Three of us shared an appetizer and a platter of sashimi for 2. The app, Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna,…read morewas just okay. The sashimi was good but didn't blow us away. I liked the sushi rolls I got on an earlier visit much better. A good value with excellent service and a homey environment.

The space is unassuming and yet the food is wonderful. The food is fresh and the owner is so…read morefriendly. He makes the food right in front of you and is so fast. I came about a month ago and stopped again. Got the the tuna lovers bowl. The portions are huge.

Dependable and fantastic. I haven't been since before Christmas, but this rating is long overdue…read more The Mayflower appetizer is a must. Service is fair but employees are experienced and consistent. Great food, ambiance is a bit stale. I wouldn't take anyone that I wanted to stay in the space for long, but the food is wonderful!

The best elevated sushi spot in Madison. A reservation is needed to dine here…read more Fish here is high quality by Midwest standards. I think the standout thing here is the specialty rolls. The rolls are big, the rice is soft, and are stuffed to the brim with fish and various toppings. The Salmon Lover roll is my favorite and I always order it, alongside with whatever seasonal rolls intrigue me. Drinks here are really good as well - I recommend the Always Sunny and the Lychee Martini if you enjoy a sweet cocktail :)

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.

This place used to be tasty and fun. I don't know if it's a change in ownership or what, but I can…read moreno longer abide the vibe and pace. I've tried it out a few times since they (seemingly) transitioned and today solidified that it's no longer worth going to. Today's lunch was served slowly, with poor timing from the kitchen, and little interest from waitstaff. I finished my entree before my husband's even came to the table. There were only 3 other diners in the restaurant. There appeared to be at least 4 servers and 4 cooks working. The waitstaff sat in the bar folding napkins and talking. I understand needing to do side work. I do not understand bringing two diners their meals 15 minutes apart. The food itself was just ok.

Update #2: I'm a die hard Muramoto fan and it's thanks to Kevin, our absolute favorite server for…read morethe past year. We have been coming to Muramoto for lunch almost every week for the past year and we order very similar things each time. We absolutely love the slaw and I highly recommend it as an appetizer. Muramoto's Godzilla Roll is the best I've ever had and I order it every single week. They do classic rolls like Alaskan and Boston incredibly well and the service is fast. We have a few servers we enjoy, but nobody beats Kevin, our man, the MVP, the best server in Madison, no questions asked. Kevin is kind, intelligent, fast with the food, great with recommendations, excellent with alcohol additions -- he makes our Muramoto experience fantastic and we love his vibe and his customer-friendship care for his tables. Otherise, my best friend loves the calamari, but it sometimes tastes a bit overcooked and there are empty crispies that don't have any meat inside.My only other complaint is sometimes the shrimp roll is too salty, but it's supposed to be salty and I'm not a big salty food gal. Overall, absolutely come here, ask for Kevin, get your sushi fix on.