food is pretty good! it's worth going for happy hour, but the prices are otherwise rather steep. 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 read more

This restaurant replaced a longtime neighborhood favorite, and unfortunately it missed the mark. The atmosphere felt empty, sad, and lacking energy -- especially for a Friday night when every other restaurant nearby was packed. The staff seemed disengaged and lackluster, which usually reflects management and overall leadership. The food was just okay. The miso soup was overly salty, and the seaweed wrapped around the tempura roll was soggy and tough to chew, which made it feel far from fresh. Freshness is everything when it comes to sushi, so that was disappointing. Sadly, this place did not live up to expectations, and I won't be returning. read more

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Came here to use Amex Platinum Resy benefit ($100 at Resy restaurants / Quarter) 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. read more

Came to celebrate our anniversary and had a great time at Sequoia. We arrived at 530 so it was still happy hours and started ordering one of everything thinking it will be small bites. Oh boy, were we surprised. Keep that in mind. We didn't know how generous they are with the serving and also ordered salad, sashimi and ramen. That was way too much food for two. Now we have another yummy second meal. Will definitely be back and maybe bring a bigger group. See captions of photos. read more

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Our server was attentive and knowledgeable, made us feel very welcome on Valentine's Day and the restaurant was decorated so festively for Valentine's. I enjoyed my vegetarian gyoza. My seaweed salad was ok, not sure I dig the combo of seaweed and lettuce, but it was interesting to try. Chill vibe. It was fun and light atmosphere. read more

Sequoia - Beautiful detail on the plate! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The food is phenomenal. The spicy tuna crispy rice is one of the best foods I've had in Madison. The ambiance is a good mix between casual and dressy. Depending on how busy they are, the service is not always the best. We typically find that ordering everything (drinks, apps, and entrees) at once is the way to go. read more

Sequoia - Two orders of (New)Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Average to slightly below average. It's been 6 years since I have been back and while I wasn't that enamored the first time, I thought things must have improved if they are still open. Meh, not really. A very limited and non creative menu (sushi related). Rolls were not well constructed and essentially flavorless. Service was haphazard. Was anything exceptionally terrible? No. But was anything noteworthy to warrant a repeat visit? Also no. Although a close walk from the house, proximity doesn't mean I'll be back. read more

Sequoia - Yellowtail, crunchy tuna, Tuna Avocado Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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My husband and I have been to Sequoia Sushi a few times in the past three months have been very impressed by the quality of the food, the great service and reasonable price! Love sushi and it's some of the BEST in Madison... highly recommend. read more

Great environment! Got the crispy rice with spicy tuna and firecracker roll. Nice presentation. Slightly pricey but good quality food so worth the money. Would definitely make a reservation next time and also maybe try the ramen! read more

Sequoia - *(New) Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Loved this place got the Spider and Tempura roll, as well as a ramen. Tasted great honestly as good as Red sushi but for half the price will be coming back read more

Classy little joint for sushi and ramen. Fun and fancy decor. We all got ramen and really enjoyed it. There was only one person working the front but we were the only ones there so she was very attentive and friendly. read more

Sequoia - Sequoia Ramen in front and Spicy Miso in the back, plus some Gyoza. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Decorated for Valentine's, the was the perfect winter evening dinner date. Right across from Trader Joe's, the ambience was reminiscent of the old Greenbush neighborhood while still staying modern and elevated all at once. Staff were warm and welcoming, patient and genuine. Our pork bun appetizer was juicy, well-filled and pillowy. No complaints here! We tried the rakkasei dry ramen with a peanut base. Surprisingly, they retained the Japanese flavor with the seaweed sprinkle topping and the sauce was just the right amount, consistency and peanut flavor. Both sushi rolls lived up to my excitement: the cranberry smoke and aburi salmon. Both really well-rolled with the perfect rice texture and ratio, every bite was oh so yummy. Plating was super pretty and elevated too For drinks, I had a blue lagoon and while it was nice, the color and taste reminded me of Fanta blueberry but spiked, so it was not my favorite I did not finish it. Nice mix of flavors though on the menu, made it hard to pick! Will be back to try more of their menu! Thanks to Sequoia for being a gem read more

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The Wisconsin Heat was smokey, spicy, and had great texture! Will be ordering again :)

Yum! We loved everything about Sequoia. The food, the vibe, the service, the price. We were able to really relax into our meal, enjoy the food, and make conversation. read more

The service was wonderful. Their food was well put together. Nice flavors combinations. I ordered the veggie Tempura without reading it was asparagus and sweet potato‍ the sauce was an aïoli and instead of the sweet sauce I ordered the Wisco roll. They must have de seeded the jalapeños as I didn't sense the spice very much I ordered the rainbow roll. It was nice having the different options. They also ordered the dragon, which was tasty as well The rolls tasted like they were made fresh Thank you Sequoia read more

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We loved this place! I had no idea it was a sushi restaurant, but I see it every time I walk to Trader Joe's. I had the vegetarian ramen, and it was perfect. The broth was rich and savory, and the fried tofu was perfect. I would recommend eating the tofu first if you get this dish, as it gets soggy if you let it sit in the broth too long. The presentation of all of our dishes was beautiful, as you can see from the flaming sushi roll! Our waiter, Nathan, was absolutely amazing. He made us feel so welcome, made excellent suggestions, and was overall very kind. The restaurant itself was so cozy, and the decorations were so so cute. Would definitely recommend for a date night or birthday dinner! read more

Sequoia - Crunchy Volcano - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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So good. Some of the best sushi rolls I have had. Quality and service were great. Was not busy at all when we dined on Sunday evening.

We came here for my birthday and were fairly underwhelmed. This place has potential but it fell short in every aspect. When we first arrived, the restaurant was mostly empty except three very tight tables on the left side. These tables are maybe 12 inches apart on one side, 14 inches on the other side. One side had a family of 4 including a baby , their car seat stroller wedged sideways blocking the side of the middle table. A foot away, a young couple whispering. The restaurant was so quiet, at 5 pm, you couldn't talk without being heard front to back. It baffles why, with at least 15 other tables, we would be led to this tiny table and made to squeeze into this tiny table to cuddle with the strangers nearby. We asked to move so we could talk to each other. It took several painstaking minutes to be moved, awkwardly looking at the cuddle buddies we rejected. We wanted to walk out and we should have. There was only one server, no bartender even to help. He didn't know how to make our drinks as he told us directly, saying he would "learn" how. When drinks are more than $10, I don't want it to be an experiment. Eventually another server showed up, both of them were nice enough people. I have to agree with other people, the food was all lukewarm, nothing great, certainly not worth the price. read more

Went here with a large group. Lovely big table by a window. Great sushi! Nigiri in particular was real nice. Honey bbq wings were very solid. Good pork bun and gyoze, and edamame was a delight. Personally really didnt care for the ramen. The house ramen I didnt really enjoy - just not seasoned enough - unsure if they season it with Tare but didnt taste it. They did have a pretty good miso ramen though that had some good spicy oil! read more

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Excellent sushi - presentation, variety and quality are the best we've experienced in Madison. Nice ambiance and great bar for evening cocktails. They have some unique sushi options on their menu that are different from anything we've seen. We've enjoyed sushi in large cities like NYC and LA and Sequoia would rival any of the excellent sushi restaurants in a larger metropolitan area. read more

Sequoia - Sushi Deluxe with Spicy Tuna substituted for California Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

We had a great lunch at Sequoia on Monroe Street! They had tasty and beautiful cocktails. I was delighted seaweed salad was on the menu - it's so fresh and I love the flavor. They offered us a free eggroll "snack" before our food came that was a surprise treat. Their lunch menu features two specialty rolls for $29. Not a bad deal, and food was very good and plated very artistically. I was about to say that the rolls weren't anything different, but there was one that really stood out. The cranberry smoke has seared ribeye, cranberry sauce, shrimp tempura, and cream cheese. Sounds weird? Maybe. But it was pretty great. We really liked the atmosphere- lots of wood, hanging lanterns, oh, and a nice tap beer selection, which felt unexpected for a sushi place. Service was kind. We will be back! read more

Sequoia - Crunchy Volcano roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Veggie Ramen was delicious with vegetable broth. Plenty of food and packed with flavor. Hostess was helpful and place had great music. Bathrooms clean:) Will for sure come back! read more

The food was really good and the service as well. The pork buns melted in your mouth. The specialty sushi was different than what I'm used to but I'm glad I tried it. This restaurant was recommended via TikTok. I would go again! read more

Sequoia - Pork Buns Appetizer - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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The food overall was a zero out of 10. Nothing tasted good. I would not recommend. I tried the appetizers. I tried different. She was not good. The best thing probably was the ambience and the scenery service was mediocre. Food was horrible. read more

Sushi was pretty good, the ingredients were fresh. The ramen was a bit of a let down for me. I had the sequoia ramen. The broth didn't have the depth I look for, and the flavor was a bit off the mark. The toppings were also disappointing, the pork belly was not fatty enough. Service was fine and the prices were understandable. read more

Cute aesthetics, lots of seating available. No complaints about service, was pretty great. Food: Pork bun: I wanted a more pillow-y bun, seasoned well with the sauce but thought it could have been more complex. Pork was decent-not the best but also not the worst I've had. I got the torched salmon roll and the vilas sunrise. I thought the latter tasted better in terms of flavor and texture. Rolls are evenly cut and rolled tight! What comes down to this is execution vs what you get. I'd probably get sushi elsewhere. read more

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We were excited to try sequoia on Monroe. Cute location where brocach used to be. Street parking was easy to find and service was very attentive. We ordered drinks, seaweed salad, and 2 rolls. It left us satisfied but not amazed. If you're in the area and craving sushi it'll meet it, but otherwise nothing to rave over. I highly recommend the seaweed salad, it's not just the seaweed but comes with other greens. I also recommend the vilas sunrise roll! It was really great and made the experience. Happy sushi eating! read more

Sequoia - Wine float cocktail - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Decided to dine in to celebrate my birthday. The interior was nice but so dim. After my boyfriend mentioned it was my birthday, our server gave us a round of beers on the house, which was nice, but she didn't make it feel special. There was no small talk or warm welcome, and we felt extremely rushed to order food and drinks. The pork buns were partially soggy (the bun felt microwaved?) but it had a nice savory flavor. The sequoia ramen came out quickly afterwards and the broth was lukewarm, so by the time we got the rest of our food, it was cold. The philadelphia roll and flaming volcano roll were decent, but not spectacular. Overall the food was just ok (plated beautifully, tasted average) and the service was subpar - our server looked overwhelmed and we felt ignored. It seemed she was managing FOH alone. Although I feel for her, it's not an excuse for the lackluster experience. She failed to clear dishes and glasses off our table unless we tried handing them to her directly to make some room to eat. I almost wish I hadn't come, it kind of ruined my birthday. read more

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Oh WOW!! Can I just say this place is SIMPLY AMAZING!!! Sushi is so so good!! The fish was so fresh and the sushi was bursting with flavors. Love the decor and the vibe of the place. Service was excellent. Our server recommended the Cherry Blossom and Vilas Sunrise rolls and my oh my they were absolutely delicious. The Dragon and Torched tuna roll was equally good. Our sushi vanished in minutes, the kids devoured it. The spicy edamame and veggie gyoza were perfect. 10/10 for me. First time experience at Sequoia was great, will be adding it to our list of regulars!!! read more

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We got the Sequoia Deluxe with California roll, nigiri (salmon, yellowtail, tuna), and chefs choice specialty roll which he created. The specialty roll was the best roll I've had since being in Madison! Nigiri was delicious as well. Also had Spicy Edamame for an appetizer which was spicy and perfect. Highly recommend and can't wait to be back. Def favorite sushi restaurant in the area hands down. Also the price wasn't too bad for what we got. Vibes are cute, chill, relaxed with good tunes playing. read more

Sequoia - Sequoia Deluxe with California roll, nigiri (salmon, yellowtail, tuna), and chefs choice specialty roll which he created. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

If I could give zero stars, I would. My experience at Sequoia was awful. The service was bad-our server was nowhere to be found, and it took two hours for our food to come out. When it finally arrived, I almost wished it hadn't. The yellowtail had strange red dots on it (seriously, what was that?), and the salmon tasted like soap. To top it off, the lychee martini was the worst I've ever had-somehow both overly sweet and watered down at the same time. read more

Wonderful! Our party of five all ordered the same lunch special for $20, spicy miso ramen and seaweed salad, and we all loved it. It was a lot of food, lots of leftovers. We must have picked a slow morning, so our server even brought out complementary eggrolls for us to try (also terrific!). Beautiful atmosphere, even the drinks looked lovely. Will be coming back! read more

Sequoia was simply incredible. Downright incredible. My meal suggested to me by my waiter (Nathan, he was fantastic and highly attentive) was the spicy miso ramen. HIGHLY recommend trying it when you stop by. The ambiance of the restaurant was elegant. I felt right at home eating a delicious meal in a quiet, warm, and comfortable environment surrounded by great food and even greater company. 5/5 would recommend to anyone in the area! read more

Walked in and was kinda throw together type beat, in a good way. The food was good, we got gyozas and the sequoia deluxe, the gyozas were pretty good. The sushi that we got with the sequoia deluxe was good for the money sushi. I felt like maybe my expectations were probably too high. The service was not great, we were asked and what we wanted before receiving menus and the servers seemed un attentive as they were also putting out fires of slow food to table times. After about 44 minutes we received our food. But we also hear one table say they had waited an hour and a half. I believe they are going through a management change, so maybe this is a new thing. Overall it was cute, had affordable cocktails and sushi that did the job. Just expect a wait. read more

Had a wonderful meal here. The food was good, well-plated, seemed fresh and it's reasonably priced for what it is, by comparison to other Madison sushi restaurants. I felt bad for the server, though: Very young and not well trained. I saw the menu when I sat down and asked whether they serve nigiri and sashimi, or only just rolls. They were emphatic that they only serve rolls. As I read the menu, I discovered that they serve all types of sushi, so I ordered a nigiri and sashimi sampler. It was great. After this was finished, I asked if they made hand rolls and the server said, once again: "I've never heard of that so I think NO." I asked them to ask the sushi chef because they had been wrong about the nigiri and sashimi, and they were reluctant to do so but finally did. I'm sure I came off as a world-class jerk for presenting it this way, and felt bad about that. So I left a big tip, and wanted to follow up with a positive review and a suggestion: It's okay for servers to say: "I don't know, but I'll check." So many assume that they're required to know everything, particularly if they're young and new. But the only way to learn is to be humble and ask the question. I wish this server felt free to do this because it would've been a better experience for both of us. Otherwise, I'll be back! Please prosper! read more

Upon entering, we were immediately seated and the waitress took our drink orders. Everytime I come here, the waiters are always very attentive though I do have to say the food service is a bit slow. Anyways, I came back to find the menu has a few additions: Aburi Salmon Sky and Sea And so I ordered both along with the delicious Rakkasei noodles which are noodles tossed in a delicious peanut sauce. A while later, the food arrived and wow. It. Was. Amazing. A few things I look for in a great sushi restaurant is not only the taste but also innovation of their menu that asks the question, what does this sushi joint offer that makes it unique? Their original menu along with their new additions makes me excited to watch this restaurant expand and place it's footing as one of the best sushi restaurants in Madison! read more

Sequoia - Aburi Salmon! As you can tell, we picked at it before we snapped this photo. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Found a sushi restaurant on Monroe st, perfect food, beautiful environment, lovely waiters, I will be back

I do want to preface this by saying - both our sushi and our bbq wings tasted good. Nobody had any complaints about the quality of the food. If you order pickup, or you go in on a date night for two, maybe you'd have a better experience than we did. We came for a birthday party, eight total, and called ahead. They told the birthday girl's partner that we didn't need a reservation with 8, though he told them we'd be there at 6:30. Why, then, did nobody tell him the bar was closing at 7 and the kitchen at 8 until we sat down? We were able to get one round of beer (a birthday inclusion, again, a nice gift!) but no last call offered. Our seating was right against the window, with no ability for the server to reach 6 of our party at all. We had to pass everything down, including drinks, sushi, and at one point a flaming sushi plate. It should be noted the restaurant was otherwise basically empty. If you only have one place to seat eight people, you should probably require a reservation, and if you're going to seat eight people at all, it should be somewhere where everybody can be served properly - if there was another option, why seat us there?? The food came out completely haphazardly. We were brought (and charged for) an extra roll of sushi, and it was probably 40 minutes between when the first plate was served and the last. The birthday girl got her plate last, too, and she did not order last. There was no rhyme or reason to how food came out, and different people's sushi orders were plated together. Waitstaff could not reliably identify which roll was which, either. The attention to detail at this place is just severely lacking. I understand we're a big party, but we tried to give them prep time and the care was just not given to making this a great birthday experience. It's too bad, because the food is quite good! But after tonight, it'd be hard to want to give them another chance. read more

Read about this place somewhere a few months ago and put it on my list. I specifically remembered it had ramen so that was the goal on this visit. However, it's mainly a sushi restaurant that also has ramen - they only have the "Sequoia" ramen and a veggie version. I also got the hot milk tea. The ramen I'd say is merely fine. The noodles are crinkled, if you care at all, and chewy. The broth was nice and hot and has a somewhat creamy flavor but not as much as tonkotsu. The toppings were rather sparse though, with only 2 pieces of pork and a couple slices of bamboo shoot. The egg is a regular soft-boiled egg, not ajitsuke. I almost missed the corn because it all sank to the bottom so I didn't realize it was even there until the end. This is also the only type they have, as I mentioned, so I'd recommend the other specialty ramen restaurants in town if that's what you're looking for. The milk tea's sweetness and flavor reminded me of bottled and powdered versions - which I mean as a good thing because I like those! Versions made fresh from milk and tea can vary a lot. They don't have boba but if you like royal milk tea I definitely recommend this. Didn't get any sushi so I can't speak to the quality there. The interior was fancier than expected, maybe some holdovers from Brocach? It was unexpectedly quiet on a Saturday at 6 yesterday, don't know if there was something going on or business just hasn't picked up yet. read more

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I have visited for lunch many times and we always get ramen and dumplings which are very good. Comfortable, upscale setting with nice background music and accommodating service. Usually moderately busy for lunch which is great for relaxed conversation. read more