The ramen here is amazing and authentic the broth was flavorful and the ramen was the perfect…read moretexture the service was fast but I wouldn't recommend going right before a game at the kohl center as there is not much seating

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.

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.

Food 4/5 Service 4/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 Zen Ramen is a pretty straightforward place serving up down-to-earth, good Japanese food. It's simple, tasty, and honestly pretty well priced. Nothing to complain about honestly - I've definitely seen more complete/full flavors in Japanese cooking, but this place definitely still scratches the itch for Japanese food.

I was pleasantly surprised. Food was very solid. Definitely varies by the dish but the yaki-toro…read morewas great, especially scallops. Chicken wings were ok, not great. All veggies were fantastic . Good whiskey selection. And the service was great. It sounds like things were rough at the beginning but they got the hang of it. Ordering with phone was easy and phone came out quickly. Ambience as other have noted is top-notch. I generally don't like TVs but it was nice bc it was a Japanese cooking show. And prices seems reasonable to me. Not sure what people are complaining about but I can't imagine most of these dishes being cheaper. Look it's not the best Izikaya in world but the point is that it's solid, convenient Izikaya in a spot with great vibes. Fantastic edition to state street

We had a great experience overall the food was very good, flavorful, and clearly made with care…read more The atmosphere was also a strong point: warm, inviting, and a really enjoyable place to sit and eat. The only thing holding this back from a five-star rating was the customer service. It wasn't necessarily bad, just not very friendly. A bit more attention and warmth from the staff would make a big difference. Still, the quality of the food and the vibe make it well worth visiting! Side note - please make sure the iPads are not right next to a table. A constant beeping takes away from the experience.

We had seen this on a map as a local highlight and ended up walking past it. With a simple interior…read moreand mom/pop vibes, hopes were high and they were met. We took the meal over to the capital and loved it. Would recommend!

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.

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.

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

We came here for restaurant week in the winter. There was a wait which we counted on! We decided to…read moreput our name on the list and run across the street to IO for drinks and games while we waited. Once we got called, we were seated at the bar which was a great experience. Our server was attentive and filled up the many diet soda refills of my partner and my water refills. We got dumplings which were delicious, then Ramen, then mochi ice cream to close it out. The ramen was flavorful and the dumplings were the star of the show. They were juicy and delicious. I love that it's in a house-like building and there are many different rooms. It feels cozy and comfortable. I will return again for ramen. It's my #2 place in Madison!

We ordered delivery from here. Fair warning - we had just returned from London where we had…read moreOUTSTANDING noodles. The noodle dishes here were, sadly, just very tasteless. The broth had little depth and the noodles were squishy (evening accounting for delivery). We would not order from here again.

So good! We have wanted to try for a while and we were not disappointed! So many Asian noodle…read moreoptions Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Thai.... The whole family was happy. They do a busy take out business, but almost half the tables were full with dine in customers as well. Addicting crab rangoon. Dumpling friwd to perfection. Yummy ho sick!

Chive Dumplings are so delicious, it could be a meal. Love the fresh veggies! Szechuan Shrimp…read morewere huge perfectly cooked full sized with heads on. Rice was wonderfully steamed and seasoned to perfection. Can't wait to go back for more of our favorite dishes! Friendly greeting at pick up, very clean & great location!

This was my first hot pot experience and Double 10 made sure I had a great time. I was new at…read moreeating hot pot style but the employees were very nice and never made me feel silly. They explained how ordering worked clearly and asked if I needed extra tools to help. I instinctively said I was fine, but thankfully they brought them anyway because I am not great at using chopsticks! I thought the restaurant and table were clean, which is important to me. The food was excellent, I got the miso broth and loved it. I was shocked by how affordable it was too, I thought it would be way more expensive for how much we ate. Thank you Double 10 for the pleasant experience!

I LOVE THE GLOBE so much!! I started going about 5 years ago in college and it was my go to…read morerestaurant when finals seasons came around and I needed a comfort meal or when people came and visited. When I say I've had the mango coconut curry 20 times. That is an understatement! I've had it more and I always get it because it's that good and flavorful. The staff there is so nice and I enjoy talking with them when I'm ordering and it's nice to see familiar faces when I'm back in town visiting. The ambiance of the restaurant is a cozy "hole in the wall" in the BEST way. It can get crowded if you go at a busy time so plan ahead (like go a little early or on a weeknight) and ENJOY! I can't recommend The Globe enough.

I'm an Indian food lover through and through, but this spot goes beyond the confines of Indian…read morefood--it pulls in bold flavors from across the globe, and it absolutely works. The creativity and uniqueness here have set a new bar for flavor in Madison. I've been to other Indo-Chinese restaurants, and, in a good way, this not even close to them. I'm not saying it's Michelin-star level, but it is original, memorable, and definitely earned a loyal customer every time I'm in town. PS: They have timely service. Pro tip: order the dumplings and the Afghan korma. You won't regret it.

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.