Absolutely amazing!!!! def recomend coming here!!! Amazing workers and the food is to Die for . I…read morewill 100% percent be coming back and will 100% tell everyone who enjoys smooth settings and amazing food and customer service this place is amazing!!!

Food (A) And hr food is really good here and a great option…read morefor Madison. All the food is really good and for the most part tastes fresh. I got the deep fried octopus thing. These were amazing. Also got the sesame chicken which was really good. The chicken was nice and crunchy. Also got the lamb skewer. This was okay. The flavors were all there but they need to work on this one. Has potential to be really good. Value(A) I got two appetizers and a dish for $36 including tip and tax. You can probably spend $25 and get out of there and be full. Note I had leftovers. Service (A) I want to give to them an A+ because the server was super nice and helpful. But that food came out in wrong order and lamb took a while. The food was fresh since it was hot. Note I went around 2pm on a Monday so there was only 1 other table. I could see this service taking a while when full. It's a small place and the exterior is crap. But the interior is really nice It's a good place, go off hours and you should no problems. It's worth it and the other reviews seem accurate. Give them a shot

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.

Wow! What a hidden gem. From the street it doesn't look like much but it's a lovely atmosphere but…read morewe chose outside seating because of the lovely weather. Our bento boxes were delicious!! I'll look for an excuse to 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.

Most recent visit December 2025 First visit Labor Day 2024…read moreReview of 4 stars encompasses all visits. The needs improvement: Bathroom lacks hot water. Soap dispenser was suspect. The good During my 2025 winter visit they respectfully placed all the unhoused/homeless individual belongings in a bag and put it to the side. This shows empathy, heart and respect. The bad: Kid visited without me and they were charged an excess fee for broth left behind on ramen. This is wild. The best thing you can get: Tempura shrimp (not greasy, light and flavorful) ** Sushi. I partook December 2025 and can't stop thinking about how filling the role was and tasty and made fresh + fast. The rice just rolled into my mouth while everything was done well. 1 roll was filling that's how thoughtfully curated it was made. Both time service was good but the most recent visit the service was personable and talkative which I welcomed as we shared an affinity for their tempura shrimp. Great value for what they offer. I'd much rather have this buffet setup akin to the Italian buffet setup versus a hot bar with stale food. Make it to order. Great variety. Be weary of the server that will decide to overcharge you based on what they perceive to be waste.

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside experience is as authentic as it gets…read more Sashimi was fresh and expertly cut with subtle but complex flavors and textures. If it's in season I'd highly recommend the super white tuna, in addition the yellow tail, and salmon were our group favorites. The octopus was not chewy but tender and fresh. Miso soup was not overly salty, nor tasted like water. The shumai tasted pre-cooked with an onion flavor but who goes to a Japanese restaurant for shumai? All of the sushi rolls were balanced and much higher grade than anything you'd get at a refrigerator in a market place. What sets the food apart is they serve sushi freshly made so it's the correct temperature though you do have to wait a while for the sushi chef to make your selections if it's a busy day. Just don't come here if you are in a rush as it's not a fast food restaurant. The sukiyaki was not greasy and tasted sweet/savory just like how my grandmother makes it only they used a lean stir fry beef cuts while my grandma would choose a fattier thinly sliced beef. Not many Japanese restaurants serve sukiyaki like this in a ceramic pot so it's probably worth trying this dish alone as it was a staple in my Japanese household. The tempura was crispy and not oily, I believe they use Panko bread crumbs to make it light and crunchy. If you come in a big party you can reserve the private room surrounded in oak paneling and a sliding privacy door. You'll have to take your shoes off and sit flush with the floor on seat cushions for a Japanese experience. If you order Japanese soda, you'll be using a small plunger to push a glass marble into your bottle to open the ramune. Only thing I missed trying out was the Japanese beer and saki, but I give high ratings to this place for the Japanese food and service.

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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.

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

Stopped in for an early dinner on the weekend. The salmon bites were okay but I felt like the chips…read morewere slightly stale. The rolls were also just okay, none of them really stood out. The service was friendly and good.

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.

Ambiance: It smelled like a burnt rubber tire so pretty unpleasant when we dined there. Someone in…read moremy group asked if they could fix the smell but the waiter said he was sick and could not smell anything which was bizzarre. Food: I enjoyed my ramen noodle bowl and the hot sake. Service: They bring out the food pretty quick but you need to scan a QR code then place your order, there is no waiter that takes your order. That was also more work than we anticipated since one person has to order from their phone even if you have a large group. The location is great since it's right on state street.

We enjoy coming to Takara Sushi Station for their large selection of Japanese dishes. My favorite…read moreis Seafood Udon because of all the delicious tidbits of seafood in a huge bowl of tasty hot broth with tons of noodles. I even took nearly a quart home with me. Very cravable dish. The Shrimp Tempura Udon is a close second favorite. California Rolls and Beef Nagamaki are both great appetizer choices. For even more variety, they offer all-you-can-eat conveyor belt sushi and more. We noticed a couple of families eating lunch that way.

The server asked if we wanted to order off the menu or do the conveyor belt. We were very excited…read moreabout conveyor belt sushi. $31.99/person? Sure, why not? The sushi was okay. Probably the best one was the rainbow sushi. The food was okay. We were disappointed to find that there were no sashimi plates but only rolls and nigiri - the raw fish with rice. There were also fried gyoza, egg rolls, cantaloupe, edamame and cakes. One of the people in our party has dietary restrictions and couldn't eat as much because of the mirin in the sushi rice. There's a rule against wasting food, so leaving the rice would warrant a $1 charge for each item wasted. Time limit: 1.5 hours

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.

Called ahead by 45 minutes on a Tuesday evening for to go and was put on hold for 4 minutes then…read moretold the sushi chef "likes to" have "15 minutes between each order" and there are 7 orders ahead of me, so my food would take 1 hour to prepare. That math doesn't even make sense and the guy on the phone couldn't care less. Placed an order at RED instead and was in and out in only 30 minutes. Food was ready by the time I got there. Muramoto doesn't seem to be able to retain talent, so the wait times keep getting worse and their wait staff turns over so they don't really care to provide good service. Lesson learned.

Good takeout sushi. It is quick and tastes good. I usually get a special roll and then 2 normal…read morerolls (and add avocado).

I would say this is a pretty solid, basic cheap sushi spot. I like coming here before 5pm to score…read moretheir 2 or 3 roll lunch special. Quality is pretty good for cheap sushi. In the 5+ years I've been going here, I've had a couple instances where the fish wasn't the freshest, especially the tuna. However, that hasn't deterred me from coming still. Also, the Love Boat also doesn't come on an actual boat haha.