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

If you're looking for authentic Chinese food at a really good price point, I highly recommend this…read moreplace! The service was attentive and kind and the food came out relatively quickly. It helped that we were one of two parties eating at the time, but nonetheless we had a great time. The chicken had really great flavor, the tofu was just like my mom used to make it, and the eggplant was absolutely delicious. All dishes came with rice and it truly just completed the meal. I'll definitely come back if I'm ever in town!

Fugu is my one true love it's one of the very few places in Madison where I feel like I'm eating…read moreauthentic Chinese food. My top 3 favorites are: 1) deep fried chicken w/ chili pepper, 2) cumin lamb, and 3) stir fried string bean. Their sliced fish & tofu with spicy sauce and their Chinese cabbage with dried shrimp are really yummy too. The serving size of each plate is very generous (albeit, food here can be pricey). I ate hot pot here with friends before, and while the food was satisfactory, I think we should've received larger portions on each plate. Servers here are not exactly warm & talkative, but that does not bother me at all. They are very efficient in taking orders, bringing food out in a timely manner, and making sure your water cup stays full (despite how busy it gets around lunch/dinnertime). Fugu is great for accommodating party sizes of 1-10. Restrooms are available for customers. They are kept clean and well-stocked!

Best crab ragoon ever! The portions were very large and the veggies were fresh. Great brown sauce…read moretoo. Would definitely return on the regular.

Very nice appearance, fairly clean, extensive menu plus weekly specials look delish. Lots of carry…read moreout. It's a two-person operation, yet hot food came in 10 mins. Scallion Pancakes, pleasantly delish surprise, came w/ amazing sauce combo of Teriyaki and Hosin; Three Musketeers had another perfect sauce w/generous serving of veggies and protein; Mongolian Chicken has subtle hot kick that was also delicious. These local folks are fortunate to have this restaurant!

We were immediately greeted by some welcoming hosts who had the cutest outfits! We're were seated…read moreimmediately even though it was a busy Saturday night. Our server, Delaney, was AMAZING! Give her a raise! So helpful and so nice! We started with the seaweed salad, it was a small portion for three people to share, I recommend one or two people should order it. It was delicious and really hit the spot. My drink, one basil after another, was DELICIOUS! I will definitely be coming back for happy hour and getting that again. I also tried my friends rose water lycheetini which was very tasty as well. The basil drink was a bit booze-ier than the other which I liked. For our main courses we ordered the spider roll, negihama roll, and the salmon roll which I would rank in that order. The spider roll was so salty and yummy. The negihama was so fresh and flavorful. The salmon roll was good but nothing to write home about.

After seeing a YouTube video with a master Japanese sushi chef trying American-style sushi, a new…read morephrase entered my lexicon: "Mayonnaise Roll." Regrettably, I will encounter one during my visit. More on that later. I started off with a Mojo Mojito (N/A). Big points for noticeable mint notes, something which was forgotten in two I had previously (in different spots). That said, it was a little sweeter than I prefer, but this is a matter of taste. For my app, I ordered the OG Pork Buns. These were great! The buns were soft, and the pork was tender and well balanced in terms of ratio of meaty to fatty. It was also sauced the perfect amount, and had a great amount of cucumber for freshness. While I can't put it in the S-Tier, I will easily give it a B, maybe an A if I am in a good mood. The only changes I would prefer (also personal preference) is a little acid for brightness, and a shift towards the fatty end of the ratio. Then we arrive at the fated Sunset Salmon Roll. On the surface, it promises to be a roll to remember: two kinds of fish, three kinds of veggie (including jalapeño), tobiko, and mayo. Instead, anything the roll tried to do was lost as the balance was way off. The quantity of rice was such that it seemed as though the rice was the main event, and everything else was cast as "Waiter #3." To make matters worse, the Yuzu mayo was very strong, further shifting focus away from the fish and veg. Thus, we arrive at "rice and mayo roll." When asked how I was liking things, and I communicated as much, the bar-server offered to change it to something else (thank you very much). That something else was two sets of Nigiri: Unagi & Seared Tuna (Bincho Maguro Tataki). For the Unagi, this was perfect with no notes. The eel was cooked and sauced perfectly, and the balance of rice to protein was ideal. Good job. I can't say the same for the Seared Tuna. The kiss of fire can elevate a piece to otherworldly levels, but only if done correctly. Here, the flame seemed to be applied as an afterthought, and added nothing of value to the fish. The only thing it did was take away some of that amazing freshness sushi-grade fish has by partially cooking it. Any smokey and roasty notes were not in the building. Final verdict: Tavernakaya got off to a promising start with a great virgin Mojito and pork buns. However, it faltered severely when it came to sushi. While the Unagi Nigiri was a strong contender, the Sunset Salmon Roll and Seared Tuna Nigiri were poorly executed. Thus, while I am not against trying their ramen on a later day, I'll likely steer clear of the sushi side of the menu.

This long time family owned restaurant has been an institution for many years. It was fun to be…read moreable to dine here with my Mom while visiting Madison. We each had soup and shared an entree. My hot and sour soup was well seasoned and very tasty and my Mom liked her wonton soup as well. The Mongolian beef was a large portion, fine for sharing. Our servers, Aurora and Sarina, were both so sweet and attentive. We got the royal treatment from them. The restaurant is huge, with two large dining rooms, a bar area and a private room as well. They can definitely accommodate any size group.

We stopped by this beautiful restaurant when it opened for lunch! By the time we placed our orders,…read moremuch of the restaurant was filled. Lots of lunch specials which were reasonably priced! Portion size was more than generous. Food was very good! Service was excellent. Definitely a great stop for Chinese food and family get together!

My favorite spot to grab lunch or dinner. High quality ingredients, and variety of options…read more Incredibly attentive to food allergies, the owner remembers every time that my husband has a gluten allergy even when he isn't there. Dine in experience is cheerful, clean and fast! My favorite is the Mandoo Ramyon! If you are looking for amazing food with a warm family owned business vibe, this is it!

One of the best restaurants in Madison! Superb food and service! Clean, quiet and pleasant…read moreatmosphere!

Chin's is a phenomenal spot for Chinese food that tastes and looks delicious! While sometimes…read moreChinese cuisine can be hit or miss for me, I find that Chin's really prioritizes high quality! The rice is always perfectly cooked, the meat is always fresh and flavorful, and the ambiance is always polished and clean! It even has a patio for nice summer days! Although you order at the counter here, the servers will bring your food and bus your table! They are great. I've ordered the sesame chicken and the bourbon chicken so far, and I hope to come back for their stir fry soon!

I was looking for an alternative to Panda Express (how can a college town have no Panda Express?)…read more This place looked reasonable online. When we went in the middle of the day, it was virtually empty--not a good sign. The orange chicken was decent enough but no comparison to Panda Express's signature orange chicken. Fried rice was bland but edible. Overall, a decent place but no Panda.

Food made us sick. Mediocre at best but the worst was getting sick. The rice seemed fine but the…read moredragon phoenix and chicken with vegetables were not very good. It looked and tasted like it had been sitting for a very long time and in the end, we both wish we wouldn't have had it because it made us sick.

Good inexpensive Chinese take out. The food is made to order so it's always fresh and hot when you…read morepick it up. Covid19 precautions mean you cannot enter the restaurant. When you arrive you speak thru a speaker in the door. They put your order in a pass thru cubby in the door. They close their door and you open yours for a hands free delivery. Chiang Jiang's website ordering is user friendly. The menu is extensive, naming the dishes but not listing the ingredients. If you're not familiar with Chinese food this could be a problem. We ordered the combo plates which includes fried rice and an egg roll. The garlic chicken (thin slices of chicken, baby corn, green peppers, mushrooms and broccoli) was flavorful and lightly sauced. The Szechuan beef (thin slices of very tender beef, onions, green peppers and matchstick carrots) was missing the spiciness we were used to in this dish. Both the egg drop soup and hot and sour soup were excellent. The fried wonton strip accompanying them were stale. After a few minutes in the toaster oven they crisped right up. The fried dumpling come with an excellent soy ginger dipping sauce that's a favorite.