rAAAAAAAAAAH OMFG THIS PLACE IS INCREDIBLE.. MADISON i had 0 expectations for ramen but strings…read moreblew me away. so yummy, such a good pricepoint in my opinion, and super nice staff and so cozy!! cant wait to come back for more in the cold winter months

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.

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.

Hand pulled noodles for REAL!!! You can watch the chef pull your noodles to order. So rare of a…read moreprocess I HIGHLY RECOMMEND trying this mom and pop noodle shop. The texture of the noodle that's achieved by hand pulling cannot be replicated by a machine. This family run restaurant deserves your attention if you love authentic, tasty, and local food. There are many options: hot/cold; udon, rice, cut noodles if you don't want hand pulled; soup dumplings; baos; and more. We will be back for noodles and dumb for sure! This family restaurant will not disappoint if you're in the mood for noodles, or noodle soup.

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.

Food: 4.5 Ramen was tasty and takoyaki was amazing…read more Seriously, get the takoyaki--crispy, not too much sauce, and a good sprinkle of bonito flakes. Broth is a tad salty and portions could be bigger. Service: 5 Very polite and quick with food. Ambiance: 4 Nothing super out of the ordinary, but the restaurant is cute and has nice lighting.

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.

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!

This is the dark horse on the ramen scene in the Madison area. My motto when trying new places is…read morethat if they can get the basics down, they can do anything well. Not to mention the price point, it's cheaper than any of the places I've tried in the area and still knocks it out of the park. It's a tiny place with not much parking, but if you're just getting takeout, it's almost as if you're dining in. I ordered the spicy tonkotsu ramen which was $9.95. It wasn't spicy at all but the flavor profile was 10/10 regardless. I truly appreciate how much care they put into the presentation of the takeout bowl as you can see in the pictures before and after putting in the broth. That really took the experience the extra mile for me. The noodles are fresh, the cuts of pork belly are juicy and the broth is delicious and not too salty. Since the noodles are so fresh, if you don't pick it up as soon as it's ready, they tend to stick together in a single block. So once you get home, let the noodles sit in the warm broth for a bit so they can separate a bit before eating them or it will be difficult for you. Worth a try if you're a hungry student in the mood for some umami!

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.

Genuinely could not recommend more. The nicest staff I've met in my entire life and delicious high…read morequality food.

Happened onto this little gem while visiting in Wisconsin. Even though it was a very hot day, we…read moreopted for hot pots, the set meal was more than plenty. The noodles are all you can eat. The lady server was very nice and attentive. There were 3 of us, so we ordered 1 each of beef, pork and lamb, and just shared the meats.

The Globe is a part of my home. I don't usually write reviews, but the food they serve here can…read morecure a broken heart!! Truly soul food, and beyond that, the service is impeccable. It is constantly packed, but the staff and owners always tend to us and make sure our food is always the best quality. If you ever have time, talk to the owners. Tell them thank you. They are incredible people who really know how to make you laugh and feel completely at home!! Ask about their family's other restaurants in the area, they are truly a powerhouse of talented people. I am vegan and I always order the Thai Curry or the Mango Coconut Curry with tofu along with an appetizer of baji (crispy chickpea flower veggie fritters), samosas, or Tibetan dumplings (steamed). The curry is the best I've ever had, so incredibly rich and deep in layered flavor. The tomatoey Nepali style sauce served with appetizers is to die for--salted to perfection and the tamarind sauce is also incredible. Here's a little tip: if you LOVE spicy food, and I mean if you LOVE pain and suffering, ask for a 10 out of 5 spice level. One of the owners got such a kick out of me ordering high spice levels and I worked up to a 14 out of 5. Granted, once I ate a 14 out of 5 on an empty stomach and felt the impact for DAYS...lol so now I stick with a 5/5 spice level every time I go. So please be smart about it and use caution. It sure is fun though. Thank you staff at the Globe for being a part of this community and bringing us closer to your cultural cuisine. Your food matters so much to me and the city of Madison. And also, thank you for being so friendly to me and feeding my soul through some of the hardest times of my life. Love, Emma.

I don't understand how this place is highly rated. Coming from CA, maybe the options are limited…read morefor global cuisines. There were swarms of people eating there, but I guess I don't get it. We ordered the chicken tic tac and some fried Nepalese dumplings. The dumplings were not great. They were overfried and the sauce was very overpowering. IMO, probably the worst dumplings I've had in a while. The chicken was good, but I guess it tasted like the Indian food from Costco. It saddens me because it looks like a family run business and they look like they are cramped cooking things. Service was nice, but the food was mediocre. Middle of the road and it probably because there is such a wide focus and scope of food. The seating is limited and super hot inside, so I would suggest eating outside if there is space. Of course this is in October and the weather is 65 degrees.

Came to celebrate our anniversary and had a great time at Sequoia. We arrived at 530 so it was…read morestill 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.

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

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.