“This restaurant's best offerings are their American style maki sushi exploding with all kinds of fillings and toppings. The appetizers and other offerings are pretty basic. The nigiri was disappointing but as expected for this part of the country. The cocktail menu is interesting, but I haven't sampled much from it yet. The new decor is kitschy and over the top, but it imparts a fun, casual vibe if you just kind of relax and enjoy it. Some of the sushi plates had little orchid / flower sprays on them that were quite visually appealing.“
“I've always enjoyed RED but haven't been here in a couple years. My friend does not like raw fish and yet as her first time here she had a delightful experience with the cooked items offered. The reservation process was simple and by chance we were seated at one of my favorite tables (by chance? Hmmm) Service was brisk in the best possible way - our drinks arrived quickly as did the appetizer we wanted to accompany them. A favorite has always been the vegetarian shiitake tempura roll and was well received by my friend as was the California roll with king crab. As I had my raw fish she had king crab nigiri which was a hit. This was the perfect place to precede a performance by our wonderful symphony orchestra at the Overture Center a few blocks away. My date thought our server was both cute and charming and he was thoroughly professional - we could have not asked for better. Bravo RED“
“I have been searching for the best ramen in Madison and I’m pretty confident I found it! Came in for a lunch special ($16!) and ordered a bowl and roll with a 1/2 bowl of ramen and a sushi roll— I was so impressed by the quick service and the quality of the meal. The ramen broth was flavorful, the pork belly was tender, and I loved all of the other add-ins. The sushi roll was fresh and delicious! The lunch deal even came with a soup or salad. It was a good amount of food for a great price. I came off peak lunch hours and got a table easily. The atmosphere was relaxed, the restaurant clean, and the service was great. Loved all of the creative touches in the space as well! Overall, I loved the food I had here and have already come back for more. Highly recommend!“
“The best sushi I have ever had! Exceptional food quality that was fresh and incredibly flavorful. Tremendous value for the "all you can eat" sushi. Our server, Lu, was gracious, pleasant, professional, and provided wonderful service. A must when visiting Madison!Vegetarian options: 4-6 vegetarian roll options. We had the sweet potato roll. Fantastic!!Parking: Parking In front of the door as well as the lot.Wheelchair accessibility: First floor entrance with no steps“
“Awi sushi was recommended to us by our friends and I have to say it’s probably one of the best recommendations we’ve received in quite some time best sushi in madison .Favorite sushi - Sushi lover and Sun shine roll they have everyday special.“
“Nice place with good food although a bit too salty for me. But don't be disappointed that THEY DON'T SERVE SUSHI. Older reviews and photos show sushi, but that was the previous business. Go to their website for the current menu. Also, do not order the Hana Awaka saki unless you have a big sweet tooth - 34 grams of sugar in a 8 oz bottle for 16 bucks.“
“I had Salmon and shrimp fried rice. The salmon was nasty so I just pushed it to the side and enjoyed the shrimp fried rice. The service was fine. The atmosphere was delightful with nice soothing music. Nice little spot. And the price is righttttt. Very reasonable ?.“
“We stopped here for a quick lunch after dropping our son off at college. The place was at a very convenient location, and the poke bowls were delicious! It was nice that you could choose from 3 different size bowls AND yoi could customize your bowl to your liking. The only reason for the 3 star atmosphere rating was that it was very small inside and the tables could have used a wioe down. That wouldn't be a show stopper for us. We'd gladly dine here again!“
“I have been a regular patron at Sushi Express for about 4 years now. I describe this place as a place to get “4 star sushi for 1 star prices”. Their menu is extensive, with many creative rolls, and their 2-roll or 3-roll specials are hard to beat price wise. My personal favorite is the Lake City Roll. The wait staff are always friendly, and I can only recall one time where I waited more than 10 minutes for my sushi rolls. I’ve also ordered delivery from here many times. I once waited over an hour for an order, and they gave me a $10 store credit upon realizing my GrubHub order didn’t go through entirely. Like any restaurant, these folks are human and 99% of the time you’re going to get great sushi with great, friendly service at a price that won’t break the bank. More cities need a Sushi Express like this one in Madison, WI. 5/5 stars for their delivery service and 6/5 stars dine in. HIGHLY recommend this place for anyone that wants great sushi but doesn’t want to break the bank.“
“Poke poke has merged with Feast Dumplings on Willy St and we are so happy we can still get the delish poke dishes! Loved the atmosphere in the new location- really nice and the food is excellent. We had Scallop Shumai for appetizer (forgot to snap a pic darnit) and it was spectacular! My hubby had the classic Hawaiian poke bowl and I had the Signature Ocean feast poke bowl. Yumsterfest!“
“Overall, I think this place is great for quick service, takeout or a casual ambiance. You order at the counter, they serve it to you, and I didn't see any self bussing carts. We ordered four rolls, which took less than 10-15 min for dinner on Sunday. I ordered the royal roll (yellow wrapping) which was my favorite amongst the four. I loved the touch of seaweed salad inside the roll. Rolls are tight, don't fall apart and cut evenly.“
“Ordered a dragon roll and chicken hibachi for delivery. The prices are high but the portions are huge. The chicken hibachi provided 2 adult meals and 3 toddler meals and we are not small eaters. Definitely the best Japanese food we’ve had in Madison. Only negative was that the miso soup was bland. We will definitely definitely be back!“
“The shining star here was the service. I felt taken care of from the moment we walked in the door. Excellent attention, demeanor, and timing on behalf of the service staff. We ordered the Cajun Roll (pictured) and Cajun Wings for appetizers. The presentation of the roll was magnificent! It was also fantastically delicious! The wings were piping hot, meaty, and very tasty. Our dinner was one of the combos with shrimp and crab legs, but we added a lobster tail. Everything was so good! Especially the "all 3 sauces" served "hot".“
“I used to live much closer, and I would order from this place all the time. Just went back last week when I was in the area, and it's still as good as I remember! The food has always been delicious, the service fast and consistent, prices very reasonable - it's always a go-to good experience. Atmosphere all depends on what you're looking for - sometimes the best places are the ones where there isn't enough room to sit down; this is one of those places. Highly recommend!“
“Took us a bit to find, not realizing it was right on the corner (should've checked Street View sooner! Lol). Food was delicious, and very reasonably priced. We had seaweed salad, miso soup, and a sushi roll. Will definitely be back when we're back in Madison!“
“Excellent ambiance and some of the best ramen I've had in the Madison area. Excited to try their sushi next time, which also looked incredible. The atmosphere is excellent for a moderately informal date or special occasion, or just grabbing a bite with friends. The cocktails were creative and delicious.“
“We got the Sequoia Deluxe which includes a California roll, 6 nigiri (2 ea: salmon, yellowtail, tuna this might be chefs choice), 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. I got a beer and my husband got a drink total came to $56. Great price for great quality. Also cute relaxed vibes going. Can’t wait to come back. Parking is on the street so can be difficult if a busy time.“
“They serve high quality rolls and other Japanese cuisine. The ingredients are very fresh and presentation is excellent. The service was good as well. The ambience is modern and comfortable. Prices are average for the quality that you get. I would definitely recommend them.“
“Takara is a great gluten free friendly sushi place. The menu is clearly marked and the staff are helpful and kind. Never have had cross contamination issues here at all! Our kids love it too!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free items are clearly labeled.“
“Ordered take out tonight and everything was delicious. Best sushi I’ve found in Madison and less expensive than most other places. The staff is also always so kind and friendly. 10/10 would recommend. (I cut the sashimiin half with my chopsticks, it didn’t come that way lol)“