Definitely a spot I was sleeping on, but not anymore…read more I'll admit, Hana Japanese Restaurant was completely off my radar for way too long, but now it's the only place I'll go for sushi. Once you find your spot, you find your spot. Fair warning: walking in for the first time, the place looks almost too small to be legit. But don't let that fool you. Most nights it picks up and you realize pretty quickly this spot is the real deal. The rolls here are just consistently good. I have yet to have a bad one, and at this point I've had enough to say that with confidence. Our table almost always orders the Diamond Roll (teriyaki steak on top, yes, really), and I have zero photos to prove it because it disappears within seconds of hitting the table. Every time. My personal go-to's are the Tomo and the 007 Roll, both of which I'll be ordering until further notice. I recently branched out and tried the Oceanside Roll, which was a really refreshing change of pace. Glad I stepped outside my comfort zone on that one. Service is solid. Nothing flashy, but they're polite, attentive, drinks stay filled, and in all my visits they've never once gotten an order wrong. Honestly, that consistency goes a long way. We also tried the crab rangoons. They're fine, decent, not mind-blowing, but the dipping sauce that comes with them is surprisingly spicy. A little unexpected, but it works in its own way. If you've been sleeping on Hana like I was, wake up.

We really enjoyed the sushi platter to go. Friendly service, food was great & ready as ordered…read more Small seating area right downtown Sun Prairie.

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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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

As reviewed extensively, the braised beef noodles in red chili broth take the cake at this…read morerestaurant. I am a big fan of Sichuan peppers when it comes to spice. The feeling of numbness for some reason makes the food very appetizing. It's a big portion, where you can probably bring it home for leftovers. Skewers are also an option here as a nice aside. There is a variety of alcoholic options, including wine, liquor shots, beer, and sakes. The drinks are great with the games they have in the restaurant and the ambiance.

Really tasty sushi rolls in a pretty swank place that did not cost the arm & leg…read more Would definitely recommend and wanna get back some time to try the Omakase

The food is always amazing, and the service is consistent…read more I ordered takeaway today, and ordered a cucumber salad. The menu online and in the Uber Eats ordering app does not have any description to it, it just says "cucumber salad". When I got home, over 30 minutes away, I discovered that this salad has what I assume is kimchi mixed in it? That is not what I was expecting at all, but just cucumbers, sesame seeds, and a sauce of soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Or at least a description of what is in the salad should be printed in the menu. I wouldn't have wasted the $10.25 on it as I don't care for kimchi.

Best rolls ever!!! Service was friendly and great…read moreenvironment. I'd definitely return next time in Madison.

Food 4/5 Service 4/5…read moreAmbiance 3.5/5 Oishi is a pretty tucked away Japanese food restaurant right outside of downtown Madison. The restaurant itself has a lot of heart in its decoration and looked fairly well kept, though there were quite a few house flies the day I came, which was a bit of a bother. The food itself came out quite nicely - the sashimi was clearly fresh, and the food in the salmon hibachi lunch bento I ordered all came out well. Nothing too particularly fancy or unique, but also nothing bad to say either. Just some good food. And sometimes, good, consistent food is all that matters in life. Granted, I need to visit more before I can really judge if they are truly consistent. But what I had in my time there was truly good food.

We were visiting family in Sun Prairie and ventured out for dinner on our way back to the hotel…read more Nori Sushi & Grill was a Yelp find. Small storefront and it appears they do more take out than dine in as we were the only people in the restaurant. We opted for table service. Ordered some miso soup to start and a couple of their specialty sushi rolls. The miso soup was rather blase as far as taste. The sushi rolls were not rolled overly large, making them somewhat expensive. I ordered sa salmon roll with mango and it had a very sour taste. I am guessing either the mango was not ripe or the salmon was bad. Either way, I felt queasy for the rest of the night. Not good...

Quick delivery. Good sushi - tuna roll, sweet heart roll and Godzilla. Very large pieces. Great…read morerestaurant and location.

I'm a bit conflicted about the meal I had. First off, service was great, and the speed the food…read morearrived was perfect. So, absolutely no issues there. For an appetizer, I had the gyoza, and it was perfect. Evenly fried and steamed, even if it was just frozen stuff from the bag like at the Japanese restaurant I used to work at, it was at least prepared with skill. My main entree was the garlic miso ramen. And while each component worked on its own, all of them put together made it seem less as a whole. My biggest issues were the chashu pork which came out a little overcooked. I know the reason, and probably shouldn't hold it against them, but it reminded me a bit of the overcooked pork of my childhood. The other issue was the broth. It was sweet on the backend, which really didn't do it for me the more I've thought about it. I'm not sure if it was the pork broth or the tare. My suspicion lies heavier towards the tare than the broth, but I could be wrong. Either way, I felt that such noticeable sweetness was out of place especially since it did too much to counter the garlic flavor. I suspect it was there to do that for those who don't like a heavy garlic flavor, but then again, if you don't like garlic flavor, you shouldn't be ordering something labeled as garlic on the menu. I will say that marinating the egg was a nice touch and gave it a depth of flavor that typically isn't there from other ramen places I've tried. Otherwise, it was good overall, it just felt like it didn't completely come together with the sweetness of the broth and the pork being a tad overcooked. Still, despite perhaps not looking like it, Zen Ramen was a solid little ramen shop on the East Side and I would not oppose going back to try some of their other ramen bowls. It might not blow your mind if you're a regular ramen connoisseur, but is still a solid spot if you want something affordable and unpretentious.

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.

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.

I ordered via Door Dash. The vegetable udon was packed with veggies but wish it had more room for…read moreactual broth though. The spring rolls were average and the chicken gyoza was a little overcooked.

Had a good dinner here today. It was late in the evening and we got the opportunity to have a chat…read morewith the owner. A young entrepreneur taking a chance opening a restaurant in cottage Grove. Great to hear where he comes from, where he gets his tuna, etc etc. It's a family own business and everyone there chips in. Food was good. Definitely can improve to make it stella. The tuna was fresh and the proportion of fish to rice is excellent. Just a bite of rice with plenty of meat. The shrimp tempura was also fresh. The vegetables were chunky and fried just right, not over cooked. The batter for the agedashi Tofu, tempura and soft shell crab was crispy and piping hot when served. Careful with that. If the batter could be lighter and still crispy, it will be fantastic. Ask for some togarashi to go with the agedashi Tofu. It makes that dish very pleasant - soft tofu covered with crispy batter and just a touch of spice. Overall a good meal and I would recommend Yako Sushi.

This little house had a great lunch sushi special. The miso soup was one of the largest servings…read moreI'd seen in years. The presentation of the rolls was great. I tried two new rolls and enjoyed them both. The servers had limited English but it didn't cause any issues as our order was accurate. Parking was simple but they do reside on a divided lane road. Nearby intereseions make for easy u-turns as needed from either direction.

We took our daughter here for her 10th birthday tonight. Everything we got was fresh and delicious,…read moreand we enjoyed it all so much we ordered more. Don't sleep on the fried Oreos as a sweet treat at the end!

The food overall was good. We came for the lunch special, very good for the price and the taste of…read morethe sushi was good, was not fishy tasting at all. The gyoza felt home made rather than commercial. The service is good, but you order and pay at the counter before you eat, which is nice too. I liked how cozy the location was too! Overall good. My only complaint is the shrimp tempura may have been overcooked? The shrimp itself, the breading was perfect though.