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.

Three of us shared an appetizer and a platter of sashimi for 2. The app, Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna,…read morewas just okay. The sashimi was good but didn't blow us away. I liked the sushi rolls I got on an earlier visit much better. A good value with excellent service and a homey environment.

I placed my order well in advance for an 8:30 p.m. pickup, which should have given the restaurant…read moremore than enough time to prepare four sushi rolls. Despite that, my order wasn't ready until 9:00 p.m. What was even more disappointing than the delay was the complete lack of customer service. No one apologized, offered an explanation, or acknowledged that I had been waiting. Delays can happen, but how a business responds makes all the difference. Unfortunately, this experience left me with the impression that customer service is simply not a priority here. That being said. The sushi was great.

The best elevated sushi spot in Madison. A reservation is needed to dine here…read more Fish here is high quality by Midwest standards. I think the standout thing here is the specialty rolls. The rolls are big, the rice is soft, and are stuffed to the brim with fish and various toppings. The Salmon Lover roll is my favorite and I always order it, alongside with whatever seasonal rolls intrigue me. Drinks here are really good as well - I recommend the Always Sunny and the Lychee Martini if you enjoy a sweet cocktail :)

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.

Had a great experience at Fin Sushi. Ordering was super easy and quick, which made the whole visit…read moresmooth and enjoyable. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. I especially loved their deep-fried roll--it had the perfect crunch on the outside while still being flavorful and well-balanced on the inside. Nice calming ambiance. Overall, a great spot for sushi in Madison. We will definitely be back!

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.

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.

Fabulous. Everything fresh, plentiful and tasty. So many things on the AYCE menu. Tons of options…read more Soups salads appetizers, ramen, teriyaki oh yeah and SUSHI. Like a billion different rolls all of them are GREAT. The Philly roll is a standout. As was the Madison roll. The price was very reasonable. Great service too. Will 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.

This is my first yelp review ever, and I needed to comment before I made it to the main part of my…read moreorder because this food was so good! The hubby and I were hungry after our workout tonight and I sure am happy that we peaked our head inside Nori after initially being drawn to the restaurant by our noses. That hot grill, sweet tang in the air was enough to make me curious but after looking at the menu, I'm definitely coming back to try more! I wish I knew about this place sooner because I sure am late to the party. We ordered the spicy california maki, (me) chicken & shrimp hibachi, and (he) chicken yakisoba.

Quite possibly not just the worst sushi, but the worst food I've ever had in my life! The young…read morewoman in front was friendly and seemed nice, but had zero knowledge about the food. She called the sushi "chef" (that's a stretch in this case!) several times to answer questions. I asked if there were any spicy rolls, and he suggested a few, but they all contained imitation crab, which I find unappetizing. I finally settled on a Spicy Salmon Roll and a Soft Shell Crab Roll. I also ordered a Miso Soup. The Miso Soup arrived first, and it was a very watered-down version of Miso Soup with no umami. I stopped and pushed it aside after a couple of spoonfuls. The rolls arrived, and I was about to ask for wasabi and pickled ginger when I noticed these little pre-packaged plastic bags of wasabi and pickled ginger. I should have left then . . . a big mistake to stay. I started on the Spicy Salmon Roll. One bite and I knew I wouldn't enjoy it. I've never tasted such a mediocre take on sushi rolls. I ate two pieces because I was hungry, but it was all I could stomach. I looked at the Soft Shell Crab Roll and noticed that it contained imitation crab. I called the young woman over, and of course, she went and got the "chef". I told him that I didn't recall seeing imitation crab in the description of the roll on the menu. He said he'd make me a fresh batch without the imitation crab. The replacement roll came, and there were little red bits of something sprinkled on top of each slice. I called the young woman over and asked her what it was. She insisted that it was tobiko. Honey, I'm from California, and I know tobiko when I see it. This ain't tobiko. I gave her the benefit of the doubt. Again, another big mistake. I took a bite and quickly spat it out because my chest suddenly felt constricted. I started coughing, and tears began streaming down my face. My mouth felt like there had been a chemical explosion, and I had trouble breathing. I called the girl over again and, with a raspy voice, asked her what was in the roll. Of course, she called the "chef", and instead of answering my question, he told me he would refund me for the roll. My curiosity got the better of me. I was pretty certain it was the little red bits of "tobiko" that caused the reaction I had, so I scraped them off the next roll and removed the piece of soft shell crab, ate it, and it was fine. I braved myself and took a bite of the roll with the "tobiko", and had the same reaction as before. That was it. I'd had enough of this wannabe sushi joint. I gathered my things, told the young woman this was the worst food I've ever had, and left. That was such a frightening experience. The pain in my chest subsided after an hour or so, but my voice remained raspy for the rest of the day. I will never go back and wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. How this place garnered 4.4 stars is beyond me. Giving it 1 star is being overly generous!

The lunch menu runs until 4pm and is great value at $19/person (as of April 2025)…read more Obviously not the highest quality around (it's AYCE after all) but still giving high marks for the salmon, miso soup, and shumai. The Appleton and Madison special rolls are also elite picks. Would probably not get the crab Rangoon or shrimp tempura special roll (too sweet) next time. The yakisoba leans heavy into Chinese-American cuisine (sweet + savory) which I enjoyed. My friend recommends either the yakisoba or udon and does not recommend the hibachi or teriyaki. Scoop of ice cream to end. The appetizers + dessert had smaller portions than expected, but the rolls + nigiri/sushi had very generous portions. Will definitely be back!

Oh my God, really bad Friday lunch July 30th 2026…read more Absolutely disgusting warm food. Can't be safe to eat this Vastly overpriced

besides finding a bug in my salad, the food was good (it did make me lose my appetite). at this…read moreprice point, this is unacceptable. staff are friendly, and the building interior has a good vibe and décor. go for the lunch specials, and make sure you don't have any extra protein you didn't request . . .

Went here for lunch on a weekday and was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. We were…read moregreeted right as we walked in and asked if we had any questions about the menu. They have options for you to order at the counter or on a kiosk so we perused the menu while waiting for a friend. They have a couple pretty could lunch specials so we all went with that. I ended up getting the two rolls and a salad. The food came out extremely quick, to the point that we had barely sat down outside. The salad was nice and refreshing for a hot summer day and the rolls were quite filling. At first I thought the price was a little high, but seeing the number of pieces you get in each roll, I rethought it. Overall quite tasty and efficient. Definitely a good option if you want some sushi.

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.