So .....mixed review. First the good. Food was amazing. Everything. Authentic. Hot. Great…read moreflavors. Amazing food. Bad - service was horrible. I had to get up twice and find the waiter. He was just visiting with tables (not engaged in taking orders). People came after us and were eating their entrees by the time we ordered. Not sure if I would come back , unless it was at the hibachi table. Doesn't matter how good the food is if you never get to order.

Good food, service needs work. I've always been content with appetizers, sushi rolls, habachi, and…read morecocktails here. I am always left with empty water glasses and not asked about refills for cocktails. As a long time server I'm not sure why servers would want to ignore tables instead of helping them rack up a bill.

I was happily surprised with this place's selection, services, and overall delivery of the food. My…read morefriend and I were feeling something light and healthy after workout class and found this place. We split a special roll (dragon), regular roll (tuna avo), and salad and it was the perfect amount of food for only $30. The staff was friendly and attentive and the decor was very nice. We felt like we could spread out and it was still zen and private. The dressing for the salad was a little more mustardy than I was expecting and the lettuce was definitely from a bag, but it wasn't horrible. Overall, for the price, it's not a bad find.

The service here was ... weird. We came in an hour before closing, and they were already mopping…read more We had to walk through the swamp to get to our table. We almost got up and left, but im glad we didn't. The server looked like she didn't want to be there, didn't like us, or both. But she was attentive, very knowledge of the menu, and got every detail and modification correct. Textbook. But weird. The sushi, however, surprised and delighted. So far from the ocean, but everything was fresh. They had a blue fin tuna belly specially. Set us back a couple Jackson's. But melts in your mouth! The rolls were also creative and made with fresh ingredients, think crab and avocado. Even the uni, I'm told, was excellent. When she asked if we wanted sashimi style or with a quail egg on nigiri I felt confident she knew what she was talking about. Hot food was not bad either. Fried oyster probably frozen, and was good with the dipping sauce. Tonkatso ramen tasted more like beer noodle soup, but hey I like that too.

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.

Stopped by on a Friday night with friends. Parking was easy since this place is located in a plaza…read more Ordering was also quick and easy, since you just go down the line and pick toppings. The only hard part was choosing which toppings to get since there was such a big variety to choose from. I got a small poke bowl with half sushi rice and half spring mix, 1 scoop spicy tuna, mango, scallions, imitation crab, jalapeno, red onions, sesame seeds, chili powder, spicy mayo, and poke sauce. It was decently spicy, and the perfect portion for someone who can't usually finish a bigger poke bowl like myself. I need more shops in California to offer smaller bowls like this lol. Everything tasted fresh and the mango was properly ripe, plus it was very affordable. We took our food to go, but there was also a little bit of seating inside for anyone who wanted to stay and eat. Definitely recommend!

Great little spot! This is my best friend's go to, so she took me here for a casual bite while I…read morewas in town visiting. Portion size was pretty standard, ingredients seemed fresh, and the bowl tasted good. I've had better, but I've certainly had worse too! Prices were pretty standard too. My friend gets a veg bowl there and appreciates the option. A good, quick casual poke spot!

This is my husband & my favorite poke place in Madison. Currently, they're housed within another…read morerestaurant though which can be confusing. They share a space with FEAST- Artisan Dumpling and Tea House. You can order off Poke Poke's menu while dining in or you can order online off their website and pick it up for take out (this is what we have always done but I do want to try FEAST sometime as it's a cool atmosphere/space). Poke Poke has a variety of meal options and you can either get one of their classic poke bowls or you can build your own. There's a great selection of add-ons and toppings to choose from as well as many proteins ranging from raw sushi grade salmon or tuna, to cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu, making it a great poke spot for people who don't want raw sushi grade fish. My husband and I have been getting this poke for years and his go to is the Classic Hawaii (with macadamia nuts removed). My go to is doing a Build Your Own Seafood Bowl. I always get the white rice (we did notice they got rid of the white rice & baby spinach option which I loved), sushi grade salmon, and then a lot of the veggies and toppings. I always get the shoyu sauce which has great flavor and sometimes I also add the chili mayo sauce too. You can't go wrong building your own and it's such a nice mix of fresh vibrant foods. Lastly, when you order online you can choose a pick-up time or choose "ASAP" which is 15-20 min. Unfortunately, last night I chose "ASAP" and when my husband got there at the time they said, he had to still wait an additional 15-20 min. This happens that we have to wait longer about 1/2 the time so just allow for that. Again, this is our favorite poke place in Madison, providing great quality foods packed with flavor! Definitely try this out!

Yummy yummy! This place is a go-to whenever my family comes to town. There's parking and outdoors…read moreseating. Great selection of toppings and a good amount of poke for what you pay. I would say the value is pretty on par if not better than other places. My mom is indecisive as always so we got literally every free topping and add in (pictured). It was pretty yummy and for it being every ingredient I would say the value is pretty amazing as well. The person making them helped us pick out the sauce as well! Truly the only thing that kinda annoys me is that you have to pay extra for avocado. For COVID times, there's only outdoor seating (two different tables) and it faces south so if you can snag a table you get plenty of sunshine! TLDR: an all around great poke place. Ask for everything, it actually all works together!

The server asked if we wanted to order off the menu or do the conveyor belt. We were very excited…read moreabout conveyor belt sushi. $31.99/person? Sure, why not? The sushi was okay. Probably the best one was the rainbow sushi. The food was okay. We were disappointed to find that there were no sashimi plates but only rolls and nigiri - the raw fish with rice. There were also fried gyoza, egg rolls, cantaloupe, edamame and cakes. One of the people in our party has dietary restrictions and couldn't eat as much because of the mirin in the sushi rice. There's a rule against wasting food, so leaving the rice would warrant a $1 charge for each item wasted. Time limit: 1.5 hours

We enjoy coming to Takara Sushi Station for their large selection of Japanese dishes. My favorite…read moreis Seafood Udon because of all the delicious tidbits of seafood in a huge bowl of tasty hot broth with tons of noodles. I even took nearly a quart home with me. Very cravable dish. The Shrimp Tempura Udon is a close second favorite. California Rolls and Beef Nagamaki are both great appetizer choices. For even more variety, they offer all-you-can-eat conveyor belt sushi and more. We noticed a couple of families eating lunch that way.

Stopped by the Culinary Nirvana food truck last night at The Rusty Bee. I couldn't believe how…read moreabsolutely delicious the food was! Their menu for the evening was the Crispy Catch, and I am a huge seafood fan so I was excited. My son, who gets deep fried cod everywhere we go, obviously opted for that. I ended up sneaking bites of it because it was SO tasty! Perfectly crispy and flavorful. The fries were amazing, also crispy and beer battered, with the perfect amount of salt. My daughter enjoyed her coco loco shrimp, and the dipping sauce was the perfect accoutrement. My husband ordered the SoCal burrito, which was the biggest I have ever seen! He let me have a few bites, and that chipotle lime sauce was divine. I ordered the fisherman's roll, because I love a good lobster roll. Sadly, this one just didn't hit home for me. The flavor was too fishy and overpowering, and I only ended up taking a few bites of it. BUT I sampled everyone else's food, and I can attest that the rest was simply amazing! Next time I will for sure be getting the Codfather, because that fish was possibly the best I have ever had. Such a great food truck, I can't wait for them to return to the area!

Food was excellent. Fish tacos, shrimp and great fries…read more Service was quick and food hot. Recommend trying any of their food.

The space is very small and a bit chilly inside on cold days. The service is fast and friendly…read more There were a couple mistakes on our orders, but not a big deal. We just took it anyways. The quality of fish is fresh and above average. The add-ins are all really fresh. They pack it in, so the bowls are quite filling! The main thing is the poke sauce tastes kind of like just soy sauce. Not much flavor in the sauce. However, the portions and freshness make up for it. Would return.

Amazing poke bowl. Highly recommend trying this place when in Madison! Fresh ingredientsread more