I love this place. Nothing better than drunk chicken tenders at 3am. The owner loves what he does. He always gives us extra food for free and even reopened his store and whipped us up some goods after close. read more

Ordered takeout here for a late night snack. Very quick and convenient. Excellent service. Beef samosas were crispy on the outside and filled with a mix of beef and spices on the inside. Not a huge fan of the green sauce that came with it, a little tangy/bitter, very watery and not to my taste. Fries were standard fast food fries, I actually love these kind of fries that are crispy on the outside with a good amount of potatoes on the inside. Gyro wasn't anything exceptional but I was a little disappointed when they forgot the white sauce for the gyro and it ended up being very dry and hard to eat. Overall, not a bad place for the price if you're looking for some quick food for a late night snack. read more

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I'll start with the perks: really cheap, very kind owner, extremely clever name (I think). Very yummy naan bread. Now for the less-good stuff: The shawarma was not good. I ordered takeout and received no hummus with my order which...weird. It was on the menu and it's a pretty integral part of the shawarma experience, so I was disappointed there. Shawarma was shredded chicken, did not appear to be shaved like most good shawarma, and lacked the flavor I was hoping for. I've been on the hunt for the best shawarma in town since I moved to Madison, and I can confidently say that this ain't it. read more

Ooo, this may be my favorite Madison restaurant on Uber Eats! I got a falafel combo, and it was spot on. The wrap and fries were delivered crispy and hot. The falafel is crushed down, which I've never had before, but was a nice touch. Sometimes falafel wraps are swimming in tzaziki sauce, but not so here, the ratios were just about perfect. There was even maybe a third-the-normal-width pickel skewer down the middle. Again, never seen that before, but I like it! They even crisped the bread, which is my new favorite thing in a falafel sandwich. So yeah, lots of love, local place with great flavor. Will def order again. read more

Falafel was like rocks, tasteless hard charcoals. The roti was stale. The "shawarma" tasteless. Awful food. Never again.. much better options in town. read more

I would say the food is pretty bad. The Indian fried bread is too oily, the curry is too salty,the chicken specialty dishes are flavorless. All in all, I would avoid this place even when I crave Indian food. read more

Stopped in for lunch today. After living in Turkey, I was looking for a place in Madison for some good shawarma like what I was used to. The chicken shawarma was well seasoned and tasty. Workers are very friendly and service is prompt. I'll definitely be back again to try some of their other items. read more

Madistan - Chicken schwarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Our group of 10 had a great meal at Madistan. Quick service, although they were out of a few of the daily specials. They took good care of us and even surprised one of our party with one more serving of a special they had said they were out of. All of us enjoyed our meals. Would return again and try a different daily special! read more

Madistan - Butter chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Ordered 8 piece fried chicken last night. This is what "fried chicken" is. Even if I did order chicken tenders with fries, they were pretty bad. Bland and soggy. Never going back. read more

Madistan - Mediterranean Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Chicken biryani was below average. The chicken pieces were very dry and the rice was very lightly flavored. I could see the paneer gravy (basically a heavy tomato sauce) being heated up in the microwave and eventually, we were served "tawa paneer" with raw, fresh cut cubes of paneer in a tomato purée. The tables too were generally unclean. It was a great disappointment. I must say that the service was good. read more

Stopped here on a business trip. Was a great change from standard fair. Food was delicious and filling (I had the Chicken Biryani). Service was friendly and helpful, too. Would gladly come back! In fact, I may be back tomorrow for the Butter Chicken Masala. read more

Ok option for halal Pakistani food in Madison. There is no parking around as this is situated in the university campus. There is paid parking plaza few minutes walk. Butter chicken was good read more

Five stars because: 1. DELICIOUS food 2. Super reasonably priced 3. The nicest staff 1. My beef kebab roll was outstanding. The beef was perfectly juicy and flavorful. The lamb shawarma and fries also taste great. 2. I don't know where else you can get a meal in Madison for 5.99. One of the best values in town. 3. The friendly folks behind the counter are really why I am rooting for this spot. They were polite, smiled and were really helpful. It's not fast food, so don't go if you need to be in and out in 5 minutes (or call ahead). I really hope they start offering delivery and late night food! read more

Simply best Pakistani delivery I had!!! It's really fast even in a snow day. I ordered shawarma plate, fries and a chicken sandwich. The portion at this price for fries is HUGE!! And all hot and crispy and well seasoned. read more

Excellent specials and very authentic food. The restaurant has a student discount with student ID.

Have you ever tried madistan? Because I have. Straight BANGER. Gyro, chicken Marsala, chicken tenders. Whatever you want straight fire. The owner is so nice and he cooks up straight heat. Don't get me going on the French fries. Banger banger banger. Straight heat. Love this place, I'm gonna go here all the time. Nothing rounds out my four day bender like madistan. Also they take red card which = fire read more

Got the gyro here and it was really good. There was a lot of gyro meat and one wrap was pretty filling. Great halal option in the area.

Cheap isn't always the same as value. Yes, Madistan is cheap but I was less then impressed with the quality of the entrees. The falafel sandwich fell flat as the falafel balls were tough and the pita chewy. The chicken biryani was well spiced but it was a tad greasy and the chicken rather dry. Service was great and friendly. Be warned that this is not "fast" food. I have no qualms about waiting as long as it is worth it. On my visit, it wasn't. Maybe an off night so if I am in the area, I'll give it a second try. read more

Their Chicken Biriyani is hands down the best Indian/Pakistani dish I have had in Madison. That taste at about $6-7 is incredible. The Shawarma was good too. It's a modest place with a limited menu, but the food is amazing. read more

Good food, good prices, fast service even when busy, nice staff. Couldn't ask for more. The best thing, in my opinion, is the shawarma. The fries are also better than not only fast food places, but a lot of expensive hipster gastro pub fries. Just the right amount of crunch to core, a good size, and there must be something special in the oil. read more

Madistan is simply, great! They have really good food, and the people there are so nice. I came in one morning right when they opened and the lady was super nice in helping explain what everything was, and giving recommendations. I ordered a Chicken Biryani and Chicken Qorma. Both super flavorful. The rice that came with the biryani was delicious. The chicken was well cooked, and nice and tender for both dishes. The chicken Qorma was a bit oily for my tastes, but still quite delicious. Their samosas are also OUT OF THIS WORLD! read more

My food was delivered unwrapped in a paper bag, with no sauce, utensils, or napkins. Bizarre. Giving two stars because the food was good. Do not order delivery from here. read more

Madistan - Mediterranean Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Amin greeted me as I walked in and made me feel comfortable right away - not that I needed much, the awesome smells wafting were already working their magic... I had heard numerous people tell me how good the food was and they were spot on... Of course I can't remember the name of the special I ordered - it was that good, my senses were the only internal functions operating at peak performance (at the expense of my memory!) - but I can tell you the gulob jamun was the best I have tried, by far... Make a point to stop in and try Madistan, you won't be disappointed! read more

Not bad. The Shwarma was good, the chicken Tikka less so, and the gryo was fairly generic (but good) but the fries were tasty, and the falafel wasn't overly greasy. The chutneys were also good. Now the daal was really nice, as was the fresh made flat bread. The fried chicken was microwaved to reheat and I'd pass on it.... also expect to pay for water as cups of water are warm tap. Having said that the pricing was very reasonable (even though it didn't match the menu or the sign in the restaurant for all item). The service was very friendly. And while there is no parking, ita an overall good pick if your nearby, on foot, and hankering for some decent Pakistani and Indian fare. read more

Jumped in because it was next to my hotel. Looked good and good yelps. Nice. Mediterranean and Indian select choices too. Indian music to boot. Namaste Baha'i. read more

Madistan is a newbie but a goodie! It is a cute little place featuring a small menu of Pakistani/Fusion fast food. The food is cheap, quick and there is no skimping on flavor. For about $5 you can get a nicely seasoned and surprisingly large falafel sandwich with all the right fixins (I always ask for extra tzadziki because I'm a glutton, you prob should too) including pickled vegetables that add a refreshing bit of tang. The food here is great but the real draw is the owner, who is wonderfully friendly and welcoming every single time. His energy, mixed with the food quality, has turned me into a repeat customer--and a happy one at that. Cheers to good old-fashioned kindness & falafel!!! read more

GR8 food and reasonably tried. We got the chicken biryani, burger, chicken tikka roll and fried chicken. I would pass on the fried chicken since it had no taste, but everything else was good. Would like to try their shawarma and falafel next time! read more

Went to Madistan early morning last night... as expected the restaurant was filled with fellow bar goers hungry and slightly rambunctious. Some people were upset by the 5-7 minute wait time. For me the slight wait was not an issue, I wasn't expecting the food to be "fast food" and could see my order being freshly prepared behind the counter. A bus boy delivering orders could solve the "wait" issue. Although it wasn't a big deal for me. I ordered a Gyro with fries and a Beef Kabob. Both were absolutely delicious. The Gyro came in a fluffy pita, which made me pleasantly surprised, as middle eastern pita tends to be more tortilla-like and less greek fluffy. The tzatziki was on point, and complimented the flavors of the meat perfectly. The Beef Kabob had a slight spice at first tastes, but was not overwhelming or with an unpleasant aftertaste burn. I would skip the fries for next time. They were below average, which is my only complaint. They were over fried and burning in temp. Foodies in Madison, please go to Madistan. It is the type of local, family owned restaurant that has fantastic food and prices. Perfect for a college town :) I will be back! read more

Great chicken biriyani and specials. Owner is super nice.

Surprised at how good this was, owner was extremely nice. Normally don't like gyros but this one was very good, not greasy at all. Other food was excellent as well! Keep it up guys read more

Scrumptious family recipes and quick, friendly service! The butter chicken and biryani were exceptional.

Loved the chicken shawarma and the gyros! Just delicious! My Sister was able to order mixed dal and this was easy vegan and gluten free. Was not that impressed with the samosas and falafel, but the rest was amazing! read more

Madistan - This is the chicken shawarma and falafel and veg samosas. The shwarma was great. The kids loved the the gyros! And the service was amaxing+ - Mediterranean Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Been here a handful of times and everyone that works there is always very kind and happy to explain the specials. I always end up getting the chicken biryani. It's a great price for the quality food! read more

I was in Madison, Wi for some work and wanted to stop for lunch so I stopped here and had chicken biryani which was pretty good with flavor and main thing it tasted like home cooked overall was a great experience. read more

Great food and great service, I was impressed by the owner. He let me in after they were closed. I will be back my next time through Madison. read more

Try their specials. Lentil soup was delicious. I usually get the gyro and it never disappoints. Samosas are bomb too.

This little place was a pleasant surprise. I stopped by for a late lunch and got butter chicken which I was told was the best seller. The portion is a bit on the small size but is ok for lunch and the naan bread is filling too. The staff was helpful with answering my questions about the menu. The place was empty which had initially made me hesitant but the food was good. I spoke with the owner a bit and it was nice to hear him gush over how good a cook his wife is, that she cooks with love, and that the restaurant would not exist without her. That was sweet. read more

Food was great, the people were even better. People were kind and welcoming-made recommendations that didn't disappoint. Almost completed my order without ordering a Mango Lassie. Glad I was encouraged to try it, delicious. Would be happy to experience this again. read more

One of the few places in the area to offer halal meat. Presentation is minimal/basic, but the entrées are delicious and inexpensive. Occupies a specific but welcome niche in Madison cuisine. read more

Excellent place. My husband and I both had the Chicken Biryani plate-I wish I took a picture because it was delicious! It's basically 3 small pieces of chicken, rice, and a side salad, so definitely filling. I highly recommend this place and I'm glad I got a chance to wander away from the typical State Street line up of food. read more