Delicious fish! Nigiri and sashimi pieces are fresh and great portions. I've gone several times during lunch for their sushi lunch special. So good and so worth it. The hanger steak is also flavorful paired with the great tasting mashed potato. read more

The food was absolutely amazing. I had the ribeye and Rosa Salmon sushi and it was phenomenal. My partner had the maki combo (chefs special) and she loved it as well. Service was great and love the vibes in there. Definitely recommend. read more

So disappointed, expected better. Tonight I called at around 7pm and asked if they were open for normal hours, they said yes, until 8pm. My husband called about 20 minutes later to try to make a reservation, which they would not take, said they don't do, but said they were still seating and open normal hours. Less than 15 minutes later, around 7:35pm, we showed up and they said they were no longer seating, that they were "out of fish" and not taking any more people for the evening. We said we had called and been told to come, asked if we could try salads, crab/shrimp based dishes, and they just gave a condescending "sorry" and turned us away. I will certainly never come back. If you want to go to a restaurant to eat or drink, don't go here. read more

By far, my favorite sushi place in Madison! BY FAR! Here, you'll find the rice to be perfectly chewy, the right amount of filling, and complimentary tea! The lunch sushi special is the best deal in town. I get this almost every time I go here: sushi combo #2. You get 3 rolls for only $10. Only catch is that you don't get to pick which rolls. So if you love sushi no matter what, this is the place to nom away! Their cod and crab cakes are also superb. If you want to add an appetizer, their shrimp and vegetable tempura is also very decent. For a lighter appetizer, the seaweed salad is very savory! Lastly there calamari is also extremely well-made and the sauce to dip it in is a mixture of spicy mayo and vinegar, which I find very unique to this restaurant. It can get a bit cold if you sit down at this restaurant, so be sure you dress in layers of you come here! This is one of my favorite restaurants so I highly recommend coming here!!! read more

Muramoto Hilldale - 3 sushi combos! All in one, can't go wrong. Just make sure you ask for them all to be different since you don't get to pick :) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Some people recommended Muramoto for sushi so I took my friend here on a snowy Monday around 7:30pm -- it wasn't busy since it was so cold out, so we didn't have to wait. The staff is extremely friendly & chill; the decor is very clean & trendy with dim lighting, great for a romantic dinner (FYI) or even just a nice outing with friends. We got seats at the sushi bar immediately and I loved the menu's layout -- it consisted of small pages of paper on a tiny clipboard; super creative & stylish. I'm trying to avoid rice but wasn't in the mood for sashimi & asked if I could have a Fire Roll without rice (RED usually does this for customers). This threw off the waiter, but the chef was really nice about it & said he'd try. He made me a hand roll instead; it wasn't exactly what I was looking for but I appreciate the effort. I wasn't sure how to go about eating it, so I just assumed to go straight at it with my hands. It was pretty yummy but nothing super phenomenal. I hope to visit again soon & try out more dishes. read more

Ok, this was probably the best sushi that I have eatin in a long time. I have had good even some I may call great but this was amazing. This place is a must come to if you are in this area. The service is fantastic with a clean wholesome atmosphere. Oh if you need a good drink ask for a sake bomb need I say more on how amazing this place is. If I ever return I will come back. By the way they do not offer military discounts but who cares when the place is so nice. read more

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A recommendation from a friend and a trip to Hilldale got us here for a late lunch. Ambiance : Modern yet simplistic and quite functional. The bathrooms were clean so thank you (It's not that common you know!). The seating is a mixed bag. Skip the TINY tables in the middle unless you're all by yourself, else you'll end up navigating the water glasses from left to right as your dishes come! Service : Laid back but not tardy Food : We ordered a portion of Crab Croquettes, Calamari and finally a Sushi roll from their Specials - Dragon. The Crab rolls were fresh and quite light to eat thanks to their rather thin batter. The flavor itself was very mild so pairing it with the sweet and sticky tonkatsu sauce and the salty almost mayonnaise like aioli was quite refreshing. The calamari was cooked Beautifully and had the lightest batter you can imagine. The seasoning was spot on as well. I wasn't a fan of the ponzu mayonnaise as neither wanted to mix with each other despite being served together in the same bowl. The sushi roll was OK. The rice didn't feel as fresh as you'd expect from a Sushi restaurant and the flavor profile was too bland. I couldn't trace the masago mayo unfortunately and eel to avocado ratio was off so you couldn't truly appreciate the eel. As a final note, this place has some decent food but I'd probably avoid Sushi here. read more

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This used to be my favourite sushi place in town (pre-covid). First time here since the pandemic, very disappointed. The good: the sake flights, the Asahi. The bad: the quality of the fish used to be much better (just look at the colour of that shrimp), the sushi ginger was much better, the soy sauce was way too salty, the miso black cod was much better. The quality is sub standard compared to what it used to be, with much improved (higher) price. read more

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Always very good sushi. Good variety of vegetarian options. Service is usually pretty good but it's tough when it gets very busy. A solid sushi restaurant and a great location. read more

Sushi is outstanding and the staff is courteous and really appreciative of your business. It's a great place for dining in and take out. I've eaten here a dozen times and enjoyed every experience. read more

Two Words: CHEF'S SPECIAL. Mad props to the chefs for their choices! I would definitely come back and entrust my appetite to them again! Not to mention it was only $20 for three rolls at a very nice restaurant! Their wine selection was also great! They had options from cheaper-shared bottles to more expensive wines for those with a lot more expendable income than my friends and I. Either way you fancy, you will get a great wine! We went with the Cabernet, and we were not disappointed at all. The best part about this restaurant is that they take reservations! No more waiting in line! Perfect place for a date, a party, or a surprise dinner one of your bros! read more

IMHO best sushi in Madison. The non -sushi entrees are inventive and super flavorful. The cocktails are great. The portions are generous. One of my favorite restaurants of any genre. read more

The space is lovely and service was very good. As for the rolls, they were just okay in my opinion. I felt like the menu was rather limited on traditional sushi rolls. So we explored by ordering three of the specialty rolls. I only remember the Rainbow Roll. One of the rolls I didn't even eat because it just wasn't to my liking. The best part of my experience was the lychee and grapefruit drink. Whatever that was, I want more of it, a lot more of it. I would return for the drinks for sure! read more

This place is far more gluten free friendly than their labeled menu implies and their staff is very knowledgeable, I was happily surprised! Essentially for the sushi, anything that doesn't contain masago, eel sauce or tempura is GF! No gluten in the sushi rice vinegar, crab is real crab, and tempura pieces aren't hidden in sauces! Food was absolutely delicious, prices reasonable, waitstaff friendly, and environment nice. I'll definitely be back! read more

Muramoto was my favorite when I was living in Madison in early 2010s. Not a cheap place, but was good. Back then there was a lunch special but it seems gone now. I visited here again lately and enjoyed as before. Very good sushi, probably the best you can get from Madison. read more

The service is terrible!! Order a hot tea, came later then the final bill came, never got refill on our drinks! The attitude the staff and management has is terrible. I ate there over 100 times but never again. If you walk in without a mask you get shitty service. This place sucks big time now !! read more

Had another good trip to Muramoto tonight. SUMMARY: Fresh and tasty food, great atmosphere, serving sizes may be decreasing? (meat, particularly), Maggie is a cool server. - Calamari($8): Breading is excellent - Not too crunchy, definitely not soggy, just a tiny bit of "crisp" and "crunch" when you bite in. The serving size is pretty big - maybe one of the best "bang for your buck" items on the menu however, I DO think that the amount of calamari in our order had decreased from last visit.The saltiness and greasiness are perfect in my opinion, meaning they are both a bit on the high end so be prepared for richness. On a final note, these have always come at an ideal temperature when I've ordered them. They don't seem to forget and leave calamari plates lying around in back or anything, but it also seems like they strategically let the dish cool after removing it from the fryer and before bringing it to the table. I would expect your order to come to the table at 120F-135F. - Tekka($5) and Salmon($4) rolls: Fresh rice, fresh and "hardy" seaweed,The meat:rice ratio on the maki wasn't terribly impressive but the meat was fresh and tasty as well. Atmosphere was awesome. I love the lighting at this place - getting to sit at the bar and watch the chefs roll stuff up is always fun! It seems like Muramoto has been 70%-95% full on each of the three weekend nights I've been, too. (Its busy, almost full, but we've been seated immediately each time. I don't know if this is fantastic ninjalike management and utilization of the space available or if it was just coincidence.) Special shoutout to our waitress, Maggie. No anaphylactic shocks from horseradish allergies. Quick service. Thanks Maggie. :) read more

This place has real nice ambiance (4 star) and the sushi was ok (3.5 star) not great. This place is family friendly and also intimate enough for a nice date night. The experience could have been better but I felt my server was not people friendly, so I don't want to skew this review based on 1 experience (2 star my experience). I think the food and service isn't indicative of my personal experience, but not sure if I'd try this place again since there are many other choices in town. read more

Muramoto Hilldale - Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, Unagi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The best sushi I've had in Madison!! Originally tried the downtown location on my birthday a couple years ago and was excited to see this new location had opened up as I just moved to the area. Ordered takeout tonight and it was all placed in one box which was nice because it wasn't wasting a ton of plastic and it looked super pretty! This will for sure be my go to spot for takeout and can't wait to dine in when I can again! read more

Muramoto Hilldale - Philly roll, Shrimp Tempura, Fire, Tekka, Vegetable Tempura - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Parking is free and plenty. Food were selectively good. I like the seaweed salad, shrimp tempura their version of it, soft shell crab roll and calamari. Place is always busy but there was little wait. Rest rooms were unisex. read more

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So sushi places in the midwest can be hit or miss. Obviously, Madison isn't quite as big of a market as Chicago, and as such the quality of the fish is going to suffer some. Having said that, for a sushi place, this place and the taste lays right in the middle. I will say that this place has major positives that will probably drive me to come back. So lets start with those, the positives. The service was excellent. Very good, the waitress and staff did an awesome job and helped out with some special requests. The calamari was excellent. In fact I would come back just for that, and I probably should have looked at their other food offerings. So tender, and just enough breading to have that balance, I highly recommend the calamari. With that comes the negatives. The quality of the sushi as a whole could have been better. I feel like it really depends on the fish used in the sushi, but overall for the price especially, it was underwhelming. The flavors and types of rolls were fine, there wasn't anything that stood out, but the sauces and rice were good, but ultimately it was just okay. The price, it was a lot for just okay. For 2 people, it was about $75, which I am totally willing to pay for especially if it hits it out of the park. The size of the place is small, but loud, it was sort of irritating to have a conversation next to a table that was attempting to have their own conversation. Overall, I'll probably be back, but my search for great sushi in Madison still goes on. read more

Service is extremely slow. Sat for 40 mins and had only water and my kids' drinks while we waited... and waited... and waited.... Meanwhile, watching others come in, order, eat and leave. Pretty disappointing. Food finally came just as we were waving our waiter over to ask for our check (as we were just going to pay for the two kids drinks). The tempura was cold. The avocado used in the rolls was bruised and had that old bruised taste. Waiter came by once to check on us, but never refilled our empty drinks. Drinks were never refilled until we were paying our check - a little late at that point. All in all, not impressed. We will not return. read more

Been to this place multiple times since I moved here. The have good sushi, about what you'd expect from the Midwest. I am always happy with it, and the service is fast and it is reasonably priced. I would say best sushi in the area for the price. (I hear red is good but you are mostly paying for the location/ambiance there and the sushi is on par with here). read more

Really great food!!! But not better than Red sushi. I'm NOT satisfied with the service. First of all: No smile from anyone!The waiter won't even take a photo of us on our anniversary.. and the lady at the door has a very interesting attitude. They probably had a bad day, which is fine. but definite will NOT go back for special occasion there again. RED sushi has much much better service and did amazing little thing for my boyfriends birthday. Summary: if you want good food: go there; if you want celebration and good service: THINK TWICE! read more

Salmon was good, mussels were okay, curry sauce was not that great (too watery). Sushi took a long time but good. read more

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The quality of food was ok, but the price was way too high. We ordered 3 Sushi Combos, and asked not to repeat them, but... All we got were small rolls, I spent $95 on one plate and we walked out hungry. I asked the waiter to bring napkins, but he didn't bring any until I asked for a check. read more

Muramoto Hilldale - 3 Sushi Combos, the rolls were so small. This plate cost me $90. We three adults walked out hungry. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I will say it's hard to find, but once you do get there the sushi was very good and the price was reasonable as well . Best to go there with a few friends sit at one of two bars. I will be back. read more

I'm sorry to say that Sushi Muramoto is overrated and overhyped. I'd much prefer the other sushi places around Madison. I'd also much prefer Restaurant Muramoto over its sister restaurant for its location (downtown!!) and all-you-can-eat option. If I can get the same grade sushi for a cheaper price, why not? I have to say though, the tuna poke is superb. Definitely a must-have if you are there! read more

Muramoto, in general, is my favorite sushi spot in the Madison area! Their sushi rolls are all pretty fresh! They have a good menu - it's not huge. But they have enough classic rolls and a handful of specialty rolls! I would highly recommend their chef's 3 roll special. What this is, is 3 random rolls, chef's choice. I know that sounds kind of scary. Especially with sushi. But it's SUCH a good deal. You get 1 simple roll, 1 regular roll and one specialty rolls all for about $20. Keep in mind, what specialty roll will cost you at least $16. It's a great, and affordable way, to get lots of sushi and try something new! read more

Sushi Muramoto has great quality fish and great ingredients make great sushi. Delicious food and a modern casual space make this one of my favorite places for sushi in Madison. read more

I moved to the US from Japan when I was 18 and have experience working at a Sushi restaurant in Hawaii. When I moved to Madison, I had given up on finding good Japanese food. I couldn't have been more surprised when I discovered this place. There are only two sushi restaurants in Madison I would recommend, and this is the first. The sushi and sashimi are 9 out of 10 times "Tsukiji-quality" and the sake/shochu list is phenomenal. Whenever a friend comes to visit, this is the second place we go (beer and cheese curds take priority when in Madison, right?). The staff are friendly and always greet me with a smile. They really help me feel at home. Recently, Sushi Muramoto opened a bar on the other side of the restaurant, and started serving real Japanese "Izakaya-style" foods, like Tako-Wasabi, Shio-Kara, and Moro-Q. Some of these items I cannot find anywhere else in Wisconsin. There's usually a 20 min wait for a table, so having these rare delicacies during the wait time is a treat. They make excellent side dishes for that first beer of the night ;) The price is more than reasonable for the quality of seafood you get. The sea urchin, ama-ebi, scallop, and salmon roe are always top notch. It's not cheap, but comapred to a similar-tier restaurant in Honolulu, NYC, or SF, Sushi Muramoto is a bargain. The only complaint I have (and they know) is the lack of Tamago on their sushi menu. One time they did take off my favorite shochu off the list, but it's back! Otherwise, fish is great, beverage menu is great, and the service is awesome! read more

THIS! Is THEEEEEE best sushi in Madison in my opinion! Been going for years and NEVER, ever disappointed. I try to sit at the bar if possible because that's way you get the best service. The bar staff is funny, personal, and fabulous! They are all stars in my eyes! My fave is the spicy tuna. read more

My credit card was charged twice. My friend paid for his own meal, then my card paid for his meal again and then my meal. My food was great though. Next time, just pay attention when handling the payment. It's not like it was a ton of money but it's just a hassle having to call my bank to stop the payment or call the restaurant and try to prove what happened. Something I don't want to deal with on a Monday morning. read more

Top Highlights/Lowlights 1) no reservations for tables under 6 people 2) long wait 3) great food! First things first, if you are looking for awesome sushi in the Madison area Sushi and Restaurant Muramoto are top notch. The fish is super fresh and everything from the basic sushi, to the entrees to the apps is awesome! The downtown location (Restaurant Muramoto) has a lot more non-sushi menu options in addition to sushi so if you are with a non sushi lover I would head downtown but if you love sushi and don't want to deal with downtown traffic or pay to park the Hilldale location is just right for you! I came with a group of four on a Friday night and our plan was to eat and then catch a 9:35 movie at Sundance Cinemas which is conveniently located across the street. We arrived at 7:30 thinking about 2 hours would cover us even if there was a wait. There was definitely a wait! We were told it would be about an hour so we went over to the bar section of the restaurant and got a cocktail table right away. There was a surprising amount of speciality cocktails to choose from in addition to beer and wine. A cool cocktail to try is the Chu Hai! Basically you pick from the different types of Chu Hai (I think it's like vodka) and then they add sparking water and a flavoring or your choice. I tried the sugarcane and sweet potato Chu Hai with grapefruit and then pineapple flavoring. The drinks were awesome and a little cheaper than the other cocktails. We had plenty of time for cocktails as the wait ended up being closer to an hour and 20 minutes! The staff was very friendly about updating us on the wait which was sweet and our server moved our meal along quickly since we were in a rush to get to our movie! The wait was worth it as the sushi was awesome! Ask your server about how to make the rolls gluten free! I found out afterwards that they can even do some of tempura rolls gluten free! Great place for great sushi if you don't mind waiting! read more

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I usually love this place, both my boyfriend and I. However, tonight we came to ate, and once we got in and we were at the host stand, we noticed the sushi chefs were not wearing their mask correctly (did not have mask of nose). We decided to leave and not eat here. Not sure when we will be back if ever. Its was really disappointing to see. read more

Excellent sushi and lovely service. I can personally recommend the dragon roll, salmon roll, and shrimp tempura roll. Additionally, the fried calamari is also quite tasty. It's a sleek modern atmosphere and a fun time. It is a bit pricey as many restaurants in the HIlldale Mall are. Although the food was great, I don't know if it was worth the price. I have since had equally good sushi in the Madision area that was more economical, but overall I still reccommend Muramoto if you are looking to have a special evening out. read more

This restaurante have a nice and tasty sushi and consistent quality dishes. I am a very fan of their amazing tasty kimchi and lotus root kimpira. Miso soup, I've seen better before. Sushi is ok, not the most exceptional. Wondering if would be better in normal circunstantes. Overall, almost remind a mid level japanese restaurant. read more

We ate at Sushi Muramota before attending a movie at the Sundance Theater. The location is literally across the street from the theater. The restaurant was packed but they were able to seat us at the bar. I really enjoyed the ambiance of the bar. Beautiful stone wall; warm colors, busy but not loud. Fun place to be with lots of people coming and going. The drink menu includes numerous sakes including a tasting flight. After the flight, our server/bartender recommended a different bottle of sake and it was delicious. Excellent recommendation. Our server/bartender was friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable about both the menu and the bar. The sushi tasted fresh. There was a little more wasabi on each piece than I prefer and the prices were a bit high, but it was a very good experience. read more

I always have very good service at this Hilldale location. Caunsey is a delight whether he's at the bar or serving tables. He always remembers me, which makes me feel good. I would like to be more adventurous with the menu but, really, I just get rolls and nigari on the regular. You can not beat the Maki Combo for $20. Fresh and tasty, every time. So yummy. The only downfall is on my end that I don't have more friends who like sushi as much as I do. read more

$10 for three rolls? It doesn't get any better than that. Came at 2 pm on a Saturday and it was popping- the only open spots were at the sushi bar which worked out great cause that's where we preferred to sit anyways. One of the lunch specials is a 3 roll chef's choice, you get one regular veggie roll, one regular seafood roll, and one inside out roll. Myself and the person I was with both did this special and then split it ourselves so we got to try six different rolls. The rolls we were given were: avocado, pickled daikon, tuna, something else, shrimp tempura, and spicy tuna. The normal rolls seemed kinda small initially but the three rolls was surprisingly very filling. They tasted good and I loved the ginger and wasabi they came with- the ginger isn't the dyed pink kind you typically see. The best part about the meal was watching the chefs make the specialty rolls and form the nigri. The couple next to us was celebrating a birthday and the platter the sushi chef made for them was incredible - I definitely want to come back to try their specialty rolls and nigri. Service however was a 2/3- it took over 15 min for a waitress to come by to take our order (including drink order) and this was only after we asked for someone to take our order. Then throughout our time there our water wasn't refilled, I had to ask a waitress refilling someone else's water to refill mine. If I had bought the three sushi rolls a la carte sushi this would probably be a three star review but for $10 I can't complain. read more

Muramoto Hilldale - Lunch special: 3 rolls chefs choice (split two orders of this so have 6 types of rolls on this plate) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin