24 Best Japanese Restaurants in Madison

“Very high class experience. The service is excellent. Food presentation is amazing. The staff has a great attention to detail. I've been here 5 times as of writing this review and haven't even been disappointed. They have been great every time. If you're thinking about coming this is your sign to come. Outstanding business with great food and amazing atmosphere. Very nice and professional staff.“

“This restaurant's best offerings are their American style maki sushi exploding with all kinds of fillings and toppings. The appetizers and other offerings are pretty basic. The nigiri was disappointing but as expected for this part of the country. The cocktail menu is interesting, but I haven't sampled much from it yet. The new decor is kitschy and over the top, but it imparts a fun, casual vibe if you just kind of relax and enjoy it. Some of the sushi plates had little orchid / flower sprays on them that were quite visually appealing.“

“I order from Jacknife regularly and it is quick well priced and very tasty sushi, the staff there is always pleasant smiling and accommodating and that’s part of why I keep coming back. Glad they are so close and convenient to me!“

“A very delectable all you can eat selection including a generous offering of sushi and sashimi, as well as many warm options ranging from katsu to fried rice and Bento boxes. The environment is minimalist and calm with nice lighting. If you enjoy Asian cuisine, I would strongly recommend a visit.“

“We had a wonderful experience at Fin Sushi with the whole family! From the moment we arrived, we felt very welcome and comfortable. We were served incredibly quickly, and the service was friendly, attentive, and truly exceptional.

We ordered a wonderful selection of different dishes to share, and everything was absolutely delicious. Each dish was beautifully prepared, incredibly fresh, and full of amazing flavor. You can really taste the quality and care that goes into the food.

The restaurant itself is beautiful, warm, and inviting, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. The staff were very accommodating and made us feel well taken care of throughout our entire visit.

Thank you so much for the outstanding service and the fantastic food. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended! 🍣❤“

“Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and very nice staff.“

“Our party of five loved our meal! We had habachi, sushi, egg rolls, salad, and ramen. It was all delicious and would definitely recommend.“

“Service was wonderful and food came out super fast! Plenty of options and food was very good!“

“Very nice atmosphere. Food was fantastic service was great! My friend and I were visiting from Germany and Tennessee respectively. We stayed until they closed after lunch and left. A short while later my friend realized she left her card there. We drove back and they were closed but one of the servers was out by his car. He didn't even hesitate to run back in and get it for her. If we lived anywhere near Madison, we'd definitely be going back.“

“Our party of five loved our meal! We had habachi, sushi, egg rolls, salad, and ramen. It was all delicious and would definitely recommend.“

“I have been a regular patron at Sushi Express for about 4 years now. I describe this place as a place to get “4 star sushi for 1 star prices”. Their menu is extensive, with many creative rolls, and their 2-roll or 3-roll specials are hard to beat price wise. My personal favorite is the Lake City Roll. The wait staff are always friendly, and I can only recall one time where I waited more than 10 minutes for my sushi rolls. I’ve also ordered delivery from here many times. I once waited over an hour for an order, and they gave me a $10 store credit upon realizing my GrubHub order didn’t go through entirely. Like any restaurant, these folks are human and 99% of the time you’re going to get great sushi with great, friendly service at a price that won’t break the bank. More cities need a Sushi Express like this one in Madison, WI. 5/5 stars for their delivery service and 6/5 stars dine in. HIGHLY recommend this place for anyone that wants great sushi but doesn’t want to break the bank.“

“Great food , good service!!!“

“Highly recommend!!! Great place!!! Very beautiful ambience 🤩 so awesome I’d recommend everything as they have a lovely menu with delicious foods and beverages especially love their Boba 🧋 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Visiting from Colorado with some friends and came across this place. Food was very delicious Highly recommend the Korean BBQ wings and Pork dumplings.“

“Always great sushi and service. Buy 1 get 1 deal is a terrific bargain.“

“We, my husband and I, love this place! It’s honestly hard to find a straight forward and good Chicken Teriyaki in Madison/surrounding areas (We live in Middleton). So this place is perfect for it. The price is more than reasonable for the amount of food you get, it’s hot and delicious, and fresh due to the high volume of orders they are making.The veggies, the chicken, rice and sauce- yum! Plus it makes great leftovers, which I almost always have if I get my own order. A lot of times, my husband and I will split an order if we want to save money. It’s the perfect, not too heavy dinner or lunch.I will say one thing, and that is that you have to like dark meat chicken because I believe they use chicken thighs. Not a problem to me, but I know some people prefer white meat chicken.They also have a punch card system, so after every 6 you get a freebie- we just cashed one in yesterday!The staff is friendly, quick, and I like how you get to watch them make the food.Overall, this place is perfect for a a chicken teriyaki craving… definitely worth a try! There is a location in each of the malls here in Madison, East & West.“

“Great food—we got the seaweed salad, pork buns, minced pork rice bowl, and lychee cocktail. Good service. We plan to come again :)“

“Absolutely delicious! Highly recommended.“

“Akari Sushi became one of my favorite restaurants shortly before I moved out of state. The pickled mustard and beef fresh noodles were especially great (particularly when I increased the spiciness), along with the poke bowls and many other things on the menu.“

“Best sushi in town. No one seated me for around 10 minutes. One (overwhelmed) server for Friday night not gonna cut it. Host has to help get table and run food. I hope he got some tips shared with him.

Just need another server so you can get table turned timely.“

“Great food for a great price!“

“Wonderful service and very delicious food!!💕“

“Very clean restaurant and super busy(which is good). My family and I enjoyed the fresh food and the sauce. The new manager Brian we met was, kind, professional and made sure our family was taken care of. I will visit again. The prices are very reasonable compared to other restaurants we have visited.“

“Really great place. I got Tonkatsu ramen with no meat, and it was less than $10 for a very filling bowl with lots of green onion and other toppings. Server was kind and made sure I understood what I was ordering. I came first thing when they opened and it was super quiet, but I bet after work the food court fills up. Overall great food for a low price, would recommend for a quick/cheap meal.“