Rising Sons Thai Restaurant (State Street)

It is exactly what a small diner should feel like. Delicious food made by someone who cares and a relaxed vibe focused on the food that is a nice change of pace from all the other Madison eateries.

The Pho is delicious at Rising Suns, among other things.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I always stop by when I'm feeling homesick. I love that I can get Lao food right on State St!

Best Laos food in Madison! Highly recommend! Worth every minute of waiting ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My friend and I got extremely sick right after we ate here. Our stomach could not handle it!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The best crab Rangoon I’ve ever had, and I’ve tried a lot of places!

Overcharges compared to menu by x2. Expects high tips. Mediocre food. Solid pass.

I highly recommend their curry! I tried the Pad Thai, Tom Yum, and the Curry, and the curry was definitely the standout. Be sure to try their Penang curry, everyone.

did not like how during checkout they automatically added tip without saying anything so we tipped them twice.

The papaya salad is refreshing and delicious, and the beef jerky is delicious, but it requires a lot of chewing, so I wouldn't recommend it. The rice is served in a wooden container, and it is chewy, fragrant, and delicious. The noodles in rich soup that my wife ordered were also very delicious. We were the only people there and it took a while for the food to come out, so we were exhausted, but it was okay because the food was delicious. It's not that the owner is unfriendly, he's a bit chic.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Papaya Salad Platter

The Coconut Noodle Soup is a delicious spicy journey! One of the best soups I’ve ever had.

Food: 5

Service: 5

The state Street location is takeout only. Items on menu are labeled GF if they are. I ordered the pad thai and spring rolls and had no issues

Dietary restrictions: Items on menu are labeled GF if they are. I ordered the pad thai and spring rolls and had no issues

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic and delicious hidden gem. Authentic and full of taste and spice. The tom kha gai was amazing. Sit in the secret garden outside if you can, it’s lovely.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Minuscule ahh portions. Not worth. Needs more veggies and chick.

I first came to Rising Sons in 2014 and it’s become a mandatory stop during our week in Madison every summer since. The food is not fancy but really good, and there are some items that manage to shine a bit more than others on the menu.
Shrimp in a blanket with a strip of ginger inside the wrapper is lovely and quite addicting. Beef jerky, laabs and the kalapao are also really great. There’s no fanciful interpretation of dishes here. Whether it be drunken noodles or green curry, you get a flavorful plate of food that won’t bust the bank. They accept cash or Venmo/Zelle.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tasteless and frozen. I ordered a curry and the vegetables were barely thawed and had a lingering taste of freezer burn on the potatoes and carrots.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3