25 Best Sushi Bars in Madison

“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!“

“Not stop-sign red. Not barn-side red.
Not Wisconsin-maple-October red.
I mean tuna red. Roe red. Glow red.
Somehow the sea slipped into Madison,
borrowed a bowl of rice, and learned to roll instead.

Tuna cut clean with a ruby-red sheen,
salmon burns orange beside avocado green.
Slice, rice, precise, nice. Roll, roe, bowl, whole.
Dip, drip, chopstick grip, let soy take control.
Little edible mosaics, rolled tight for the soul.

Soft beside crunch, cool beside heat,
sweet meeting salty where rice meets the sea.
Then comes wasabi. Easy there, friend.
One dab too deep and your sinuses ascend,
then ginger sweeps through and resets you again.

There’s something delightfully backwards in play:
Wisconsin has no ocean, yet here comes the spray.
No gulls. No surf. No saltwater mist,
just chopsticks gone fishing with a flick of the wrist.
One piece. Two pieces. Three cease to exist.

Then someone asks, “Want another roll?”
Dear friend, that is how they swallow you whole.
So when Madison supper needs something instead,
get raw, get rolled, get remarkably fed.
Follow the ruby, the roe, the roll. See RED.

Peace. Piece. Peas.

Mr. E & Justin Thyme“

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

“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.“

“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 🧋 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Tiger roll, butterfish roll, these are the must try!“

“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’ve always loved Muramoto! Can’t go wrong for fantastic sushi!“

“Great food for a great price!“

“Personally favourite poke restaurant in Madison!

Tastes great with a good portion for its price. Ordering is also convenient by filling out the form.

I definitely recommend getting the poke bowl, but if you are looking to try something new, you might want to try the Poke Burritos!“

“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.“

“We ordered the all-you-can-eat sushi dinner for $30, and the quality and abundance of food eaten made it worth the cost. A wide selection of sushimi and sushi, as well as appetizers, and an assortment of entrees too. There are many items to choose from on the menu so even if you're not a sushi eater there's likely something for you. Good service but there can be a wait between courses if it's busy.“

“Beautiful interior and pleasant lighting, music and overall ambiance. Very different from all other places to dine in Madison.

However, all rolls for two people were delicious and fresh. The Maki Combo is best value for your money. Miso soup is tasty. Shrimp dumplings are wonderful as well.

An update from visit on 05/27/23. By looking at all negative review fee have substance. Most people who leave those never had or will ha be their own business. So easily to spit on someone else work and livelihood. If restaurant is empty I’d be delighted. No long wait times or loudness. The food was served fresh and incredibly tasty. The interior is absolutely beautiful in comparison to most other sushi places in Madison. Highly recommend. These people work hard to service us delicious food they specialize on.

An update from all you can eat experience:
Despite many negative reviews we greatly enjoy all you can eat. Be aware that $34.95 will include service charge of $6.50. We were told that is a tip so you’ll pay upwards $43. All items were fresh, the rolls were diverse and constantly coming. Despite this being after 7pm on Saturday. Well worth as you can pay more like $60-70 at a different sushi place if ordered off menu. The rolls were from vegetarian to fresh salmon and tuna with plenty of fish in the rolls. Not rolls were basic. Highly recommend. We were pleasantly surprised.

All you can eat - Friday through Sunday 4pm-8pm.“

“Wonderful service and very delicious food!!💕“

“Best Poke in Madison - I keep trying others but none compare. Highly recommend the Hawaii green bowl.“

“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! 🍣❤“

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

“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.“

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

“Very good seafood boil! Very fresh and great service!!“

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

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

“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.“

“My family and I ate here for Sunday lunch and the food was amazing. A massive array of sushi choices. A clean dining area and attentive staff. Jimmy is the icing on the cake with both his professionalism and in sharing his gift of origami art with each member of our table. I would absolutely recommend this place and I will return again, happily. Thank you to all who served us at The Journey!!“