Tavernakaya

27 E Main St, Madison
(608) 286-1548

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Jeff Caudill

Food: I ordered tonkotsu ramen, 2 tuna nigiri, and unsweet tea. The tonkotsu ramen broth was tasty, but the ramen was too al dente. The pork chashu had good flavor, but half of the pieces were crunchy like beef jerky. The sushi rice was hard like the rice had been padded earlier in the day and placed in the fridge. Crunchy sushi is ridiculous.

Service: I was served unsweet tea, but it came out of a fountain machine (instead of serving fresh brewed tea). Rather than waste it, I drank it and switched to diet coke. I noticed afterward that I was charged $3.00 for the tea and another $3.00 for the diet coke. I was told that I can't get a refill of a different beverage. This logic might apply to the tea if it was freshly brewed, but what I did was basically say I don't like soda A please give me soda B. You would charge me twice for that too? Fix your stupid logic.

Atmosphere: Bar was okay but the number of chairs they had caused someone to get sat right next to me rubbing elbows. I moved down and it wasn't an issue in the end.

J Woods

Food is very bland for the price. Unfortunately don’t recommend with other sushi places near by tasting better.

Baxter

Not horrible. The “large plate” I got was the curry chicken. I’d probably call it a small to mid size. The rice wasn’t enough for the chicken and I had to order more food since it wasn’t enough. Chicken and flavor was good though. The buns with meat could have been maybe $2 cheaper for the quantity of it. I know those buns don’t cost much. But I get it. I’m sure rent isn’t cheap on the square. 3rd time here. It’s one of those places you come once in a while.

Adina Avtandilova

Good place,I like it

Corina Mayo

If you're looking for authentic Japanese food, dine here.

The service was impeccable! Our server was friendly and helpful in choosing our meal.

The food temperature was perfect, and the taste, even better.

Atmosphere decor was pleasant to the eye. The outside seating area looked inviting.

Highly recommend this restaurant when you're in the area.

William Daniel

Great Happy Hour!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rolls, Popcorn Chicken

random factory

Made a reservation, showed up, no reservation found under the name ?

Service: 1

Syed Ali

Host on Friday night was racist as we called and asked if we need to make reservation and the guy on the phone said no but when we got there the host asked for reservation and the way she sounded was very obnoxious but our server/waitress was amazing and the host should learn from her.
To be honest the host did ruin our nice evening but our server did salvage our mood.
To be fair food was good too….. only host needs to have a better day to be happy

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Harrison Scott

Great food, great service and a great view!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi, Rolls

Lucia Arredondo arroyo

Expensive but good atmosphere

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Deb Furlong

Love the food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Gyoza

Trin Bago

I love it there to go dancing ? ?

Atmosphere: 5

Jacob Woodbury

Yum! Everything my group ate was super yummy, especially the more adventurous kinds of sushi.

Theresa

We were glad to find this place with empty seats for our group of 5 at 2pm on a Saturday. Our friend enjoyed her Japanese chicken curry. Our sushi was all good, especially the rangoon tempura from the "special" sushi menu. Our waitress was great and gave good recommendations.

Vegetarian options: Many choices, more if you eat fish. There are also a couple of options with cheese...like Rangoon sushi roll with a lightly crunchy tempura coating. Next time maybe we'll try the cheese curds!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi, Rolls

sylvester bunch

Great place to go with friends or for date night, and the food is amazing...

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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