Tavernakaya

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

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Tonkatsu Ramen with Extra Char Cshiu
California and Spicy Tuna Roll
General TSO's Cauliflower
Spicy TK Miso Ramen
Braised Pork Buns
Salmon Poke Bowl
Popcorn Chicken
Togarashi Fries
Tonkotsu Ramen
Og Pork Buns

Menu

Featured items
TK Miso Ramen
chicken-miso broth, pork belly, marinated egg*, corn,bok choy, scallions, fresh homemade ramen noodles
Steak Udon
flank steak, broccoli, string beans, carrots, onions, scallions, fresh homemade udon noodles
General Tso CAULIFLOWER
fried cauliflower, scallions, sweet & spicy sauce, rice
Salmon Poke Bowl
sushi grade salmon, includes seaweed salad, edamame, cucumbers, sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips, fried shallots, poke sauce, wasabi aioli, unagi sauce
Three Cup Chicken
sweet-savory soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, Thai basil, rice
Tuna Poke Bowl
sushi grade tuna, includes seaweed salad, edamame, cucumbers, sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips, fried shallots, poke sauce, wasabi aioli, unagi sauce

Buns
Pork Buns (Umami)
Oven roasted house-cured pork belly, pickled cucumbers, scallions, special blend hoisin sauce
Beef Buns
Korean BBQ beef, pickled cucumbers, spicy scallion salsa, spicy mayo
Spicy Tofu Buns
Fried tofu, pickled cucumbers, spicy scallion salsa, spicy mayo
Tofu Buns (Umami)
Fried tofu, pickled cucumbers, scallions, special blend hoisin sauce

Ramen
Veggie Ramen
Mushroom-seaweed broth, fresh ramen noodles, smoked tofu, snow peas, shiitake mushrooms, marinated bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, nori, scallions
Gluten Free Ramen
Mushroom-seaweed broth, rice noodles, fried tofu, snow peas, bean sprouts, nori,scallions
Vegan Ramen
Mushroom-seaweed broth, rice noodles, smoked tofu, snow peas, shiitake mushrooms, marinated bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, nori, scallions

Appetizers
Miso Soup
mushroom dashi, tofu, wakame, scallions
Loaded Spring Rolls
general tso's sauce, ginger-wasabi aioli, cheese curd crumbles, scallions
Pork Gyoza
homemade pan-fried pork and cabbage dumplings (6pcs)
OG Pork Buns
pork belly, pickled cucumbers, scallions, hoisin sauce, steamed mantou buns (2 pcs)
Edamame
regular or spicy
Korean Wings
spicy gochujang sauce, slaw, lime, cilantro, sesame seeds
Tempura Cheese Curds
Clock Shadow Creamery white cheddar, spicy mayo, togarashi (3 skewers)
Kani Salad
crabstick, cucumbers, masago, spicy mayo
Tofu Buns
crispy tofu, sugared peanuts, cilantro, sweet Sriracha miso glaze, steamed mantou buns (2 pcs)
Seaweed Salad
soy marinated shiitake mushrooms
Togarashi Fries
hand-cut fries, togarashi chili powder, ginger-wasabi aioli
Brussel Sprouts
(vegan/vegetarian)
House Salad
mixed greens, carrots, ginger dressing
No Silverware Required

Bento Box
Steak & Broccoli Bento
Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura Bento
Miso Salmon Bento
Curry Tofu Bento

Poke Bowls
Salmon Poke Bowl
sushi grade salmon, includes seaweed salad, edamame, cucumbers, sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips, fried shallots, poke sauce, wasabi aioli, unagi sauce
Tuna Poke Bowl
sushi grade tuna, includes seaweed salad, edamame, cucumbers, sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips, fried shallots, poke sauce, wasabi aioli, unagi sauce
Tofu Poke Bowl
fried tofu, includes seaweed salad, edamame, cucumbers, sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips, fried shallots, poke sauce, wasabi aioli, unagi sauce
California Poke Bowl
kanikama (crab stick), avocado, masago, seaweed salad, edamame, cucumbers, sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips, fried shallots, poke sauce, wasabi aioli, unagi sauce

Lunch Sets
2 Rolls Maki Set
your choice of 2 rolls.
Sushi/Nigiri Lunch Set
chef's selection of 6 pieces sushi, California roll, miso soup
3 Rolls Maki Set
your choice of 3 rolls
Sashimi Lunch Set
chef's selection of 10 pieces of sashimi, rice, miso soup

Special Rolls
Dragon Roll
shrimp tempura, eel sauce, eel & avocado outside
T.K.O. Roll
spicy tempura pineapple, bacon, seared tuna & avocado outside
Spider Roll
soft shell crab tempura, avocado, cucumber, wasabi tobiko, masago, yuzu mayo, eel sauce
Mt. Fuji Roll
shrimp tempura, avocado, masago and topped with spicy tuna
M.C. Hama Roll
yellowtail, cucumber, scallion, jalapeño (gs optional)
Madtown Roll
tempura kale, daikon sprouts, yuzu mayo, avocado outside
T.K. Bay Roll
scallops, cucumber, tempura crunch and topped with spicy shrimp salad

Raw Rolls
Spicy Tuna Roll
tuna, spicy mayo
Spicy Salmon Roll
salmon, spicy mayo
Alaskan Roll
salmon, avocado (gs optional)
Tuna Roll
tuna (gs)
Boston Roll
tuna, avocado (gs optional)
Negihama Roll
yellowtail, scallion (gs optional)
Salmon Roll
salmon (gs)

Cooked Rolls
Unagi (Eel) Roll
eel, avocado, eel sauce
Shrimp Tempura Roll
shrimp tempura
California Roll
crab stick, cucumber, avocado, masago
Spicy Shrimp Roll
spicy shrimp salad
New York Roll
shrimp, avocado (gs optional)
Fried Salmon Skin Roll
cucumber, avocado

Veggie Rolls
Avocado Roll
(v, vg, gs)
Veggie Roll
fresh vegetables (v, vg, gs)
Kale Tempura Roll
yuzu mayo (v)
Cucumber Roll
(v, vg, gs)
AAC Roll
asparagus, avocado, cucumber (v, vg, gs)

Rice
General Tso CHICKEN
fried chicken bites, pineapples, broccoli, scallions, sweet & spicy sauce, rice
Three Cup Chicken
sweet-savory soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, Thai basil, rice
General Tso CAULIFLOWER
fried cauliflower, scallions, sweet & spicy sauce, rice
Bacon & Egg Fried Rice
Nueske's bacon, onions, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (please no substitutions)
Veggie Fried Rice
broccoli, string beans, shiitake mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (please no substitutions)
Steak Fried Rice
flank steak, broccoli, red peppers, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (please no substitutions)
Chicken Broccoli
chicken, broccoli, soy ginger sauce, rice
Curry TOFU
tofu, carrots, potatoes, onions, Japanese curry, rice
Chicken Fried Rice
chicken, broccoli, red peppers, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (please no substitutions)
Three Cup Tofu
General Tso TOFU
Shrimp Fried Rice
shrimp, broccoli, red peppers, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (no substitutions)

Noodles
TK Miso Ramen
chicken-miso broth, pork belly, marinated egg*, corn,bok choy, scallions, fresh homemade ramen noodles
Steak Udon
flank steak, broccoli, string beans, carrots, onions, scallions, fresh homemade udon noodles
Shrimp Udon
shrimp, broccoli, string beans, carrots, onions, scallions, fresh homemade udon noodles
SPICY TK Miso Ramen
chicken-miso broth, pork belly, marinated egg*, corn, bok choy, scallions, fresh homemade ramen noodles, house spicy paste
Veggie Udon
asparagus, broccoli, shiitake mushrooms, string beans, carrots, onions, scallions, fresh homemade udon noodles
Chicken Udon
chicken, broccoli, string beans, carrots, onions, scallions, fresh homemade udon noodles

Sides
Side of Spicy Mayo
Side of Chili Paste
Side of Rice
Extra Noodles
Side of Ponzu Sauce
Side of Ginger Dressing
Side of Three Cup Sauce
Plain Bun
Side of General Tso's Sauce
Side of Wasabi Aioli
Side of Yuzu Mayo

Drinks
Thai Iced Tea (can)
Coke (can)
Diet Coke (can)
Sprite (can)

Featured items
Three Cup CHICKEN - Dinner.
sweet-savory soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, Thai basil, rice
General Tso CHICKEN - Dinner.
fried chicken bites, pineapples, broccoli, scallions, sweet & spicy sauce, rice
Pork Gyoza.
homemade pan-fried pork and cabbage dumplings (6pcs)
Spicy Tuna Roll.
tuna, spicy mayo
TK Miso Ramen
chicken-miso broth, pork belly, marinated egg*, corn,bok choy, scallions, fresh homemade ramen noodles
Pork Buns (Umami).
Oven roasted house-cured pork belly, pickled cucumbers, scallions, special blend hoisin sauce
Veggie Fried Rice.
broccoli, string beans, shiitake mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (no substitutions) (v, vg optional, gs optional)
Steak Fried Rice.
flank steak, broccoli, red peppers, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (no substitutions)

Buns.
Pork Buns (Umami).
Oven roasted house-cured pork belly, pickled cucumbers, scallions, special blend hoisin sauce
Beef Buns.
Korean BBQ beef, pickled cucumbers, spicy scallion salsa, spicy mayo
Spicy Tofu Buns.
Fried tofu, pickled cucumbers, spicy scallion salsa, spicy mayo
Tofu Buns (Umami).
Fried tofu, pickled cucumbers, scallions, special blend hoisin sauce

Ramen.
Veggie Ramen.
Mushroom-seaweed broth, fresh ramen noodles, smoked tofu, snow peas, shiitake mushrooms, marinated bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, nori, scallions
Vegan Ramen.
Mushroom-seaweed broth, rice noodles, smoked tofu, snow peas, shiitake mushrooms, marinated bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, nori, scallions
Gluten Free Ramen.
Mushroom-seaweed broth, rice noodles, fried tofu, snow peas, bean sprouts, nori,scallions

Starters.
Miso Soup.
mushroom dashi, tofu, wakame, scallions (v)
Edamame.
(v, vg, gs) regular or spicy
Kani Salad.
crabstick, cucumbers, masago, spicy mayo
Seaweed Salad.
soy marinated shiitake mushrooms (v, vg)
House Salad.
mixed greens, carrots, ginger dressing (v, vg)
No Silverware Required.

Small Plates.
Pork Gyoza.
homemade pan-fried pork and cabbage dumplings (6pcs)
Popcorn Chicken.
Taiwanese-style fried chicken bites, Chinese five spice seasoning, spicy mayo
Loaded Spring Rolls.
general tso's sauce, ginger-wasabi aioli, cheese curd crumbles, scallions (v, vg optional)
Tempura Cheese Curds.
Clock Shadow Creamery white cheddar, spicy mayo, togarashi (3 skewers) (v)
Korean Wings.
spicy gochujang sauce, slaw, lime, cilantro, sesame seeds
Fried Chicken Buns.
fried chicken, pickled carrots and daikon, spicy mayo, cilantro, steamed mantou buns (2 pcs)
OG Pork Buns.
pork belly, pickled cucumbers, scallions, hoisin sauce, steamed mantou buns (2 pcs)
Tofu Buns.
crispy tofu, sugared peanuts, cilantro, sweet Sriracha miso glaze, steamed mantou buns (2 pcs) (v)
Brussel Sprouts.
soy sauce, togarashi, crispy shallots (v, vg, gs optional)
Togarashi Fries.
hand-cut fries, togarashi chili powder, ginger-wasabi aioli (v, vg, gs optional)

Poke Bowls.
Salmon Poke Bowl.
sushi grade salmon, includes seaweed salad, edamame, cucumbers, sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips, fried shallots, poke sauce, wasabi aioli, unagi sauce
Tuna Poke Bowl.
sushi grade tuna, includes seaweed salad, edamame, cucumbers, sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips, fried shallots, poke sauce, wasabi aioli, unagi sauce
California Poke Bowl.
kanikama (crab stick), avocado, masago, seaweed salad, edamame, cucumbers, sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips, fried shallots, poke sauce, wasabi aioli, unagi sauce
Tofu Poke Bowl.
fried tofu, includes seaweed salad, edamame, cucumbers, sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips, fried shallots, poke sauce, wasabi aioli, unagi sauce

Special Rolls.
Dragon Roll.
shrimp tempura, eel sauce, eel & avocado outside
Spider Roll.
soft shell crab tempura, avocado, cucumber, wasabi tobiko, masago, yuzu mayo, eel sauce
Madtown Roll.
tempura kale, daikon sprouts, yuzu mayo, avocado outside
Mt. Fuji Roll.
shrimp tempura, avocado, masago and topped with spicy tuna
T.K.O. Roll.
spicy tempura pineapple, bacon, seared tuna & avocado outside
T.K. Bay Roll.
scallops, cucumber, tempura crunch and topped with spicy shrimp salad

Raw Rolls.
Spicy Tuna Roll.
tuna, spicy mayo
Spicy Salmon Roll.
salmon, spicy mayo
Fresh Philly Roll.
salmon, cream cheese (gs)
Alaskan Roll.
salmon, avocado (gs)
Negihama Roll.
yellowtail, scallion (gs)
Boston Roll.
tuna, avocado (gs)
Salmon Roll.
salmon (gs)
Spicy Scallop Roll.
scallop, spicy mayo
Tuna Roll.
tuna (gs)
Scallop Roll.
scallop (gs)

Cooked Rolls.
Unagi (Eel) Roll.
eel, avocado, eel sauce
Shrimp Tempura Roll.
shrimp tempura
California Roll.
crab stick, cucumber, avocado, masago
Spicy Shrimp Roll.
spicy shrimp salad
Fried Salmon Skin Roll.
cucumber, avocado
New York Roll.
shrimp, avocado (gs optional)
Cooked Shrimp Roll

Veggie Rolls.
Veggie Tempura Roll.
shiitake, carrots, onions (v)
Avocado Roll.
(v, vg, gs)
Kale Tempura Roll.
yuzu mayo (v)
Cucumber Roll.
(v, vg, gs)
Oshinko/Daikon Roll.
oshinko (v, vg, gs)
Shiitake & Asparagus Roll.
(v, vg, gs)
Kampyo/Gourd Roll.
kampyo - sweet marinated gourd (v, vg)
Veggie Roll.
fresh vegetables (v, vg, gs)
AAC Roll.
asparagus, avocado, cucumber (v, vg, gs)
Asparagus Roll.
(v, vg, gs)
Shiitake Roll.
(v, vg, gs)

Nigiri / Sashimi.
Salmon.
(gs optional)
Yellowfin Tuna.
(gs optional)
Yellowtail.
(gs optional)
Ikura.
salmon roe
Octopus.
(gs optional)
Inari.
sweet tofu pouch (v, vg)
Scallop.
(gs optional)
Crab Stick.
Unagi (Eel).
Shrimp.
(gs optional)
Wasabi Tobiko.
flying fish roe
Masago.
smelt roe
Spicy Scallop.

Rice Plates.
Three Cup CHICKEN - Dinner.
sweet-savory soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, Thai basil, rice
General Tso CHICKEN - Dinner.
fried chicken bites, pineapples, broccoli, scallions, sweet & spicy sauce, rice
General Tso CAULIFLOWER - Dinner.
fried cauliflower, scallions, sweet & spicy sauce, rice (v, vg)
Chicken & Broccoli - Dinner.
chicken, broccoli, soy ginger sauce, rice
Three Cup TOFU - Dinner.
sweet-savory soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, Thai basil, rice
Steak & Broccoli.
flank steak, broccoli, soy ginger sauce, rice
General Tso TOFU - Dinner.
fried tofu, scallions, sweet & spicy sauce, rice (v, vg)

Fried Rice
Steak Fried Rice.
flank steak, broccoli, red peppers, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (no substitutions)
Veggie Fried Rice.
broccoli, string beans, shiitake mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (no substitutions) (v, vg optional, gs optional)
Bacon Egg Fried Rice.
Nueske's bacon, onions, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (no substitutions) (gs optional)
Chicken Fried Rice
chicken, broccoli, red peppers, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (no substitutions)
Shrimp Fried Rice.
shrimp, broccoli, red peppers, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (no substitutions)

Noodles
TK Miso Ramen
chicken-miso broth, pork belly, marinated egg*, corn,bok choy, scallions, fresh homemade ramen noodles
Steak Udon
flank steak, broccoli, string beans, carrots, onions, scallions, fresh homemade udon noodles
Shrimp Udon
shrimp, broccoli, string beans, carrots, onions, scallions, fresh homemade udon noodles
SPICY TK Miso Ramen
chicken-miso broth, pork belly, marinated egg*, corn, bok choy, scallions, fresh homemade ramen noodles, house spicy paste
Veggie Udon
asparagus, broccoli, shiitake mushrooms, string beans, carrots, onions, scallions, fresh homemade udon noodles
Chicken Udon
chicken, broccoli, string beans, carrots, onions, scallions, fresh homemade udon noodles

Sides
Side of Spicy Mayo.
Side of Yuzu Mayo.
Side of Ponzu Sauce.
Side of Rice.
Side of Chili Paste.
Side of Broccoli.
Side of Wasabi Aioli.
Side of Three Cup Sauce.
Extra Noodles.
Side of General Tso's Sauce.
Side of Ginger Dressing.

Drinks.
Sprecher Root Beer (bottle.
Coke (can).
Diet Coke (can).
Thai Iced Tea (can).
Sprite (can).

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Recent Reviews

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.
July 2025
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.
June 2025
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. ...
September 2024

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Tavernakaya

27 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 286-1548