Madison Japanese Food Sharing 🍣

Just sharing, not necessarily recommending — don’t set your expectations too high for Japanese food in Madison 😉 1️⃣ Muramoto My friends liked the scallop and yellowtail, but the rest were just okay (I’m no expert 😅). The salmon was too “freshly-swimmed” 🐟💦. Overall though, it’s decent — good ambiance and service! 2️⃣ I Like Sushi (Uber Eats/DoorDash) Never been in person, but I often order the Lava Salmon Over Rice — a hearty bowl with soy sauce, mayo, and raw egg mixed together. Hard to go wrong! Comes with free salad or miso soup (the soup is too salty though 🥲). Their fish is cut thick, but quality is average. Not highly recommended. 3️⃣ Sequoia Near Trader Joe’s! Loved the interior — dim lighting, great service, almost feels like a Western restaurant. Recommended: Aburi Salmon (caramelized torched salmon roll 🍣🔥). Sashimi platters and other rolls are good too. Ramen is just meh. 4️⃣ Strings Ramen 🍜 Pros: convenient location. But overall pretty average — tastes like instant ramen. I usually get the tonkotsu. Takoyaki isn’t worth it. 5️⃣ Sushi Express Recommended: Unagi Don (eel rice bowl)! Affordable and pretty decent for a quick craving. Haven’t tried anything else lol 🏃💨 8️⃣ Oishi Sushi Not really recommended? Maybe I ordered wrong, but the fish was dry and tasted like supermarket quality. Also not cheap. 🌟 Summary Favorites: Scallop & Yellowtail @ Muramoto Lava Salmon Bowl @ I Like Sushi Aburi Salmon @ Sequoia Unagi Don @ Sushi Express #UWMadison #MadisonWI #FoodieDiary #StudyAbroadLife #SummerSchool