Stylish, contemporary space for traditional Japanese dishes, hibachi-grill specialties & sushi. Based on 626 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1900 Cayuga St, Middleton, WI 53562
Phone: (608) 203-8866
Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
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Reviews
Aj Sue
Valentine’s Day dinner and Takara was packed…too packed when you include all of the dine-in patrons & take-out orders the management decided to accept that night. #TooMany #MoreThanTheyCouldHandle.
Who Be Dat
Really good! Great price for how much we got. Wouldn’t do the beef wrap thing again. There was more I forgot pics before I eat lol.. Yummy!
Anita Valentine
Impressed. This place is small- but pretty with several tables available outside. The sushi is delicious, with very generous rolls and the fish is incredibly fresh. Service is fast and friendly. I personally observed someone rip into a waitress (No reason!) and she stayed calm and sweet throughout. I wish I knew his name so I could review him…
Derek Oren
I’ve been a long time patron of Takara 88. I’ve always enjoyed their sushi. The last couple of times I’ve gotten food there, within the last few months (first half of 2023) they have changed the way they prepare their rice. It tastes different and it has a chewy mouth feel and a tangy bitter aftertaste. It changes the taste of everything in a bad way. Would someone from Takara address this and perhaps change back to the way you used to prepare your rice. Thank you
Amanda M.
Food was all amazing. Felt a bit rushed to finish and leave. As they where cleaning around us to close at least a half hour earlier then their posted hours (online and on the stood front). But I would still return.. I would just make sure to go sooner next time.
Tyler Krizan
Normally the food is decent for the price. We went this last weekend and ordered steak and chicken and fillet mignon on the hibachi. We asked for it to be cooked medium. All the meat was overcooked and almost dry like it was reheated from the day before. Needless to say we wont be spending extra on anything there again if that’s how the meat is prepared.
Gina W.
WOW. Why doesn’t this place have five stars across the board?? We got takeout last night, and it couldn’t have been better. We got a couple orders of the Vegetable Deluxe, which I think is an order for two, and I was really knocked out by the quality. Every vegetable was treated differently. There was pickled daikon, there was some tempura, and some things I’ll be honest I can’t identify. The seaweed was also delicious. Family loved the smoked salmon. Everything tasted amazing! Full order was ready in 45 minutes, and on a busy Saturday night with a lot of orders, we were very impressed with the quality. Staff was very attentive and continued to update us in our order. EatStreet tracked the order perfectly and it came out the moment it was supposed to. Best vegan sushi I’ve had in town and I want to eat here every weekend!
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Maxwell Canestraro
Great food and atmosphere, but service is generally lacking. Takes a while to be served, but luckily the food definitely makes up for it. Very delicious rolls with great presentation. Would still recommend, but be prepared for a bit of a wait
Morgan Olson
I live on the west and was looking for somewhere close for sushi. Takara 88 has been on my list for awhile now so I was excited. I quickly became disappointed. Throughout my experience service was slow and inattentive. Staff weren’t engaging and moved without urgency. I found myself waiting long periods to get checked on and receive the bill. To top things off, I was charged for what another table ordered which took three people to resolve. I don’t see myself returning.
Ronnie Bunshaft
Best fish quality I’ve found in Madison. Prefer it to red. Usually the salmon or yellowtail impresses the most. Not the fastest service or fanciest decor but I always like the food.
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