Tavernakaya - Madison

Great spin on Japanese good downtown with a bonus of combining with Umani! Cheese curds were definitely in the run for best downtown and worth the hype around them. Sushi was good though I personally didn't think it was better than RED. Overall still 5/5

All around great food here. The sushi is honestly pretty little and comes in small portions, but it has a great taste and texture to it. The pork buns were delicious as well. The atmosphere is sophisticated and well designed, and the service was great. Overall it was a very solid experience dining here and I?d recommend it to anyone searching out some sushi or ramen in the Madison area.

The main courses were okay, but nothing special. Seems like they specialize more on appetizers and drinks. The tempura cheese curds were really good but the poke had too much sauce that didn't go well with the tuna and my rice was soaked. I'd say it's a decent place for Japanese food if you compare it to other Japanese restaurants around Madison, but not a place I'd be thinking about returning to so much. Service was okay.

First time tried Tavernakaya and was completely bowled over. Made reservations online and we were seated as soon as we are arrived. Our server was great and helped answer our questions and made good recommendations. The restaurant is located right across from the Capitol so a perfect location for dining out with excellent service, and friendly atmosphere. Everything we tried was delicious and nicely presented. Loved the poke bowl, spider roll, and chicken dumplings. The poke bowl was the star of the evening, it was so fresh and full of flavors. I will be back to try other things on the menu. Highly Recommend!!

I have nothing but good things to say about this place. The wait staff are very nice, the service is quick, and the food is amazing. I would definitely recommend the Tonkotsu Ramen. It is slightly pricier (but only very slightly) than other Asian restaurants in Madison, but it is worth EVERY penny.