Wasabi Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
| Address: | 449 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA |
| Phone: | +1 608-255-5020 |
| Site: | wasabi-madison.com |
| Rating: | 3.9 |
| Working: | Closed 11AM–2:30PM 11AM–2:30PM 11AM–2:30PM 11AM–2:30PM 11AM–2:30PM 4:30–10PM |
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Susan Degen
Food is decent to good depending on what you get, but the service is TERRIBLE. Do not go if you dont have a lot of time, like for a lunch break at work. We got in at 11:30 before the lunch rush, and it was 45 minutes before my sister got her sushi, and then found out they hadnt even put in my order to the kitchen. I ended up paying and leaving without having any lunch. This was our second visit since we usually give places a second chance, and the first time service was very slow as well. Bad service twice in a row is really just not worth it though. There are other Japanese restaurants.
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Sarah G
Ive been to this place a couple of times, and I do enjoy it. The place has good service and the servers are nice. I enjoy the sushi there, but sometimes it takes a long time to prepare so it isnt worth it to order it, but they told us the wait so we knew. The miso soup there is very tasty. All the food I have had there I have had no complaints about. They also have a decent drink menu too. It is a little more expensive than Id like given the portion size, but overall it is a yummy place and one of the best you can find in Madison.
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Tammy Zhong
I placed a reservation via phone call a month prior to the dinner date, knowing that it would be a busy weekend. I called a couple days before the date only to hear a voice message that said "we will be closed for about a week." And no one from the restaurant bothered to CALL ME to let me know that they were going to be CLOSED on the night of my large reservation? Very disappointed in their service...
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A Private User
The best food in the Whole state street!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A Private User
this is a good sushi place, considering you only really have two choices: here or takara. i would definitely recommend taraka over this place, especially during the lunch special between 11am and 2pm (not sundays though). wasabi is not a bad place, but nothing too exciting either. go to takara. oh and the calamari was horrible - dont order that!
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fulvio auriemma
I have been in Japan for 4 months and I love sushi and sashimi, but the best, gorgeous, fresh, tasty sushi I have ever eaten is in Madison at Wasabi. I was surprised because the local looks low-level, nothing special. The other food (noodles, miso soup, etc.) is good, but not as superb as the sushi is! It is pretty pricy.
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A Private User
I have always enjoyed the sushi at Wasabi and it is my favorite sushi place on State St. However, the portions arent that big and it is a little pricey. The wait staff has always been very friendly and prompt with taking my order. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone with a sushi craving!
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Phoua Lor
Sushi tastes as good as if not worse than buffet sushi. Sushi rolls are super tiny. Tempura danburi was great but the proportions were way too small for the price. Overall, the visit was very depressing. I was craving for sushi and my expectations were definitely too high.
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A Private User
I used to love this place, but the last few times I have gone to Wasabi I have been unhappy with the sushi. When the sushi comes in is pretty warm and I prefer my sushi on the cooler side. There are places on state street i know prefer to eat at over this one.
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Shawn Lessor
Over 45 minutes waiting to get our food, waiter only stopped by once, and sushi wasnt that great and the portions were small. It wasnt even busy. I made a mistake with this one, because the reviews were good. Maybe this is the best Madison has to offer?
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Tracie Rush
Food is really good and have never had a bad meal. Service is poor. We arrived at the restaurant with only three tables filled. Ordered only sushi. It took 45 minutes to be served. Need more staff!
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Yoichi Murase
Very nice sushi place. Futomaki sushi, many kinds of rolls, Nabeyaki udon and Tempura udon were very good. Hibachi steak was also very nice. Not very expensive but nice restaurant.
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A Private User
Really friendly staff. Variety of options for the whole party. My wife had a fall sushi roll with butternut squash and loved it. I had the Philly roll which was great.
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Greta Weisel
The food was not bad for the price but it was not impressive in flavor either. Our server was wearing exercise shorts and a beer t-shirt, very unprofessional.
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Tessa Sokol
I wish this restaurant had better State Street exposure. Ive been coming here for years, but Im sure its tough for new patrons to find them! So delicious.
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Francesca Bisi
Although there are better options for sushi in Madison, this one is still great and has a great location on state street, especially after Takara closed.
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A Private User
Waitresses were inattentive, atmosphere was bland, and the sushi was okay only. Walk the extra block down State Street and go to Takara instead.
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Max Chen
Tried Unaju and Tonkatsu, Unaju is good, but Tonkatsu is too salty and its rice amount is too small for a man. Service is just fine.
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Andrew Fitzpatrick
Decent food, reasonable prices, and good view from the balcony. My wife didnt like the sushi as much, but I prefer spicier sushi.
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Polo Golf
Very good service, occasional great fish, but very stingy portions for the price. Good, not great, not a bargain.
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Virginia Pszczolkowski
Pricier than other comparative sushi/Japanese restaurants Ive been to, but the food and service is good.
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Jesse Pollock
Cheap sushi, bad service. Had a waitress actually walk up to me and ask why she got a small tip
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Andrea Springman
The service was amazing, the food was even better and overall I cant wait to go back again!!
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Steve Fels
Sushi and drinks were good. Not the best in the world but for the price cant complain.
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A Private User
Not bad sushi, but kind of over prised. 3 pieces salmon +1 piece tuna for 11 dollars.
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A Private User
Dont come here unless you think California roll is sushi. Then this is your place.
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Nickolas Alvarado
Really fun and creative sushi but the portions are a bit small given the price.
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Joel Pollen
The wait is usually short and the food is pretty good. Great place for sushi.
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A Private User
Prompt service! Quality chefs, as far as my sushi skills are concerned.
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Amanda Zinger
Worst service. Really upset bc years ago it wss my favorite on state st
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Kun Zhang
Hibachi Steak, Sukiyaki and broiled eel with rice are very very tasty.
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Mark Brunsell
Food was just ok. The service was extremely slow. Wont be going back.
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A Private User
Great sushi, expensive, but worth it when you want to treat yourself.
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A Private User
Very good Japanese place. Not pricey. Highly recommend it.
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Kahaan Patel
Amazing sushi, never very crowded, and friendly staff!
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Travis Brown
Stoner that worked as my waiter was cool haha
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A Private User
One of my favorite restaurants in Madison.
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Maurice Thaler
Favorite sushi. Try the Kelsey roll.
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Tim Thomas
Coming back tomorrow for lunch!
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A Private User
Delicious Philadelphia roll.
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Fahquah Janquart
Good lunch specials.
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Noogii Otgonbayar
Great sushi
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Noah Fleuchaus
Good sushi
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