Sushi Box
2433 University Ave, Madison, WI, 53726
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Address :
2433 University Ave
Madison, WI, 53726 - Phone (608) 232-1432
- Website https://www.sushiboxmadison.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
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wei t.
I hate to give bad review. The chirashi don and hamachi;salmon sashimi were the worst quality in my sushi experience. The cut of hamachi was odd including bloody part which usually got cut off when serving sashimi. The salmon sashimi had no shine; no sign of freshness, the texture were bad. So disappointed. We have not yet visit the restaurant and it was the first time ordered takeout from here.
(1)Anna K.
I'm definitely a fan of this place. It's simple and satisfies your sushi cravings. Everything is very affordable and the owners are very nice.
(4)Rick S.
This is a real nice sushi shop. Reminds me of places in Japan. Sauces are the best. Teriyaki chicken dish is well done. Presentation is excellent. They really want you to have a good meal and they take care of the details.
(4)T. P.
Quick and reliable. Fair prices and also has great other options on the menu aside from the sushi - my favorite is the Tonkatsu with the stir fried veggies - reminds me of my mom's!
(5)Kevin P.
The only thing that keeps me from giving it 5 stars is the ambience. This is not Takara or Muramoto, and it's not meant to be. I go here for take out when I want sushi that is better than the usual gas-station grade sushi you find at Copps. This is much fresher sushi than you find at the grocery store, on par with the more expensive restaurants in town, but at more reasonable take out prices. I highly recommend the Philadelphia rolls, they're delicious. One thing that is very cool is that you can see your sushi being made on a flat screen TV.
(4)Jon L.
Best sushi I've had in a long time. Highly recommend stoping for some excellent sushi and udon. The sushi was very fresh!
(5)Snowinwi S.
I almost walked out when I saw it was a self-serve type of restaurant. There were four of us and our bill came to $120. I guess we got a little carried away with all of the items on the menu. Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious. I love the television screen where you can watch your sushi being made. Presentation was impressive and taste was even better! The owners were wonderful, helpful and hard working. I will be back, often!
(5)S M.
Miso soup was lousy and appears to be made from a powder. Soda fountain is obnoxiously labeled 'one free refill only,' even though the soda is extremely watered down. But I can't complain too much because the food was otherwise great all around. The donburi had a flavorful kick of spices and generous portions of beef (except maybe just a tiny bit too much ginger), while the sushi was surrounded by sticky but separate grains of soft and starchy rice. I especially enjoyed the eel, which was slightly sweet and not rubbery at all, and highly recommend the pickled radish. As an added bonus they keep Hello Panda cookies and Botan rice candy behind the counter, which are basically the best thing to come out of Japan since video games.
(3)grace n.
I actually know the family that owns this restaurant. The family is one of the few long-standing Korean families in Madison and their daughter is a childhood friend. I remember I used to be really scared of her father (actually still am a litte). But memories aside. I love sushi and have become sort of sushi snob over the years (granted... this snobby attitude spills over to a lot of other areas in my life... ha). And in Madison, I won't willingly go anywhere for sushi except the 2 Muramotos. However, I will say that that my friend's father started this place after taking sushi classes and that he has improved his sushi rolling skills a LOT over the years. Anywho. I had sushi from this place b/c a bf brought some over once (I used to live like half a block away from here). So the verdict? I've had worse and I've definitely had better. But honestly, their sushi is nothing memorable and Muramoto is still #1 in my Madison book.
(3)Merdy T.
Best sushi and Japanese foods in Madison! I am not Japanese, but I consider myself a Japanese food lover, and I've tasted some authentic Japanese foods in Japan and around the continent. (+): Fresh raw sushi (salmon, hokkigai, tuna) Good teriyaki sauce and great tasting beef (USDA??) Delishhh shrimp tempura Perfect sushi rice (they are sweet and sour and they stick together like what sushi rice should be, unlike on some other Jap restaurants in Madison). Cute place, with free shows of how they make your sushi on the sushi bar. (-): Self-serve, though considering the price it should be full-service The lady, who greets and takes your order, is not very nice or friendly Small portions (I ordered the beef teriyaki, and the portion was tiny) PS: I am a meat eater, so this review may not apply to vegetarians :) Note to the next reviewer (Grace N): I never said that this place was owned by a Japanese, I simply said that the owner is not very friendly, a quality that usually you see from Japanese people. I know that they are Korean, since the certificate said the name was Kim something. Nonetheless, the quality is still superb and I personally prefer this place than Muramoto.
(4)Donata S.
We love this restaurant. For the past 11 years we have gone there or picked up dinner almost every Friday. It is great to invite friends for dinner and pick up the dinner at the Sushi Box. The food always looks beautiful and is well liked (for those who do not like raw fish, there are lovely cooked things). Mr and Mrs Kim are always incredibly accommodating to our varied needs.
(4)Katrina V.
No bueno! 1. Tough, chewy Hamachi with not so fresh flavor 2. Salty and otherwise bland udon soup wih limp, flavorless tempura 3. Salmon-skin handroll completely overpowered by way too much shizo leaf. 4. Salad with no character and bitter ginger dressing Blech! Maybe I should have known better than to seek out sushi in Wisconsin? For the sake of Madison, I hope there's better out there.
(1)Deb S.
Was glad to see a sushi place right across the street from my hotel. I had the tuna roll, tuna avocado roll, and shrimp tempura and avocado roll. The shrimp one was a little bland but okay. The tuna ones were good, definitely a step above "grocery store" rolls. I thought the rice they used was very good. So I haven't tried a lot of menu items, but the ones I had were good. And that was all I was really looking for!
(4)Barb A.
Positive: The food was prepared quickly. We ordered the food over the phone and it was ready in 15 minutes. Negatives: It is not cheap. I like a bit more wasabi and ginger and it was all an extra charge. There was not very much included with our dinner. Ordered Miso soup and it was in a large container, but was shocked to see that it was a quarter full. I was really disappointed and felt a little cheated.
(2)Nick S.
Came here while in town visiting a relative and wanting to get some sushi together. This place was a huge disappointment. The place was overpriced and left me with a not so fresh feeling. I dont recall everything that I had, but when you spend money on sushi, which I have no problem doing, you expect to get what you paid for. At this place I felt I would have been better off going to a local grocery store and getting some of their crap sushi, because at least then I would have wasted less money.
(2)Alison Y.
My favorite sushi in Madison. I like the atmosphere, and I like the staff. They are nice, and the sushi isn't too expensive. Plus you get to watch them make it on a plasma screen tv.
(4)Kristy Y.
I personally rank this place as the best sushi restaurant in town. They don't use msg and its safe for pregnant woman like me. I've tried muramoto, takara, but sushibox was the only place that i could finish my plate.
(5)Abhijit G.
I actually think that their sushi is pretty decent...few recommendations....the eel sushi is awesome...so is the maki with green onions, shrimp and the spicy sauce. I think their teriyaki as well as the noodles are pretty good. I agree that their priced a little higher than what tey shd be. I actually think that the owner lady seems not so friendly. I'd go here for lunch....def not dinner!
(4)Super M.
This is the McDonalds of Sushi. AND YOU DO KNOW you like those McDonalds fries, right? RIGHT? So don't y'all get all hoity toighty on me. The place is owned by THE SWEETEST couple, and if you introduce yourself to them (ok, they're my neighbours) they'll always remember you, and treat you like family. For me, I love their sushi, but I do have to disclose that I'm a veggie head, so give me spicy veggie tempura (there's something about deep fried food... aah) and I'm in heaven. And a regular veggie roll is always good. But if you want something complicated like unagi whatever (Ok, I like saying Unagi 'cause it reminds me of that Ross episode with the "forseeing danger" whatever, and I laugh), then I am not the person to review this. I have heard that it's not the best (not bad, but not Ginza...) I do have a slight issue with their cost, I find it's a wee bit high given their food. i.e. I pay $8 for a veggie roll, when everywhere else (Ginza, etc) it's no more than $5. But alas, that SVT is REALLY yummy, and given that I live less than a block away, well... its' a great place when I don't want to cook and want to just walk and get take out....
(3)lydia r.
hmm, the other reviews are puzzling to me, because I am a huge fan of the sushi box. I really like everything about it, to their selection of sushi rolls to their bento boxes and their decor (you can watch the dude make your sushi on tape on a monitor in the front of the restaurant). I am a vegetarian so I always get one of the noodle dishes and a vegetarian sushi plate. In my humble opinion the food tastes authentically japanese, but I have never been to Japan. Nor am I one to venture out and try sushi with odd sea-life in it.
(4)Erin C.
The food is beautifully presented, and prepared with care. I would return with friends if we were in the area for lunch. The establishment is set up like self-service dining, where you order at a register, fill your own drinks at the fountain, and then bus your own table. However, both times I ate here the owner seemed to be proactive about clearing our table, and making sure we had a menu. I would give 4 stars if the food was priced lower, the prices don't really match your dining experience (i.e. fast food / self-service). The food can also be over salted at times. I wouldn't order sushi here, but the bentos and entrees are occasionally worth the splurge if you're craving fried pork cutlet or a set meal ($12-15 per person, see uploaded photos) - you'll get a good portion of food, and it will be tasty.
(3)Kelly P.
Cute little place - not amazing, trendy atmosphere but perfect sushi date spot. Sushi was good, not amazing but fresh, fast and definitely friendly staff.
(3)Maria S.
This is my go-to take out sushi when I'm downtown or westside bound in Madison. The sushi has a perfect rice to non-rice ratio and the fish is always so fresh. I love all of their Tuna rolls. Don't be afraid of the location and decor, this place can compete with others in town!
(4)Philip R.
Green tea in a can. Solid sushi. Unique atmosphere. The person who brought out my sushi cared that I'd liked everything. Good experience.
(4)Andy B.
Great vegetarian sushi dinner last night. My family loves the avocado, cream cheese, and egg roll. My favorite is the asparagus roll. The green tea really hit the spot last night too.
(4)Angela K.
I love this place! I wish I could get here more often, but something always comes up when they are open. I love their vegetarian/vegan sushi options, it's quite impressive when compared to all the other places in Madison...Sushi Box has more than the standard choices that every place in Madison has. This is the best place in town for sushi.
(5)Mystery L.
Wow I am a sushi expert and this was VERY FRESH and SUPER TASTY! Choice of smoked or raw Salmon was nice.. VERY AUTHENTIC tasting! YUMMMMMMMY Can I go everyday. It is worth the money to have a good meal that energizes your soul! THE BEST GREEN TEA EVER! If you are a tea freak like me it is worth it to get the Japanese Green Tea they serve here! The woman at the counter was very friendly to me and very talkative made me feel very at home not just at a restaurant. VERY helpful and attentive for serving yourself place! When you are coming off University Street make a right at the light that is at the corner where the place is and that is how you park in the back. I thought it was the back of where the sign was posted on the sidewalk. I want some more of that tea! She kept giving me hot water and I filled my cup 5 times it was such fine densely packed tea! GOOO NOW! Treat Yourself !
(4)Dayna M.
I adore sushi box. The owners are so friendly and they have the freshest sushi rolls I've had in Madison. Philadelphia rolls are my favorite, I typically order a Philly roll whenever I get sushi. I have yet to find a Philly roll that is fresher or more delicious than Sushi Box's. I am seriously addicted!!! Sushi Box also has a unique roll called the Packer roll that I often order. It has string cheese, avocado, and egg. The restaurant is small but very clean and cozy. I love how they have a screen so you can watch the chef make your sushi. Cute idea!! Parking is kind of rough, but there is often ample street parking. I usually take my food to go and it is always ready and waiting for me when I arrive. I will keep returning again and again.
(4)Dee O.
Good food. Relatively quick service. I visited twice and the owner(?) /cashier had a frown on her face the entire time. She might have cracked a smile after my second visit because I bussed my table myself. I will eat here again.
(4)Julie H.
Love this spot. Great food, easy going setting. Come as you are! Owner is super sweet. Been here nearly a dozen times, and it is consistently good. Yum!
(5)Lauren K.
Well made sushi, not expensive; always fresh. Very friendly people and I actually like the casual decor. They make orders out up quickly too! Not a great place for a fancy date, but one of my favorites in Madison for the true sushi lover who isn't looking to make a big deal of their sushi dinner - they just crave solidly well done sushi.
(4)K V.
Very nice staff. Nice variety of options. Good food (I'd give it a "B")
(3)Jason M.
I am by no means a sushi expert and I don't even like the stuff but my fiancee does. She liked the sushi and I even had a California roll that tasted ok. The beef teriyaki don was very good though. The place was very clean and he emphasizes that by having a camera and tv that shows you when he makes the sushi.
(4)Andrew P.
Okay but not great sushi.
(3)Constance S.
Great little sushi place worth trying. I'm vegetarian so I can only speak for the vegetarian dishes but its tasty, fresh, and easy.
(5)Brad R.
Mediocre sushi, that is priced above what it should be at.
(3)E C.
Disappointing and Expensive! May 08, 2009 - There were no warm greetings after a woman and co-owner came to our table to give us a menu and a form to select our sushi choices. The atmosphere was that of a fast food joint, but, the prices of the sushi was that of a better, casual restaurant. Our sushi was just okay; the rolls had meagerly fillings! The owner asked us what we wanted to drink. We ordered green tea and 1 water. I have been to many sushi restaurants and this was the first time I had to pay for green tea! It usually is included with the food at no cost. The owner/waitress gave my daughter a 3oz paper cup to put water into. She brought out the sushi and gave us each one paper napkin and tiny rectangle cups to put soy sauce in; but, gave us no plates to put the sushi on. I had to ask her for plates and forks. We got plastic picnic forks!The sushi came with pickled ginger and wasabi. There were 3 of us and we each only got 1 small slice of ginger...very measely again! We ordered 6 different sushis for 3 people and left the restaurant not full to the tune of $41.00!I predict this restaurant will not survive...they do the absolute minimum for their customers! I will NOT go back there again!!!
(2)Kate K.
This is a wonderful mom & pop sushi shop. When they first opened I only lived a block away and I was there all the time. This place may look unassuming, but they have good quality food at reasonable prices. Their American Dream roll is still one of my favorite rolls. Eat there enough and they'll get to know you. They're located near the UW hospital and get a fair number of customers who are visiting patients. I remember number of years ago they added a menu item just for a family whose child was being treated at the hospital - a little bit of home for a family who had been uprooted by disease. There are a couple of parking spots in back, but street parking isn't hard to find. Stop in for something to go, or pull up a chair and watch the sushi being made on a TV screen in restaurant area.
(4)Yucheng T.
Small homey restaurant. I love the unadon. The eel was tender and juicy. The rice was covered with soft scrambled eggs. Very fulfilling. Yellow tail roll was umami. The spring onions brought out the yellow tail's flavor. Tuna rolls were simple, but fresh and delicious.
(5)Chad F.
I stopped back at Sushi Box for a proper sushi dinner last night and I was thoroughly impressed. I sampled the unagi, inari, tuna and salmon sushi. They were all fantastic - great texture, temperature, color, and flavor. The Tuna was seriously dreamy. I also tried the shrimp and avocado roll and it was very tasty. My one and only complaint would be the rice - it was sticking to the plate and falling apart, making it difficult to eat sometimes. But it really wasn't a big deal. One thing I love about this place is that it isn't pretentious or super busy - many other sushi shops in town seem rather stuffy in comparison. Overall this was probably the best sushi I have had in Madison to date and I will definitely be going back for more. Good stuff!
(4)Victoria M.
Just had dinner for the first time.., very quit I was the only customer which I don't mind and hey it's a Tuesday at 6pm. Ordered a Godzilla roll two pieces of shrimp tempura and a sweet potato tempura... Very good quality just a wee expensive but I don't mind I did just eat very fresh sushi in the Midwest... Ordering was kinda strange made it feel like fast food... Not a sit down kinda restaurant... Overall it was a good experience I will be going back
(4)M S.
The sushi was good quality and so was the presentation, although I would have liked for the sushi to have been served colder. The roll was good, but a little large in diameter which made it more difficult to eat. The restaurant is small but very clean and comfortable for a small place. Price was a little on the high end for what you get: 1 beer, 1 roll and 2 nagiri, no miso and no salad cost $20.
(4)Pamela Carolina C.
Very good sushi for an affordable price. I ate tofu with rice but my family had rolls and they said they were remarkable. The place itself could be improved.
(4)Jason K.
The sushi here is fresh and delicious, as others have posted. I first came in 2004 (right before I left Madison) and liked it very much every time I visited. When I moved back to Madison after a decade in the bad-sushi Mecca of Phoenix, AZ, I was eager to go back. I did, and the sushi is still quite good. But the woman who runs the restaurant with her husband blew my mind. I noticed she was re-using sushi order sheets with the old orders scratched out. "Hmm...cheap. And a little weird," I thought. The weirdness was only beginning. The proprietress ran my credit card for ~$21, and it came back as declined. This is enormously weird, as I pay down my balance religiously. Since the restaurant was nearly empty and no one was behind me in line, I called my bank to straighten things out. It turns out that they had no record of the attempted transaction and suggested a communication error with Sushi Box's credit card processor (Heartland Payment Systems). At this point I shrugged and took out some cash. The proprietress was visibly irritated and said that the credit card point-of-sale unit was brand new and the problem couldn't possibly be hers. "Uh, OK," I thought to myself as I handed her the cash. Then she said "They charge me every time I swipe a card, and I swiped your card three times." Then she just stared at me. I realized she wanted me to give her money for having my card declined. I explained that whatever her arrangement with her credit card processor, things like that were just part of the cost of doing business and I wasn't going to pay her for swiping my card. At this point, it was like a smashup on the side of the road: I just couldn't look away. So I asked: how much do they charge you to swipe a card? I wanted to know how much money she was halfheartedly trying to extort from me. But she couldn't tell me, because she didn't know. At least, that's what she said. Evidently, she wanted me to slip her an indeterminate sum for her trouble. Really: the sushi is good. I will go back, and so should you. But I recommend paying with a credit card for maximum entertainment. In all seriousness, if the proprietress is so hung up on credit card fees, she should try Square or something along those lines. The fees are reasonable and customers generally like using it. This sort of penny-wise, pound-foolish management approach inspires longtime loyal customers to join Yelp specifically to complain about your restaurant, just as I've done. I wish Sushi Box well, and I hope someone helps the proprietress get over her unhealthy obsession with the cost of doing business: credit card fees and even non-reused sushi order forms are simply part of what happens in the American economy these days.
(2)Cherry L.
It is such a hidden gem with authentic Japanese food! They have a pretty nice paitan ramen, even okonomiyaki from time to time! Also their donburis are alright, but it is one of the few places in town that serves donburi ***Bonus that they sell some Japanese beverages and snacks (ã‚ãŒã— Japanese sweets) as well by the counter!
(4)Ken P.
I'm a Japanese food snob. This place wasn't exactly Japanese but it was pretty close. My only complaint was that it was expensive for what you get. Didn't realize there were lunch specials so i spent about $50 for lunch for three people. Mori soba, their version of Zaru soba, wasn't bad. Dragon roll was pretty good. Best thing was something they called tofudon. Never had that in Japan but it was tasty. If you go there for lunch, save a bunch of money and order from Their lunch special board out front.
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