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| - I ate here on a whim. I had tickets for an event at the Overture Center and wanted to find a sit-down restaurant nearby, so off to Red I went! I'd never eaten at Red before. Hands down, this is the best sushi in all of Madison. Better than Muramoto. There, I said it.
Pros:
-Brussels sprouts petals appetizer: I have never had better Brussels sprouts! The cook/char on the petals was incredible, and all of the unique and contrasting flavors of the balsamic reduction, crunchy petals, candied lemon and crunchy puffed rice worked together perfectly. This is the type of dish that should be winning some sort of culinary award if it hasn't already.
-Seaweed salad: Extremely fresh and super earthy. The flavor was great, and the texture was amazing. I felt sad when I was finished with my salad. I wanted more!
- Sushi: We tried a variety of rolls, and they were all superb. The fish was very fresh, and all of the ingredients were clean and crisp-tasting. The rolls were all very well thought out, with various flavors/textures that worked together really well.
- Service: Our server was fantastic. His name was Ryan (or Bryan?). He was prompt and attentive but also witty and funny. He asked if we had any allergies or concerns that the chef should know about. My husband joked that we were allergic to raw fish and seaweed. Ryan joked back, "okay, enjoy your water."
- Ambiance: Cool, trendy atmosphere and decor. The EDM music is fun. The atmosphere doesn't really lend itself to a family-friendly, cozy environment, but that's okay. I really liked the modern, fast-paced feel.
Cons:
-I typically write pros/cons in my Yelp reviews. This time, though, I can't think of any cons!
My experience at Red has put this restaurant on my favorite Madison restaurant list. I'm absolutely going back.
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