Bravo. A friend recommended this place to me as the best sushi in Madison and I knew I had to give it a try. Takumi did not disappoint.
My companion ordered the greens salad and mushroom soup. I was initially surprised at the prices, as they seemed a little more than the same items at similar places like Ginza or Takara. However, when the items arrived I quickly realized the difference. The salad was more than double the size of other restaurant's and featured a wider variety of fresh vegetables. The mushroom soup was exquisite-cooked in a delicious broth and filled with large portions of scallions and a variety of hearty, fresh mushrooms.
I ordered two roles as part of their Sunday Happy Hour (1-4 PM with several deals): the Spicy Tuna roll and the Philadelphia. While both rolls I would consider typical, the way Takumi prepared them really stood out. The tuna consisted of some delicious fish, accompanied with a soft crunch, while the Philadelphia roll featured cream cheese, cumber, avocado and scallions. The cheese and crunch both added a real nice texture balance to the fish and rice, providing a taste which I know will stick in my head for a while.
The service was attentive and the decor of the restaurant was simple yet elegant and comfortable. I am definitely going back as I am eager to try the Habachi.