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| - My wife Joan and I are Middleton locals. We eat out frequently in the Madison-Middleton area and have been to Takara many times. Our dining experiences have been uniformly superb. The atmosphere, dishes and service are excellent and the price is right.
Regarding the atmosphere, the color scheme is most relaxing to the eye and the high ceilings lead to very low noise levels. Regarding the dishes, we have tried many. If you arrive by 6 PM, you get a great deal on happy hour appetizers and drinks such as Sake and wine. . Our favorite appetizer is the edamame. Now onto the main dish: The extensive menu has many items which we rate as excellent.
In addition to classical Japanese dishes such as sushi and sashimi, there are also delicious tofu and hibachi possibilities.
If it is your first visit, you cannot go wrong ordering "Sushi Deluxe." Delicious. I also like "Sake Don" which consists of salmon on a bed of rice. If you like spicy food, the spicy salmon rolls are great. Another favorite of mine is "Puppy Love."
After the large main dishes, if you still have room for dessert, my recommendation
is the cappuccino cake.
The service is generally superb. If you are a non-expert on Japanese food, the staff will help you navigate through the menu. In addition, the owner, Erica, visits the tables making sure everything is going well.
Finally as previously mentioned, the price is right. We typically have wine or sake, an appetizer, soup, salads, main dishes and dessert for under $50.
Great restaurant.
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