I've come here with friends who enjoy Takara because it's close. I was a little hesitant at first being in a strip mall (like Ginza of Tokyo), but because it's Madison and strip malls are prevalent, gave it the benefit of the doubt. It's smaller but has a large number of close tables, and a sushi bar. You don't really feel any kind of privacy because the tables are on top of one another. I don't know if they have a teppinyaki area in the back of the restaurant...
The sushi and the nigiri I had was actually very good. They don't skimp on the fish and I thought the quality, while not totally fresh, was still good for Madison. And they do a great job with presentation! The service is pleasant and met with a smile.
Definitely recommend if you're on the west side of town.