This place is definitely one of a kind in Madison- probably in all of Wisconsin. It's modeled after street food places in Japan so there are meats on skewers and small bites. But there is also sushi and noodle dishes.
First thing, the vibe and decor is very hip but not overally trendy. Food is most important but its nice to eat in a beautifully appointed place sometimes. We were greeted right away by friendly hosts and seated at one of their few booths. They also have plenty of large open tables for bigger parties.
The menu was very manageable but diverse. I ordered beef curry udon. It was not what I expected- I thought it would be soupy but the curry was thick sauce on top of noodles. I loved it! Actually surprised with something for once. The curry was very subtle but all the flavors were there. The noodles were perfectly chewy. It was a very hearty dish with the beef, noodles and curry/potatos so it was nice to have it be less soupy.
I also ordered a non-fish sushi roll with fried kale. It was really yummy but a bit on the tiny side.
We also tried their fries which were sprinkled with a Japanese sesame seasoning. Fries stayed crispy and came with aioli dip.
Overall, this place has so much potential to bring new flavors and food to the Madison scene. I thought the prices were very reasonable- came out to about $40/for two of us including one beer. It is located on the square next to Walgreens so super easy to find and great for date night or night out with friends. It is a buzzing, fun, kind of atmosphere or you can ask for one of their back booths for more intimacy.