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Sushi rolls from Yako Sushi House on Cottage Grove Road in Madison, Wisconsin
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Yako Sushi House

Sushi in Madison, WI. Small-house sushi spot on Cottage Grove Road with fresh rolls and a killer lunch special

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Address
515 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716Cottage Grove Road
Phone
608-283-9075
Hours
Tue–Thu: 11am – 9pmFri–Sat: 11am – 10pmSun: 4pm – 9pmMon: Closed
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The review

Troy's Take

I had been reading about Yako online for a while, so I finally drove out to Cottage Grove Road to see if the hype was real. It was.

This is my ideal sushi spot: tiny house-like building, kitchen right in front of you, a few tables to the left, zero flash. The lunch special is almost unfair: Tuesday through Saturday, any two rolls are $11.99 and any three rolls are $14.99.

I started with the Dragon Ball, which is spicy crab wrapped in avocado with spicy mayo, eel sauce and crunch. Then I had a spicy salmon roll and shrimp tempura roll. The salmon was the standout for me, fresh and clean without that pre-made taste you sometimes get.

The gyoza was the biggest surprise. I can honestly say it was the best appetizer I have ever had at a sushi restaurant. Crispy, flavorful and gone way too fast.

If you are anywhere near Madison and love sushi, Yako should be on your list. Fresh fish, great service, low-key vibe, and a lunch deal that feels illegal in 2026.

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Visited and written by Troy Munson. Partner status does not change what's written here.

Good to know

  • Lunch special runs Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Two rolls for $11.99, three rolls for $14.99.
  • Small dining room inside a house-like building on Cottage Grove Road. Seating is limited at peak times.
  • Online ordering and takeout available through yakosushimadison.com.
  • The Dragon Ball appetizer and gyoza are both strong first-visit orders.

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