Sushi. Is. Life. 

If these words make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, then we've got great news. 

June 18 is International Sushi Day, and there's plenty of mouth-watering menus in Madison to go out and celebrate with! From newer spots like Takara 88, featuring Madison's first conveyor-belt sushi, to longtime favorites like RED and Muramoto, Madison has no shortage of excellent Asian cuisine. 

We recommend trying out some of the specials on tap the week of June 13, including from RED (located just off the Capitol Square) and their sister restaurant Jacknife (East Washington Ave.), which both have a specials going down June 13-18. Here are the deets:

At RED

A plate of sashimi from RED sushi in Madison, WI.

Experience a unique and unforgettable menu of exotic items. Highlights include a sushi and sashimi tasting platter, featuring fresh seafood selections flown in from Japan's famous Toyosu Fish Market (formerly Tsukiji Market) for only $50.

À la carte items include A-5 Miyazaki wagyu sashimi, grilled Spanish octopus, and bluefin tuna tartare – accompanied by Japanese whiskey offerings and the "Okawari" cocktail. 

At Jacknife

Special sushi platters at Jacknife in Madison, WI

Choose from four limited-time sushi combo boxes for the complete meal on the patio – or on-the-go. Order while dining in or for curbside takeout, delivery or touchless pickup.

Check out the sushi combo boxes :

  • Roll Call – 3 Roll Box: Spice Spice Baby roll, Double Hooked roll, Pear Pressure roll, Edamame, and Vegetable or Pork Dumplings
  • Oh Say Can Sushi - 4 Roll Box: Spice Spice Baby roll, Ebibody Rock roll, Double Hooked roll, Pear Pressure roll, Edamame, and Vegetable or Pork Dumplings
  • The Rolls Rice - 5 Roll Box: Spice Spice Baby roll, Ebibody Rock roll, Black Velvet roll, Double Hooked roll, Pear Pressure roll, Edamame, and Vegetable or Pork Dumplings
  • Living on the Veg - 4 Roll Vegan Box: Mighty Mushroom roll, Green Machine roll, Squash the Haters roll, Avocado Roll, Edamame, and Vegetable dumplings


More Madison Sushi Spots to Drool Over

Don't forget to share your sushi selfies and sashimi shots with us: #DestinationMadison.

Now, go plan your sashimi sesh, dumpling date, or roll ravage!

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