Services Offered
Ramen Bowls
Hearty and flavorful ramen options, including spicy miso and vegetarian udon, served with rich broths and fresh toppings.
Grilled Skewers
Authentic yakitori-style skewers, featuring items like chicken heart and wagyu, grilled to perfection with savory seasonings.
Small Plates & Appetizers
A variety of shareable dishes such as chicken karaage, spicy edamame, and okinamayaki, perfect for sampling different flavors.
Craft Cocktails & Drinks
Refreshing beverages like passion fruit mojitos and a selection of Japanese beers and sake to complement your meal.
Vegetarian-Friendly Options
Dedicated vegetarian dishes, including veggie udon and edamame, with plans to label menu items for easy identification.
Reviews
3.6(5 reviews)
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Danica Odyssey
via Google
4 months ago
After a chilly, but fun day in Madison, I couldn't have found a better place to unwind and have a lovely meal. Izakaya Kuroyama impresses from the moment you enter - with visually stimulating decor and the fragrant scent of spices, sweetness and charry smoke from the grills. I loved that I could order several smaller dishes, so I could try different things, and was equally pleased to find that each small dish stood out with its own unique seasonings and flavor profile. I was able to savor each item individually and slowly, since the staff were very welcoming and not rushed. I tried the eggplant which I loved. Don't shy away from the chicken heart skewers! Incredible texture and flavor! That was my favorite item and my daughter's as well (when I brought her some home to try.) Our least favorite of the items was the steak skewer, but we're only casual carnivores, so anything gamey or chewy we're sometimes on the fence about. While there, I also savored the passion fruit mojito (delicious, with the perfect amount of charge) as well as a scrumptious dessert. A perfect grand finale to a special day, and I highly, highly recommend!!
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Leishoppingvia Google
4 months ago
i don’t understand the super high reviews. the chicken katsu was cold, like some returned dish you left on countertop for a while and then “oh perfect someone just ordered it “. love the roof decor, and scallop tasted really good. baby octopus was okay. service was very “meh” - a lady with a very sad face took the order and i felt so sorry for her that she had to work that day.
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Earl Go-Acovia Google
5 months ago
Arrived around 7pm on a Saturday and got seated immediately. Ordered the Sapporo spicy miso ramen which was not bad and I liked how spicy they made the broth. The chicken karaage was very good as an appetizer - crunchy and flavourful. I would try something else other than their ramen if I come back again.
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Samantha Lovelandvia Google
6 months ago
I loved my meal here. As a vegetarian I got the spicy edamame and veggie udon. The edamame had a great peanuty chili oil on it that was slightly spicy, but not much. The veggie udon had tofu in it (along with a mix of veggies) and the broth was delicious. My partner got okinamayaki that he said was pretty good and wagyu skewers he enjoyed. One menu suggestion: label vegetarian/vegan options so people can easily spot them.
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Young Guen Limvia Google
7 months ago
This place is okay for a quick drink, but not ideal for a proper meal. The interior is decent, but it doesn’t feel like a traditional Japanese izakaya at all. The food didn’t taste fresh — more like pre-made dishes that were simply reheated. Overall, everything was too salty.
