Tavernakaya

Tavernakaya Menu

(608) 286-1548
27 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703

Starters


Miso Soup
$3.00
Mushroom dashi-shiro miso-tofu-wakame-scallions.
Edamame
$5.00
Vegetarian, vegan.
Kale Gomae
$5.00
Vegetarian, vegan. Chilled kale, sesame-soy dressing, sesame seeds.
House Salad
$5.00
Vegetarian, vegan. Mixed greens, carrots, sweet ginger dressing.
Seaweed Salad
$6.00
Vegetarian, vegan. Seaweed salad, wakame, spring mix, soy dressing.
Kani Salad
$8.00
crabstick, cucumbers, masago, spicy mayo
Fried Brussel Sprouts
$7.00
soy sauce, togarashi, crispy shallots
Togarashi Fries
$6.00
Vegetarian. Hand-cut fries, togarashi chili powder, ginger-wasabi aioli.
Tempura Cheese Curds
$8.00
white cheddar, spicy mayo, togarashi (3 skewers)
Loaded Veggie Spring Rolls
$6.00
general tso's sauce, ginger-wasabi aioli, cheese curd crumbles, scallions
Miso Soup
$3.00
Mushroom dashi/shiro miso/tofu/wakame/scallions.
Kani Salad
$8.00
crabstick, cucumbers, masago, spicy mayo
Pickled Veggies
$6.00
Edamame
$5.00
House Salad
$5.00
Mixed greens/carrots/ginger dressing.
Seaweed Salad
$7.00
Seaweed salad/wakame/spring mix/soy dressing.
Kale Gomae
5.00
Chilled kale/traditional Japanese sesame soy dressing.

$Shareables


Edamame
$5.00
Vegetarian, vegan, spicy.
Korean Chicken Wings
$9.00
spicy gochujang sauce, slaw, lime, cilantro, sesame seeds
Pork Gyoza
$8.00
homemade pan-fried pork and cabbage dumplings (6pieces)
Fried Brussel Sprouts
$7.00
soy sauce, togarashi, crispy shallots
Loaded Veggie Spring Rolls
$6.00
general tso's sauce, ginger-wasabi aioli, cheese curd crumbles, scallions
Agedashi Tofu
$7.00
Vegetarian, vegan. Fried tofu-dashi broth-scallion-kaiware-bonito flake.
Togarashi Fries
$6.00
Vegetarian. Hand-cut fries-togarashi chili powder-ginger-wasabi aioli.
Tempura Cheese Curds
$8.00
Vegetarian. White cheddar-spicy mayo-togarashi chili powder.
Fried Mushrooms
$10.00
Shiitake mushroom-oyster mushroom-shishito peppers-soy-balsamic reduction.
Popcorn Chicken
$9.00
Taiwanese-style fried chicken bites-Chinese 5 spice seasoning-Thai basil.
Tofu Buns (2 Pieces)
$7.00
Vegetarian. Crispy tofu-sugared peanuts-sweet sriracha miso glaze-cilantro-steamed mantou buns.
Fried Chicken Buns (2 Pieces)
$7.00
Fried chicken/pickled carrots/pickled daikon/spicy mayo/cilantro/steamed mantou buns.
The 'O.G.' Pork Buns (2 Pieces)
8.00
Red-cooked pork belly-pickled cucumber-scallion-steamed mantou buns.

$Bento Box

Served with house salad and rice.
Bento Box
12.00

$Small Plates


Tofu Buns
$7.00
crispy tofu, sugared peanuts, cilantro, sweet Sriracha miso glaze, steamed mantou buns (2 pieces)
Pork Gyoza
$8.00
homemade pan-fried pork and cabbage dumplings
The "O.G." Pork Buns
$8.00
pork belly, pickled cucumbers, scallions, steamed mantou buns (2 pieces)
Tempura Cheese Curds
$8.00
white cheddar, spicy mayo, togarashi (3 skewers)
Fried Chicken Buns
7.00
fried chicken, pickled carrots and daikon, spicy mayo, cilantro, steamed mantou buns (2 pieces)

$Fried Rice


Steak Fried Rice
$13.00
hanger steak, broccoli, red peppers, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (no substitutions)
Veggie
$12.00
Vegetarian. Broccoli/string beans/shiitake mushrooms/onions/bean sprouts/egg/scallions.
Bacon & Eggs
12.00
Nueske's bacon/onions/bean sprouts/eggs/scallions.

$Entrees


Sauteed Steak Udon
$13.00
flank steak, broccoli, string beans, carrots, onions, scallions, fresh homemade udon noodles
Japanese Curry
$11.00
Carrots, potatoes, onions, Japanese curry rice, choice of: fried chicken or tofu (vegetarian, vegan).
Nueske's Bacon & Egg Fried Rice
$11.00
Nueske's bacon, onions, bean sprouts, egg, scallions. No substitutions.
Veggie Fried Rice
$11.00
Vegetarian. Broccoli, string beans, shiitake mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts, egg, scallions. No substitutions.
Steak Fried Rice
$13.00
flank steak, broccoli, red peppers, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (no substitutions)
Three Cup Chicken
$11.00
Spicy. Sweet and savory soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, Thai basiland chilies, rice.
Vegan. Mushroom/roasted asparagus.
13.00
chicken-miso broth, pork belly, fresh ramen noodles, marinated egg, corn, bok choy, scallions

$Large Plates


Steak & Broccoli
$16.00
General Tso's Cauliflower
$14.00
Vegetarian, vegan. Fried cauliflower/ sweet and spicy sauce/scallions/rice.
General Tso's Chicken
$15.00
fried chicken bites, pineapples, broccoli, scallions, sweet and spicy sauce, rice
Three Cup Chicken
$14.00
sweet-savory soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, Thai basil, rice
Eggs & French Toast
$11.00
sunnyside up eggs, french toast, bacon hash
Chicken & Waffles
11.00
Taiwanese-style fried chicken bites, waffles, spicy mayo, maple syrup

$Sushi - Lunch Sets


Maki Set - 3 Rolls
$17.00
Your choice of three inside-out rolls.
Maki Set - 2 Rolls
$13.00
Your choice of two inside-out rolls.
Sashimi
$18.00
chef's selection of 10 pieces, rice, miso soup
Take
16.00
Chef's choice of: six pieces of nigiri, California roll, miso soup.

$Noodle

All noodles produced locally by Umami Ramen.
TK Miso Ramen
$13.00
chicken-miso broth, pork belly, fresh ramen noodles, marinated egg, corn, bok choy, scallions
Spicy TK Tonkotsu Miso Ramen
$14.00
pork-miso broth, pork belly, fresh ramen noodles, marinated egg, corn, bok choy, scallions, homemade spicy paste
Sauteed Veggie Udon
$12.00
Vegetarian, vegan. Asparagus-broccoli-string beans-shiitake mushrooms-carrots-onions-scallions-wok-fried udon.
Sauteed Beef Udon
$12.00
Broccoli-string beans-carrots-onions-scallions-wok-fried udon.
TK Tonkotsu Miso Ramen
13.00
pork-miso broth, pork belly, fresh ramen noodles, marinated egg, corn, bok choy, scallions

$Noodles & Rice


Veggie Fried Rice
$12.00
Vegetarian. broccoli, string beans, shiitake mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (no substitutions)
Bacon & Egg Fried Rice
$12.00
Nueske's bacon, onions, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (no substitutions)
TK Tonkotsu Miso Ramen
$13.00
pork-miso broth, pork belly, fresh ramen noodles, marinated egg, corn, bok choy, scallions
Steak Fried Rice
15.00
hanger steak, broccoli, red peppers, bean sprouts, egg, scallions (no substitutions)

$Sushi - Raw Rolls


Spicy Tuna
$7.00
Yellowtail Scallion
$7.00
Spicy Salmon
$7.00
Albacore Avocado
$6.50
Salmon Avocado
$6.50
Tuna Avocado
7.00

$Sushi Bar


Nigiri Dinner
$24.00
9 pieces sushi chef's selection
Sashimi Dinner
$29.00
15 pieces sashimi chef's selection
Yellowtail Jalapeno
$16.00
Ponzu marinated hamachi, scallions
Chirashi
25.00
Chef's selection sashimi rice bowl.

$Sushi Combos


Maki Set #1
$13.00
Your choice of two inside-out rolls.
Maki Set #2
$12.00
Chef's choice of 3 rolls: 2 regular rolls-one inside-out roll.
Maki Set #3
$25.00
Chef's choice of: one regular fish roll/one inside-out roll/one special roll.
Take
$16.00
Six pieces sushi chef's selection/California roll/miso soup.
Sashimi Platter
18.00
Chef's choice of five types of fish/miso soup.

$Sushi - Cooked Rolls


Eel Avocado
$7.50
California
$6.00
Shrimp Avocado
$6.50
Spicy Shrimp
$7.00
Fried Salmon Skin
7.00

$Sushi Rolls


Spicy Tuna
$7.00
Spicy Salmon
$7.00
Salmon Avocado
$6.50
Albacore Avocado
$6.50
Tuna Avocado
$7.00
Yellowtail Scallion
$7.00
California
$6.00
Shrimp Avocado
$6.50
Shrimp Tempura
$6.50
Spicy Shrimp
$7.00
Fried Salmon Skin
$7.00
Eel Avocado
$7.00
Avocado
$4.50
Vegetarian, vegan.
Kale Tempura
$5.00
Vegetarian.
Fresh Veggie
7.00
Vegetarian, vegan.

$Nigiri/Sashimi

Two pieces per order.
Kihada Maguro
$7.00
Yellowfin tuna.
Bincho Maguro
$6.00
Albacore tuna.
Bincho Maguro Tataki
$6.50
Seared pepper albacore tuna.
Sake
$6.00
Salmon.
Hamachi
$7.00
Yellowtail.
Hirame
$5.00
Fluke.
Madai
$7.00
Red snapper.
Hotate
$8.00
Scallop.
Spicy Hotate
$8.50
Scallop-masago-spicy mayo.
Amaebi
$8.50
Raw spot prawns.
Masago
$6.00
Smelt roe.
Wasabi Tobiko
$7.00
Wasabi-infused flying fish roe.
Ikura
$7.50
Salmon roe.
Unagi
$7.50
Freshwater eel.
Ebi
$6.00
Shrimp.
Tako
$6.50
Octopus.
Kanikama
$4.00
Crab stick.
Inari
4.00
Vegetarian, vegan. Sweet marinated tofu pouch.

$Sushi - Vegetarian Rolls


Fresh Veggie
$7.00
Vegetarian.
Kale Tempura
$5.00
Vegetarian.
Avocado
4.50
Vegetarian, vegan.

$Sushi - Special Rolls


Madtown
$11.00
Vegetarian. Tempura kale/daikon sprouts/yuzu mayo/avocado outside.
T.K.O.
$18.00
spicy tempura pineapple, bacon, seared tuna and avocado outside
M.C. Hama
$13.00
Hamachi/cucumber/scallion/jalapeño.
T.K. Bay
$17.00
Scallops/cucumber/tempura crunch/spicy mayo topped with spicy shrimp salad.
Mt. Fuji
$20.00
Shrimp tempura-avocado-masago-topped with spicy tuna.
MT. Fuji
$20.00
Shrimp tempura/avocado/masago/topped with spicy tuna.
Dragon
$18.00
Shrimp tempura/eel and avocado outside/eel sauce.
Spider Roll
18.00
Soft shell crab tempura/avocado/cucumber/yuzu mayo/wasabi tobiko/eel sauce.

$Special Rolls


Madtown
$11.00
Vegetarian. Tempura kale/daikon sprouts/yuzu mayo/avocado
T.K. Bay
$17.00
Scallops/cucumber/tempura crunch/topped with wasabi mayo shrimp salad.
M.C. Hama
$13.00
Hamachi-cucumber-scallion-jalapeno.
Mt. Fuji
$20.00
Hamachi/cucumber/scallion/jalapeño.
Dragon
$18.00
Shrimp tempura/eel and avocado outside.
Spider Roll
$18.00
Soft shell crab tempura/avocado/cucumber/yuzu mayo.
T.K.O.
18.00
Spicy tempura pineapple/bacon/seared tuna and avocado outside.

$Raw Rolls


Bincho Maguro Tataki
$6.50
Seared pepper Albacore Tuna
Tekka
$6.50
Tuna.
Bincho Maguro
$5.50
Albacore/ Tuna
Spicy Tekka
$7.00
Tuna/spicy mayo.
Boston
$7.00
Tuna/avocado.
Sake
$6.00
Salmon.
Spicy Sake
$7.00
Salmon/spicy mayo.
Alaskan
$6.50
Salmon/avocado.
Fresh Philly
$6.50
Salmon/cream cheese.
Negihama
$7.00
Yellowtail/scallion.
Hotate
$7.50
Scallop.
Spicy Hotate
8.00
Scallop/spicy mayo.

$Cooked Rolls


California
$6.00
Crab stick/cucumber/avocado/masago.
Ebi
$6.00
Shrimp.
New York
$6.50
Shrimp-avocado.
Ebi-Ten
$6.50
Shrimp tempura.
Fried Salmon Skin
$7.00
Cucumber-avocado.
Spicy Ebi
$7.00
Spicy shrimp salad.
Unagi
8.00
Freshwater eel-avocado-eel sauce.

$Vegetarian Rolls


AAC
$6.00
Avocado Asparagus Cucumber Vegan, Veggie, GS
Veggie Tempura
$6.50
shiitake, carrots, onions
Kale Tempura
$5.00
Yasai
$7.00
Vegan. Fresh vegetables.
Shiitake
$5.50
Vegan. Mushroom.
Shiitake & Asparagus
$6.50
Vegan. Mushroom-roasted asparagus.
Kappa
$4.00
Vegan. Cucumber.
Avocado
$4.50
Vegan.
Asparagus
$4.50
Vegan.
Oshinko
$4.00
Vegan. Pickled daikon.
Kampyo
4.00
vegan. Sweet marinated gourd.

$Beverages


Ramune
$3.00
Sprecher Root Beer
$3.00
Barritt's Ginger Beer
$3.00

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