The Globe

Authentic Asian curry filled with aromatic spices. The spices are perfectly blended with a hint of bay leaf or cardamom. The samosas were perfectly crisp on the outside and the potato, peas were nicely blended not overcooked and was so delicious. The Samosas were accompanied by a tamarind dip that added sweetness to the spice profile of the filling. It's a cute cafe with limited seating on the inside and a bistro style set up on the outside. It's a hidden gem right around the corner of State street.

An authentic and delicious local asian food with plenty of options. The sauces were super flavorful and the curry was spectacular. It was fairy busy but a great price with good portions and sides. Stop here if in the area, this is right off state street.

I fell in love with this place and I hope to come back soon. The person at the register was so nice and kind to us and went out of her way to make us feel good and serve us the food we wanted (even though the option was sold out). We ended up getting exactly the meal we wanted (falafel sandwiches) and were both amazed with the food. If you’re ever considering a quick lunch or nice dinner at this restaurant, definitely give The Globe a try and I’m sure you’ll be hooked.

This is a small little restaurant with limited indoor and outdoor seating. It's worth it to eat in or take it to go though! The service was very quick and kind. All of the food we had was SO good. I would recommend it all! I specifically liked my curry noodles with tofu.

Great place for variety of Asian and Indian fusion dishes. We had the curry noodles and curry rice. Both were great. Caution- level 1 spice is hot. Level 2 is no joke. I can’t images level 3-5! Dumplings were fired and tasty. Outdoor seating and small seating inside. Well worth the visit.

We stopped in for a late lunch and OMG😲 SO glad we did. Ordered several dishes so we could share and try. Everything was fantastic!!!! The level of spice and flavor explosions - Yum😋 We can't wait to come back and try more dishes. The spot is small so seating limited for sure.

Delicious and diverse menu will be sure to satisfy everybody craving world cuisine. Tibetan, Thai, Korean, etc. They do it all well! Level 5 spicy is mouth watering and flavorful. I highly recommend 4 or 5 for spice hounds like myself. Friendly folks and convenient location. Try it today 🔥

Great food with a friendly staff. Heavily recommend tibetan dumplings and the various dishes they offer.

Favorite spot off state street. I love the Afghan korma, the 15 bean soup, and the Indian tic tac curry. You really can get anything and it will be packed with so much flavor. It feels like everything's made with care and serious love for the food. It gets busy during lunch and dinner pretty much every day, and since there's not a ton of seating, I usually just grab takeout. The staff and owners are always super kind and friendly!

I'm an Indian food lover through and through, but this spot goes beyond the confines of Indian food--it pulls in bold flavors from across the globe, and it absolutely works. The creativity and uniqueness here have set a new bar for flavor in Madison. I've been to other Indo-Chinese restaurants, and, in a good way, this not even close to them. I'm not saying it's Michelin-star level, but it is original, memorable, and definitely earned a loyal customer every time I'm in town. PS: They have timely service. Pro tip: order the dumplings and the Afghan korma. You won't regret it.

Wanted something with flavor that was healthy and found it. A big plate of curry and rice that is perfectly spiced and wonderfully cooked. Sitting outside on a nice day life couldn't be better.

This place is BUSTLING! And for good reason. We ordered the Indian tic tac chicken and grilled Korean bbq with chicken. Both were delicious in their own right. I will say the spice level was quite high -- we did a 4/5. The burn felt good but perhaps a bit too high for us.

Quick service, delicious food, and large portions. I got the tofu Korean bbq noodles. I was able to customize both the protein and the spice level. Would recommend!

First of all, the guy who owns this place is the nicest guy, enthusiastically described and suggested dishes to us, and introduced us to his favorites. He warned us hot was going to be hot-hot, so we ordered lower than the spice level than we normally would and the food was plenty spicy. This place is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. It's right on the UW campus and has a few tables inside and outside. We had fried chicken Tibetan dumplings, and I could have eaten a whole order myself, crispy and stuffed full of mildly spicy, flavorful minced chicken. Our curries were amazing. Like, I still think about them amazing. I don't live in Madison, but if I did, I'd eat here once a week.

I love this place! The Indian tic tac curry and Thai coconut curry were noted as one of the most popular items and I can see why! I would suggest ordering a higher spice level if you like spicy food (; Service was friendly! You order at the counter and they bring it out to wherever you're sitting. The ambiance inside is small but they have a lot of outdoor seating. I highly suggest sitting outside when it's nice out!

I could eat here everyday lol it's that good !!! Great family own restaurant in the heart of madison! They are always so kind, caring, and diligent with each and every customer. I love coming here and telling people about it. I have had the afghan korma curry with chicken level 3 spicy and it's delicious every time ! Their indian tic- tac curry, cajun jambalaya, grilled korean bbq, chow mein noodles, and samosa's are few other favorites of ours. Great place to take out or dine in. They offer indoor and outdoor seating! Go check them out ! Tell em jessi sent you... and grab a Thai tea on the way out. (:

We've walked by this place many many times and never really paid attention to it until we saw some reviews so we decided to give it a try. Given it is a super tiny space we waited until summer to dine here at one of their outdoor tables. One problem with that idea was that on a hot sunny day their outdoor seating has no shade so we ended up eating inside (with minimum AC). Fortunately it was early and not too busy. You order at the counter. And I don't think they had any alcohol. I ordered the Korean BBQ pork bowl and my wife ordered the Korean chicken tacos. Both were big servings and very delicious. We noted that we should have ordered the Tibetan dumplings which everyone else had ordered and were prominently mentioned in other reviews. Next time. An interesting mainly Asian menu. My tastes are narrower than my wife's and she saw many other items to order on another visit. We will be back.

The noodles that were used were not the right texture for curry or teriyaki flavors--this was what turned me away the most. Chicken in the curry noodles wasn't the best, either. The service was quick and attentive, which is a plus. Outdoor seating is nice (particularly in the evening) and what I would prefer over the indoor.

Such a neat experience here! we picked our own level of spice. We loved the nice slow building heat of the Korean BBQ. The spicy sauce around the Tibetan dumplings was surprising & worthy returning for!

Excellent food and reasonably priced, with lots of variety. The Indian tacos and Korean tacos were both excellent!

Cozy little place with authentic dishes. I had the veggie bento box and the Thai coconut curry spice level 3. Very spicy but delicious. I will come back next time I'm in town.

The Globe is an amazing hole in the wall place for different Asian style cuisine. I've tried many things from their curries to their tacos and all are spectacular. Recommend the Korean bbq tacos and the fried dumplings, SO GOOD! Great portion size too! Everyone is always very friendly. I would go almost every weekend.

Paying well over 20 bucks for a take out meal that you may wait up to 30 min for may not be ideal, but once you finish, you will be looking forward to your next visit. With such a large menu, it can be overwhelming when deciding what to order, but no matter what you get, you are guaranteed to love it.

Delightful cozy spot with a handful of indoor tables and counter seating, plus outdoor seating. The dumplings are to die for.

Absolutely love The Globe! Everything that I've tried here has been great, but my go-to favorite dish is the Afghan Korma Curry with chicken at spice level 3/5. The flavors are so rich and delicious! Pairs well with the samosas. The menu rotates and it's fun to try new dishes, but you can't go wrong with the korma curry (a menu stable!). The owner is kind and friendly! The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but there is patio seating and to-go orders available. The only downside is parking near State Street, but the food is definitely worth it! I take visitors here because the food is great and I would definitely recommend!!

Cute little place in downtown Madison. There aren't many tables but the seating was cozy and many people ordered carry out. The staff were friendly and good suggestions were made for our first visit here. There is an interesting mix of Tapas and different Asian flavors from Thai to Tibetan. We got the Samosas which were perfectly tasty and flakey, the Coconut Chicken Hurry-Curry at a level 2 spice which was pleasantly spicy and went well with our Thai Ice Tea, last we got the Tibetan Dumplings which were covered in a sweet spiced sauce with pulled chicken inside. We would definitely come back again to try more of the menu!

Amazing food, lots of variety to choose from. Prices were reasonable. Only issue is lack of seating given how popular they are!

Amazing food, we went there late night around 10:20 on Saturday night Great service with touch of homemade umami flavor of India Ambient was nice, more for student or small group Very cozy and cute Resturant to go grab bite. I ordered spicy crispy dumplings, chow main and taco, everything is vegetarian and the flavor is on point! Highly recommend! & don't forget about the chai masala and their gulab jamoon! Cause that's a must!!!

I took out lunch from here. The place is super small inside. May be there are 3 or 4 tables. But the food is really good. Jhole momo was my favorite. It is momo in super flavorful tomato sauce. Indian tic tac curry was very flavorful as well. Grilled korean barbeque is another excellent dish I had from here.

The food here is absolutely AMAZING!! If you want something flavorful and new, come here. The service is great, and the owner is SO kind. Everyone who works there is so sweet- they gave us their recommendations and we're excited to tell us about everything even with a line. They gave us free cookies from a customer that came in- it has such a community feel. As for the food... INCREDIBLE. We got the veggie Tibetan dumplings and they were the highlight of the meal. I love the chewy texture of the dough and then the lovely delicate flavors inside. We also got the Korean tofu barbecue (INCREDIBLE) and spicy! And the Indian veggie curry! With such a fantastic location and amazing drinks too, this is not to be skipped.

Fast and friendly service, minimal inside and outside seating area, but most customers seemed to be stopping by for take-out. The mango coconut curry was absolutely phenomenal, with amazingly crisp tofu cubes. I ordered spice level 4 (out of 5) and it was just the perfect amount of spice. The rose lemonade was divine, very sweet, and not as floral as originally anticipated. Highly recommend!!!

Food is always outstanding, service is impeccable and the mood is always calm. Inside or outside dining your call. I've tried to sample every item on menu and it is great!

Got the Korean bbq noodles and chicken tic tac. So fire and we had a lot for leftovers. The samosas were also delicious!!!

I N C R E D I B L E I had the Korean barbecue...just so good..all the curry is so insanely good and the owner is a serious chef.. he told us of a few patrons that wanted curry at 100 for scale..I had 3 and it was enough.. G R E A T PLACE...just go!!!

Great food! Why do I need to say more. Will more words make this review any more relevant? I don't think so but this site will not accept my review unless it has many words, so here are many words! Hope you're satisfied!

Really friendly and quick service with fresh ingredients. Loved the vegetarian options.

Just soo good we went twice this week while I was in town for work. Cozy place, great service and speedy even while busy. Everything is great, Korean bbq is on point

It has been a minute since I have taken the moment to scribe a thought or two. But today is the day. This adventure began yesterday as I followed my host on an excursion through a quite "Pedestrian" in mind area. Madison, WI, is nice to walk in! Back to the point, I hold the door to this little, quaint, more kitchen than seating area, with a menu that represents, get this, The Globe! Rice is everywhere. The first thing I see is " jambalaya"! I get it. The counter person looks at me, matter of factly "What Spice level would you like, 1-5..." "Five Please." It was the matter of fact look of return from him that was so tickling to me, as my Host, who ordered their "usual", The Afghan Korma Curry w/ Chicken, interjected with a nod and a "Yes. A 5." Points of reference and reason for this post the jambalaya was amazing! The SPICE level was exactly correct! the leftovers of aforementioned dish... EVEN BETTER! Buy this dish, for the leftovers! That's All.

I am from out of town so perhaps my taste buds are different from the local folks. I was really looking forward to eating from this place and trying the curry hurry and Somosa. I will tell you that 8/10 restaurants that I visit to try curry are much better. Perhaps it is that the locals don't have good curry options. The other noticeable aspect of the visit was that staff were not smiling at each other or at customers. They weren't unfriendly, just not warm friendly. I give it two stars for the food alone.

I had the mango coconut curry and it was by far the best curry I've ever eaten. No hyperbole, it was that good. And this the first time I've ever left a review...they earned it well. The watermelon lemonade was also fantastic! Service too was impeccable.

Amazing food! One dish can beat tons of rice. Always have leftover curry for another meal. Fantastic!

I loved the Thai coconut curry dish and the teriyaki curry was delicious. Good portion of rice too. I did not love the potstickers/dumplins. The sauce didn't do it for me. Overall would return. The place was packed on a Tuesday afternoon.

I think this spot is worth trying if you are in the area. The menu is really good- plenty of options and a lot of unique picks. I got the spicy chicken pita wrap with fries; I asked if they could make it not spicy, which it still very much was. The fries were really good and everything came out fast. Seating is sparse but they have both indoor and outdoor.

This restaurant feels like you're entering someone's home which is also a small restaurant and eating home cooked food. The staff were friendly and the food came out quickly. The inside has a few decorations, blue walls, and a single bathroom. Luckily we came at a time when there was space inside to eat where there are just 4 tables inside and a few tables outside. We got the Korean bbq chicken with rice and Thai coconut curry hurry. You order and pay at the counter, and let them know your spice level. For those like me who didn't grow up with spicy food - the level 1 (out of 5) was already plenty spicy and compounded towards the end of my Korean bbq meal. The food itself was delicious. My fiancé who loves spicy food loved his Thai coconut curry hurry level 2. Paired with two Jarrito sodas the tots for all the above was about $40.

The food is absolutely delicious! We have been there twice now and definitely plan on returning to try more options

Service was quick and food was delicious. I had shrimp curry and my dad had the Korean bbq chicken. I highly recommend.

Atmosphere (4.5/5): If you go during lunch or dinner time, you may have to wait. It's a bit hot inside (not too hot) the restaurant, so in cool weather like these days, it might be a good idea to use the outside table. Service (5/5): All the staff are kind. They double-check orders for each table even during rush hours, and the humorous staff who took orders was also impressive. Food (5/5): I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to try curry. The texture and flavor of the ingredients were both perfect. However, you can choose the spiciness level, but if you are not good at eating spicy food, please choose level 1 or 2. Price: $20 per person (including tips)

On an extremely warm evening, we decided to visit this restaurant based on the reviews shared online. We are from out of town and were intrigued by the menu. We weren't quite sure how it worked but ordered inside at the counter. We were then assisted to a table outside. We waited a bit for our two dishes to arrive. They both had yellow curry as the base which was not what we were expecting for a chow mein and a fried rice. While good, they were both basically the same, one with spaghetti noodles and the other rice. We also asked for two additional small plates as we were sharing both dishes. The employee acknowledged that we wanted other plates and indicated he would bring them to us. Well he never did and we were too hot and tired to ask. Probably wouldn't return as the dishes were a bit of a disappointment.

A fantastic Madison restaurant that you need to try. It was our first time there and the staff was very helpful explaining the menu and helping us pick out a few items. This was a new cuisine for my two teenage sons and they both loved it. If you haven't tried this hidden gem yet you definitely should make plans to do so soon.

I wasn't expecting much based on the exterior and the 'asian fusion' label (its overused) but all doubts vanished when our food arrived at the table. The fried dumplings were unlike any I had tried before and will definitely get again. I had the Korean BBQ over rice and my wife had tofu curry noodles and we were both very impressed. The food was fresh, thoughtful, and well crafted. We both had the hibiscus lemonade which was sweet and floral. I got spice level 3 (of 5) and might try 4 next time. The decor was simple and there's only a couple of tables but you won't care once you've found your seat. Its some of the best asian food I've had anywhere. The meal was a unique experience that we'll be sure to repeat.

I'm not usually a fan of "Asian fusion," because in the house I grew up in, we called this, "leftovers." However this unique place has fused together some Asian cuisines in a decidedly inspired way. It's Madison so unsurprisingly they are very vegan friendly, unlike many vegetarian South Asian places. The Tic-Tac curry is the best, the Tibetan style dumplings a close second. Not served South Asian or Southeast Asian style, the entrees are for individuals but it's not that hard to share. The service friendly, but they are victims of their own success. This place is very busy, it's a small cramped little space. The clientele are excellent, lots of polite, respectful undergrads, but I'm a college professor so when I'm not working I don't want to be crammed in tight with a bunch of college students no matter how smart and respectful they are. On the other hand I certainly won't want to see them move into a big fancy location and increase prices and staff, when that happens too often something important gets lost. I think they also run the little convenience store next door. I do recommend this place for first dates, I overheard two different couples on first dates here and when you pick a unique restaurant like this you learn things about the other person (both dates seemed to be going very well).

I have heard really good things about the Globe, and I was excited to try it! Maybe we ordered wrong, but we weren't insanely blown away. The chow mein and curry noodles we ordered (both with tofu) had good flavor, but they weren't anything special. The noodles also tasted just like spaghetti noodles and not really like Asian noodles that I was craving. I would return because I enjoyed the flavor, but I would order something else

I've always driven by on Henry St. but never stopped. I kept hearing about this place and finally stopped by with a friend! We ordered: samosa, Tibetan dumplings (momos), special of the day (bento), and the Indian tic tax curry. Everything was delicious. So fresh and the spice was just right. Level 2 is spicy and is perfect, level 3 will clear your sinuses. I can't wait to try everything else on the menu. Outdoor seating (weather pending) available! Parking along Henry St. available but limited. Best to park in the lot near where the new Red Rock will be. Enjoy!

The food was amazing fresh and very hot. The only reason I give 4 stars is because the wait time was longer than i'm used to. The people were very nice though and pleasant. I definitely recommend.

Came in on a Friday night and it was packed, but by the time our food came out, luckily one the few tables in the joint had opened up. I got the Korean bbq noodles with tofu and Tibetan veggie dumplings. The portions are quite large and decent for the price. I got a level 2 spice on the noodles and you can certainly expect some heat! It feels like a "iykyk" kind of place/atmosphere. I loved the food, the large number of vegan options, and will be back soon for more!

The Globe is an amazing restaurant. They have so many different flavorful dishes and options. The service is quick and efficient. I love it here!

Good food for a quick filling meal. Quick service. We got Togo orders. It has little sitting area, so we opted for takeout.