The facility this restaurant is open used to have my favorite Middle Eastern restaurant prior to covid that was closed during 2021 and since then I did not enter the shopping complex because I was so sad to saw that place close. This week my teen reminded me that a new Ramen place has opened in the same facility so I decided to give it a try. The ambience is cozy, though I found that tables are very close to each other, so it is very hard to keep a conversation going without you either disturbing the other table or worrying about having someone else listen to your conversation menu is fine. I did not care for sushi because I was there for Ramen. Besides, they have a vegetarian Ramen is what I was looking for, my daughter ordered a teriyaki Ramen. My vegetarian Ramen had a lot of tempura in it, which defeated the purpose a little bit for me because it was a little oily. The taste was more or less like a red curry and there was very less vegetables mostly it was sweet corn and one or two bok choy on the other hand my teen, who is very hard to please loved the teriyaki Raman and is already planning to go back this weekend to try the other ones , all in all I gave this place a four star because the umami of the Ramen was very comforting, even though I did not like the taste much read more

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I took my boys to Masa Sushi & Ramen to celebrate my older son's birthday, and this year was a much better one than last, when he spent his birthday in the hospital. So spirits were high right from the start. For the record, I've been here a handful of times before, usually for lunch, but this was my first dinner visit. Parking was easy and plentiful, and even though the restaurant was fairly busy, we were seated right away. Always a nice win. We kicked things off with a bowl of edamame that was perfectly salted. The boys went with miso soup, which was flavorful but came out lava hot. Like, ice-cube-required hot. Tasty, but proceed with caution if you have kids. For sushi, we kept it simple and solid with a mix of one classic and two specialty rolls: Spicy Tuna, Phoenix, and the Crunchy Roll. All were fresh, well-made, and hit the spot. Food came out quickly, service was friendly and attentive, and the overall value felt right. Since we live nearby, this will definitely stay in our regular rotation. A great, easy dinner spot for sushi with family. read more

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Such a charming spot for a date night, though I brought my kids instead! No regrets though, because the sushi and ramen were absolutely delicious. It's a cozy little place that fills up fast, but they do have outdoor seating. Food was fantastic and the service was outstanding! read more

I stopped in here for lunch during my short trip to the Triangle Park area...and what a great choice! The place itself has a very nice, inviting vibe with many seating arrangements...and the service was very quick and attentive. I ordered their Kani Salad, Rock Shrimp and Eel Buns...and YOWZA, all three tasted AMAZING!!! It was actually the first time trying a Kani Salad and Eel Buns, and I'm now a big fan of both. Kind of odd how Eel Buns aren't common in other Japanese restaurants. I also tried their $5 Sake, and it was quite the steal for the price...but I will say that the alcohol wasn't that strong. Still, glad I ordered it...as it went well with the foods ordered. Definitely one of the best meals I've had while visiting this area! read more

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I've been to Mass Sushi & Ramen about half a dozen times now, and I have absolutely zero complaints. The sushi is always beautifully presented and consistently fresh, arriving quickly every time. The staff is warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy to greet and help you, which makes the experience even better. It's easily become one of my go-to spots, and I'll keep going back again and again! read more

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Sparse modern interior with a bar and very friendly and patient staff. Very good service. The spicy Tonkotsu was flavorful and spicy. However the Bok Choy needed to be cut into smaller portions. The soft boiled eggs were delicious in the broth. Also, though spicy not as spicy as the Tantan. On the curry chicken, maybe go for grilled chicken instead of breaded even though there is an up charge . While good there are equally as good or better ramen joints around. The winner that will keep me coming back was the Jalapeño Bomds. They were the bomb! I will have to come back and try more of their sushi and maybe skip the ramen. It crowded before we left. read more

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Came here with a friend for lunch today and enjoyed my meal! First, parking is super convenience since Masa is part of a strip mall, so I had no problem finding a spot. We were immediately seated and I ordered the spicy Tonkatsu ramen. It was prepared quickly and tasted delicious! I really enjoyed the pork and everything else was solid too. They had a few beer options but I opted for water this time :) It definitely felt like a casual lunch spot given the ambience. Prices were a little high, especially for the sushi - I'm kind of new to the area, but two basic rolls for $18 as a lunch special is a little surprising. Maybe they're super delicious, though :) Overall, I would definitely come back here! read more

This is really more of a 3.5 review...We came here on an early Sunday afternoon for lunch. It's located in an unassuming strip mall. The inside was clean and simply decorated (I did like the lighting fixtures!) The owner greeted us as soon as we walked and were seated quickly. I ordered the Tempura Shrimp Udon and Jalapeño bombs. The udon came out first which I thought was little odd since the bombs were an appetizer but maybe they didn't want us to wait? I've never had true ramen before so I'm not sure if this was authentic or not. It was pretty tasty but not life-altering in any way. I expected a little more for the $16 price tag. Now the jalapeno bombs were definitely delicious but there were only 4 halves of jalapeno...For $13. Everything was perfectly fine, good even but I wasn't really wowed by anything it was just acceptable. The prices seem a little high for what it was. read more

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I absolutely love this restaurant! I will always recommend this restaurant. I've taken people who live out of state and always recommend the ramen and pork belly buns. The service is always fast and amazing. I typically go when it's not busy. I tried this place on a whim and fell in love. The atmosphere is quiet and very calming it's well-lit and they have beautiful chop sticks!! read more

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I am a big fan of family owned restaurants. We went there on a whim and the place didn't disappoint! The welcome by the owner is genuine and the ambiance is comfy. The service is attentive and prompt. We ordered "the triangle " sushi to share and ramen for each of us. The food is on point. The average cost per dish is about $18-20 - which is the norm these days. We know we will be going here again- there are a lot of good options there that need to be tried out! read more

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My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Masa. Higher in price but quality was high as well. Ambiance is calm with cool decor but the dining room is small for the amount of tables; service is very active and friendly. Plating is lovely, unique plate ware complements dishes. Edamame Squid appetizer Seaweed salad Salmon Don - a LOT of rice with this entree Sushi & Sashimi Plate - Miso soup - soooo flavorful!! read more

We came back and tried their sushi! Very happy with the quality of the sushi! I got the amazing tuna, which is rightfully named. All the flavors were delicious! The jalapeño bombs turned out way bigger than I thought they would be, and the cream cheese on that was rich and tasty. The only downside is that it's quite pricey. Service was fantastic and very attentive. The feel of the restaurant is nice as well, a little more formal than a casual eatery. read more

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Masa is my third favorite sushi restaurant in the Triangle behind Akami and Ajisai. Being third may not sound as good as being first, but don't let that scare you off, this place is really good. And it's a much better value than the other two! I can only review based on sushi because that's all I've gone here for. I forgot they have ramen until I decided to write this review. I usually hit up Noodle Boulevard for ramen but I think I'm gonna have to come here specifically just to try the ramen. This is tucked into a shopping center in Cary/Apex that has a ton of parking. It can get quite busy here during the Friday-Saturday rush so I recommend going any other time than that. I can't comment on lunch because it's too far from me to get there but I've heard it's pretty busy but not impossible. I really love the decor, it's modern Japanese-American fusion. Tables are nice and new and most importantly clean. Nigiri and sashimi are decently sized and all of the fish tastes fresh and isn't warm. The rolls I think are the stars here...they have quite a few but be bold and step away from just your basic tuna and salmon or dragon rolls and go for one of the special rolls. The Lobster roll is one of my favorites, $20, tempura lobster, mango, asparagus, lettuce, avocado wrapped in pink soy paper, mango sauce, sumiso, eel sauce, red and yuzu tobiko. The Amazon is another good one, $16: salmon, apple, spicy tuna, tempura fish, avocado wrapped in green soy paper, eel sauce, spicy aioli, honey wasabi, furikake. It's a bit different and I love the honey wasabi. My absolute favorite that I get every time is the Baby Tako Salad $11 marinated baby octopus with sweet chili sauce. The baby octopus is just so tender and the marinade makes them less chewy. Service is great and what you'd expect out of a nicer sushi restaurant. Definitely worth a try! read more

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Have eaten here several times and have ordered takeout multiple times as well. Very good ramen and sushi, I like that they don't have a million menu options: what they have on the menu they do very very well. read more

Just had take out. Very fresh high quality sushi tasty miso soup. look forward too having dinner at the restaurant soon

First time coming to Masa. Did not disappoint. Food came quick and had an amazing taste! I loved it! read more

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This is hands down my absolute favorite place to get ramen in the area. The pork is always so tender and flavorful and the broth is always perfect. You can really tell how much work goes into making the ramen here. Not only is the ramen amazing, the sushi options are just as good. The service is always so awesome with super friendly hosts. Highly recommend coming to Masa for a relaxing and enjoyable lunch or dinner. read more

I have been here more than a dozen times and have always had amazing sushi. Their non-sushi menu items and noodle dishes are also excellent

This place was so delicious- I didn't know I had great ramen right here in Cary this whole time. It's a cute restaurant with plenty of seating and parking and everyone inside was so nice. I ordered my food to-go but the hostess and servers all helped me with the menu and made sure I was good while I sat and waited for my food. I got the tarheel roll, spicy tantan ramen, and curry chicken ramen. The sushi roll was a 10/10 and my mom and I loved it and wish we got more. The hostess actually recommended it to me. I was happy to see plenty of ramen options without pork or pork broth. We got the spicy tantan and curry chicken ramen to-go, so we got both broths in to-go containers and mixed them together for the yummiest broth ever. Everything in the bowl tasted fresh and the egg in it was tasty. I would definitely come back whenever cause this meal was so flavorful and satisfying and they had a long menu of other items I wanted to try. read more

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We really enjoyed our stop here. The sushi was fresh and delicious. The marvel roll was my favorite with the layers of flavor and textures. We had a great server who gave us enough time to make decisions but didn't hang in the back and forget about us. Very attentive service with refills and the check. We for sure would stop again if we were in the area. read more

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Masa Sushi and Ramen was a random stop along the way back to the airport. I was in a nearby town for work and thought WHY THE HECK NOT!? I had time to kill and knew I could get more bang for my buck eating outside of the airport. And BOY I was right! I came when they weren't as busy and was seated right away. The waitress came over and was super sweet and personable. She was down to explain the menu but I needed no tour guide. Id already reviewed the menu in the parking lot. The restaurant offer a super serene vibe. I immediately felt relax upon entry. The were playing the vibey instrumental you typical hear in spas or nail salons. Lot of natural light. I ordered the Onion Soup, the Tar Heel sushi and the Spicy Kimchi Seafood Ramen. I love a good onion soup. It came to the table steaming hot. The crispy onion still have a crunch and they weren't shy with the mushrooms. The Tar Heel was superb. Like OMG from first bite I was in love. I could literally eat this every day. Its spicy, crunchy and creamy from the avocado. YUMYYY! Now when I initially ordered the Kimchi Ramen I've never had kimchi before. While I didn't love the smell of the dish it was actually delicious. And to my surprise kimchi is wonderful. I really didn't know what to expect. I wasn't disappointed with my experience. Come check them out! You won't regret it. read more

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This is always our go to ramen spot if you ever crave ramen. We got the spicy and non spicy tonkotsu ramen, both filled with rich flavored broth and the spicy wasn't overbearing. Service here is always consistent and spot on. read more

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At long last, a very solid traditionally flavored bowl of Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen!! Considering the premium price, their servings are a bit on the small side, but the upside of this is you can have a full bowl and not leaving feeling like a baby ramen alien is about to burst forth from your chest cavity!! Your bowl arrives well appointed with a good mix of veggies and meat, along with a sheet of nori and a good slice of reasonably spicy chili oil. There's a good balance of toppings to noods, and oh that delicious broth that balances porky goodness, umami depth, and bright saltiness! And here's where I owe a side note from Bougie Josh...I simply love it when a chef chooses unique, high quality bowls and plates to present their delicacies. It shows complete respect for their food. The bowl the ramen was served in...beautifully traditional Japanese stoneware. Thank you, chef. All in all, one of the better ramen experiences I've had since moving to Raleigh two years ago. Will definitely be back!! read more

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The menu is overwhelming I wish they had a small menu with great dishes. Food is average, ramen was OK. read more

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I personally do not eat sushi or much ramen but I dined in with friends here and we had a good experience. I ordered a glass of prosecco, the truffle tuna and pork gyoza. My friends ordered sake, sushi and ramen. We all enjoyed our food. Masa is worth checking out if you are in the area. read more

The food wasn't flavorful. I decided to try this place considering my usual sushi place, Oiso, was closed. I always get a shrimp tempura roll whenever i get sushi and I've never had such an unflavorful roll. My order was ready in 10 min which is pretty standard for sushi. Nothing special. read more

On a windy, December day, I was craving some soup. Found this place on Yelp and had to come here because I was influenced by another foodie's photo of the ramen. This place is cute and cozy and is great for a dinner date. Hubby and I both ordered the spicy tonkatsu ramen and a vegetable tempura to share. The veggie tempura (came with zucchini, sweet potato, onions and asparagus) was the perfect crispness of both the breading and the fresh vegetable! And of course the ramen! Spicy & flavorful, and the perfect broth I needed for this chilly day. The spicy broth was the kind of spicy that is not so hot it's inedible, and I was happy. Loved the ladle they provided as well, as it helped me get bigger bites haha. 10/10 - BEST ramen spot in Cary read more

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First time trying this place and it did not disappoint! I was on the hunt for some ramen, and did a quick Yelp search and found this place. I did an order for pickup and it was ready pretty fast. I ordered some shrimp gyoza, shrimp tempura and Tonkotsu ramen. The tempura was very good! The gyoza was alright compared to what I've had before but still yummy. The ramen was delicious! Broth was very good. I will be coming back here soon! read more

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Masa Ramen is one of the few places that just does not miss when it comes to either ramen or Sushi. The service is quick and always friendly. The music is subtle and the decor is chic and simple. Overall the pricing is quite fair considering sushi imported from Japan. One of my favorite things about the ramen is the amount of options this restaurant provides (all of which are executed perfectly). If you like ramen and sushi, this is amongst the best in the Raleigh-Cary area. read more

The service is great and the presentation exceptional. The weekday special is a treat but the food is meh. We moved from up North and outside the Gas Station Sushi, we've yet to find good sushi. We will probably come try again but it's just meh! read more

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Very cool place. I usually refer to sushi in 3 tiers: a quick snack (grocery store), a nice dinner or lunch option, or a fancy place to try high-quality fish. I would say Masa fits the second category of a nice lunch/dinner place. We ordered primarily off their sushi menu and tried out several different rolls. With a menu featuring so many options, you are bound to find ones you love, and others that you don't feel too strong about. But the beauty in this is that you can try many different rolls, and find out which ones you like and dislike, leaving options for basically anyone. I specifically recommend their Raleigh roll. I haven't tried out their ramen yet, but I think I will be back to explore more of their menu and find the hits/misses. read more

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The food appeared and tasted fresh. The rolls were a nice size and solid prices. I would say going around lunch time is your best bargain time. The environment was nice and clean and overall good vibes. The service was really and no complaints. Very much worth a check out read more

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Consistently Outstanding food, in particular sushi, and wonderful service and friendly staff.

Sushi and ramen are amazing. My daughter got the tonkotsu ramen and now says ramen is her favorite food and that it is almost as good as she had on Japan. The sushi is simple but quality, as it should be. The pork buns are super tasty, and my wife really liked them even though they are typically not her thing. read more

I've been in the Triangle for over 5 years and it's been hard to find what I would call good sushi. I've tried at least 80% of the sushi restaurants in the area in my search and I can officially say that Masa is one of my favorites. The sushi/sashimi is fresh, service is absolutely excellent and presentation is on point. I try to get something different each time I've come and I've never been disappointed. I love their masa nigiri options. They're prepared with unique flavors and made ready to pop in your mouth. The sea bream with yuzu marmalade was melt in your mouth delicious. Plus, all their fish appetizers are excellent and their bao bun app was fluffy and flavorful. I haven't tried their fried apps but based on everything else I've eaten here, I'm sure they would not be disappointing. I highly recommend Masa. About time Cary got a good sushi place! read more

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Our Take Out order from Masa Sushi was not very good. We ordered 3 items: 1) Gyozo appetizer- it was overcooked and dried out. 2) 6 Ebi (Shrimp on Rice)- the Shrimp were small, with an equally small amount of rice. Definitely not worth the $5 per piece charged for each of the 6 items. 3) Sushi roll- They came crushed together in the container. When I removed them from the container, they fell apart. We won't be back! Harv W. read more

Masa Sushi & Ramen is on another level. I ordered the spicy tonkatsu ramen and had to also taste the sushi for the full experience. The ramen was the best I've had in the Raleigh-Triangle and surrounding area. The broth was so balanced and bursting with flavor! The noodles were the perfect texture. The meat was packed with flavors as well. The egg is cooked to perfection! What more can you ask for? This was a quality bowl of ramen! Also, I ordered 2-piece of Salmon and 2-piece of Salmon Belly nigiri. It was a melt-in-your-mouth experience! By far some of the best and freshest fish! I love how you can order by the piece, unlike most places where it comes as a pair. Take my money! I live 30-minutes away and willing to drive out to eat here! I love the interior! Top-notch interior design! read more

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Outstanding sushi, reasonably priced. The Masa special salmon nigiri is one of the best bites I've had in the area.

This might be one of my new favorite sushi spots. The cube of the place is nothing fancy but the food is amazing with an extensive menu and some of the freshest sushi around. read more

Masa roll and shrimp tempura roll with chili garlic edamame were absolutely fantastic! read more

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