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My boyfriend discovered Masamitsu and he wanted to take me here for dinner since I love sushi. They have some parking in front of the restaurant but I don't like that you would have to be parking on a main street. It's stressful when it's time to back out and leave. There was sushi bar seating or a selection of booths. The decor is modern and simple. Service was friendly for the most part. We both ordered the Chirashi Premium ($58/each) with the Royal Upgrade ($8/each) for the chawanmushi. Meal also comes with miso soup. Yelp check in can get you a free ice cream. I didn't like that the miso soup came with tempura batter floating. It makes it oily and heavy starting out the meal. I wouldn't complain in udon noodles but I don't like it in miso soup. When the chirashi bowl came out I was surprised at how small the bowl is. For the similar price point in this area, I have seen a better portions, shout out to Sushi Kisen. The premium was mostly good but one of the slices of tuna I got, I wouldn't have served in a premium bowl. The uni, which is one of the reasons I wanted the premium, was not fresh. Cringe. Worst of all was the amaebi, or sweet shrimp. There was still guts remaining and not cleaned out correctly. I wouldn't care if this was a take out low experience, but higher price tags come with higher expectations. Don't get me wrong, most of the fish was fresh, but it falls short of expectations. The premium chawanmushi comes with truffle shaving and caviar. Mhmm... texturally it could be more delicate. It was a bit firm. It was nice to try but I don't need to come back. We literally went to buy pizza by the slice after this meal... This experience represents the stereotype of paying to much and leaving hungry.
A friend suggested this place. I think it used to be a different restaurant but not a 100% sure. I ordered the sashimi dinner which came with a wide range of fish (tuna, salmon, scallops, white fish, and squid. The fish was very fresh and the whole plate was really good. I think I'd try the sushi the next time.
Haven't been Masamitsu authentic Japanese sushi restaurant for a long time, but this time I was having cooked foods included pork tonkatsu fried filet, black Cod fish with miso sauce, and a beef sukiyaki with cabbage and glass noodles!!! Tasting delicious n freshly, there are many selections for Al la Cart menu kitchen foods besides sushi n sashimi!!
We went to masamitsu on a whim wanting something cold to eat after a day at the Huntington. They went above and beyond what we expected. We were seated at the sushi bar and we were still able to order from the normal menu. The chef in front of us kindly explained what things were when we had questions. We got every fatty tuna they had (including the hand peeled tuna special) and it was all amazing. My husband didn't love that one of them (the chu toro I think?) had an odd chew to it - but I believe it was from charred skin. It was still delicious to me! We also got salmon and salmon belly which were both incredible. Every round of sushi was artfully prepared down to the complement of plate color and design. We were so impressed. The chef also made sure to pre split our servings for sharing - such a thoughtful touch! We got our entrees - Dipping Soba and the Sea Bass Misoyaki. Both were insanely delicious. They put out various accoutrements for both so you can mix and match your veggie bites with the star. We both loved it. And everything was cooked so well. The dipping sauce for the soba was dashi based and had a distinct smoky flavor. Delicious. For desssert, we got a scoop of hojicha and a scoop of lychee ice cream. They both had the very distinct flavor they claimed. It was an excellent end to our meal. The ambiance is more vintage Japanese porcelain and liquor bottles for the decor, but they do play Miyazaki music to give the Ghibli vibe. Anyways highly recommend this place. So worth it. I've added the few pictures I remembered to take to this review.
Masamitsu is truly a true gem for the city of San Marino. Everything from the service to the sashimi is truly exceptional. Prices are reasonable and all their fish are so fresh! Great Sake selection and a great restaurant for dining! Beautiful decor as well! The bill for 2 with tips came out to about $500 so I was very pleased. I had such a great time! Can't wait to be back!
Came here for lunch and sat at the sushi bar. Been wanting to try this place for a while so glad I was able to stop by after running errands in that area. The ambiance is really nice in there, clean and spacious. Nice soothing music in the background made the experience pretty enjoyable. Food I came for lunch and decided to order off of the sushi menu rather than getting omakase or lunch specials, wasn't really feeling cut rolls or soups. The selections included: kinmedai, kanpachi, maguro, chutoro, salmon, unagi, halibut, scallop, Santa Barbara Uni. I also ordered a tofu dish, garlic edamame, and chicken karage for side dishes. Overall, all the sushi was amazing except for the chutoro which was super chewy, probably due to connective tissue. All the sides were delicious, I'd probably skip the tofu dish as there wasn't much flavor. They also had Suntory Premium on tap, which was a nice pairing. Service was on point, from the waiters to the sushi chef cutting the fish in front of me. Every time I would finish a piece of sushi the chef would start preparing the next one, they go according to your eating speed.
I was really happy to see a true Japanese restaurant in San Marino! Not known for its restaurants, this restaurant is a highlight for San Marino residents. I chose the cold soba and tempura, with mackerel sushi on the side. Something I noticed is this restaurant does not have any odors of deep frying or fish. As a first-time visit, I really enjoyed my time here and would bring friends or relatives to dine on authentic Japanese food. The servers are mindful and watch for anything they can help with and paid special attention to my needs. The ambiance is totally Japanese and not a fusion restaurant. Next time, I'll bring the wife, who enjoys Japanese food at a reasonable price.
Very nice mom n pop Japanese cuisine restaurant. Offers a sushi bar, dine-in and large room for levers parties. The fish is very fresh, although pricier than I like, the rolls and garlic edamame were also very good! Our waiter was very attentive of our behavior from the get go and played right along with our mood! He was great! Overall, I love this restaurant and you should give it a try!
This place is actually a hidden gem! I love that this sushi restaurant is on the higher end, where you get better quality, fish, but expect to pay a premium for it. It's not going to cost you an arm and a leg, but it is comparable to the more quality sushi restaurants out in the SGV. There is plenty of parking in the back, and getting to the restaurant is fairly simple. I didn't have any issues finding a seat, but if you're looking for an omakase experience, it is recommended that you book a reservation. The service is pretty good, they were very accommodating, and the fish was delicious! I love that they deep-fried the sweet shrimp head. The ambience is fairly chill, it is very intimate, so you can come for any occasions, for fun, or whatever it is. They have a very seasonal menu, so they have whatever that can be flown in fresh.
My aunt treated us to their omakase and ordered some other dishes as well. It was a delicious experience, but one that lasted a little too long. Dinner ended up being 3.5 hours long because they were short two sushi chefs, which apparently they did notify her in advance but it's still crazy how there was an hour of almost no courses in between. The server didn't really check up on us in between either until we asked another server and she mistakenly told us that all the courses had arrived. An almost four hour dinner with twin toddlers meant a lot of whining, wanting to get out of their booster chairs because the restaurant ran out of highchairs, one broken plate, and a lot of running around. Also, dinner was so long that they got hungry again so we had to feed them again towards the end. Thankfully we brought enough snacks and we had a private room, otherwise they wouldn't have lasted. I did see a lot of other children eating here so it seems popular with families, BUT there's no diaper changing station in either of the gender neutral restrooms so we had to take our kids out to the car to change their diapers. I enjoyed everything in the omakase, and the tempura and clams in broth were also good. All the sushi tasted fresh and the uni was delicious! The only thing I didn't enjoy was the crab croquettes that weren't part of the omakase. I didn't really taste any crab and it was mostly cream. I only managed to take pictures of one course because, you know, twin toddlers.
Haven't updated my review since my first dining experience, but my husband and I have been dining here for about two years now and Masamitsu is our favorite restaurant to eat sushi / Japanese cuisine. It's consistently good and the costs are quite reasonable which we love. We absolutely love everyone who works here, especially my girl, Mia, Chef Ken and Chef Brent. 10/10 recommend!
Customer service was very prompt and welcoming. Dining ambience was peaceful and chill; they were playing Studio Ghibli soundtrack songs at one point which was a serene vibe. The Chirashi Regular dish I tried was fresh and delicious, would recommend especially at a reasonable $30 price point for the size and quality. In each spoonful, their Lychee Sorbet dessert was delish, creamy and a bright sweetness; refreshing treat after a meal. Minus 1 star for the Miso Soup - it was sadly lacking in miso flavor. Everything else was fantastic, but this restaurant just needs to improve their Miso Soup.
Stumbled across this gem on Huntington drive in San Marino. What a nice surprise! Love the food! Fresh ingredients! Pretty plating. Inside decor is calming and zen. I also love the cute mini fresh floral arrangement on each table. Black cod miso portion is a bit small so be aware. May need to order more dishes. Rice portion is ok though. The Chirashi regular is good portion, has scallops too. Also good selection and variety of sashimi. Check in on yelp and get a free dessert. We got a lychee sorbet. Service is friendly and attentive.
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Everything was absolutely delicious. I had nigiri salmon to start, followed by the butter sea bass and it was flawless. Lychee sorbet for dessert was light and perfect. The ambiance was peaceful and the service attentive and friendly. Highly recommend read more
I was a little hesitant before coming here because my party wanted the omakase and that meant I would need to get that too. I like sushi, but I was never a big fan of raw fish. Coming here changed my mind. All their fish tasted fresh, flavorful and melt in your mouth soft. My favorite was definitely the Black cod fish soaked in miso - I couldn't stop thinking about after I left. My least favorite dish was probably the geoduck - it was a little too hard and chewy for my taste. For everyone that's looking at this restaurant and debating whether to come, just do it, you won't regret it! read more
4 months ago
Super great! Ive been here three times for their chriashi bowls. Love going with my mom, great ambience read more
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5 months ago
I am delighted to find another Japanese restaurant in the SGV that serves quality sushi at a reasonable price. I was able to walk-in on a Saturday afternoon and secure seating immediately, the waiter was friendly and guided us through the menu. While I was disappointed that they did not seat my party at the sushi bar, I had fun sitting at the spacious booth listening to conversations around me and watch the sushi chefs busy behind the sushi bar. I opted for the Chirashi Premium and Sushi Premium during the lunch time and upgrade one of my Chawanmushi to the one with truffle and caviar. Everything was delicious, and it is in the medium price range. Would highly recommend checking out Masamitsu if you want a nice Japanese luncheon or Omakase. I later recommended this restaurant to others because they also do take-outs too. read more
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6 months ago
Me and my husband always come to this place at lunch or dinner, I like the food here. Very fresh and good quality. The chef is always nice and gives me something special! It's became a special place for us, for the family and friends. read more
11 months ago
Very nice and friendly staffs. Very fresh sushi and nice ambiance. Nice lighting not dark. Free dessert when you check in on Yelp. Will be back again when we go to Lacy park. It is like walking distance from the park. Highly recommended when you are in San Marino. read more
On the pricier side, but very reasonable for the quality of the food and the service. Busy busy busy, best to make a reservation for sure. The freshness of the food is unequaled for Japanese food in the area, and the cooking is excellent as well. Great authentic Japanese vibe in the restaurant, and the service is excellent. Genuinely kind and attentive, really appreciate the staff. read more
1 year ago
Delicious sushi! Got sushi premium and came with uni and chawanmushi and miso soup. Great deal for $58 and great ambiance. Tables were all booked so sat at the sushi bar. read more
2 years ago
Came here for a birthday omakase and have been wanting to try this for some time now! Been hearing great reviews! We came here for a tuesday night at 8 pm and it was packed! So it must be good or they have so many regulars! 1. Appetizers - ankimo, octopus, 2. Sashimi platter - sweet shrimp, toro, blue fin 3. Chawanmushi - snow crab, truffle, and caviar 4. Golden eye snapper 5. Giant clam 6. Skip jack 7. Halibut fin 8. Japanese gizzard chin 9. Miso chillean seabass 10. Sea perch 11.Toro 12. Fish egs ikka 13. Uni 14. Clam Soup 15. Eel 16. Black sesame ice cream 14. Eel Parking is out front! Atmosphere is fun! Sake prices are affordable! Con: sushi fish pieces are a bit small read more
Highly recommended! If you are a sushi lover, you will love this place. The tempura is crispy and hot, fried in perfection. All the sushi are fresh and melts in the mouth. Love me some omega fats !!!! Yummy ! Service is immaculate. The sake on the menu is sold at a super fair price. I will be back !!!!!! read more
1 year ago
Very good service. The restaurant is cute, clean, but not too big. For the price of the omakase, the food is considered quite good. We would definitely go again !!! read more
1 year ago
Low key, amazing Japanese restaurant! We've driven by this restaurant so many times with the intention to stop by since it changed ownership and we finally went. The sushi chefs are Japanese and the restaurant vibe is very relaxed. The menu has expanded to more than sushi if you're bringing children that might not like raw fish. There are a lot of cooked Japanese dishes in addition to the sushi menu. We ordered a few pieces of sushi, some sushi rolls and Japanese fried chicken "karage". The fish was really fresh with the yellowtail melting in our mouths like butter, the tuna with a clean flavor and nice texture, and the salmon so soft. The karage was well seasoned dark meat with a wonderful crunch. The staff were friendly and attentive, and made it a wonderful lunch. If you're looking for a local gem, this is one of them! read more
8 months ago
Had the Omakase - sushi is fresh - high quality and done well. The sushi chefs behind the counter were nice and friendly. Our server Amy was attentive and helpful. The hostess Mia was ok - she's a bit rough on the edges. They have good selection of Sake bottles. The place is located along Huntington drive, parking is available at the back. They do close at 9pm. The place is empty by 8pm. It's not a happening place - just good ol' plain sushi. They have tables and booths at the back for larger groups. It is in the heart of San Marino - quite far in the deep from the 210 freeway. It is also expensive - 2 regular omakase and a bottle of $85 sake was over $550 plus tip. If you live close by, definitely worth checking it out. Not something you'd drive for to have good sushi. read more
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Service was good and menu had a good variety of food including cooked items. Grilled live abalone was really good read more
8 months ago
10/10 experience! The quality and freshness of the fish was incredible, the restaurant itself was super nice and cozy inside. Great staff. We will be back! read more
8 months ago
Incredible sushi! One of my favorite places in the area. The regular sushi plate is absolutely delicious with so much food for an incredible price. read more
8 months ago
Very friendly staff and delicious food! I kept drinking the tea and had like 3 refils, it's so good. I'll have to come back to try more items. read more
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We've been coming here I thought I'd update the review. The quality of this place was already great and it just got even better! There are some updates to the menu, we got the premium sashimi with the royal upgrade, which included the egg truffle, amazing and a must try. The main chef you can tell right away is still very personable with everyone. He recognized us and still as friendly as ever. Offered some insight on the menu, always an experience listening him talk. Of course the food is amazing. Chef is so passionate and only gets the freshest food. It makes all the other sushi places around seem like a knock off. The fried shrimp / sweet shrimp see pictures, perfectly fried/cooked. Every time. The aroma, the crunch is amazing with every bite. All the sushi super fresh, and does not have the dye that most sushi places have, so you know you're getting the real stuff. Updated with some new pictures, love this place. Reservations get tight for evenings but lunch time usually has some open seating at the bar. read more
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This is the best Japanese restaurant in San Gabriel Valley! We have come here for Omakase and traditional sushi... we have never been disappointed. Not only is the food fresh, amazing, and delicious but the service is just as superb. read more
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Amazing restaurant I always love to come here. They do provide very fresh fishes and they also import so many different fishes from Japan. The service is great , friendly manage he definitely helps us a lot that's what we like to enjoy about , not only foods also management. This is one of our favorite lovely dining spot. read more
10 months ago
I came here for my fathers birthday because he likes this restaurant. The food was very good and he enjoyed the sushi plates that were served to us. read more
11 months ago
We're new to the area and I think we've finally found our go to sushi spot! Incredible sushi that I feel was priced fairly for how amazing the quality was. Peaceful ambience. Great service as well! Server was very knowledgeable about the menu/fish. Will be returning :) read more
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What I like about Masamitsu is they are truly a wine and dine restaurant. They don't just have experienced chefs which are excellent in traditional Japanese cuisine, they are also resourceful in getting fresh ingredient straight from Japan so you can request what you like to eat when you make reservation. To make it even better, the owner are in wine trading business so they are knowledgeable about wine and sake. Unlike some other sushi restaurant will "politely decline corkage on sake and wine", Masamitsu will welcome you to bring your whole wine and sake line up. The whole dining experience I had there is just perfect in terms of food, drink and conversation. Also from time to time Masamitsu will host wine and dine event, strongly suggest anyone interested to join and have fun. read more
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2026 Huntington Dr
San Marino, CA 91108
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What time do they open on Saturdays? For lunch/brunch?
Is there any omasake during lunch hour?can I order special item like hairy crab
I belive you can get omakase during lunch. They had hairy crab at 2 of my visits but not all. It is seasonal and they will not always have it.
Do you have Omakase at lunch time?
Yes we do , it is a 10 course meal . Ranges from 80-120 per person
Is the Sushi Omakase menu available for lunch?
Yes they do- it 's normally a 10 course meal. The price varies from $80-$120 p/p
Kids same price?
Thanks for your message. We have omakase menu at $150 per person not including tax and gratuity. We do have a la carte menu available for children.
Do you take reservation?
Yes we do. Please call 626 281 9292 during business hours to make a reservation. We are open Tuesday to Saturday 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Thanks and we look forward to serving you.
Is it omakase only?
Yes right now we are still working on our a la carte menu and it's omakase only at $150 per person excluding tax and gratuity.
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