Matu is gorgeously great for a date or intimate dinner. The setting is classy & not too loud, making a great space for conversing with your party. The food & service are both a 10/10. The 24-hour bone broth is such a delicacy. I highly recommend ordering this to try it!! It's perfectly salted & delicious. The broccolini is a perfect side to pair with one of their steaks. The Steak was perfectly cooked & soft. Each bite was flavorful & filling. LOVE. The Cesar Salad IS SO GOOD. I literally look back & reminisce about this salad. They give you big leaves of lettuce that are coated in cesar dressing & covered in parm. Perfection. read more

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Nice atmosphere, great service, got seated right away with our reservation....but why can I only get a ribeye cooked rare...(as the waiter said red). I like my steaks medium rare but they only offer (red) which is rare...kinda raw bloody. So if you are going to pay top dollar for a good steak, shouldn't you have a choice how it's cooked Also the steaks are thin cuts. Top dollar with thin cuts and can't choose how it's cooked. But the sides were yummy, drinks and staff great. read more

3.5 Rating -Good Cheesesteak Sandwich - Great Bun - Good Flavor But $29.79 for a sandwich isn't worth it for me. Added 18% fee is no bueno when it's take out. read more

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I had high hopes. Nice decor, vibes. Menu looked vibey as I am a huge fan of Wagyu. It just fell short. Everything is almost there but not quite. Flavor, preparation and portion is just up there with traditional steak houses or modern gastronomical experiences. Decor was more like a bar than a high end restaurant. This is a one and done for me read more

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Took my friend here for a birthday dinner and we left full, happy, and most definitely sleepy. The inside lighting is pretty dark so it's hard to see the menu. The waiter was very helpful and explained the differences between the meats. We ordered tuna tartare, picanha, and Maltagliati. read more

Matū Kai - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love the original Matu in Beverly Hills and now finally writing my review for Matu Kai! The sister location with more unique items, but still hyper focus on meat quality and presentation. | F O O D | Appetizers: Japanese Caesar 7/10- Acidic, crunchy, and yet simple Beef Carpaccio 8/10- Thin, flavorful, and executed beautifully Beef Tartar Japanese Style 6/10- Clean and meaty texture, just prefer bread lacking Beef Tenderloin Satay 8/10- Addicted to that acidic and spicy sauce! Entrees: 10oz Center Cut Picanha 8/10- Melts in your mouth! Twice Baked Potato 6/10- Really good, but I mean look how tiny Broccolini 6/10- Not so much flavor | A T M O S P H E R E | Feels more casual with more outside lighting and more spacious dinning room compared to Matu. Which fits for the more experimental location. Still great service and similar features of classic yet modern. | O V E R A L L | Both restaurants as superb no dip in quality here. All my favorites from the other restaurant are here as well so no missing out! This location is closer to home and recently introduced the Philly Cheesesteaks for lunch! Overall I do prefer the original location just because I have so many memories. Matu kai is a great sister location and can't wait to come back for more ! read more

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We had reservations for dinner here which we highly recommend. I've had the cheesesteak sandwich before but we wanted to try their full dinner menu. We got: -steak tartare -garlic bread -spiced tahini Cesar -10 oz ribeye We absolutely LOVED all the appetizers. They were exceptional. The steak is good but nothing mind blowing. Would definitely come back for drinks and apps. read more

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This place is known for their wagyu Philly cheesesteak. It was very tender and good meat quality. The onions and big pepper went well with a kick with a quality all around the ingredients. The sesame roll has a texture that reminds me of a Chinese sesame ball which makes it extra chewy and not jaw breaking. The staff is really nice and make good cocktails. I had the a la Louisiane that had absinthe wash and it was strong, herbaceous and good. I paid 36$ after autograt and tax which is pricey. But that that for what you will assuming they pay their staff with the autograt (they better). The vibe was romantic but also casual. Their playlist is very random but mostly old classics read more

Matū Kai - A la Louisiane - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We love their cheesesteaks but their dinner menu is just as delicious! Meatballs are unique to this location and they are top notch! read more

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We came here for lunch to get the cheesesteak at the bar and it was soooo yummy!!! Wasn't crowded at all & we didn't have to wait (there were 5 of us) which I was surprised about! The service was ok - it took a bit longer than expected but it was honestly so worth it for how amazing and life changing this cheesesteak was. The portion was big, meat was so so good and fresh, the peppers added a perfect kick and it was so warm and delish! I recommend getting with a side of chips too because those were nice and fresh as well! Since we sat at the bar it was a lot more of a casual vibe and since we were there for lunch, but I'd love to come and try their dinner as well. Overall highly recommend trying out the cheesesteak for lunch though! read more

Matū Kai - Cheesesteak - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Rating based on their lunch! Came here for their famous Philly cheesesteak and it was soooo good. It comes out super hot with a pepper that gets really spicy on sesame bread (loveee). Overall experience was great. They only have a few items on the lunch menu. Also ordered the salad that was so refreshing with a citrusy dressing. The wait can get long, as it's just bar seating, first come first serve. Came on a Monday lunch at 12, while it rained and on a holiday, and by the time we were eating, there was like 10 people waiting, so it's best to get there right when they open! Would def get again! Sandwich is big enough for 2 meals! But I don't eat that much haha read more

Matū Kai - Chips - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wanted to try the famous bar-only wagyu Philly cheesesteak and it was phenomenal. We had the bar salad to start which was fresh and loaded with grated parm which is never a bad thing. But the sandwich came out piping hot, the sesame bread was so crispy but not rip the top of your mouth hard. The pepper is a bit spicy if you can't handle so I would recommend taking it out and cutting out all the seeds then adding back in if you need. Wasn't heavy at all and would so get this at the price its at than a mediocre Philly cheesesteak with crappy quality meat. read more

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If you want meat, Cut, Mastros or Steak 48. . This restaurant cooks meat to their medium RARE MINUS degree and gives you a story about the chefs cooking knowledge and meat degree. They will even tell you they will put more fire on it per your request, but still medium rare rare. I guess if you like medium rare rare, it might be good for you. It's just not great for us and I want meat cooked to the temperature I like for spending $330 dollars with 2 drinks for three people. NOT cheap. $15 for parking. The WORST of the evening was the pasta dish. Overcooked noodles and no taste in the sauce. Have tried to eat twice at their sister pasta restaurant, but did not want to wait since no reservations. My opportunity tonight to try the pasta was a big disappointment. What's great and 5 stars...garlic bread, meatballs and the shrimp cocktail. What's even better, the Branzino and LOVED loved the French fries. The service was also excellent! read more

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Little quick review. Stop by here for lunch for their Philly Cheesesteak and boy, just like their original Matu location in BH. It's fantastic and delicious. It's 8 ounces of Waygu ribeye and Sirloin, sharp cheese with grilled onions and long hot pepper in their freshly backed sesame roll. Thier Cheesesteak is only available during lunch hour 11:30-2pm at the bar only. It's first come first served, no reservations. Service was fast and easy. You order you eat then you go. simple. read more

Matū Kai - Philly Cheesesteak - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Having been to the Beverly Hills location a few times (including lunch for cheese steak sandwiches), thought it would be great to check out the newer Brentwood spot. Felt bigger than Beverly Hills, a bit larger in general but definitely at the bar. Service is always top notch, so we were greeted right away and asked if we've been or needed help or drinks. We went right for the Matu' dinner for 2, so we could try a bit of a few things since it's 5 courses. Never tried the garlic bread before but sounded good while we waited and it's that same delicious bread from the steak sandwiches so we were super happy. Course 1 - Bone broth which is tasty but feels like a throwaway to call it a 'course' but there was plenty of food coming Course 2 - Tartare was perfectly seasoned and the right portion as you really can only eat so much Course 3 - Thought he said short rib (menu says beef cheek) was amazing, as it was ridiculously tender. Perfect portion with a bit of red sauce on top of celeriac puree that we thought was polenta (so creamy and delicious) Course 4 - Filet with their '47' salad. Perfectly cooked wagyu with just the right/light amount of seasoning alongside a little salad similar to a light caeser Course 5 - We went ribeye (you can choose NY Strip) along with grilled broccolini Same as the filet, perfectly cooked and enough seasoning to let the flavor of the meat come through. Broccolini can be bitter but this was very tasty and helped to contrast the steak. This is Wagyu beef cooked to perfection and why we keep coming back! Quick tip - For those who have not been before, take a look at the pictures and reviews. This is how their steaks are done, don't ask for medium well (or more) as it's not that kind of place. read more

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My husband and I finally came to Matu Kai for their famous cheesesteaks and WOW. They did not disappoint!!! We both ordered one each. I also had an espresso martini (delicious!) and my husband ordered an old fashioned I believe. He seemed perfectly happy! The cheesesteaks are huge. I was so happy to bring half of mine home and have for lunch the next day - i heated it up in our toaster oven - and it was just as good. The chips it came with were also so tasty. The only downside was the lack of reservations for the bar (which is allegedly the only place you can order the cheesesteak). It took a little over an hour to be seated, but I did appreciate that they would have let us wait inside for an open spot. We will definitely be back!!! read more

Matū Kai - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Not Angelo's (the real ones know...) but a very good cheesesteak. The steak was high quality and the star, and the bread was delicious. Just wish there was a little more Cooper Sharp, to take the gooeyness factor up a notch. Arrived at 8pm on a Friday and was seated by 8:30. They will bring you drinks in the "lounge" while you wait for a seat. Enjoyed my Sazerac-style cocktail. read more

Ahh...so. First, I've been to the Beverly Hills Matu location and loved dinner there. Truly, five stars. Matu Kai, in Brentwood? I had high expectations, though I took a different route. Philly cheese steak, at the bar. A few drinks. And then roll. Now the Philly cheese steak? Unlike what someone else mentioned, I did have it during happy hour, so I think that's still an option. It is technically first-come-first-serve, and so you have to order it before they run out for the evening. With that said, while it was a popular order I don't think they run out too quickly. The downside? I consider it an ok sandwich. It was good, yes, maybe delicious even, but calling it wagyu feels either like a stretch or a waste, and the price point feels appropriate to Brentwood but not to the food. I don't know, it's fine, it made me happy when drinking. But I'm not itching to eat it again. And maybe that's the point? 4/5, wouldn't complain if people wanted to do this again. But if they're building a whole restaurant around this Philly cheese steak? read more

Matū Kai - Cheesesteak - only at the bar! - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food is awesome. Prices are fair for the quality of food and ambiance. The service was good. Hate the dark lighting in there but that's just my preference. The restrooms are nice but could be cleaner..pretty trashed in diff stalls the separate times I had to go. Not something to expect when at a nicer restaurant like this. read more

If you want a GOOD steak, go to Matu. I don't know how else to describe it but the steaks here hits every time. Pricing is reasonable. Drinks are good. You can ONLY get the philly cheesesteaks at the bar. I have only been to this location a handful of times so I'm not sure if it's consistent at the other location but would recommend if you're in the area! read more

Finally tried out the newest concept by the same restaurant group that founded Kazunori, Sugarfish, and Uovo, and it would be a mid-STEAK not to give it a try! Definitely recommend making a reservation to come here, especially with how busy the restaurant gets. If you arrive a bit earlier, they have a small indoor and outdoor lounge area where you can enjoy cocktails and wine before being seated. While we were waiting, we ordered the Cherry Blossom and Old Fashioned cocktails, which were made well and surprisingly strong. For our meal, we ordered their 24 hour bone broth, spiced tahini Caesar salad, short rib ragu (from Uovo), picanha and rustic ribeye. My favorite dish was definitely the short rib ragu, and while the steaks were good, as someone who prefer medium rare, I would recommend asking for the steaks to be cooked beyond their standard of warm and red in the middle (more like rare). Pacing of the food also needed a bit of work, since we spent quite a bit of time waiting for the next dish after we already finished the dishes served to us. I would expect to shell out a pretty penny for this experience, especially considering they have a mandatory 18% service fee (instead of taking tip/gratuity). I was also a bit disappointed that we were charged for our birthday dessert, since most places usually give that out for free, especially if you've already spent $400+ on a meal. Overall, this is a nice spot to celebrate a special occasion, but definitely enter with the expectation that it won't be the most affordable. read more

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Had a great time at MK. The cheesesteak did not disappoint despite the hype. Love the crunchy sesame roll, rich, savory wnd creamy filling of cheesesteak. Also enjoyed the meatballs and broccolinis. Everything was well flavor and prepared. Will try their steak next time. Cocktails by the super friendly bartenders were solid too. One thing is that the restaurant is very dark and on the loud side. Not an easy spot to carry a conversation. No pictures as we scarfed down the food as soon as they arrived. read more

The most weird place. Weird people They kept sending us the drinks by mistakes that we didnt order and we refused to take them until we were ready to get a second drink and they refused to send us . Very disrespectful Last time here read more

I was able to piece together while visiting that the same group that runs Matu Kai runs a few of my other favorite restaurants around west LA that never disappoint, and this was no exception. The curated menu options seemed like a great option for very hungry diners, but I found I could order most of the same items and be a little more price-conscious. All of the food was exceptional, the service was fast and friendly, and the atmosphere was very high end. My only complaint would be that the tables are a bit too close together for the servers to access the tables like they tried too. read more

Matū Kai - 13-14 oz Ribeye, Hand-Cut Fries from HiHo, Maltagliati (pasta from UOVO) - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of the most ridiculous restaurants, I've eaten at... in a long time could be a fan, but won't be ~ they have a Philly cheesesteak which is only served at the bar and I came here one night to eat by myself and wanted to take one home to my husband, and they would not let me order one because of their "rule," only one per person and you can only order them at the bar and the bar was empty. I hate eating at restaurants that have all these stupid rules that don't accommodate the customer. This will be unfortunate but most likely the last time I'm eating here. They also only let you order the Philly cheesesteak sandwich at the bar. If you sit in the restaurant, you're not allowed to order it. Only at the bar. It's just a stupid rule only in LA will you find restaurants like this... not worth the hassle or the attitude read more

It was my birthday yesterday and I want Lee steak. Sara our server was on point and delightful. Her personality brightened our dinning experience. Food was delicious. However my NYC strip was too salty for my pallete and especially compared to my girlfriend's ribeye which was pitch perfect. I told Sara our server who was sincere in her concern. She told the manager Megan who went above and beyond to ensure I had a positive evening. She offered to replace the steak, even though I'd eaten half of it as we were starving, but it was late in the evening and I didn't want to wait. So Megan comped the steak. This is was so generous and unexpected and will keep me as a returning client. Megan and the team at Matū Kai are trained to make sure the dinners are satisfied. And I am -- which is why I'm writing. Thank you again to Sara and Megan!!! read more

Came for the cheesesteak to see what the hype was about, it was pretty good but not something I would wait an hour plus for like I see a lot of people posting. If I go back, I will ask for a little more cheese as it was a little dry. read more

Matū Kai - Cheesesteak - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Matu Kai in Brentwood is a stylish neighborhood steakhouse known for its delicious grass-fed New Zealand Wagyu beef. The restaurant is very modern and relaxed with a focus on steakhouse dining. There are expertly prepared ribeyes and New York strips as well as its popular cheesesteak and seasonal pastas. The wonderful bold flavors and high-quality ingredients are noted in every bite! To have the cheesesteak you must sit at the bar and join that waitlist. We didn't have it but that is next on the list. We had the delicious: Beef Ragu Pasta, Broccolini, Picanha, Waygu Ribeye, and ended with strawberry penna cotta. The service was just as great as the food! Definitely a must for date night or just to eat out! read more

Matū Kai - 11 oz NY Strip - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have NEVER left a negative review in my life but this experience was too ridiculous not to share. I met two friends who had already ordered drinks at the bar. After we were seated and ordered food random drinks and shots started showing up at our table. We politely explained they weren't ours and sent them back. This Happened twice. Then when my friend tried to order a drink, the trainee and another server told her she was "cut off." None of us were intoxicated and she had 1 drink that entire night. When questioned they explained "they were trained to identify impaired behavior"......that explanation was comical and ridiculous. I spoke with the manager expecting her to recognize what was clearly a mix-up, especially since drinks had been mistakenly delivered to our table multiple times and the server was new BUT Instead she doubled down on the servers' story. I also tried to explain to her who orders drinks and shots twice and then sends them back if thats what you ordered ????? To make matters worse, they won't cook a steak to your requested temperature because the chef decides how it should be prepared for you .......then they drop the bill and say "don't worry about signing anything" and they added an automatic gratuity to the bill even after all this ..... One of the most bizarre and poorly managed restaurant experiences I've ever had in my life and i eat out ALOT . they have more rules then items on the menu. I won't be back nor should anybody ever go to this restaurant. I'm sure it won't last......0/10 read more

Hadn't been to Matu since 2022, so when I saw that Matu Kai was opening in Brentwood with a larger space than the original Beverly Hills location, it was only a matter of time before I came here. Helped that the friend group agreed on Matu Kai as our annual holiday dinner venue! The one thing that I REALLY wanted to try was the Matu Philly Cheesesteak, but I was informed beforehand that it was only available at the bar during dinner hours. Well, I am then thankful that the Lock, Stock & Barrel menu ($115 pp) exists because it literally served the cheesesteak as "dessert." A rundown of everything on the menu below, with all beef as 100% grass-fed wagyu from First Light Farms in New Zealand: 1. 24-Hour Bone Broth: Always a good starter here. Very clean, not too salted. 2. Garlic Bread: Solid, had some nice toasted cheese on top. 3. Shrimp Cocktail (Kauai origin): I mean, it's really hard to mess up shrimp cocktail. The horseradish sauce had a kick! 4. Tenderloin Carpaccio: The only dish that I felt was underwhelming. Didn't have enough flavor, which is surprising given the high beef quality that they have to work with. 5. Steak Tartare, Japanese Accent: As usual, one of Matu's best dishes and easily the most photogenic. The wagyu quality really shines here. Absolutely fantastic dish. 6. Hand-Cut Fries (from HiHo), Beef Tallow, Parsley: Matu and HiHo Cheeseburger have the same owner, so it makes sense they'd import the fries here. These were actually some amazing fries! Perfectly crispy and the beef tallow adds a ton of flavor. 7. Maltagliati (from UOVO): Was bemused that there is even a pasta dish on this menu, but I guess if UOVO is part of the group why not? It was a very good pasta. 8. 8-Hour Braised Beef Cheek: Now we're getting into the good stuff! The only shame is that there wasn't more of this. Super tender and flavorful. Enjoyed the celericac puree it came with. 9. 7 oz Center Cut Filet: Matu's whole deal is that you trust them to cook the steak at their signature "warm red," which is a medium rare center. They know what they're doing. Great filet! 10. '47' Salad, Little Gem Lettuce: A break from all the meat! Really fresh lettuce, might have had more cheese than necessary. 11. Tenderloin Satay, "Crying Tiger" Sauce: I don't really have satay enough to comment on how it compares to real satay, but this was good enough. 12. Ribeye/NY Brochettes, Harissa Spice: Can't really go wrong with these skewers with the meat quality. Spice added a nice kick! 13. Ribeye: Can't come to Matu and not have their trademark ribeye. So so so damn good. That wagyu cooked in "warm red" really shines here. 14. Maitake Mushrooms, Thyme, Butter: Crispier than expected, but paired well with the ribeye. 15. Matu Philly Cheesesteak & Chips: The cheesesteak that we all wanted and ended up getting! This was as advertised. The wagyu beef mixed with the Cooper Sharp cheese was perfection! The artisanal sesame roll is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The Philadelphia-style Long Hot pepper did get to me, that thing is really spicy! Honestly, this by itself is a worthy meal and a candidate for best cheesesteak in the city. Only thing is that it was a bit hard to enjoy because we were so stuffed by this point! 16. Arturo's Panna Cotta (Café Con Leche, Strawberry, Passion Fruit): Had three different kinds of panna cottas. The strawberry one was definitely the favorite, but café con leche and passion fruit were good as well. Service here is great. The starters came out pretty fast, but they slowed the pace down once the big ticket items starting coming out. Overall, very friendly and welcoming. There is absolutely zero dependable street parking here. Valet parking is right outside the restaurant and is $15. Ambience is what I hoped for. Very warm and cozy environment inside. Tables were spaced well. Not too loud at all. The bar area seamlessly fit in. Great work designing the space! Overall, Matu Kai delivers on every single mark. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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This review is purely for the Cheesesteak sandwich. It's super hard for me to pop into either of the restaurants as I do not live nearby. However, I love that they have the option to order the sandwich during lunch time thru Postmates for delivery or pick up! The sandwich itself is to die for. So delicious... the meat is cooked to perfection and paired so well with the cheese and pepper. Meat to bread ratio also perfect. Ahhhh definitely returning for more :P read more

Great short course of steaks. Not overwhelmingly greasy. Cooked warm but still red. Few silverwares came out wet but overall pleasant and not too expensive read more

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Have to say, I much enjoy this Matu more than the location in Beverly Hills. Has a reservation for 6pm on a Sunday but when we got there we decided we wanted to share the cheesesteak, among other things, so we decided to wait for a seat at the bar. To start, service was kind & they promptly seated us soon as a bar seat opened. The ambiance at this location is much better than BH. The bar is bigger & vibier and the whole space is just much nicer and feels like an elevated but not too pretentious steakhouse. We sat down and ordered our Matu usual, extra dirty martini w/ blue cheese olives. Excellent always. We scanned the menu and decided. We went with one of their steak meals that comes with bone broth, shrimp cocktail, meatballs & steak w/ salad. Cheesesteak to share, no long hot & the short rib ragu. The starters came out first, excellent Kauai shrimp cocktail w: extra horseradish (love that). The meatballs were so tender and just a great sauce. This was so good to pair with the garlic bread that came out with our pasta, which I think is a total sleeper in its own. You don't usually go to a steakhouse and order pasta but this was easily one of our favorite dishes. The steak came out and considering we had sorta ordered a lot, this was perfect to share. Great salad in the side too (I don't like their Caesar at the BH location). Lastly, cheesesteak came out. We were pretty full so we ate half & took the other half home, which I love. Makes for a great meal later, just wrap in foil and throw in the oven. Instead of dessert we got an espresso martini and wandered down to salt and straw for their Thanksgiving menu. Overall, excellent experience and food. I really think they're doing better things at the Brentwood location and even the menu differs ever so slightly (pasta is different and a few other minor changes). This is probably one of my favorite places to go solo and sit at the bar or for an easy date night. I'll be back for sure. To note: This is a no tipping established so they add an 18% charge on top and you can't tip on top of that. As long as service is good, I am fine with this. read more

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I had been looking forward to Matu Kai for weeks! Let me start by saying the food was spectacular. Every single dish was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared. The steaks are quite literally insane, thinly sliced bites of perfection. I was disappointed to see that there were not many vegan options. This makes it tough to go out with a large group that has various preferences. The most upsetting part of the night was the service. I expect places like Matu Kai to have exceptional service. This means a server that smiles and offers good recommendations and conversation. We didn't have that experience. Our waitress was dry and cold, and honestly just seemed like she hated her job and didn't want to be there. The place is also extremely dark. I love dim lighting, but this was too dark and simply not comfortable. My final complaint is the ridiculous rule that you cannot order the cheesesteak unless you sit at the bar. It really disadvantages the people that plan in advance, pay a ton of money for dinner, and are denied the only real thing Matu Kai is known for. I have tried having this cheesesteak on three different occasions and each time, I'm given some excuse as to why we can't order it. I am at a point where I give up on the cheesesteak and won't be back for it. read more

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Haven't been to a spot in a while where reality lives up to the hype. But this place does it. Already craving the Philly steak sandwich and fries. Was craving it while eating it. Took a while to get seated at the bar so expect an hour wait. But once there the servers at the bar were great. Brought everything fairly quickly and we were extremely satisfied. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I love when restaurants create consistency. Anytime I'm at Beverly Hills, there's already people waiting in line and it can become chaotic. When I walked into Matu Kai, I immediately noticed the decor. It's so much more spacious and I absolutely love the color palette. I also appreciated not being stressed about whether I would make the bar spot since it's much bigger than BH. Now, the cheesesteak. It tasted equally amazing to the BH location. However, I did prefer it more than BH. I felt like there was more meat ratio in this one. I can't wait to try their dinner and I'm so happy that it's a nice addition to the Brentwood community. read more

Matū Kai - Half eaten cheesesteak - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I visited Matu Kai for Valentine's Day and enjoyed the overall experience. We had a reservation made in advance and would recommend you do as well as they get very busy and there isn't a large seating area. The ambiance overall is nice however, they attempted to seat us in the back area which contained seats that were very close to one another. We immediately asked the host to seat us elsewhere which they were happy to do. I honestly prefer the Beverly Hills location for this reason; their layout and seating is a bit strange. Upon ordering our food and drinks, it took about an hour to get any of it. The overall speed of service was pretty slow, but it was Valentine's Day and they were booked and busy. That being said, our meal was great! We had ordered their garlic bread, beef tallow fries, pasta, ribeye, and passion fruit panna cotta. I enjoyed them all however, was left feeling underwhelmed by the dessert. read more

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Matu Kai is beautiful! And the vibe is fun, ... great music and lighting. Our server was fantastic. The mocktails were delicious. I loved the meatballs! Really nice evening. read more

Matū Kai - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I expected the all-wagyu meal to be too much. I haven't even been craving red meat lately, but a friend chose the place so I didn't really think too hard. I also don't always prefer wagyu -- it can be overwhelmingly fatty. Since I didn't know what to expect, I wasn't even looking forward to it much...yet I left thoroughly convinced. Everything was done delicately. Thin slices, perfect textures, varied presentations and flavors. Refined, not overwhelming. This was wagyu done right. We got the largest menu (Lock Stock & Barrel), which includes their Philly cheesesteak as "dessert," then ordered actual dessert on top (best one was the strawberry panna cotta btw). I didn't even feel disgusting afterward, I felt refreshed somehow. Maybe it helped that dinner was early, and I arrived fasting lol. Highly recommend that too. Our group of 8 loves our super long dinners. I liked that they offer more selections than the original bev hills location, which is also smaller. Everything on the larger menu was a total delight, even the salad with its delicate dressing. The only thing I felt was underwhelming was the carpaccio, which was probably underseasoned. The maitake mushrooms were a bit salty, but it kinda balanced nicely eaten w/ the ribeye. Lock, Stock & Barrel for 4 (7 courses) - 115pp For each person 24-Hour Bone Broth To share Garlic Bread & Shrimp Cocktail Carpaccio, Tartare, Japanese accent & French Fries 8-Hour Braised Beef Cheek, Maltagliati Center Cut Filet & '47' Salad Ribeye/NY Brochettes, Tenderloin Satay Ribeye & Maitake Mushrooms "Dessert" Matū Philly Cheesesteak & Chips My standouts were: Tartare - amazing bright flavor Beef cheek - melts in your mouth, bold deep red wine flavor, exceptional Center cut filet - perfectly cooked Ribeye - beautiful thin cuts, like the filet, with a gorgeous char Philly cheesesteak - this surprised me bc I was quite full. But the bold peppery flavor reeled me in. Left no crumbs. Valet is $15, fairly reasonable. Service is smooth. Wish the bathrooms had more lighting so I could see my lipstick. I'd definitely come back! read more

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The food here is phenomenal! The cheesesteak is really where it's at, served at lunch and during the first hour of dinner. You simply can't go wrong with anything on their menu, I suggest coming with a group of people and ordering one of their preset menus for four or more. The quality of their meat sets them apart from anywhere else, everything is so tender and perfectly executed. Well worth the splurge, this is the ideal place for a celebration, the space is much larger than the original in Beverly Hills Hills. read more