Matsu Restaurant

4.3 's Matsu restaurant has been around for many many years. It's tucked in the back of the shopping center and when you go in it transforms you into an old school Japanese restaurant the place fills up pretty good on the weekends. The decor is Japanese theme old school vibe. I have gotten a few entrées and sushi with a few rolls here in the past. The teriyaki chicken or beef is good. The teriyaki sauce is flavorful. The tempura is good. All the different rolls I have had was decent and good. The entrées and sushi rolls here are consistent throughout the years that I have been coming here.The services easy-going, and friendly. The waiter and waitresses are attentive and so are the bussers. There is also a bar area on Friday evenings or maybe Friday and Saturdays that they have live music (Is been a while, so I am not sure at the moment).I would recommend others to come eat here with friends and enjoy the atmosphere and entrées, sushi, and sushi rolls.

Special dining experience. The interior/environment of the restaurant is serene and traditional. The dim-lit ambiance envelops you with a warm, inviting glow, making it a nice spot for a relaxing evening dinner.The servers there are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing and it really adds to the environment of the restaurant. Made me feel like I was back in a little homey restaurant in Japan.The sushi was amazing, no complaints. A perfect mixture of well-made sushi rice and fresh fish brings you a good roll of sushi. The sushi rice was not overpowering but just enough to enhance the flavor of the fish. The rolls were creative, well-balanced, and beautifully served. 5/5 there. The cost is what got me, for the price point I think you can still find good, quality, sushi for less.If you're in the mood for a peaceful, cozy spot to enjoy exquisite sushi in a beautiful traditional setting, this restaurant is a must-visit. It's a nice experience that's as much about the ambience as it is about the good sushi there.

Had an absolute best experience here, service and food were impeccable! Ordered the tuna boat, sea eel, volcano roll and of course hot sakePerfect place for an authentic meal Maybe my favorite sushi place in all of oc

I love this place! I've been here several times, and it's definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Orange County.Their service is always excellent, with fresh ingredients and entertaining performances.A tip for enjoying teppanyaki: each cooking station seats eight people, so you might share your dining experience with others from different groups. Dinner starts on time you booked, so it's important not to be late to avoid inconveniencing others.

Matsu has been around for decades and it is still busy with satisfied customers. The food is good not great with large portions and straight forward preparation. The prices have been kept reasonable. The cocktails are cheap by today's standards.Most of us shared a couple of their signature boats. They are loaded up with a variety of dishes so there is something for everyone. I started with a Mai Tai which tasted like Hawaiian Punch with some rum in it.Going to Matsu is a real Time Machine. This is not Michelin starred omakase. If you just want some basic Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices you should enjoy this place.

With family members, Diane and I returned here--this time to try out the teppan grill. Both Miso Soup and Vegetable Soup were very good, and a Cucumber Salad with little pieces of shrimp was good and refreshing. A Rainbow Roll and a Spicy Tuna Roll were both cold and satisfying. And Shrimp Tempura featured golden and succulent battered shrimp. Grilled Appetizer Shrimps were larger than normally presented in other teppanyaki grills I have visited. Then the grill master prepared very tasty Fried Rice, followed by the usual vegetable suspects (White Onion, mushrooms, carrots, and Bean Sprouts). My medium rare Filet was served at the requested temperature, and grilled shrimp were big. My only gripe is that rather than giving me any remaining Bean Sprouts with my plate extended after Diane refused them, the grill master threw them away down the grill chute instead. That cost him an extra tip I customarily give to a grill master for excellent service. But the entire experience was still very good on the whole.XXXX-1/2 overall!

Although it's been around for years, I was today years old when I first experienced this special place. At once, it reminded me of the long-lost Sambi of Tokyo restaurant in Downey. Like Sambi, Matsu has sections for both traditional dining and teppanyaki. It has a cozy sushi bar. It has a great cocktail selection. It's spectacularly decorated. And, it has servers dressed in traditional kimono-style uniforms.I was there for lunch, and was looking for the most-traditional menu item. As I perused the menu, I found all the standards: chicken and beef teriyakis, both separate and in-combination with tempura. Finally, I found exactly what I was looking for - Maku No Uchi, a type of bento box with origins going back to the 17th century. It was perfect, a combination of beef, chicken and fish served with rice. Accompaniments included rice, egg, sashimi and pickled vegetables. A very complete meal.Service was efficient and friendly. Better late than never, I'm glad I discovered this magical place.

another amazing visit. craving sushi so stopped here to over order. the uni, sabrina, anaconda were delish! super attentive service. will be back.

Excellent food and service is outstanding. It is a really nice experience and the decor is brilliant. Such nice people from beginning to end. Crabby Tuna was good but it was only two pieces. The other rolls were great.

We RSVP'd here for Valentine's day and were seated in a quiet booth in the back room, which was really enjoyable. Lovely ambiance. Saw some waitresses dressed in their Japanese attire, cute. Our server was attentive and courteous.We got the Matsu Gondola Dinner (Combo boat) @$30/person. Was planning to order an additional side of sushi, but our waiter pointed out that the gondola dinner was large. He was right - we couldn't finish!Combo boat comes with salmon/chicken/beef teriyaki, shrimp/cucumber/yam tempura, sesame chicken, California rolls, and seasonal fruits (cantaloupe and grapes). Chicken teriyaki was a hit or miss; some pieces were dried while others were juicy and soft. Salmon and beef teriyaki tasted better. Sesame chicken was tender and crunchy.Combo boat came with soup, choices were miso, clam chowder, and one other that I cannot recall. Because it was Valentine, we also received complimentary chocolate dipped strawberries.Overall experience was great! Highly recommend.