I still tell people the day I went to Masa I transcended to Heaven. It was an absolutely speechless experience. The appetizers and sushi pieces were so fresh and juicy -- I couldn't even believe what I was eating. Additionally, the chef made the experience incredibly fun as he talked to us, joked with us and taught us about different fish. You absolutely need to come to Mass HUNGRY because you will be FULL like no other. I remember my friend and I were shocked at how many pieces we still have left as we were so full already and the chef was very observant and offered to put in less sushi rice so we can still eat more and taste the fish. There is a reason Masa is famous and is at the suggested price point. I need to thank my friend for being so kind and bringing me. Truly one of a kind experience! read more

Superb! Amazing! Incredible! ...and every other synonym for outstanding! Yes - this meal comes with a hefty price tag, but it's worth every penny. Everything about our experience was fantastic. We decided to pay additional to sit at the bar and the next time we visit we'll do the same because it made the experience even better than expected. I absolutely love the fact that the attire is casual (but still of course nicely dressed), because it's refreshing to be comfortable while enjoying your meal. I'm obsessed with the no cell phone policy because it really gives you the chance to really take in the experience. Service is PHENOMENAL. Everyone's super friendly and they all go above and beyond to make sure your enjoying your time at Masa. I absolutely loved our chef (can't remember his name, but I know he's from Moldova), and we'd like to have him again on our next visit. He was charismatic, great at making conversation, and he prepared our food perfectly. You could tell that he really takes pride in what he does, which reflects in the way he meticulously prepared each course. We've eaten at many places throughout the globe, and I have to say this was one of my all-time favorite meals. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I thought our chef was making a joke when he said we'd have to eat the sushi courses with our hands, but it turns out he wasn't joking lol. It was actually a cool experience and the first time I've ever eaten at a Michelin star restaurant without the usual smug atmosphere. Before even being halfway through the sushi, I was already stuffed. I can't believe there are people complaining about the portions LOL. The chef saw me struggling and told me he'd make the remaining courses a tad smaller to ensure I made it all the way through - which I did. I wish I could tell you what my taste buds enjoyed most, but everything was equally delicious. I kept waiting to come across something that that I'd dislike, but that never happened. Chef Masa really made this restaurant a special place and I can't wait to be back. P.S. Make sure you use the same name under your next reservation because they will change the menu for a new experience. read more

Not being able to take pictures is a bad situation, they are really strict~ The seafood is basically flown in from Japan, 5 appetizers, 20+ Omakase, caviar and white truffles are very fresh, and the portions are very generous, the ingredients, the taste fully justify its price. We made a reservation about two weeks ago, you can choose the official website and telephone reservation, the location has Counter and Table, I recommend choosing Counter, very interesting, you can directly watch the cooking process, I like this, if you are lucky you can also see Masa himself, the long table about 250,000 U.S. dollars, two people cost about 1500 U.S. dollars, not expensive, but very interesting... read more

We were excited to dine at Masa in April 2024 and opted for the Hinoki counter experience. We've dined around the world at some of the best sushi restaurants and had high expectations for Masa, especially given the price. Unfortunately, the food and experience did not live up to those expectations. My wife and I placed Masa near the bottom of our list of about 15 3* Michelin restaurants that we've dined at before. We would not return. read more

The food here is amazing, the entire experience is wonderful - very personable service, cool atmosphere, and unique sushi.

Exceptional at every level The food was top shelf as you would expect The service was "special handling" but not overdone at all The counter experience was worth the premium read more

Disappointing. My husband took me to Masa for my birthday last week. Twenty minutes into the experience at the Chef's counter, my husband got VERY sick from a stomach bug (Not from Masa, to be clear). We had to leave to get him home immediately. I was both gravely concerned for his health and also disappointed that I missed out on the dinner. But what made it worse is that the manager explained that there were no refunds or credits per their policy. (Pre-payment is required at point of reservation). So we basically paid almost $2,000 for a meal we ate 1/10 of, if that. Then she added she hoped she'd see us back. Why would we go back? I expected a better, more compassionate level of service from this tier of restaurant. Just....disappointing. read more

This is one if the top Japanese restaurants in New York City. Its is extremely expensive. Fish is flown from Japan and their Omakase offer a big selection of unique styles of fish and small plates. Their service is as expected for NYC. Location is excellent and reservations is a must. read more

The obvious downside of finishing the most exquisite sushi you've ever had: "Now, how can I be satisfied with any other sushi for at least the next year.. or two. Maybe three. Also, was not expecting Masa to be located inside a shopping mall." Covid rules have restricted seating at the bar, obviously changing the normal interactions between the chef and the guests. And Masa was never a large restaurant, so seating is now extremely limited. Chef Masayoshi Takayama does not allow photos of his amazing, delicious food, to show the prix fixe omakase of about 25 small plates, each meticulously prepared. A couple of the pieces were fired to bring out more flavor, but not with a common torch - instead, a square iron wand, heated in the wood coal grill is used. Something different. I found the food, service, and decor incredible. And although seated at a table between the plastic Covid screens, I was directly in front of the chef. It is extremely rare to watch a sushi chef at the top of his form, working with impeccable tools and perfect ingredients. Now I have to start saving up my pennies to return to this amazing experience as soon as possible. 2020 10 15. M3. read more

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Chef Masa is very warm and jovial. Everything in his restaurant is a balanced contrast between Japanese simplicity and Western opulence and grandeur. From the decor, service and food, this merging of both the east and west is very notable. Photos aren't allowed unfortunately, but it's not hard to picture: think of overflowing caviar on choicest sushi pieces imported from Tsukiji Market, plenty of freshly grated white truffle on top of seared A5 wagyu beef, and the smell of real yuzu and just grated wasabi to mention just a few. It's Chef Masa himself preparing each course for us as he happily chats with us, ensuring total exclusivity as it's just a limited number of diners are accepted each night. At his counter I felt at ease as if it's just my regular Japanese sushi chef in our neighborhood except that it's not. It's Chef Masayoshi Takayama, the THREE Star Michelin restaurant owner and chef of the most famous and highly acclaimed sushi restaurant in America. read more

This is actually my second time here. My first time was nearly 10 years ago when they still charged a "service fee" which was later deemed illegal. Guess that's a refund that I'll never see, haha. This place is a amazing. I can't say anything bad about it. The rice temperature is on point, the sushi is as fresh as it comes, and the service is impeccable. If you dropped a napkin, it'll be picked up before it touches the floor. We came here for Valentine's Day and couldn't ask for a better time. We were served by Chef Fuji who is amazing. Of course we took the obligatory Masa photo in front of the tree. This isn't an everyday place (unless you're baller) but I'll definitely be back. read more

Since COVID, haven't really had great sushi (except a trip to Vegas during Super Bowl) so decided to reach out to one of the best, Masa. Ordered Masa Nigiri Sushi Box Pick Up and it looks just like the pics on website. I've attached a few. Sushi was melt in your mouth excellent and there was a lot of it. Only items that didn't live up to the main were the two sides. Both were eh, at best...flavorless, but didn't order the meal for the sides, just for the sushi, which you just know will be great, and it was. Though they don't except tips, so not relevant to Masa, but don't forget to tip heavy these days as we all come out of this pandemic. read more

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// Summary Worth the hype and price point? I'm not sure. Regardless, Masa is undoubtedly a memorable experience with the highest quality food and service. // Experience Got the full experience at the counter (minus Masa himself), and it was an entirely delicious experience. Everything was on point, from the lobster, all the sashimi and specialty dishes, and the A5 wagyu. They do have an extensive drinks and wine list that will satisfy any customer at any price point. I ordered one of their cocktails, and that was also fantastic. I don't necessarily think it was worth the price you pay - probably could have been priced from $400-$500, but you know, you're paying for those three Michelin stars too, right? // Service Service was second to none. They pull out the chair for you, scoot you in, keep your water and ginger replenished with a speed that you might not be able to fathom, wipe your space consistently for any droplets that might have escaped your mouth and plate, make sure you are satisfied with your drinks, and thoroughly explain the dishes that they serve to you. // Ambiance The hinoki wood is absolutely amazing - I just loved how it felt. They have a great upscale and classy vibe to it, and it was just a wonderful experience. // Convenience If you're a photographer or like taking pictures of your food (if you know me by now, you know I don't do this, and this doesn't disturb me one bit), then you're out of luck, as they prohibit pictures from being taken. Pretty easy to get to, but you do have to get up some escalators here and there to enter into the experience. read more

Finally got to try this place before leaving New York. It was a truly fantastic and unique experience, very expensive of course, but worth every penny imo. I was constantly amazed by the quality of the ingredients, the wasabi, the Hokkaido uni, the A5 wagyu, even the champagne mango was just topnotch. At this price, of course I was expecting more than just high quality ingredients. Masa did offer something that's truly unique and has spoiled my taste buds. My favorite courses are the stone crab with uni aioli, the roasted Hawaiian papaya with miso sea urchin, and the Ohmi beef tataki with black truffle. As a big fan of uni, I just never realized there could be so many variations that brings out the different layer of flavors of it. Service was impeccable too. We could see the whole kitchen from the bar. I definitely would recommend it to all my friends who are also sushi fans. read more

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Came to Masa for my 30th birthday back in June 2019. When you're paying $595 pp, $1,200+ per couple + extra for drinks + tax... you expect excellence and something special. Masa, just didnt have that. The food was good...but I guess one would and SHOULD expects MORE at that exorbitant price point. There was nothing special. No flare. They gave us dessert with a tiny candle in a shape of a Masa sake bottle.. You're also not allowed to take photos of your dishes. The one photo we were able to get was with Chef Masa at the end of the meal. He asks you to say "Suuuuushiii!" and smile.... How cheesy... read more

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Good food and atmosphere. Seating was quick and easy. Staff very nice and efficient. Food was fresh and service was fast.

Disclaimer: this is not a review of the food, at 850$ a head the quality of food shouldn't even be part of the discussion and it's not. Everything was fresh and tasted fine, and we didn't get food poisoning I am giving this place 2 stars: one for the fresh ingredients, and one for the very attentive and kind staff ( like hyper vigilant type attentive - impressive and matched the price point ) However nothing beyond that merits a star, to preface the default price is 600 or something around there for a seat in the restaurant, and 850 for a seat at "chefs table". The assumption most would assume is that at the "chefs table" you would be served by the chef. But nope, other than a nod from Masa as we sat down there was no other interaction (minus a photo at the end which we had to ask the waitstaff for). The "chefs table" at Masa consists of 1 masa and 2 other "chefs". Now I am not going to bash the skills of the chef that served us, he was excellent for having only 3 years of experience. Very outgoing and very entertaining, everything a chef should be. BUT what I (and I assume most other people) are willing to shell out 850$s for is the experience of being served by (the great) Masa. So for others that are considering chefs table here, just be warned that 1) Masa may have retired for the evening ( apparently he is older now and needs his rest so he left after the 5pm session - 7pm people never even got to see him) or 2) you will be sat at the "chefs table" but your chef may not be Masa. The usual experience is that the main chef would be at least attempting to make conversation with the entire counter, but nope, if you don't sit in front of him there will be no conversation to be had. He will also not be the one slicing the fish or making the nigiri if he is not your chef. If you want a picture with him you don't need to be at the "chefs table" to ask, so honestly just save an extra 150$ unless you just really feel like testing your luck To top it all off, there were 2 other birthdays that night for the 5pm slot and both of those were remembered, but mine was forgotten and we had to ask our chef if I could also get one of the cool sake candles was honestly the last straw. Even Outback Steakhouse tier restaurants can remember customers' birthdays when they book. Huge smh moment. Tbh if you arnt going to be the "chef" at the "chefs table" because you can't entertain that many people at once then maybe you shouldn't let people book that many slots? Extremely misleading, hoping this post saves others disappointment and baselines any expectations. Best of luck y'all, may the odds be ever in your favor. read more

At $800 a pop, here's a few problems I find with this Michelin Starred Restaurant. First, no photos allowed. So, the only photo I was able to take is of the entrance. Two, no dessert (!) What?! The only thing that served as dessert was a single lonely and undressed strawberry, split into two, that you feel like you've gotten two bites out of it. Third, and here's the biggest problem I find with this establishment: the chefs aren't even authentic Japanese. Some were Chinese, some were Caucasian. Masa himself is Japanese. But he is not there all the time, and even when he is, he can only serve one or two party at a time. He is a master chef, and in my opinion, a master salesman. Yes, the food is delicious. But it's not worth every penny of the price. It's mostly hype. read more

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The experience can be summed up with one anecdote. They served me bad uni. Unfortunately, I swallowed it whole rather than spitting it out. When I told the server, she told me I should have showed her.... And then pretended it never happened. She didn't even apologize, only shamed me for swallowing it rather than what? Spitting it out and showing it to her? They comped nothing and it was never mentioned again. The whole experience was massively underwhelming and wildly overpriced for the quality. read more

Definitely one of the BEST Omakase we had! The experience was excellent, they deserve their 3 michellin stars. One of the most memorable meals for sure. Sitting at the counter at Masa was an indescribable experience for my husband and I. We got lucky that Chef Masa also happened to be there for another customer. He was very pleasant read more

You can't go wrong with Masa. It's the absolutely best omakase in the city. But prepare yourself, it's a lot of food, like a lot!!! The service is good! I like the ambience as well, the place is beautiful. Definitely a perfect place for a special occasion, or any day if you're able to. I am about to go for the third time, can't wait! read more

Made a res and deposited $500 a month ago and on the day of the res., got an email saying that my bar seat has been changed to a table one. Literally three hours before the dinner. Very u professional. As you walk in, the first thing they told me was Im not allowed to take any pictures of what Im eating. Didnt ask why. While eating, found out why they didnt want me to take pix - wasnt worth it. I asked for light on rice, but they mustve heard me light on fish. An inch sized sushi. Not authentic Japanese at all. Waiters were sweet tho. Paid $850 per person. Wont be back. read more

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I went here with my boyfriend to celebrate, as he says, a day that ends in y. Let's just say this was one of the best day that ends in y celebrations we've ever had! Our chef was TK, who was a fun conversationalist. Talked to us a good amount but also left us to ourselves while in conversation. There are no pictures allowed of the food in here, so I don't have my typical pictures of the courses, but everything was so delicious. Normally I write about stand out courses but can't even do that here because everything was a stand out. I would 10000000% love to go back here again. Apparently in spring their tree is a cherry blossom tree too! Great wine list, great food, great dessert, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Yes, it's expensive, but if you have the money to spare it's absolutely worth it. The experience is one I'll remember forever. read more

Made a reservation here for my birthday and came with 2 of my friends. Food: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Service: 5/5 We made reservations at the counter, which was more expensive but came with an extra appetizer of the A5 ohmi wagyu. I would definitely recommend the trying the counter seats as you get the whole omakase experience being served by the chefs. There were 3 chefs serving the counter and Masa was there during our meal, but he was not the one making our nigiri. When we got there he was making the last few pieces and about to go home, but he still offered to take photos with us and made us a the first few pieces of nigiri. He wished me a happy birthday and the staff served us a slice of cake with a candle on it, which was nice. The service at Masa is wonderful and exactly what you would expect at a 3 Michelin starred restaurant. Everything was done perfectly, from serving food to refilling water to asking for feedback etc. The appetizers were stunning, the tuna and caviar dish did not disappoint and the toast that came with it was maybe the best toast I've had. The crab dish was maybe my favorite dish. The moment it entered my mouth, the flavors just exploded in my mouth, it was very intense and concentrated. The A5 Wagyu dish was filled with Wagyu and truffle, you can tell Masa doesn't cheap out. The nigiri, however, was a little disappointing. Some of my pieces had just a little too much wasabi. The fish was fresh and the sushi was good, but I was expecting more, as Masa was supposed to be one of the best sushi restaurants in the world, but I felt like I've similar quality nigiri at lower price points. Overall, Masa is a great once in a lifetime experience, I would definitely recommend masa to anyone looking for a great sushi experience. But if you are just looking for good sushi, there are definitely cheaper places you can go to for similar or better quality sushi. read more

Always stunned by how amazing Masa can surprise me and how they maintain such great consistency over the years. This is the second time here and I have to say the second is the charm. Food here elevated to a new level. I think 5 stars is not able to show how much I appreciate mesa is read more

I am a foodie and love sushi. I went there on a weeknight. The restaurant was empty. There were only two tables. Chef Masa didn't serve me. Another chef did. Since I had to sit in front of him, I tried to make conversation with him. But he was very quiet and serious. The sushi was definitely great, but it didn't exceeded my expectation ( I've been to so many other Japanese sushi restaurants with michelin stars around the world). The service was excellent but again it was expected. I only give a 4 stars because: 1) They won't let me take pictures (I love taking pictures of my food :-( 2) The food didn't wow me (Since I was paying $1000/person with sake paring), I was hoping to be surprised and at least has the wagyu beef included. But they still want to charge additional $150 for the table. Bottom line, it was a great one time experience but it's not worth the price I paid. read more

Not sure how I'm supposed to write a review for somewhere that just transcends your typical dining experience. I was lucky enough to be able to try this place, and it is absolutely the best omakase I had. You will leave STUFFED- this is the most filling I felt after an omakase. It is a lot of food, but it is all absolutely amazing. So fresh, so simple yet perfectly executed. The quality was absolutely worth the price. I never had mackerel sushi that tasted as delicate and fatty as toro. Truly the finest pieces of sushi I had and probably will have for a long time- pretty much until I return in the future. While the sushi pieces were amazing, the appetizers were also just as scrumptious. The plating was absolutely beautiful- such a shame I couldn't take photos and share the beauty of Masa, but it made me excited to think about bringing my loved ones here again in the future to experience this exquisite dining experience. I do agree, it's an experience you have to enjoy in person rather than through photos. I was also so impressed with the service. As a left handed person living in a right handed people's world, I've learned to accommodate my plating arrangement and such to fit whatever restaurant. However, the minute the chef and servers realized I was left handed, they switched the dining set up for me so that it was more convenient for me. Never had a restaurant do that for me and I was very touched and impressed. Obviously with the price its not your everyday sushi place, but if you ever have a special occasion to celebrate, I highly recommend coming here for the best sushi experience of your life! read more

Service 5/5, sushi 3.5/5, appetizers 5/5 Came here for an anniversary lunch and left stuffed to the brim but for 1300 before additions this is to be expected. Highlights of the meal were definitely the appetizers both the toro tartar with caviar and Hokkaido milk toast (which the chef will happily provide more toast if you do not finish it all in one go( and the sweet corn tempure with summer truffle and shiso were to die for. Sushi itself was good but none of the pieces were amazing, usually I have a hard time deciding which of a couple pieces was my personal favorite but I couldn't find one that blew me away. Service was extremely attentive constantly filling glasses and asking if we would like another drink, your seat is pushed in for you each time you get up and when you come back to be seated. Overall the experience was worth it once but I don't think the value holds up to having several other omakases for the same price instead. Chef Masa was not there during service so maybe if you get served by him things will be different for your experience. read more

It's a great dining experience, incredible sushi, you won't find sushi of this size anywhere else, every piece of sushi is well thought out by the chef, freshness is not an issue. The service is also of the highest standard. We ordered the tasting set and it will definitely be an unforgettable experience in your life. Although the price is high, it is definitely worth it. recommend? read more

Excellent experience, as always. Great service, fresh fishes from Japan and Okinawa, delicious cocktails like the Honey Blossom and a five star ambiance. The reason for the 4 stars is because for the food, Masa is just ridiculously expensive. This is a once in a lifetime experience, but if you're lucky enough to keep coming back, well it can get a little overdone. Still, the service here is absolutely, 100%, Five Star. We've had comparable quality sushi flown in from Japan at our secret little sushi spot all the way in one of the four other boroughs for 1/100th of the price lol. Seriously. Message me if you want to know the sushi place I'm referring to. Enjoy. A solid 4.5 stars read more

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21 amazing dishes for lunch may be a bit overwhelming but it was so good i couldn't stop. No need for a long review. Service is impeccable, food is top notch and their Toro Kama with uni is out of this world. read more

No tip allowed! It may be expensive, but it's very fair taking into account that there is no tip allowed. The restaurant is on the 4th floor of a mall. You're at the right place. Just take the escalators up. Make sure to find Masa and not Bar Masa. If you see Bar Masa, go to the other side. That's where Masa is. They charge for sparkling water. If I knew ahead of time, I would have drank more sparkling water. My favorite item, believe it or not, was the sea urchin or uni papaya. Not sure why, but it tasted very good and was very unique. Overall, I had a very good lunch experience. I'd definitely go here again. read more

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I think some of the reviews here are mixed with Bar Masa next door. There is certainly an amount of minor crossover in some of the fish dishes but be assured, there is no a la carte here so you're never going to paying per slice so to say. So pay attention when you read the reviews... This rating comes with a caveat. I think it only holds up with the initial first experience. That is if you can get over the price tag. Currently running at $450 min to $600+ depending on the night (it was $400 when I went last), it is easily the most expensive joint I've ever eaten at, and I don't tend to shy away from price tags as I understand it is the whole experience not just the price of food that Im looking for. There's also an upkeep surcharge Masa charges for maintenance of the bar and other reasons, which do not count to the tip of the staff. So do the math and you'll know you're dropping hard cash here. Having been here for a work trip I decided I was going to hit up the rest of the Michelin 3* places I hadn't been to. The funny thing is I had a co-worker with me who'd never been to a restaurant with a tasting menu before. I'd given him a list of the places I was going and of course this is the one he chose. He was in for a surprise. After getting to our reservations right on time, we were greeted by perhaps one of the most beautiful hostesses I've ever encountered. I was a bit transfixed and enamored before I even sat down. But I snapped myself out of it and we made our way to two spots of the twelve seat bar. We were immediately greeted by a slew of staff, offering us beverages, showing us the alcohol menu and seeing if we wanted to have any of the supplements, like the Matsusaka beef that was being featured. The wine list is a concise list of some of the greatest wines available. It maybe small but it packs a wallop. Like everything else here it also bleeds luxury and price. We got a bottle of Kubota Manjyu as it seemed the most appropriate. The onslaught of fish then proceeded. There were so many varieties of fish it was hard to keep track, though they portion the nigiri to be smaller than most to keep you from stuffing yourself on rice. Some of the fish included: Toro Akami Shirosake Tai Hirame Akamutsu Kinme Dai Shimaaji Kanpachi Aji Uni Kuruma Ebi Mirugai Tarabagani There were a few more that I don't quite remember. There were crazy things like lobster and foie gras shabu shabu, Truffle nigiri, Caviar, even the Matsusaka (which we passed on earluer) in nigiri form. A plethora of luxury ingredients that made the meal over the top. Although I enjoyed the experience, Im not so sure I'd need it again. I certainly like the luxury ingredients, it probably was not necessary to have, especially if the menu could have been had for cheaper. Again, it maybe best to be had exactly one time. I would love to come back but that price tag allows for many other great meals. The service was excellent as you'd expect and subtle as the Japanese culture has mastered. It took a bit to get our sushi masters talking but we eventually broke through. They even asked us for requests for things at the end which I think I could have taken more advantage of. We got some recommendations from them for other Japanese eats which was a nice gesture on their part. It turned out the folks next to us were from our area. Crazy to be thousands of miles away and be chatting with folks that live 10-15 min away from your home. That led to a lot of familiarity of places we ate at back home and cross recommendations for places in NYC. Then came the bill. Blam! It was to be expected though I didn't know how my co-worker would react. I had braced and explained the best I could he was going ot be in sticker shock but he actually was ok with it surprisingly. So the joke we had was to write an expense report for the meal and give it to his boss, to see if the guy would shit himself. :) A great experience? Absolutely. Many fine elements. Hard to justify coming back to, unless said experience it going to be significantly different and eye opening. However if you have a phat expense account and want to take me here, Im not going to argue. read more

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Masa by enjoying the Hinoki Counter Experience for $950pp. Was it worth the price? For me, no. For my husband, absolutely yes. Masa is my husband's favorite restaurant of any cuisine. He's been there multiple times. My favorite is E by Jose Andres in Las Vegas. E by Jose Andres is over the top, experimental, and bold. Masa is subtle perfection. If you value subtle perfection as much as my husband, then you will love Masa and the price will be worth it. The purpose of the subtle flavors is to maximize the flavor and texture of the fish without overpowering it. At Masa, I've tried unique fish that I have never had anywhere else. Every course was delicious. I don't think I've ever had such fresh fish, either. Don't get me wrong - I absolutely loved Masa. While I understand the price, $950 is a lot. For the $200 price difference of sitting at the bar and watching sushi masters execute your meal with precision vs. enjoying the same meal at a table, I would say pay the $200 difference and make this a true experience. Our sushi chef was outstanding and very friendly. The servers were attentive to the extreme, but it felt a bit intrusive. A single droplet would be wiped up immediately. However, they would switch from side to side constantly and I felt like it took away from the experience a bit. The ambiance was wonderful, but the best view was right in front of us. Everyone at the counter was well-dressed, despite the website stating the dress code is "casual and comfortable." Looking around the restaurant as we were leaving, luckily, I didn't see anyone wearing casual clothes. If it wasn't for the price, I would be back in a heartbeat. Since my husband loved it so much, we will likely be back at some point, anyway. read more

Does not warrant 3 Michelin stars. I would not go back. Plenty of other omakase in nyc that are as good and not as expensive

Ok, you will spend a lot of money. Unlike some other restaurants (like EMP) you know where the money is going and why this meal is special. We also had the saki pairing and extra Wagyu beef. So what if the bill was larger than my mortgage. The smiles on everyone's face and guffaws at the presentation and taste made it more than worthwhile. Oh they don't validate parking and tax and tip are extra read more

I don't even know how to write this review. These five stars right here cannot be equated to any other five stars I've dished out in the past. Masa is definitely the restaurant that wins the most first place awards: Highest Michelin Stars Awarded (One of the) Most Expensive Meals in the World Best Japanese Restaurant in My Heart Most Strict Restaurant for Picture Taking / Restaurant for Least Pictures Taken Most Unassuming Entrance to a $$$$$ Restaurant Most Recurring Dining Experience in My Dreams Highest Saliva Production Per Plate Most Likely to Make You Cry at the Restaurant Most Likely to Make You Cry After Leaving the Restaurant If you wanna taste what it means to be #1, go to Masa. read more

One of the most memorable meals for sure. Sitting at the counter at Masa is a great experience for me friends. I love sushi and making omakase , steak , will come back here every month for a meal of sashimi and other dishes that will definitely be enjoyable... read more

We went for a birthday lunch at Masa and had a great time overall. Location: Located on the 4th floor of Columbus mall, it has a discreet entrance tucked right as you turn the corner from the escalator. Host/Hostess: We were greeted by the hostess and host, in which our personal belongings were gathered and stored in a safe place. They asked us to keep our phones on silent and to not take pictures of the food or experience. Ambiance: As you walk in, you immediately hear soft jazz music and the bustling sounds of the chefs in the kitchen. We walked up to the sushi bar and sat on very comfy chairs as they pushed us into the bar. The bar itself is made of this amazing solid smooth piece of Japanese wood. The dinnerware placed in front of us were beautiful pieces of art, designed by Chef Masa himself. We were greeted by Chef Masa and his assistant chefs, and the lunch service immediately began. Drinks: We were provided with an extensive beverage menu, consisting of cocktails, beer, sake, and wine. No pairings were available. Food: The first few courses were epic "appetizers," some of which consisted of sweet stone crab with uni aioli, papaya with uni custard, and the best of all, the toro tartar with caviar. We also paid $150 for the optional Ohmi beef tataki with truffles. After the appetizers, the sushi courses began. They included a large variety of fish, shellfish, and mushrooms. Some of the sushi had very decadent ingredients such as uni and truffle. Each bite demonstrated the freshness and quality of the seafood, while highlighting the extensive prep done by the chefs. Dessert: It was a simple dish of Asian pear with tea, however, since it was a birthday celebration, we also were provided a slice of Lady M green tea cake, which delicious. Service: Outstanding. The wait staff was very attentive, to the level in which they noticed that I was left handed and placed my chopsticks on the left. Each dish was immediately cleared while our drinks remained full. Conclusion: This was not a cheap meal, but worth every penny. The whole experience was pleasing to both the eyes and mouth. We would highly recommend the Masa experience. read more

I feel so lucky to be able to say I have been to Masa NYC. The food and service was impeccable! Ambiance was of course on par. I ordered a bottle of Kubota manjyu Junmai Daiginjo to pair with dinner and share with my bff. The Stone Crab with uni aioli, Toro tartar with caviar, and Roasted Sea Urchin Uni on the Half Shell were my favorite appetizers. Dinner was unforgettable and I will definitely be back but I hope to sit at the bar next time. read more