This is my favorite sushi place by far! It never disappoints, unless you want to go to lunch on the weekends, but it's worth waiting till dinner time. They also have gluten feee soy sauce which is great! Wait staff is always very courteous and helpful. read more

My boyfriend and I came here after reading good reviews, and while the atmosphere is cool, the food is sub-par. We got the fried eggplant, which is something we like at other places, but it was covered in a sauce that ruined it. We got the rainbow roll and a crunchy roll. They tasted like something you buy from the grocery store. Not fresh at all. We are definitely not coming back. read more

I've lived in Richardson for about 4 1/2 years and every time I drove by this place I told myself I'd eat there someday. Well, to celebrate my friend's birthday - which also happened to be the last day of my Japanese Second Language class - we decided to dine here as kind of a "dual celebration" being the sushi fans that we are. We reserved the tatami room just inside the entrance and despite our party being five more than we had originally reserved the staff assured us it was not a problem and eagerly accommodated us. We were handed the menus and our gazes immediately fixated on the 'Sake Flight', your choice of three to four of their sakes to sample. After sipping from ribbon-labelled glasses detailing the contents within each glass we made our decisions on what we each wanted to drink. Shortly thereafter, one of the wait staff must have noticed we were a little warm and moved a fan into our room, which we all thought was a nice gesture on her part. My friend and I had checked the restaurant's website the night before and decided we absolutely would be getting the squid that was pictured there, but we were slightly disappointed at the size of it once the waiter brought it out to us. Fortunately, what it lacked in quantity it made up for in quality. It was ever-so-slightly crispy and had a semi-sweet glaze that brought out not only the flavor but the texture as well. I don't even know where to begin with the sushi. We ordered so many different kinds and ate them all that I scarcely remember which ones to talk about. What I do remember, however, was the "Tear (Drop)" roll which has wasabi root in it and will make you feel like your sinus glands are irradiated for a couple of seconds before leaving like an exorcised demon that somehow found its way into your nasal cavity. Last was the dessert. Only two or three of the twelve of us had any room left for dessert. There was tempura ice cream, ice cream with red bean paste, and Masami donuts which are long and skinny and came with three dipping sauces (white frosting, caramel and chocolate). All items were exceptionally delicious. I should also add that on top of great sushi, sake, dessert, and a tonkatsu dinner that was so big one of our friends couldn't finish it, our waiter never once missed a beat and got all our orders right the first time. Great food. Great environment. Great service. Great experience. We'll be heading back there again before too long to try their Monday night drink specials. read more

Chicken Karage, Sea-bass, miso gindara, chicken yakitori, and hamachi kama. I ordered those foods and it turned to be very very mind blowing. This is the best place for Japanese tapas. The restaurant itself is decent, but the speaks louder and for me it is more than enough to drag me back there. I suggest not to order to sushi menu since they are pretty typical. Go with the appetizer or tapas and order steam rice. That is the best way to eat here. read more

This is my favorite sushi restaurant in DFW. It's our primary date night place. We usually sit at the bar and watch the sushi chefs do their magic. Everything we ever had was wonderful. I am an eel girl and everything eel they serve is awesome. Try the specials they write on the wall. read more

Tucked in this strip mall in Richardson was a true gem. The unique menu items were so flavorful. We ordered appetizers to compose our dinner and we were not disappointed. The baked green mussels were amazing, grilled chicken skewers/ vegetable tempura/ salmon skin rolls were a huge thumbs up! But the highlight was the grilled snapper collar with salt! It was absolutely delicious. Our server, Linh, was spot on. She was able to explain how the dishes were prepared. We will be back! read more

I've been to a lot of sushi places in Dallas, and this is by far my favorite. The owner is awesome! He's so nice, and always good for an interesting conversation. I've been going to this place for almost fifteen years now, since before the current owner, and it's only gotten better. The fish is always very fresh, and presentation beautiful. The regular entrees are delicious, too! Seriously, this place has pretty much ruined me for other sushi restaurants. I can't say enough good things. read more

Been here a million times. Jalapeño roll here is my favorite roll ever. The art on the wall was mine

This is one of the best sushi places in the metroplex. Salmon sashimi is beautiful and melt in your mouth delicious. Volcano roll is the best. Love sitting at the bar and having Ryo create his best is very accommodating and serves wonderful pieces of sushi and shashimi. Service at the tables is iffy. Ordered a bottle of Pinot Grigio; it was served at room temp. :-(... For dessert, try the Masami donuts... beautiful end to a great meal. read more

Masai is a treat, a place that when I enter, life is simply awesome! The atmosphere is casually elegant, love the lighting. Staff is professional, unobtrusive, friendly. The food is beautifully presented and perfectly prepared. I love trying the different dishes, usually ending up with some of the best sushi I've ever tasted. Recently visited with a Japanese friend who asked to order off menu and her request was granted with a smile! The sake selection is a treat in itself, sweet or dry, the selection is wonderful! This is THE restaurant I would visit daily if my budget allowed!!! read more

I came here with my girlfriend around noon today. Our food was decent for the most part. I ordered a sushi lunch box and she ordered a bento box. The fish in general had alot less flavor that most other similar restaurants in town, but all in all wasn't bad. Our service, however was sub par. My meal arrived a good 10 minutes before my girlfriend's, and we could clearly see our server talking to other employees for 15 minutes before our dessert arrived. Likely will not return. read more

I definately have to say this is GREAT sushi. Rio San does a great job. The other review about skipping the trendy sushi sake is pretty true. I love Sushi Sake but the sushi is JUST AS GOOD here and they take good care of the customers. And the prices arent too bad either! Try the specials board....wont let you down...and I highly recommend the Suzuki sea bass. read more

Very tasty. Fresh and flavorful. Truly a hidden gem, but in plain sight. Having driven by and even frequented nearby businesses, I was unaware of how impressive this place actually is, given the strip mall location. But do not let this deter you. Inside is a very interesting mix of cozy and cosmopolitan with some traditional elements as well. The food reflects a similar mentality. Certainly recommended. read more

Service was good. The two male hosts were very friendly and the female wait staff were attentive but the one star I'm giving is because the quality of the food all but negated the good service. My wife and I have been craving some Japanese teriyaki chicken and with the great reviews this place got we thought we would be happy. Unfortunately the wait time was far too long for two staple dishes in a 1/3 full restaurant. The chicken was extremely dry and void of any teriyaki flavor. Rice was dry but yet mushy (how is that even possible?!) The ONLY thing good on our plates was the pineapple garnish but that was hardly worth the $35 we spent, not including the tip. Maybe sushi is what they specialize in but I doubt we'll be back to find that out. read more

My heart was broken into pieces at the closing of Sushiyama. Not because their food was great, but I loved the sushi, and the one of a kind punishment of the Teardrop. When I heard that the sushi chef had moved over to Masami, I nearly squealed with joy. The boyfriend and I immediately made the trip over, and there it was on the menu, the good old tear drop. We requested it be in the battleship nigiri style we used to order and they accommodated us. Authentic minced wasabi on a little bed of sushi rice, wrapped in nori. Challenge a friend, eat it in one bite, and see how long you can hang on chewing before swallowing while the chefs laugh at the faces you make. The rest of the sushi was fresh and vibrant, and many in nontraditional styles I had never had before (cucumber cups with marinated octopus was a favorite.) partner that up with modest prices, and I felt like I found a gem. Looking forward to bringing friends back here. read more

Came for lunch on Friday. We were all disappointed. The portions were small. My coworker ordered the sashimi salad. She was disappointed because it was served in a bowl.. (never seen that before) and it only had 2 small pieces of sashimi, and, 2 pieces of artificial crab. The dressing they offered was awful. So she asked for ginger dressing, and that too was awful. I asked for the tuna tower. It was very small. Tasted okay... I guess I'm used to a fuller plate when I go to my local spot, but this is what I get for trying new things! Also, like the other reviewers, customer service was not great. We never got the same person to help us. One lady brought our drinks, another took our order, another delivered our food, and someone else brought our check. We had to get up and get our own soy sauce dish. We were never asked if everything was okay or if we needed anything. We also ordered the volcano. The baked scallop mixture that was on top was overly cooked, which made it extremely rubbery. We will not be returning. read more

loved the "seafood delicious". enjoyed Japanese style sitting arrangement.

Really glad to know this place is close to my office, a very good lunch option. Just went for a simple choice of 3 sushi (2 pcs each), and found it all good and the staff very friendly and attentive. read more

Went here once and it was kind of okay, I guess. In some ways it's a much more casual version of Sushi Sake. The interior is busier and just has a much less formal feel to it. I tried their volcano roll and one of their other bento boxes. On the whole it was okay, but nothing remarkable really. The fake crab on the rice was pretty tacky. This would have been a decent 4/5 place if it were not for what occurred later that night. I don't know if it was the sushi or what, but the only volcano I experienced was the one coming out of my rear later that night. Not a joke. The only other thing I ate was McDonald's, but the food at McDonald's gets replaced so fast (and it's so loaded with artificial junk) that it doesn't strike me as something that could've caused it. read more

Located on the side of a strip mall, you won't expect much until you enter and see the unpretentious and authentic atmosphere. The sushi is very good, and fairly priced for what you get. However, the entree was not so good. Appetizers were pretty good too. read more

Great place, great food and great service! They also have this corner with Japanese-style seating. However there's room for your feet to touch the floor too! It's hard to explain but it was a cool atmosphere to be in there. It's first come, first serve - unless the place is reserved. read more

Solid sushi. Okay on the sushi bento box, but really liked the rolls.

Love this place. Sushi is great but grilled salmon collar and pork kakuni are a must try. I also love the whelk sashimi. Somewhat disappointed by the yellowtail but it seems like yellowtail everywhere is not as fresh as it used to be around ten years ago. read more

Cute place, authentic foods. Grilled squid is a must here and sashimis are to die for!

Although the food was interesting- loved the Saki flight- choices were great but service was not good- it was a busy weekend granted but - the service left a bad taste in my mouth - 50/50 shot that we will be back... Disappointed. read more

This is a very authentic Japanese restaurant. The fish was very fresh and definitely one of the best sushi restaurants in the DFW area. Another plus is that I went during lunch, and the prices were very reasonable. read more

First time I went, though it was good. However, now that i have been back, it is just so-so. There is just too much on the menu and too many menus. Anything fried, is way to crunchy and I did not feel there was anything special with the sushi rolls. It was pricey but just not good enough to justify spending that much. Rather spend a bit more and go to Sushi Sake for the best sushi. Decor was OK, small place but nothing to impress overall. read more

I am usually skeptical about eating sushi in a place so far from a source of fresh fish, but Masami proved that good sushi can be found even in Texas. I was just in Dallas for a night visiting a relative and decided to find a nice restaurant in the Richardson area. We stopped in and were pleasantly surprised. I lived in Japan for several years and am picky when it comes to sushi, but I have to say that Masami is better than many Japanese restaurants that I have been to even on the west coast. The friendly service and mom and pop atmosphere is a plus. This would be an ideal date spot. read more

Great place to dine at. I would avoid the weekends if possible because sometimes they get really full. The sashimi here is always fresh, especially the salmon! And you have to try their appetizers like agedashi tofu, hamachi kama, and kaki fried. Their dynamite plate is so yummy! And for dessert, definitely try their Masami Donuts& Banana Fritter! I will be back! read more

This is a hidden gem when it comes to Japanese food in Dallas. I've been here twice now and have been amazed at the quality of food and service each time. I have been searching for a Japanese restaurant that offers fresh, quality sashimi as well as uniquely Japanese foods. Again, Masami does not disappoint. Their fish is very fresh and flavorful and they offer many unique items such as sea urchin (uni) and both Sea (anago) and freshwater (unagi) eel (both of which are amazing). They even have Mochi which, until dining here, I only heard about in Japanese films! Their sake selection is also excellent and varied. The restaurant is tiny, but we have always been quickly seated and the service is excellent. They even have a traditional tatami mat tea room for large parties. For my next trip I plan on trying one of their many different types of udon and soba soups. Try this place out, you will not be disappointed! read more

First time here. I had veggie roll and edamame. The veggie roll was very good, but fell apart. The edamame was over-cooked. My friend had a rainbow roll and a Darvish roll. He said it was some of the best sushi he's had in Dallas. read more

The place looked great a had that sushi house feel. The sushi was average. We had a plethora of a rolls on our table and only a few stood out. If you go please order the tear roll and tell me about it!! You will make the waiter Happy. read more

Cute little date place. Food is amazing! Fried oysters are the bomb. The sushi is fresh and good!

We come here at least once a month for years and I have not yet been disappointed. I've been to countless sushi restaurants around the world including Nobu in several different countries and so far, Masami remains my favorite. read more

All I've ever had there is the bento box but it's really delicious and more than enough to eat. I could drink the salad dressing it's so good. Even though I frequently am dining alone I still get top-notch service which I really appreciate. One of these days I'll do a sushi dinner here...but until then the lunch is quite yummy! read more

Great food and service and a nice clean place to get some suahi and sake in Richardson. Will come back again. Enjoyable place to visit.

AMAZING. simply elegant and relaxing environment. i was a bit reluctant at first to try this place, due to some other bad reviews here on yelp, but they were entirely wrong! Sushi was super fresh, the japanese cuisine was something different, but definitely appetizing. I loved the mussel hot pot and the aji sashimi. If you ever need any suggestions, Ryo the sushi chef knows exactly whats best. The wait staff was wonderful too! My waiter was a bit younger looking, but was EXTREMELY professional! Yes ma'am's and Thank you's, he definitely knew how to charm a lady. I'll be sure to ask for him again. And quick service too! I will indefinitely be coming back to Masami and bringing everyone along. I'm almost glad that its so hidden, it's like I have my very own special place. :) read more

Last time I was here I did not try any of their sushi. I wanted to go again and try their sushi but also trying something different from typical sushi offerings, should something look appealing. First, I ordered a roll with salmon and jalepeno (dont remember the name). It was fresh, well made and spicy naturally. While eating my roll, I saw something interesting on their special board. It was an item called pork kakuni. I asked the sushi chef about it and he told me it was pork slow cooked for two days. It sounded good, so I tried it and it was amazing with the pork's tenderness and the broth's depth of flavor. Since the pork dish was only meant as an appetizer, I had room to try something else so once again I looked over the special board. Suzuki sushi (sea bass) caught my eye. It was melt in your mouth fresh. I really like this place, it is a very small, homey neighborhood family restaurant which offers fantastic affordable food with a very friendly staff providing outstanding customer service. read more

First off, i was at masami on sat jun 12, along with many other weekend dates. ALL OF WHICH WERE QUITE AMAZING, AND DELICIOUS. I will admit that they were very busy, but the food is def. worth the wait. As for the remarks below about this same saturday in june, i am very against the negative remarks. One needs to understand the situation. The popularity of this restaraunt is growing on a daily basis. It is simply going through growing pains, and ive NEVER had an experience like the one discribed by the negative individual below. It leads me to believe that this customer may have gone into this restaraunt with their nose in the air, on a high horse. When you are rude to people, they tend to return the favor. Im sure this customer that had this "awful" experience, simply had it coming to them. Ive been a regular customer to this establishment for years now, and will continue to visit this place until it closes its doors once and for all, which will hopefully never occur. THIS RESTAURANT IS BY FAR MY FAVORITE, AND MOST AUTHENTIC JAPANESE RESTAURANT THAT I HAVE VISITED IN THE DALLAS/RICHARDSON AREA!!! I strongly recommend that anyone who reads this review, visit this establishment the first chance they get. Thank you for your time, and consideration! read more

Location is super easy to find. It is in a strip mall facing Beltline. The interior, while smaller, is very clean and decorated nicely and serenly. The sushi bar itself is very welcoming, and there are booths, tables and traditional Japanese seating. Menu is extensive. Lots of variety on the board so be sure to look to the wall for ideas. The rolls are delectable - they are not humongous in the round, but you get lots of pieces - 8 nicely sized for eating respectably. The California wall is actually crab leg and avocado and not a mushy mess. We had also the Crunchy role which had excellent crunchy bits and a good combo of fish. We had a roll that had different colored roe on it, it was amazing but darn if I can remember what it was called. But if you describe it to the chef, he will know - it had orange, black and green colored roe on top. One of the best dishes we ever had was I believe the Dynomite...it wasn't a roll but rather an assemblage of items with a bit of roe on top and heated and served on a shell. I call it the Japanese risotto, and I make very good risotto at home so this is a good thing. Literally, we sprayed the lemon supplied on it, and dug in, and we were shocked at how sublime this dish was. We didn't interrupt our enjoyment with talking or even a sip of our green tea. Truly fantastic. The green tea was excellent and drying which is the real way green tea should react in the mouth. Service was attentive and the chefs behind the counter were interested in what they were doing and excellent at it. The cucumber salad initially was refreshing, and the final pieces of persimmons just topped off what we considered a fantastic lunch. read more