We had a Great time with friends at Masamitsu, also great to know that Masamitsu was rank #9 the best sushi restaurant in timeout! read more

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I truly enjoy the delicious sushi and hamachi collar at Masamitsu with elegant Japanese ambience

Had a great experience here! Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and tasted just as good as it looked. The chirashi bowls were loaded with quality fish, and the uni and ikura were especially delicious. We also enjoyed the tuna tartare, tuna crispy rice, chawanmushi with truffle and caviar, and the ankimo. The ankimo was a little on the bland side compared to the other dishes, but it was still enjoyable. What really stood out was the service--everyone was attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcome throughout the meal. Overall, a wonderful dining experience with high-quality seafood and excellent hospitality. We'll definitely be back! read more

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My boyfriend discovered Masamitsu and he wanted to take me here for dinner since I love sushi. They have some parking in front of the restaurant but I don't like that you would have to be parking on a main street. It's stressful when it's time to back out and leave. There was sushi bar seating or a selection of booths. The decor is modern and simple. Service was friendly for the most part. We both ordered the Chirashi Premium ($58/each) with the Royal Upgrade ($8/each) for the chawanmushi. Meal also comes with miso soup. Yelp check in can get you a free ice cream. I didn't like that the miso soup came with tempura batter floating. It makes it oily and heavy starting out the meal. I wouldn't complain in udon noodles but I don't like it in miso soup. When the chirashi bowl came out I was surprised at how small the bowl is. For the similar price point in this area, I have seen a better portions, shout out to Sushi Kisen. The premium was mostly good but one of the slices of tuna I got, I wouldn't have served in a premium bowl. The uni, which is one of the reasons I wanted the premium, was not fresh. Cringe. Worst of all was the amaebi, or sweet shrimp. There was still guts remaining and not cleaned out correctly. I wouldn't care if this was a take out low experience, but higher price tags come with higher expectations. Don't get me wrong, most of the fish was fresh, but it falls short of expectations. The premium chawanmushi comes with truffle shaving and caviar. Mhmm... texturally it could be more delicate. It was a bit firm. It was nice to try but I don't need to come back. We literally went to buy pizza by the slice after this meal... This experience represents the stereotype of paying to much and leaving hungry. read more

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Came here for our anniversary and the food and service is impeccable. we ordered a few things. and they were all delicious and will definitely come again to try more different things read more

A friend suggested this place. I think it used to be a different restaurant but not a 100% sure. I ordered the sashimi dinner which came with a wide range of fish (tuna, salmon, scallops, white fish, and squid. The fish was very fresh and the whole plate was really good. I think I'd try the sushi the next time. read more

Masamitsu - Sashimi - regular - Japanese Near Me - San Marino, California

Haven't been Masamitsu authentic Japanese sushi restaurant for a long time, but this time I was having cooked foods included pork tonkatsu fried filet, black Cod fish with miso sauce, and a beef sukiyaki with cabbage and glass noodles!!! Tasting delicious n freshly, there are many selections for Al la Cart menu kitchen foods besides sushi n sashimi!! read more

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We went to masamitsu on a whim wanting something cold to eat after a day at the Huntington. They went above and beyond what we expected. We were seated at the sushi bar and we were still able to order from the normal menu. The chef in front of us kindly explained what things were when we had questions. We got every fatty tuna they had (including the hand peeled tuna special) and it was all amazing. My husband didn't love that one of them (the chu toro I think?) had an odd chew to it - but I believe it was from charred skin. It was still delicious to me! We also got salmon and salmon belly which were both incredible. Every round of sushi was artfully prepared down to the complement of plate color and design. We were so impressed. The chef also made sure to pre split our servings for sharing - such a thoughtful touch! We got our entrees - Dipping Soba and the Sea Bass Misoyaki. Both were insanely delicious. They put out various accoutrements for both so you can mix and match your veggie bites with the star. We both loved it. And everything was cooked so well. The dipping sauce for the soba was dashi based and had a distinct smoky flavor. Delicious. For desssert, we got a scoop of hojicha and a scoop of lychee ice cream. They both had the very distinct flavor they claimed. It was an excellent end to our meal. The ambiance is more vintage Japanese porcelain and liquor bottles for the decor, but they do play Miyazaki music to give the Ghibli vibe. Anyways highly recommend this place. So worth it. I've added the few pictures I remembered to take to this review. read more

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Masamitsu is truly a true gem for the city of San Marino. Everything from the service to the sashimi is truly exceptional. Prices are reasonable and all their fish are so fresh! Great Sake selection and a great restaurant for dining! Beautiful decor as well! The bill for 2 with tips came out to about $500 so I was very pleased. I had such a great time! Can't wait to be back! read more

Masamitsu - Japanese Near Me - San Marino, California

Came here for lunch and sat at the sushi bar. Been wanting to try this place for a while so glad I was able to stop by after running errands in that area. The ambiance is really nice in there, clean and spacious. Nice soothing music in the background made the experience pretty enjoyable. Food I came for lunch and decided to order off of the sushi menu rather than getting omakase or lunch specials, wasn't really feeling cut rolls or soups. The selections included: kinmedai, kanpachi, maguro, chutoro, salmon, unagi, halibut, scallop, Santa Barbara Uni. I also ordered a tofu dish, garlic edamame, and chicken karage for side dishes. Overall, all the sushi was amazing except for the chutoro which was super chewy, probably due to connective tissue. All the sides were delicious, I'd probably skip the tofu dish as there wasn't much flavor. They also had Suntory Premium on tap, which was a nice pairing. Service was on point, from the waiters to the sushi chef cutting the fish in front of me. Every time I would finish a piece of sushi the chef would start preparing the next one, they go according to your eating speed. read more

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I was really happy to see a true Japanese restaurant in San Marino! Not known for its restaurants, this restaurant is a highlight for San Marino residents. I chose the cold soba and tempura, with mackerel sushi on the side. Something I noticed is this restaurant does not have any odors of deep frying or fish. As a first-time visit, I really enjoyed my time here and would bring friends or relatives to dine on authentic Japanese food. The servers are mindful and watch for anything they can help with and paid special attention to my needs. The ambiance is totally Japanese and not a fusion restaurant. Next time, I'll bring the wife, who enjoys Japanese food at a reasonable price. read more

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Very nice mom n pop Japanese cuisine restaurant. Offers a sushi bar, dine-in and large room for levers parties. The fish is very fresh, although pricier than I like, the rolls and garlic edamame were also very good! Our waiter was very attentive of our behavior from the get go and played right along with our mood! He was great! Overall, I love this restaurant and you should give it a try! read more

Masamitsu - Edamame, avocado role and roll Cucumber Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Marino, California

This place is actually a hidden gem! I love that this sushi restaurant is on the higher end, where you get better quality, fish, but expect to pay a premium for it. It's not going to cost you an arm and a leg, but it is comparable to the more quality sushi restaurants out in the SGV. There is plenty of parking in the back, and getting to the restaurant is fairly simple. I didn't have any issues finding a seat, but if you're looking for an omakase experience, it is recommended that you book a reservation. The service is pretty good, they were very accommodating, and the fish was delicious! I love that they deep-fried the sweet shrimp head. The ambience is fairly chill, it is very intimate, so you can come for any occasions, for fun, or whatever it is. They have a very seasonal menu, so they have whatever that can be flown in fresh. read more

Masamitsu - Japanese Near Me - San Marino, California

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Excellent place to dine ! Mia who is the owner of the restaurant is very nice, cordial and helpful. I often order and pickup from this restaurant. Food quality both sushi and sashimi are very fresh and top notch quality. You can't go wrong with this place. Hamachi Kama, scallops, toro, white fish, noodles and salads are all great. Highly recommended place for a great Japanese cuisine. read more

My aunt treated us to their omakase and ordered some other dishes as well. It was a delicious experience, but one that lasted a little too long. Dinner ended up being 3.5 hours long because they were short two sushi chefs, which apparently they did notify her in advance but it's still crazy how there was an hour of almost no courses in between. The server didn't really check up on us in between either until we asked another server and she mistakenly told us that all the courses had arrived. An almost four hour dinner with twin toddlers meant a lot of whining, wanting to get out of their booster chairs because the restaurant ran out of highchairs, one broken plate, and a lot of running around. Also, dinner was so long that they got hungry again so we had to feed them again towards the end. Thankfully we brought enough snacks and we had a private room, otherwise they wouldn't have lasted. I did see a lot of other children eating here so it seems popular with families, BUT there's no diaper changing station in either of the gender neutral restrooms so we had to take our kids out to the car to change their diapers. I enjoyed everything in the omakase, and the tempura and clams in broth were also good. All the sushi tasted fresh and the uni was delicious! The only thing I didn't enjoy was the crab croquettes that weren't part of the omakase. I didn't really taste any crab and it was mostly cream. I only managed to take pictures of one course because, you know, twin toddlers. read more

Masamitsu - Japanese Near Me - San Marino, California

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Haven't updated my review since my first dining experience, but my husband and I have been dining here for about two years now and Masamitsu is our favorite restaurant to eat sushi / Japanese cuisine. It's consistently good and the costs are quite reasonable which we love. We absolutely love everyone who works here, especially my girl, Mia, Chef Ken and Chef Brent. 10/10 recommend! read more

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Customer service was very prompt and welcoming. Dining ambience was peaceful and chill; they were playing Studio Ghibli soundtrack songs at one point which was a serene vibe. The Chirashi Regular dish I tried was fresh and delicious, would recommend especially at a reasonable $30 price point for the size and quality. In each spoonful, their Lychee Sorbet dessert was delish, creamy and a bright sweetness; refreshing treat after a meal. Minus 1 star for the Miso Soup - it was sadly lacking in miso flavor. Everything else was fantastic, but this restaurant just needs to improve their Miso Soup. read more

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Stumbled across this gem on Huntington drive in San Marino. What a nice surprise! Love the food! Fresh ingredients! Pretty plating. Inside decor is calming and zen. I also love the cute mini fresh floral arrangement on each table. Black cod miso portion is a bit small so be aware. May need to order more dishes. Rice portion is ok though. The Chirashi regular is good portion, has scallops too. Also good selection and variety of sashimi. Check in on yelp and get a free dessert. We got a lychee sorbet. Service is friendly and attentive. read more

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聽過這句話嗎，人不是慢慢變老了，是在一瞬間變老的，就像三毛所說的，歲月極美，在於他必然的流逝春花，秋月，夏日，冬雪，靜下心來， 會發現，時間悄悄地都把我們變成有故事的人了～ 跟插花班的學妹來吃好料的，最後我選了這家很久以前來過的日料，他家的omakase 就是傳統日本師傅的傳承， 學妹是這樣說的～ 入口的飯是香的， 吃進去的魚肉就是幸福的， 也太會形容了吧，這家東西非常細緻， 從前菜開始， 入口的每一道都令人覺得，怎麼這麼好吃，人生也太美好了吧，不過以前我怎麼記得 他家的 Omakase 是150 一個人， 這次是120 一個人， 難道是降價了，應該不可能， 可能是有不同價格可以選擇， 推薦這家我很喜歡的日料餐廳給大家 read more

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Beautiful ambiance and a cozy atmosphere. My s/o and I sat at the sushi bar and ordered two sashimi sets, a bluefin tuna bowl, fried squid, and ikura sushi - yes, we were pretty hungry! The fish quality was decent, and we left satisfied. Service was excellent. The lady even offered a small basket for my purse, which was a nice touch. The only downside was the ikura. It clearly wasn't marinated in-house, even though we were told it was. I've worked at a few high-end sushi restaurants before, and you can always tell when ikura is marinated properly - it has a richer flavor and a darker color. This one seemed straight out of the package, which was a bit disappointing. read more

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Such a nice and delicious Japanese restaurant in San Marino. Everything is so fresh and prepared with care in details. Service is also very attentive and their sake selection are all very high quality that are very reasonably priced. Recommend to call for reservations especially if it's a large party. read more

3.4/5 stars food- best thing is the treasure box. I'll mainly come back for this because of its simplicity and freshness. an exquisite treat! Tempura eel was not very fresh. Can also taste the batter inside the fish. Lunch sashimi was not memorable. service- alright ambiance- my second favorite part of this restaurant. Felt comfortable in the clean, modern ambiance when seated. Not noisy too, a peaceful environment. read more

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The sushi was good, but the attitude of the female host/server will keep me from coming back! Beautiful sushi restaurant that is a little gem in my small town. The sushi chef was excellent! read more

Solid sushi spot. Reasonably priced even for San Marino. The miso eggplant was something different that I've never had - really good! The sashimi was fresh tasting, and the black cod (small portions though) tasted incredible. The standard chawanmushi could use a bit more flavor, but I still enjoyed it. Service was to par, street parking was easy and the seating was clean. Would definitely come back. read more

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What a gem for those who appreciate high-quality sushi in an elegant, fun, understated atmosphere. Every bite of the omakase was fresh, beautifully presented and delicious. The ambiance was both upscale and relaxed, with clean lines and soft lighting. Service was attentive, though a little inconsistent due to the large, rowdy party seated at the bar. Prices were definitely on the higher end, but the quality mostly justifies it. I can't remember the names of the omakase dishes but I do remember that was a great spot for a sushi date night. read more

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Nice neighborhood japanese restaurant with excellent quality fish. Place looks nice, clean & bright. Service was great. We ordered both the fried squid legs and fried soft shell crab for appetizers. The squid legs were great. The soft shell crab was alright. Our group ordered the premium sushi, the premium sashimi & the premium chirashi. All of them were great. read more

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Excellent food + excellent service. Clean & comfortable Will definitely return for more. read more

The place is very clean , sushi are delicious great place to hang out with family and friend love the service fast and smile

I really enjoyed this place. For the value, it is spot on. We ordered the chirashi bowl. This is the first restaurant that actually put kinmedai (golden eye snapper) in a chirashi bowl. You usually only get this fish at omakase. Definitely a very premium bowl as they also gave Kama toro, chu toro, Hokkaido uni etc etc. we grabbed a Nodoguro (black throat sea perch) nigiri also since that's very rare. Can't say much about the rest though. Looking forward to going back and trying more dishes! read more

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Clean ambiance! Very good portion for lunch. The staff is very nice and would always check on what you need. Great restaurant!

Really good quality fish and vibes. Bookmarking this for special occasions or when I want a great sushi experience! You can't go wrong with the menu. The treasure box is a good starter if you want to kick off sushi right, with uni, crab and scallop to get you going. Sashimi was high quality and fatty. read more

Masamitsu - Treasure box - Japanese Near Me - San Marino, California

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This is my first time coming here since they changed ownership. This restaurant seems to be popular with the local. They highly suggested making a reservation. I happen to visit without one for a table of 6. They were able to seat us anyway for lunch. Upon entering the restaurant, the first dining room is quiet small with seats at the bar and booths. We were led to the second dining room and it is much nicer compared to the first dining room. I like the atmosphere and it feels like you're actually dining at a Japanese restaurant. My table ordered a lot and I think we came one hour before they close in the afternoon. The waitress is nice and food just kept coming out after one another. They also checked in with us before the kitchen close for the day. I was able to find street parking in the front. Quality of the food is amazing and I'd stop by again. read more

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This is a delayed review. I had a lunch Omakase at Masamitsu a few months ago. The price is about $120, plus tax and tips. I think it's a very reasonable price for the high quality sushi!! The service is pretty good too. I also come here quite often for the premium sushi sets. It has uni and sweet shrimp. It's very delicious! I would like to try their dinner Omakase next time!! read more

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Had a great experience with their 11 course omakase dinner for my girl friends bday. Price $150 per person, very fresh sashimi with the perfect amount of rice on every pc of sushi. Our server Austin was wonderful, friendly and provided the best service. He really made us felt taken care of that night. Thank you! I can't wait to come back and try out their lunch menu. read more

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My favorite Japanese restaurant in SGV. Nestled in professional office buildings and retail stores is this little gem. When you want great quality sushi and seafood, this is one of the best. I've treated staff and clients, and been treated here several times. Always a great experience. Today, I got the 10 piece sushi only lunch omakase, $MP: ~$80-$110 pp. We also had an order of yellowtail collar. I'll post the 10 course lunch omakase (last visit) later on. read more

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I stopped by to have a Chirashi bowl made with Tuna. The Chirashi bowl is basically sushi on a bed of rice with no seaweed wrapling. The Tuna was fresh and tasty. Staff was really nice. Parking is available on the street in front of the restaurant and several of the adjacent businesses. read more

Masamitsu - Tuna Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - San Marino, California

Chirashi Premium nicely laid out freshest fish you can imagine highly recommended you won't regret it

Always a great experience here. Clean and orderly interior. Friendly staff and prompt service. The food choices are diverse, the fish was fresh, and quality was amazing. read more

Fantastic Japanese dining experience with top notch wine selection. The sushi bar and table seating are very nice and the menu selection is broad. The fish is always fresh and delicious, the service is great, read more

Can I say I went to heaven for an hour and a half of omakase bliss? I hardly ever take photos of food, but I was inspired to do so today. There were so many dishes in the omakase series that I was too busy enjoying the sensuous flavors rather than documenting the experience. But I'll try to write some thoughts... Food: Rich textures. Velvety and creamy at times. Intricate and fine at others. Sometimes, the fish just pop out at you with glittery color. Every dish was well plated, many with edible petals. Kids had sukiyaki donbori, which was a thumbs up from my younger pre-teen. My older high schooler seemed to feel that the A5 beef skewers were epic; he also had the salmon plate, gobbling it down, along with the fish skin! The very few photos I took of my food didn't do this experience justice! I can't explain the food; too complex to do so. Go eat for yourself, and let your palate do the talking. Your stomach will also thank you for it. Service: First class. So great that I wished my husband had tipped more, but we had to be budget conscious too. Really nice people who did not just give you the usual waiter/waitress banter. They were not just announcing the dishes; they were displaying the patience required to answer our questions on how to eat, and in which order. When my asthma started to act up, the waitress took notice and brought me warm water immediately. Their sincerity warmed my soul. Ambiance: Beautifully decorated, with finely touched cream colors. I took notice of their lamps. Again, my photo skills don't do it justice. Background music was guitar and/or piano of classics we all hum and know; some of it was instrumental Disney - my favorite. The places where they could have upped their ante were the bathrooms. There are two, gender-neutral restrooms. They were clean, but they could also use some renovation to update the look, so that they could better match the front of the house. Otherwise, simply elegant. Extra Tips: - Omakase comes with dessert. But did you know that if you do a Yelp check-in, you can also get a free dessert that way? This is how we got our kids their desserts. - Private room available, and doors to that room can also open to the rest of the dining area. If you decide to reserve that room for private use, it fits about 12 to 16 people. Need at least 10 people to reserve room. Thank you, chefs! Thank you, service staff! You made our family dinner memorable and intimate. read more

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