Went here recently with friends who highly recommended this sushi place. It did not disappoint! So. Good. The Aizu Homare Junmai Daiginjo Black Label sake was amazing. Best I've ever had. We had the spicy tuna roll, California roll with real crab, Salmon citrus roll, red dragon roll, McFarland trout sushi, sake salmon sushi, baby snapper sushi, hon maguro sushi and uni for dessert. Best uni I've ever had by far. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the pleasant weather. Wish we lived closer and we will certainly return whenever we are back in the area. Service was exceptional. Shout out to Marvin! read more

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We stopped at Masa Sushi with family after a day of wine tasting in Sonoma, and it was the perfect dinner on the way home. We've actually been here before, which is why we made a reservation this time, we already knew it would be worth it. We ordered several appetizers to share, including the shrimp and scallop dumplings, asparagus gyoza, and a few other small plates. Everything was delicious. For entrees, I ordered the seafood nigiri, while others at the table had the ramen, beef teriyaki, and salmon teriyaki. Every dish came out fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. It's one of those places where everyone at the table is happy with what they ordered, and the quality has been consistent every time we've visited. Definitely a great stop after a day in wine country. read more

Came here for lunch with a co worker and got the bento box. Food was good- not great. Portions were definitely on a smaller size, given the price point. Quality was great though, I would definitely be interested in coming back and trying some other things another time maybe not on the lunch menu. read more

Masa's Sushi and Appetizer - Bento box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novato, California

Masa's Sushi & Appetizer in Novato is a place we really like and would recommend. The sushi and appetizers are consistently good, the fish is always fresh, and the menu has a nice variety without feeling overwhelming. It's a comfortable, casual spot with friendly service, making it easy to enjoy a relaxed meal. Everything we've tried has been well prepared, and it's a dependable choice when we're in the area and want sushi. A solid local spot that we're happy to recommend. read more

Masa's Sushi and Appetizer - Killer Beef Teriyaki Bento - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novato, California

Bland sushi. Dynamite roll was mostly avacado and rice. I could taste the tobiko more than the chopped scallop pieces. Rainbow roll was the most uninteresting I have ever had. Nothing stood out. The real crab center was chewy texture and overcooked and if I was blindfolded, I probably couldn't tell you the salmon from the tuna. I also had the tuna sampler, the toro was soaked in soy sauce. So that was a waste. The rice they use has a brown tinge. Do they add something to it? It doesn't work for me. Glad I only ordered a few items. On the high cost end for the size servings. Service was good. Definitely won't be returning. read more

The service was really good here. Our waiter was very attentive even with a pretty busy night. And we were a group of 7 as well. As for food the chirashi dinner was very good and you could taste the freshness of all the seafood! It was very filling and the price is worth it. The matcha strawberry tiramisu was very light and not too sweet. It was a really nice way to end the night! That alongside the hot green tea (refills included) was the perfect pairing. Very cozy restaurant but it seems they have outside seating as well if you're interested. read more

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A Taste of Tradition at Masa's Sushi During our last visit to Novato, we decided to have lunch. Walking by Masa's Sushi, we noticed they were getting ready to open in 10 minutes. So, we walked around the block and returned when they were open. We had our puppy with us, so we opted for outside seating. It was chilly, so they turned on the two heaters near us, and we were all set. I later learned Masa's Sushi in Novato is a popular local restaurant founded by Masayuki Okugawa, a skilled sushi chef passionate about traditional Japanese cuisine. The restaurant is renowned for its fresh, high-quality ingredients and authentic flavors. Today, Masa's Sushi is guided by Chef Takatoshi Toshi, a highly respected sushi chef trained under Okugawa. Our server, a very professional young man, explained a couple of items on the menu and answered a few questions we had. We started with Miso Soup, which was delicious, and shared four pieces of Salmon and Yellowtail Nigiri. Needless to say, the nigiri was fresh and tasty. For the main course, I chose Kakiage Udon, and my significant other chose Miso Black Cod. Both dishes were very well presented, tasty, and satisfying. Although my partner is not a big fan of Cod, she really enjoyed her choice. As for the Udon, it was one of the best ones I have had in recent memory. This was a very pleasant experience, and we will definitely visit Masa's Sushi next time we crave food in Novato. read more

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My husband and I have been going to this restaurant for 20 years. Tonight was a complete shock. We ordered our meal and I usually get a glass of red wine. I asked for a glass of cab. the bill comes and that glass unnamed was $34 and it was old and stale. We will never return. read more

Meet my friend here Monday for lunch. The bento box special with black cod was perfect. Miso wasn't too hot and I was really impressed by the entire bento. Great price and felt full afterwards but not over the top. read more

Overall not impressed. While the atmosphere is decent, other aspects lacked. Servers are pushy and keep asking if we know what we want every five minutes. This is a new restaurant for us and we need time to actually read the menu and think. The wine list is limited and overpriced for only 4 to 5 ounce pours. The food was generally bland and uninspiring. The miso soup was bland and watery. Most of the rolls we ordered came with no sauce and were very bland. Nothing stood out. Just very bland flavors. Flavors not any better than ordering sushi at a supermarket like Whole Foods. The servers also rush you to close early. The kitchen is hot to close and has last calls on ordering anything while we still were eating. Definitely gave us no incentive to want to come back. read more

Masa NEVER disappoints! Everytime my wife and I have meal here it's always incredible and satisfying. High quality sushi and flavors are perfect; they let the fish shine when getting nigiri or sashimi, then with the tataki style plates the blend of flavor does not outshine the fish you're eating. Definitely recommend the sake flight and the 3 piece tasting of Tuna and Salmon. If you like some heat, the hamachi jalepeno is delicious. We tried the Hokkaido Scallop & Red Crab Dumplings this time and they were delicious, a little rich with a slight nutty flavor, very good. Wagyu nigiri was amazing as always. Ended with some toro tataki, and the thin red onion tempura slices ontop are such a great bite with the toro. Whether at the sushi bar or a table, the cozy ambiance can make it casual or romantic depending on the occasion. Service is always on point and helpful. In conclusion, I'm not surprised to see the Michelin star from 2025 on the wall. Our waiter tonight was an example of that Michelin star as well, wish I caught his name. Homemade ice cream is better than you think too... tried a new kelp flavor tonight, tasted like pistachio & caramel. read more

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Went with a friend for dinner. Food was delicious and the service was great. Would definitely recommend if you like sushi.

I walked in expecting a solid neighborhood sushi place and walked out questioning every other restaurant decision I've made this year. The sashimi plate alone that tuna was practically glowing, the salmon melted before my chopsticks even fully closed around it and whatever magic they're doing with the tamago made me reconsider my entire relationship with eggs. read more

Was recommended this spot by a family member as they know I am an avid sushi lover. Went in on the weekend as they opened for dinner with a reservation. Ambiance was very nice, calming, and serene. The whole staff was very attentive & respectful (we were the only ones in the restaurant at the time; lucky us). The sushi was absolutely fantastic, every piece catered & crafted with precision & taste. Very fresh. The sake was very good, ordered it hot. The dessert was delicious! I will definitely come back when I am in town. read more

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First time here. Very tasty, great presentation and service. We were there for lunch and found it to be great value for a very good sushi. Back cod was delicious too. Worth the drive there! read more

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2019 Michelin Good reviews This is what brought me to Masa's. The above three stars sums up my experience. The service was friendly and attentive and food was brought out quickly. Restroom is clean, restaurant appeared well kept. The food: ordered a bento box and sashimi lunch, shumai appetizer, and green tea. Greet tea was nice. The shumai... hmmmm, strange texture (mushy) and nearly no flavor. Even with adding soy/wasabi.... not a good choice. The bento was ok. Typical bento one might find anywhere. The sashimi was disappointing. The sizes of the fish were pretty small and uneven. Many of the pieces were marinated, why hide the flavor of the fish?? I couldn't find the Michelin in the food at all. Not one to recommend, nor repeat visit. Not the worst, but failed expectations. read more

Masa's Sushi and Appetizer - Shumai - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novato, California

Outside, sunset seating, a Hot sake and a salmon citrus roll ... mmmmm ... delightful, popped with the thinnest sliver of lime on top of the salmon. A great start ... Hamachi Kama grillled to perfection . But the miso black cod with broccolini won the night's highlight flavors for us. Pleasant staff provided flawless service. Treat yourself to something good ! Domo Arigato read more

Another disappointing sushi experience in Marin. Was much, much, much better a couple years ago when I did their Omakase and the actual owner as well as the sake somm was working the floor. read more

Great food but they raised their prices dramatically so we go less often. A few months ago, a simple avocado roll was $6, now it's $9. A special roll used to be $16-$19, now raised to $26. It's too big of a jump. Please reconsider your pricing. We used to come 1x/week. Now we come 1x/month. read more

This place is not great, it is awesome. The fish is fresh, clean and delicious The staff is attentive and overall great, great service. It's a small place and usually seems full so a reservation is a good thing. Cozy and warm, a good place to eat some great food. The sushi is pretty good also. read more

Solid food. Sure, like others said, it's overpriced for what it is. But being the best in Novato without much competition, it is what it is. For someone who often eats sushi and sashimi though, I'd say the food is a solid 3/5. Tuna sashimi tasting: 3 thin pieces for $25. Quality was OK, nothing to write home about. It's what you'd get at an average restaurant in San Francisco. Sushi rolls: good quality, just really small and a tad sparse. Gyoza was yummy! Nice crisp and delish chili sauce. It's just sooo small. Service was friendly but super slow. We had such a wait in between dishes, the waiter spilled my wine and didn't bother replacing it, and getting our check took forever. We canceled our last dish and went home. read more

Started 2024 off right! Popped by for lunch and still delicious as ever. Super fresh fish, great value for their Chirashi sashimi lunch with perfectly seasoned rice and carefully selected ingredients. read more

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Great place for lunch or dinner. The ramen soup is hearty and delicious. They also have really yummy bento boxes on the lunch menu. If the weather is nice there is a parklet to sit outside. On our last visit we sat out there with the dog and it was very peaceful. read more

Masa's Sushi and Appetizer - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novato, California

Legit Omakase sushi with specialty fish truly hard to find. Chef Masa was like a dad to me and his son David who is head FOH currently, always like a brother to me for the last 10 years. After chef masa retired and chef Taka took over, the game changed. Much respect to chef Taka and of course chef masa is the best my favorite, I appreciated his Japanese comfort style with high end ingredients at a friendly neighborhood spot. Chef Taka has turned it up Michelin style with an added extensive line of rare fish and specialty items with premium quality and price. Both very respectful. If you want to have the most real deal Japanese sushi experience outside of Tokyo, come to masa and order sushi Omakase and let chef Taka do his magic, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Lunch at Masa's was amazing My chirashi was as I expected, great omakasa, kudos to the chef very traditional Chirashi with my favorite Ikura and delicate fish. Visit with girlfriends was lovely Great service from the lady's Everyone was happy with their meal but I was the happiest Thank you!!! I will be back for lunch again read more

Kinda pricey for the amount you get but it's pretty good. I got the negi hama roll and it was super yummy. Was kinda thrown off that the rice is brown but it's not brown rice lol. Also got the mixed tempura and I have never had a chili that was a tempura so that was interesting but also not my favorite. I like how they use shredded carrots because the texture is different. Good service but different workers kept taking my plate away and I had to keep saying I wasn't done. read more

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So happy to have found this little gem in Novato! This was my first time here, as I was recommended to try out this restaurant by a friend due to their Michelin star rated sushi chef, and boy did they not disappoint! I came on a Thursday evening and the place was fairly busy, but not packed, and we were seated right away for outdoor dining. Our server, Christian, was BEYOND amazing! His attention to detail, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, and overall energy made the whole night that much more special! As soon as we were seated, he made sure to turn on our heaters before we got cold, and got us started with drinks right away! He kept checking in on us to see how we were doing, pre-planned orders in the kitchen to ensure a constant flow of food throughout the whole evening, and made sure there was never an empty glass on the table! He knew what we wanted and was always 3 steps ahead, anticipating what we'd need and when we'd need it. The food - wow, just wow! Every single dish I tried was so delicious, perfectly seasoned, and the texture on all were superior. You can really tell the quality of the fresh seafood, and there was not a single dish that disappointed. The calamari and toro tataki stands out most to me, and the oysters were on point as well! My must try recommendation is the fried corn! Absolutely blew my mind. I have never had corn like this - lightly fried yet crisp, well-seasoned and flavorful, and so crunchy! Unfortunately I did not get to take a photo of that as that was immediately eaten as soon as it was set on the table. Overall, I had an amazing night, and will certainly be coming back to dine here more often! read more

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Delicious sushi and great service. I recommend making a reservation. Great area and theres outdoor seating when it's nice.

This is the best sushi spot I have been able to find in Bay Area. It is a bit on the pricier side but you get what you paid for. You don't get a wide selection ( pages and pages of rolls) like you do at any other typical sushi spot. But every roll is extremely good and very high quality. The service is hit or miss. read more

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Great service and incredible sushi at Masa's. Even better when sharing the table with a team that's been working together almost 30 years!!

Meh. We had high hopes. They were dashed. The sashimi was large, thick slices of fish. The salmon was good , the hamachi was not -- it had large bloodlines which is disgusting. The seafood seemed fresh. It's just not being properly butchered The rolls were loose and fell apart easily. No flavor. The Ramen soup was OK but the eggs tasted "off" and the pork was nearly impossible to get off of the bone. It is quite expensive and very noisy. The tables are positioned such that the waiters and waitresses have their butts in your face most of the time. We won't be back. read more

Solid 3.5 stars. Service was quick and personable, as the interior of this place is very small and intimate. If we go again, we'd definitely try to get a spot at the sushi bar to watch the work in action. Otherwise, the sushi was quality stuff, with our favorite being their hamachi and hamachi toro nigiri. I would pass on the ramen if we went again as the broth was heavy on bamboo flavor, with no bamboo actually in the soup. If you've never had bamboo, it's very earthy and good in small quantities. As much as I hate to say this, I might also skip the amaebi if Taka isn't there. We had a couple of pieces, and one of the heads was definitely over fried. Everything else was pretty spot on, though some pieces were too heavy on wasabi. Again, wish Taka were there. read more

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The salmon citrus roll and hamachi w yuzu and jalapeño fresh and well textured. Flavio was an amazing addition to the evening. Great service

Great menu, delicious food, and nice service! Our family came here for lunch on president's day. We ordered sashimi lunch, bento with salmon, udon, and ramen. All four of us enjoyed our meal. We'll be back! read more

Came in with low expectations since I haven't had many great experiences with sushi in the Marin/Sonoma county. Was surprised at the quality of the fish and the Sushi lunch nigiri options. Pricing for lunch is very affordable for quality. Would definitely come here for a ten piece tasting when I have more time to enjoy myself with a nice beer or sake. The nigiri is 1 pc, which is not what I'm used to but for the quality is understandable. Staff is very nice and the seating options is good. Will definitely be back for lunch and thinking about coming monthly to treat myself. This place is right below hana Japan in Rohnert park regarding quality, which is saying a lot because they're the only other top quality sushi place in the two counties. read more

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Very expensive sushi that is 30% higher than elsewhere. Food is good but not excellent. Acceptable Service. I have eaten here several times and the place is always dirty and unclean. read more

We walked into this sushi spot with high hopes and left with low standards. First off, they didn't even bring us soy sauce or chopsticks until we asked--like, how are we supposed to eat sushi? With vibes? Then came the food, and wow... flavor was nowhere to be found. The sushi was so bland it felt like the rice was boiled in tap water, and the avocado? Oh, it completely bullied the fish out of the picture. Who knew avocado could be a main character? And the timing--don't even get me started. They brought our appetizers at the same time as the main dishes. Why even bother calling them appetizers? Just call it a chaotic food dump. Honestly, this place gave "meh" a whole new meaning. We came for sushi magic and got a masterclass in disappointment. Never again! read more

This restaurant was recommended to me during a visit to a vineyard in Guerneville. Although the vineyard is approximately 45 minutes from the restaurant and only a 15-minute drive for us, we decided to dine there based on the recommendation. We thoroughly enjoyed each dish we sampled, with the Dynamite roll standing out as one of our favourites. read more

Surprised this is so highly regarded, perhaps it is because the Novato food scene is defined by their fast food across the freeway. Ordered a few simple rolls to-go. Packaging, which is very important for to-go stuff, seemed good enough and relatively clean. The sushi? Ehhhh. With the Avocado already blackening in every roll. read more

For the most part, everything we ordered was good. We ordered mostly nigiri entrees as we always do from this establishment because we love experiencing the notes of the different flavor profiles that you can get when you isolate the experience versus ordering a sushi roll with all the different components. Given that we visited them on Memorial Day, we knew They would be busy but the crowd was manageable and it was easy to get service. For a menu that is priced as high as theirs, I expect top notch quality for all entrees. I believe the kitchen staff at least should have a reign on what's presentable and what's not, what's edible and what's not and do quality control from there. Comments about specific items: The uni was not fresh - it tasted putrid and like bile. This isn't an item that most people will order so I understand that they probably don't have a fresh rotation of this product in their kitchen. The amaebi, the "sweet shrimp" was dressed with a topping of fish roe which wasn't necessary. It really confused the senses as we were hoping for the sweeter experience but the fish roe threw it all off. Less is more. Simplicity is key with most of these items. When we ordered the ayu "sweet fish" - we were really hoping for more of a pure experience but they charbroiled the surface, all you could taste was the propane. The tuna, salmon, and hamachi were all great - I'm sure these are most commonly ordered so the rotation was fresh. Service was great. On a normal day I think they would probably have fresher ingredients but I'm a bit disappointed on the delivery of items that weren't fresh - for clients to consume. Again, it's not their fault, because of the circumstances. They did the best they could given what they had. For the location, it was convenient as we live in town. For price, it's higher than most sushi spots around the area which is why I expected more from this venue. Ambience is nice, and their clientele is definitely more upscale - hence why they can afford these higher prices. I am more experienced with the offerings they have in South Bay, San Francisco and even Florida so I have much higher expectations. Don't order the uni unless you know when they received the order. Santa Barbara probably has the best uni in northern Californian - it doesn't need to travel all the way here from Japan. It should be sweet and buttery when it's fresh without the taste brine or the ocean. If you order the sweet shrimp, maybe pass on the fish roe unless it's super fresh. I give this place a 3 star because the value is lacking; but if you're ordering sushi rolls you should be good, and most of their nigiri pieces are on point. Thanks to the waiter for listening to what we had to say. The only other issue was that we were charged 2 orders of Sapporo- when we didn't even drink. Those were removed after making the point. The water said we ordered sake - but we ordered sake (salmon) not alcohol. Sapporo is a beer (not rice wine) - not sure how that was confused on the ticket. Anyway we will probably Be back again and will give them another chance. Nice establishment. read more

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