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    Matsu

    4.3 (300 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Evelyn L.

    Craving for sushi kicked in while grocery shopping. I've passed this place up a couple times so we decided to stop by since it was across the street from Kroger. We came during their happy hour times and ordered 4 different rolls, 2 appetizer (BOGO free), and a miso soup. Everything was delicious. Service was very kind and the rolls came out fast.

    spider hand roll with two pieces of eel sashimi.
    The T.

    #1 BEST Hand roll in Houston - price, quality and portion. Hands Down, esp during HH! #2 The staff is fantastic!! pictured - Spider Hand roll, add 2 pieces of eel sashimi.

    Sushi special for lunch
    Nancy R.

    First time visitor and I was very impressed! Our server was speedy, courteous and funny! we ordered the lunch special sushi and it was delicious!! The speed of service was amazing and the restaurant space is intimate but cozy! We will definitely come over for a quick lunch! Thank you for the speedy service!

    Spicy chopped scallops, sweet shrimp, salmon, red snapper, sea bass
    Nicol N.

    Love coming here for their happy hour menu! Happy hour is everyday from 2:30-9 and ALL DAY SATURDAY! The sashimi and sushi slices are so generous for HH prices! $1.50 for sushi and $1.75 per sashimi piece. $5.95 for rolls and BOGO appetizers! Best agedashi tofu in town! The tofu has a perfect crisp skin coating a soft tofu inside. The flavors balances so well. We came here on a Friday lent night and it was so busy yet the service and food came out so quick!! We came hungry and left happy. It is a smaller sushi restaurant, I wouldn't recommend coming with a big group during busy hours. Overall, very friendly , quick service and great quality sushi!

    Salmon and yellowtail sashimi
    Victor H.

    I had the pleasure of dining here with a friend of mine for lunch in mid July. Sushi is a common delight for us both and she mentioned this was a favorite of hers when she's in the area. They do have sushi rolls not on the menu which is what we ordered. There's the Bunny Roll (salmon, tuna, avocado, tobiko, cilantro) and the General (??) Roll (Imitation crab, shrimp tempura, green onion), both of which are large and filling and tasty. We also ordered salmon and yellowfin sashimi, both served chilled since we needed some sort of raw fish for the rolls. While I've had better sashimi elsewhere, the taste was there. Service was quick and sufficient and the sushi came out pretty quickly for a place that was 3/4ths full on a Thursday just before noon. The place has a favorable happy hour according to some people; I think it's still the $1 sushi/sashimi + BOGO appetizer which is a deal you can't say no to. I assume it still goes from 2:30 PM to close which is more favorable than other happy hours. There's plenty of parking and it's in a strip mall in Energy Corridor so more fit for the suburbia crowd. While it's not a spot I would go out of my way for, I'm down to grab sushi here, open to HH, and perhaps make a takeout order should I pass through this neck of the woods.

    10 piece assorted sushi during happy hour.
    Fazley R.

    Very surprised with the quality of sushi here in this strip center joint. I had some time to kill and wanted to satisfy my sushi craving and I must say I'll be back. The happy hour alone is such a steal. You can get certain nigiri or sashimi for $1 or $1.75 I think. Certain appetizers are buy one, get one free. The service is exceptional as well. What else is there to say?

    Fresh Salmon!! The best in town for $ VS value.
    Wesley S.

    April 2023 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Love this place! This is the best quality food for the price in town. My son and I are regulars here. The entire staff is great. The service is excellent. If you want something quick and good quality for the price this is your place. Ambiance is nice and comfy.

    Pretty good miso soup
    Erica G.

    This place is pretty awesome.. Where else can you find you find happy hour from 2:30 pm to close and buy 1 get 1 free appetizers?! They have a great chilled like cheese sauce talkie for $6 a cup which isn't too bad nowadays. They have happy hour rolls that are many people's favorite such as the shaggy dog roll and the crunchy roll. While their sushi isn't the best, I still enjoyed it! Very small space so make sure to come right after work. I came on a Friday around 5:15pm and it was empty but started getting packed at 7pm. Also a great area to sit at the sushi bar. Highly recommended! You'll get a bang for your buck!

    Happy hour sushi rolls: cajun crawfish, spicy tuna, shaggy dog
    Melissa L.

    I've been coming to Matsu for years and even return now that I no longer live in the area. Great place for fresh sushi, healthy portions, and fantastic service. I highly recommend their lunch specials and happy hour specials. Come early because there aren't too many seats, but they do a great job of accommodating.

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    Jando S.

    Matsu reminds me of sushi spots all throughout suburbia: ample parking, small interior, strip mall locale, and no one speaks Japanese. But the question still begs: is the sushi worth it? Thankfully, yes. I don't think I've ever been here when it wasn't hoppin with people. And with their never ending food happy hour deal ($1 sushi / sashimi + buy 1 get one appetizers), it becomes an immediate sell for the Energy Corridor crowd. Apart from the all you can eat spots, this is one of the better deals in town. The sushi / sashimi itself, is quite plentiful. Good, thick quality cuts, which is considered generous considering the price point. The rolls are probably the better sell, especially at $5 each, but taper the expectations and one might be pleasantly surprised. I'm not terribly fond of much of the hot food (or really the appetizers), I think I appreciate their spicy chopped scallops, matsu roll, and pretty much any specialty fish (otoro anyone?), despite not being part of their happy hour deal. Despite constantly being inundated, the service is pretty good. They're polite on the phone, quick at getting folks their food, and good about managing crowds to keep the waits minimal. I'm not sure about their delivery game, but the take out is gets a solid thumbs up. All throughout the pandemic, it's been one of the more popular places in Energy Corridor. When things were getting really hairy with the infection rates, places like this would have been a bit of a nightmare with the cramped seating and little-to-zero distancing. The staff is masked, but there is only so much wiggle room to get around. While I don't think it's a destination by any stretch, it's the kind of sushi spot that would get big ups in any neighborhood. I wouldn't hesitate to come here again. It's an ideal spot to pick up a party platter for a potluck or simply to satiate one's raw fish fix.

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    Been going here for years... Always great service, smiling staff, welcoming! The food and service is top-notch, and the prices are great!

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    7 months ago

    Used to be solid but I'll never go back after the last experience. The yellowtail was brown. Yikes.

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    The food is really good. The waiters are really quick and helpful. Love the choices Will go again.

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    Best place for sushi! casual, fast and delicious!! Great quality for sashimi and a classic roll

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    The best happy hour in the area!! We come at least once a week. They have food and drinks on their happy hour special.

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    The food service and ambiance are amazing!!! They're fast, affordable and delicious!!!Pull up to the bar and enjoy!!!

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    This place is awesome. Sushi is great especially for the price. The waiters are very nice too.

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    The sushi was great if you like cooked rolls. I wasn't a huge fan of the raw rolls. Great quick sushi spot though

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    Really good sushi. We went on a Sunday night and it was pretty empty. Maybe one or two other…read morediners. The good news it was quiet. The bad news is that things come out too fast, other than the cocktails we ordered first, which showed up after the first course did. I find that a bit irritating. I guess maybe their bar/drinks person went home. But still, a great place in the Heights area. Great fresh sushi, imaginative cocktails and pleasant staff. Will go back when we are in the area

    We decided to sit at the bar on a Saturday night. This may be where we went wrong. The bartenders…read morewere so busy making drinks that at times we had to flag them down to get things. Probably wouldn't recommend sitting at the bar. Food: -Spicy Edamame (4/5): Flavor is a literal different so took a minute for us to get into it, spice sneaks up on you (at first it's kind of sweet). - MF Box (5/5): My personal favorite. The taste and texture are perfect. Very light but flavorful. -Tokyo Roll (5/5): Very good as well. -Hamachi Serrano (3/5): Okay. Not my favorite but wanted to try it out. Texture wasn't for me and could of had a little more flavor. -Baked Lobster Tempura (4/5): Good appetizer option. Sauce was very good, but just a lot. -Shisito (3/5): very few in the portion, average. Drinks: -Spicy Margarita (2/5): Not on the menu just ordered it. Tasted pretty watery. -Oishii (5/5): Wanted to try this drink which is made with Japense Whisky. I would describe it as a piña colada cousin. Was very good, could of been a bit bigger (haha). Worth a try if you like sweet drinks. Overall definitely recommend this place for sushi lovers or those trying to be adventurous. Staff was very nice. Valet parking available. Will definitely be back.

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