Best place to get sushi in Houston. Maybe even in TX. Food, prices, and customer service are truly unbeatable! read more

Matsu - Happy Hour Sushi Boat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cheap eats, tasty food, the friendliest staff EVER! Seriously, Eduardo and his team are attentive, personable, and seriously seem to enjoy each other and what they do. Top that w very reasonably priced, fresh, and flavorful food - what more could you ask for? 4 apps, 5 rolls, 4 drinks all for $63 before tip...c'mon! read more

Such a great deal for the lunch special and AMAZING service! The servings were HUGE - got the 3 roll special for $13 and it was so filling. The sushi deluxe with handroll was great because the fish was perfectly selected! read more

Matsu - Shaggy Dog Roll Spicy Tuna Roll Crawfish Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I'm so glad I found this place on Yelp! I was looking for sushi places close by and wanted to try a new place when I found this. The menu and environment is very similar to Koto on Westheimer (not sure if they're sisters) and I am okay with that because I love Koto! Happy Hour is 2:30pm-9pm everyday and all day Saturday....WHAT!? I cannot...it's such a good deal and too hard to pass up. Appetizers are buy one get one free and select sushi/sashimi are $1 a piece -- and they're big pieces. The restaurant is quite small but service is pretty fast. Portions are big as well. Quality isn't bad because you get what you pay for. They're closed on Sundays also. I'm super excited to make this my go to sushi joint! read more

Love this place place! Service is amazing and the food is always so fresh and good! The size of the restaurant is small but have never had to wait long to be seated. read more

This place is a-ok to me :). The happy hour lasted until 9, so we tried several options. The appetizers we're bogo free. The gyoza and veggie eggrolls we're fairly typical, but the happy hour ones come only in 4pc. The cheese puffs we're a bit overcooked and had very little filling. The tempura was ok. I liked that they gave a slice of the Japanese pumpkin. I am a bit picky about my sushi, so I am not the best judge for taste. I can say that I definitely did not like their Cali and rocknroll rolls. I felt both were very bland and rock n roll's tempura overwhelmed the roll with a greasy taste. Weirdly, the tempura in the crunchy roll did not bother me at all. I liked the snow crab roll the best, but I would warn that it is heavy in the mayo. The shaggy dog and the sunrise we're just ok. I liked the tamago sushi, but it's quality is definitely lacking compared to other restaurants I've been to. Interestingly enough they offered it in sashimi form (without the rice), which I regret not trying. The entrees we ordered were interesting. The hamachi kama was surprisingly good and did not taste fishy at all. That sauce in the side though was like a big no for me. The katsu was not worth the money at all imo. The miso soup tasted great to me, but I'd warn people about the saltiness. The udon was good too. I liked the sourness of the soup. It reminds me of sour nappa soup. We made a mistake of thinking that there was no meat in it and the owner immediately went to grill some. I gotta say that the service is probably the thing that impressed me the most. The server was friendly and you could see the owner was very hands on. Overall it cost about 135 for 6 people before tax and tip, which was a decent price for the many things we tried. The appetizers aren't really cost to amount friendly, but the happy hour sushi prices really can't be beat. Next time I want to try their specialty rolls and tamago sashimi. read more

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I usually wouldn't order sushi delivery but I couldn't hold the craving any longer! Damn this plague!!! The sashimi was cut superrrr thick like they were trying to get try rid of the fish lol. I was surprised I didn't get food poisoning since some of the rolls tasted iffy. Did it got the spot? Barely. Would I do order here again? Probably not. Did I hate it? Nope. read more

Of the four Japanese places I've tried since moving to the Energy Corridor this may just be my favourite. I'd seen several recommendations for the tempura chicken gyoza and it did NOT disappoint. Their happy hour specials are fantastic as well! I had some unagi nigiri (huge pieces), their crunchy roll, and hamachi scallion roll. The waitstaff was entertaining and I felt like I was in an episode of "Cheers". You could tell who the regulars were! I will definitely be back. read more

Absolutely incredible happy hour!!! Even better, happy hour is all day Saturday. I did not stutter. Appetizers are all under $5 AND Bogo. We got egg rolls and gyoza. I particularly liked the gyoza! Nigiri and sashimi are $1 each. We got a bunch of sashimi and they were all nice sized and tasty. Alot of the basic maki rolls are under $5. We got spicy tuna and Phoenix. The spicy tuna roll was amazing. I didnt realize the Phoenix roll was fried, which isnt usually my cup of tea. Service was spectacular. Like some of the staff were running to get food out quickly.....and it's a small restaurant! Definitely a must hit for happy hour prices! read more

Please bring back the old beef don :( used to have good cuts of beef and mushrooms/zucchini(?) with a good proportion of meat to veggie. Now there's very little veggie and lots of very fatty meat. Used to be my favorite :(( read more

LOVE THIS PLACE. service is amazing, food is spectacular omg will always come back, definitely recommend the beef udon noodles

Great service every single time I come in. It's a small little restaurant with a home-y kind of feel because of it. Very clean tables too. Happy hour sushi is such an awesome deal!!! $3.50 appetizers and $4.50 rolls! I recommend the Sunrise, Crunchy, Shaggy Dog, and Phoenix; classics that you can't go wrong with. They're also very quick. Sushi took about 5-7 minutes to come out after we ordered... perfecto. I'll always come back. read more

Matsu - Edamame - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I went with my girlfriend and we got shaggy dog, spicy salmon roll, calamari and fried octopus. I have zero complaints about this establishment. Everything arrived fast to our table , and the food was spectacular. I get shaggy dog at every sushi spot I go to and this is hands down the best shaggy dog I've had ! We'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Houston. read more

This place is BY FAR my favorite sushi spot in Houston!!! First off the staff makes me a feel at home right away when entering and It's became my go to spot for sushi I think they are starting to know me by name! Not only do they have great attitudes but they are fast and efficient and even sushi chefs making the rolls in sight are super friendly! Their happy hour deals are incredible and it's almost always happy hour there, BOGO appetizers and great deals on the normal rolls! Its definitely a hidden gem, check it out!! read more

This place is outstanding. Love the sushi so much. The employees are absolute badasses. We sure appreciate the customer service and professional attitude. Thanks again. read more

Matsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tried this place for the first time. We really enjoyed the experience and the staff was very attentive. Andres is my new favorite waiter. He recommended a few nagiri (eel peppered tuna and yellowtail) that I haven't tried and it was delicious. Definately the New go to sushi spot ESPECIALLY at happy hour when it's 1.00-1.50/pc read more

The lunch menu is super AMAZING! $9 for a salad, soup, three Cali sushi rolls, teriyaki salmon, fried rice, ANDDD fried veggies!!! So worth it! I loved how my plate looked lol. Definitely would come back! The place is a little small and taste was decent! read more

Matsu - $9 for a salad, soup, three Cali sushi rolls, teriyaki salmon, fried rice, ANDDD fried veggies!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wide selection of choices. Seaweed salad was excellent. Very welcoming and attentive servers

10/10 food and experience. Great service and happy hour deals, happy to have it close to home.

I placed a pick-up order from Matsu for the first time today. My brother and I love the chirashi from Izakaya-Hi, but thought we would try a new place. I really loved the thick cuts of fresh fish Matsu serves. Their fried baby octopus was equally delicious. The only drawback of my experience was that some older Lebanese lady (customer) wouldn't stop bugging me about my ethnicity/race, so the wait felt like forever. Of course that's not the restaurant's fault, just an unwanted interaction. I think I prefer this place for take-out, but would choose Izakaya-Hi for dine-in based on their service and trendy interior. read more

The food here was amazing! fulfilled my sushi cravings. Pricing was really good for two people we both got full. 4 different sushi rolls, seaweed salad, ginger salad and miso soup under $50. Highly Recommend! read more

Matsu - The food here was amazing! fulfilled my sushi cravings. Pricing was really good for two people we both got full. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing!! So delicious, fast, consistent, great prices, friendly staff. All of the rolls we have tried have been great, the fried rice is one of my favorites! Their miso soup is good too. This is a great, small place to get a filling dinner!! read more

I came here to eat a while back but I didn't have any sushi specials because I'm not a "sushi" fan or so I thought.... I discovered there is a soy paper option and I must say now I'm addicted to this place. The fish is very flavorful and so fresh tasting. I love the Escolar super white tuna and the Shrimp Tempura roll with jalapeño. I visited three days in a row because you can't beat the happy hour prices and schedule 2:30pm-9pm. Don't wait any longer. Try Matsu Sushi bar today!! read more

Matsu - Shrimp tempura & Jalapeño roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Decent sushi sold at a very good price. My wife and I came here for lunch on a Saturday when they feature their happy hour menu all day. We ended up getting 2 apps (gyoza and spring rolls), 2 rolls (spicy tuna was the best!), and 6 pieces of sashimi all for about $21 pre-tip. Sushi didn't blow me away, but again, for the price I certainly enjoyed it! Also helped that the staff was super friendly and when a mistake was made on our order. They corrected it very quickly. Overall a great experience! read more

Matsu - Sashimi in a fun presentation - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Located in a strip shopping area with nail salons, Vietnamese restaurant, etc. Parking is limited but so is seating. seats maybe 40. I was yelled a welcome upon arrival and seated. Friendly staff. The server was hard to understand with broken English. I ordered the special spicy salmon roll with 4 pieces of Chef's choice sushi which was salmon, tuna, shrimp and yellow tail. For the price of 13.00 not a bad deal except the fish was not the freshest. Came with the gratuitous miso soup that was almost void of any garnishment. 3 tiny TINY diced pieces of tofu as well as kelp.I doubt I could have diced it any smaller except with a razor blade exact o knife. I may come back if I learn when the fresh fish order comes in. The Josh W roll looks good. read more

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We had an excellent meal at Matsu, we ate the flaming dragon roll, the astro roll and the jalapeno popper and everything was delicious, our favorite was definitely the Astro roll! The chefs and waitstaff are very nice! We ate there on a Monday night. The owner came around to ensure everything was satisfactory and he even packed our food up tableside at the end.Thank you Matsu for a wonderful dinner! read more

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Love coming here! Literally live nearby. Convenient never too busy. Chicken fried rice is tasty especially with eel sauce & soy sauce. Good portions. They have happy hours for dine in. Get the Josh. W roll! My top fav! Lightly fried. read more

Matsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Some of my favorite memories are at Matsu Sushi Bar. I know the staff very well. It's like one big family. Tonight was my belated birthday dinner. This spot limits capacity, sanitizes between customers and is by far, hands down, the best sushi spot in town. Chef Hector is a Master! The owners are fantastic and authentic. The waiter is phenomenal. The price fits any budget. But if you take in consideration quality, you cannot best their prices. Take a look and judge for yourself! You all made my evening! Times are rough during Covid-19, but I will continue to support this small business. Thank you to everyone for another amazing dinner! read more

Matsu - Assortment of sushi, sashimi and rolls served on a boat!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

They have great happy hour menus with great quality of sushi. Staffs are friendly, food is awesome. I became a regular here and i visit this place every once a week. Aghedashi Tofu and veggie tempura for appetizer is delicious! Def. recommanding my friends and family to this place!! read more

The happy hour is insane here. The prices they have and the hours they offer it were amazing. They have buy one get one free appetizers and a lot of their rolls are $4 - $5 during prime time hours and all day Saturday. Personally I'm not the biggest fan of sushi. However, I can get down with some rolls of cooked options. We got the edamame and crab puffs to start out and both were good. I opted for the shrimp and asparagus roll and was thoroughly satisfied. They add this mayo in there that brings the asparagus and shrimp together. My friend got some other rolls as well as sashimi and though I don't eat raw fish I can recognize the quality Matsu provides. For dessert we got the tempura fried ice cream with green tea inside and though the ice cream was a little too hard and ice-y it was pretty good. Altogether I think we were taken care of well while here. The waitstaff were pleasant and the food was good. Again, the happy hour is pretty good and I know I will be taking advantage of that again. read more

I've given this sushi bar more than a few tries and I am done going back. I go here alone on my lunch break, my office is around the corner. Firstly, the smell when you walk in the door smells like a bathroom. Not exactly sewage but it is unappetizing to say the least. It has smelled like this every time I've gone over the last year. Service is quick but I have at least one issue when I go. Wrong drink given, order messed up, server forgot to bring me my check, etc. I always order my sushi rolls without cucumber and never have a problem. Here I was told they cannot take out the cucumber from the sushi. I asked if the sushi is made to order, they said yes, and then I asked why they couldn't just leave the cucumber out and was met with a "we cannot do that". Ok... The final straw this last time that made me decide to not come back was during peak lunch time, a woman who I assume is the owner loudly announced herself from the back and sat next to me at the bar. Plopped down a bunch of paperwork and for the next 30 minutes she was on the phone loudly haggling with suppliers and bill collectors. Lunch ruined. Looking around I could see other people kept glancing over at her too, it was not what you want to hear while on your lunch break. read more

This is my favorite new lunch spot! I love to sit at the bar and watch the sushi chefs in action. I have been there twice and the service is quick, the sushi is fresh and the parking is ample. The lunch price is on point and I can't wait until I return for an after work dinner so I can enjoy some Asahi Black and savor some mochi dessert. I don't mind having lunch by myself at the bar since there is a tv behind the bar and it's a chill atmosphere. I will definitely be back. read more

Matsu - 5 piece sushi lunch. Fresh and delicious! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came in here on a Wednesday around 2pm about 30 min before they closed. I know on Yelp it says they close at 2pm but that is incorrect! The customer service was awesome! Everyone was very friendly and patient. We were the only ones in there which was a plus. It was very quiet and peaceful. Okay now on to the food: I got the Beef Bulgogi bento box & I'am glad I did! For about $11, you get a lot. The beef was very flavorful and well cooked and also the dumplings. I didn't get to try the 3 pieces of sushi it came with because I was full! But my bf said it was really good as well. You get more than what you pay for here in my opinion. I found my new favorite spot to come to when I'm craving Asian food. read more

Matsu - Beef bulgogi bento box! Must try it. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Iv'e been eating sushi in Houston since 96', sometimes up to three times a week. This is my rating system for the sushi joints around town. 1 2 Would recommend to enemies 3 Wont go back 4 Would only go if a VERY attractive date wanted to 5 Will do in a pinch 6 Good value 7 Well rounded sushi experience 8 Every piece was fresh. No average or sub-par fish 9 Destination sushi. I would drive 30 mins to get here 10 Among my personal best experiences Matsu is another 6.5 on my sushi joint scale. It;s small and cozy with a tv behind the bar. Used a Groupon and would probably return if in the area. Very friendly chefs and waitstaff. The nigiri really was the best part of the experience. Nice and fresh. Nigiri prices seemed a little high other wise may have been a 4 star. Philly Roll: Pretty cheesy but overall ok You can really taste the cream cheese over the salmon and avocado. C+ Summer Roll: Salmon, Kani, Avocado topped with Tuna. Rice-less roll advertised behind the bar. Fresh fish and not overdone with sauce/crunch. Rolled with pink rice paper. A nice change to the usual. B+ Volcano Scallop: A little messy and over sauced with a little too much crunch. It would be nicer if they kept it simple. The salmon and crab flavor gets washed out a little and I barely noticed the scallop. C Four Piece Salmon: Fresh Salmon is easy to find. Hard to pull an "A". B Two Piece Mackerel: Wow! On the other hand good Mackerel is not an easy find. This was good stuff. A Four piece Yellow Tail: Not the cut of Yellow Tail I prefer but still good. B+ read more

Matsu - Summer Roll (no rice) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Matsu reminded me of my time in Tokyo which is definitely a good thing. Located in a shopping mall in the Energy Corridor, Matsu is a small restaurant with some bar seating where the chefs make sushi and several sit-down tables. I had a Groupon so I went with the chicken kasagte (probably butchered that spelling) which is Japanese chicken tenders with a nice sweet sauce. Good stuff. For my entree, I went with the chicken teriyaki which comes with rice, miso soup, salad and your choice of roll. I had the crunchy roll which is tempura shrimp with mayo. Without the roll, the dish wouldn't have had a lot of food but when you combine everything it's quite a bit. The teriyaki sauce was fantastic, some of the best I've ever had. Our waitress was really friendly just a bit slow because she was the only waitress there. Not her fault but they should have a second waitress during peak dinner hours at least. read more

AKA was packed so I came here since it was close by, and overall was just okay with the place. Service: 5/5 they're super nice, and I came here a little bit before closing time when they were getting ready to close. Instead of being rude about it, they were extremely welcoming and enthusiastic. The lady behind the counter who i presume is the owner? was so nice, asking if everything was enjoyable at the end of my meal and it's just very refreshing. Food: the food was fresh but my only gripe? the portion size. Their prices are on par with just about every other sushi restaurant in the energy corridor. My group and I ordered a sashimi platter, fried calamari, the volcano scallop, a volcano roll and some other nigiri. Portions of the sashimi were dinky. While the quality was good, I can't justify the price tag that came with it. We left undersatisfied :( read more

Matsu - Salmon nigiri and Masago - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I went to Matsu Sushi Bar for lunch on a Friday afternoon with some colleagues. We chose this place because it had the highest rating for sushi in the area. I looked over their lunch menu and chose "L. Today Lunch Sushi Special" for $12.95. This came with a miso soup and was composed of 4 pieces of sushi and a house special roll for the day. Overall, the sushi was fine, but the service was severely lacking. Granted, they were a bit busy for lunch, but they only had one waitress for the entire place. She was running around from table to table, and we were left twiddling our thumbs trying to pay for our food. I understand it's not her fault, but they need to hire more people or give more duties to some of their other employees. There are many other sushi restaurants in the area, so I will be exploring the others for now. This place isn't bad, but it's nothing special. Pros: -Private parking lot Cons: -Service is slow (hire more people) read more

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Nice people, good service. Simple menu. Quality fish. Good enough for me. They usually have coupons on Restaurant.com! read more

My hubby and I come to Matsu A LOT!!! The food is OUTSTANDING and the ENGERY of the staff is INFECTIOUS! We are ALWAYS served with a SMILE and an "allllll riiiiight"!!! read more

Matsu - We are feeling ALLLLL RIIIIIIGHT!!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good food every time. Water tastes like sink water without a filter. Need to improve on that please. read more

Matsu - Spooky roll was good. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas