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7/11/26: I stopped by for lunch on a Saturday and was pleasantly surprised that there was no line when I arrived. By the time I finished eating, there were already 2-3 parties waiting for a table or seats at the hand roll bar, so it's clear this place has built a strong following. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, which actually made for a better dining experience. The servers were attentive throughout the meal, frequently checking in, refilling drinks, and making sure everything came out promptly. The service was excellent from start to finish. I ordered the Chawanmushi, Salmon Cup, Blue Crab Mentaiko, Spicy Salmon, Spicy Yellowtail, Salmon Ikura, Mango Shrimp Tempura (2), Spicy Shrimp Tempura, Unagi (Eel) hand roll, Miso Butter Cod hand roll, and a Hojicha Tea. The hand rolls were definitely the highlight. The nori was crisp, the fish tasted fresh, and each roll had its own unique flavor. My favorites were the Mango Shrimp Tempura, Miso Butter Cod, and Unagi hand rolls. The Chawanmushi was silky and comforting, while the Salmon Cup made for a great way to start the meal. Pricing falls somewhere in the middle. Most of the appetizers range from $6-11, and the hand rolls are around $11 each. While that isn't cheap for a single hand roll, the quality of the ingredients and execution make it worthwhile. I found that three hand rolls are enough to leave most people satisfied, so it's easy to build a meal without overordering. Another nice bonus is that the restaurant is BYOB, which helps keep the overall cost down if you're planning to enjoy a drink with your meal. Overall, I'd give this place 4/5 stars. The combination of fresh seafood, attentive service, and well-executed hand rolls makes it a great spot for a quick sushi meal. I'll definitely be back.
I will continue to dream about this spot. I feel like it's so underrated, but there is a waiting list to get in more often than not. We were seated at the sushi bar, which is arguably the best seat in the place because the chefs place your rolls directly in front of you. The rolls are 2-3 bites each but all bursting with flavor, each better than the last. Even if you think, oh, the basic salmon roll is too boring - think again. We got maybe 4-5 rolls each and were stuffed.
Did not love this place. I am visiting from out of town and am a huge fan of Kazunori in LA. The hand rolls here did not hold shape well, especially the ikura which just fell apart the entire time. The foia gras was probably my favorite out of everything I ordered. The Toro caviar was $30 and I felt like they gypped me on the caviar, especially compare compared to other people's yelp photos. The service was also pretty bad.
We came here around 5:30 PM on a Sunday. We had parked in the 401 Garage and walked here. They were very busy and I don't believe they take reservations. Some seating inside, outside and a handful of seats at their "counter". It was about a 20 minute wait, they added us to the waitlist and texted us when it was ready as we went out and walked around. I absolutely loved everything we ordered - Hokkaido Uni Caviar, Botan Ebi Caviar, Black Cod Caviar, Eel, Caviar Roll and the Boston Lobster Roll. These came out in a decent amount of time. We had also ordered a seaweed salad and a diet coke. The seaweed salad seemed mostly cucumber and both the salad and coke took a long time to come out. Service was okay but they were packed and very busy so understandable. Would definitely come back because the handrolls were amazing.
A whole spectrum of handrolls! We got 2 Mango Salmon, 1 Yellowtail, 2 Eel, 1 Miso Butter Cod, 1 OG Miso Cod, 1 Blue Crab Mentaiko, 2 Uni, and 1 A5 Wagyu Caviar. Highlights were the Mango Salmon (delicious flavor combo), OG Miso Cod (great medley of flavors that let the cod shine through), and Uni (solid fresh ocean flavor). Middle tier were the Eel (can't go wrong) and Miso Butter Cod (butter cream overpowered the cod, too rich). Disappointments were the Yellowtail (expected sashimi but got underflavored paste), Blue Crab Mentaiko (unimpressive crab flavor and minimal Mentaiko), and A5 Wagyu (tough meat and not fatty at all). A splurge but worth trying
The egg custard appetizer is very good. Rolls are fresh and tasty, pretty expensive too. Cod is really worth it.
Matsunori Handroll Bar is amazing!! All of their handrolls are meticulously crafted and delicious. They do a wonderful job letting the fresh ingredients speak for themselves. Their price range is wide; ranging anywhere from $8 to $19 a roll but their overall quality is quite good. We ended up trying their Salmon, Spicy Tuna, and Miso Cod Handrolls. My favorites were definitely their Salmon and Spicy Tuna Handrolls (especially when dipped into their homemade soy sauce). None of the condiments or toppings overshadowed the fish. Simply delicious! Also although it was the priciest one we tried, their Miso Cod Handroll was the most disappointing. While it was incredibly moist, it became too sweet with the pumpkin & butter. Also, their service is solid. There happened to be a couple large groups, so we had to be temporarily squished into a corner due to them missing some chairs (very surprised they didn't have any spare chairs in the back) but the staff were very attentive and apologetic about the mishap. Their professionalism & friendliness is commendable.
Matsunori Handroll Bar was one of my favorite meals in Boston. The OG miso cod is an absolute must order and I also loved the spicy cucumber hand roll..it's a great vegetarian option and packed with flavor. It's on the pricey side per hand roll but the quality reflects that. The patio seating was the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful Boston summer evening. Service was attentive throughout the meal, with staff checking in. Great food, great service, and a great setting. I would 1000% come back.
I went here on one of the snowy days & arrived an hour before closing. Unfortunately when we arrived, they were running out of many items... yellowtail, tuna, salmon, snow crab, and scallop. Salmon + tuna are our favorite so we were debating right then if we wanted to just leave + find other food nearby. We ended up staying to try their miso butter cod, OG miso cod, & blue crab mentaiko. Both cod hand rolls were very delicious! We loved both! The OG miso cod was definitely more flavorful but I personally preferred the miso butter cod more because I loved just the simple butter flavor. The blue crab mentaiko tasted fresh & honestly exactly what we were expecting... very similar to other spots we've tried that had this. Overall, Matsunori Handroll Bar is worth the hype! Will definitely try to come here again, earlier in the day so we can try more rolls that weren't available.
I'll have to come back and do an update review. We did come late in the night, about an hour and change before closing time. When arriving we got seated at the bar, smaller space and it was still pretty busy when we arrived. Lots of two toppers. Our servers were all very nice, only thing was everything we seemed to want to order just kept no longer being in stock haha. No salmon no tuna no scallop etc. We were going to opt to leave but ended up wanting to try the miso butter cod, the OG miso cod and the blue crab. Now I personally liked the Miso Cod OG with the mustard seeds and i felt like a great fusion of flavors in one bite. The lady liked the miso butter style a bit better for the cleaner flavor profile: The blue crab was chunky grab meat, pretty much what we expected. It was on par with other establishments we've had it from. Overall i think the place is great! Just have to go earlier in the day perhaps a to try some of their tuna and salmon hand rolls (our favorite proteins). The cods were done beautifully tho! Worth stopping in!
Came here as the first stop for a birthday celebration and it honestly didn't live up to a lot of the hype we had been hearing. We put our names in and ended up waiting about 45 minutes which wasn't too bad, and the virtual waiting list allowed us to see how close we were to the front of the line. The tables turned pretty quickly since it looked like a lot of people did what we did and ordered a few small things before heading somewhere else for more food because this is EXPENSIVE. Anything outside of the very basic handrolls is really pricey, and because they are handrolls with the right proportion of rice in them, they are not super filling. We ended up ordering: Tuna and scallion ($7.50) - this was pretty basic and the fish didn't really have that super fresh taste to it. It was a bit metallic tasting, and I think I've had better tuna at the Japanese market in town - it just didn't feel super special. Foie Gras and Apple Compote with garlic chips ($16.50) - I was really looking forward to this one, but this was also disappointing. The apple compote on this was just so sweet that the handroll tasted mostly of apple and sugar. For the price, I really wish the foie gras was more pronounced and the apple was less, but the apple was just so strong that it overpowered this roll entirely for me. Caviar ($19.50) - this was probably the best of the bunch, though I do not know if it is worth the price for something that's 3-4 very small bites large. Still, the caviar was creamy and salty, and there was a pretty good amount of filling in this one. For each of the handrolls, the seaweed was really good though. I never knew what people meant when they describe seaweed as "crispy" but now I understand and it's fantastic. I also enjoyed the fact that they portion the rice to filling really well so there is not too much rice, but it does end up being less filling that way. I'd have liked if it was a bit more affordable as well, but it was a very unique dining experience.
Had a great dinner here for my first time! No reservations, walk ins only, but it was not bad of a wait. We ordered a few rolls of salmon, a few rolls of tuna, salmon ikura, and eel. They had ran out of toro and uni that night which was unfortunate, but everything else tasted delicious! The hand rolls came out quickly once we ordered. The fish was fresh and had tons of flavor. I especially loved that the rolls held together so well. They didn't fall apart when you bite into them. Great spot overall!
Stopped by around 7:30 and there was a short wait of about 15 min and it was well worth the wait! They had us provide a phone number to join the waitlist and it showed where you were in the wait compared to other parties. The service was friendly and very attentive. We ordered the miso butter cod, spicy salmon, blue crab, spicy yellow tail, eel, spicy scallop, and a couple other rolls and they were all amazing and top notch. Our favorites were the miso butter cod, spicy salmon, and spicy scallop. I would definitely come back to get those rolls and try more on the menu. The atmosphere inside looks super cool especially near the bar but we were seated outside to avoid waiting. I'm already thinking of when I can go back to get another hand roll!!
4 months ago
Amazing hand rolls, super fresh and cute spot for a date night. Can be a bit pricey, but worth it in my opinion! read more
Overpriced? Yes. Overhyped? Probably. Not gonna lie, it was good. But was it the best thing I've ever had? No. Did it surprise me? No. Good quality fish but it's exactly as you expect it to be and nothing super special. My favorite piece was the ankimo jelly, which happened to be the most special in my opinion. For a place that was super hyped, I was a bit let down. But if you're looking for solid handrolls, this is a good spot. read more
I visited on a Saturday night for a quick bite and was told it would be about a 20min wait, but it turned out to be a lot quicker than expected. Service was great and friendly. The ambiance is nice, clean space and well decorated. The food was pretty good. We got steamed egg and edamame for appetizer, but I'd skip on it next time. I didn't really enjoy the flavor of the gel on the egg, and truffle on edamame was a bit too salty. For hand rolls, we got salmon, tuna, scallop, cod, and uni. The lime zest on the Ikura Salmon was a good touch, and the cod was great. I'm aware uni is pricey, but there could've been a bit more uni as the pieces were actually quite small. Overall, I had a good experience, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. I don't think this is anywhere on my Top 5 sushi spots. read more
3 months ago
7/11/26: I stopped by for lunch on a Saturday and was pleasantly surprised that there was no line when I arrived. By the time I finished eating, there were already 2-3 parties waiting for a table or seats at the hand roll bar, so it's clear this place has built a strong following. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, which actually made for a better dining experience. The servers were attentive throughout the meal, frequently checking in, refilling drinks, and making sure everything came out promptly. The service was excellent from start to finish. I ordered the Chawanmushi, Salmon Cup, Blue Crab Mentaiko, Spicy Salmon, Spicy Yellowtail, Salmon Ikura, Mango Shrimp Tempura (2), Spicy Shrimp Tempura, Unagi (Eel) hand roll, Miso Butter Cod hand roll, and a Hojicha Tea. The hand rolls were definitely the highlight. The nori was crisp, the fish tasted fresh, and each roll had its own unique flavor. My favorites were the Mango Shrimp Tempura, Miso Butter Cod, and Unagi hand rolls. The Chawanmushi was silky and comforting, while the Salmon Cup made for a great way to start the meal. Pricing falls somewhere in the middle. Most of the appetizers range from $6-11, and the hand rolls are around $11 each. While that isn't cheap for a single hand roll, the quality of the ingredients and execution make it worthwhile. I found that three hand rolls are enough to leave most people satisfied, so it's easy to build a meal without overordering. Another nice bonus is that the restaurant is BYOB, which helps keep the overall cost down if you're planning to enjoy a drink with your meal. Overall, I'd give this place 4/5 stars. The combination of fresh seafood, attentive service, and well-executed hand rolls makes it a great spot for a quick sushi meal. I'll definitely be back. read more
I will continue to dream about this spot. I feel like it's so underrated, but there is a waiting list to get in more often than not. We were seated at the sushi bar, which is arguably the best seat in the place because the chefs place your rolls directly in front of you. The rolls are 2-3 bites each but all bursting with flavor, each better than the last. Even if you think, oh, the basic salmon roll is too boring - think again. We got maybe 4-5 rolls each and were stuffed. read more
13 days ago
Did not love this place. I am visiting from out of town and am a huge fan of Kazunori in LA. The hand rolls here did not hold shape well, especially the ikura which just fell apart the entire time. The foia gras was probably my favorite out of everything I ordered. The Toro caviar was $30 and I felt like they gypped me on the caviar, especially compare compared to other people's yelp photos. The service was also pretty bad. read more
We came here around 5:30 PM on a Sunday. We had parked in the 401 Garage and walked here. They were very busy and I don't believe they take reservations. Some seating inside, outside and a handful of seats at their "counter". It was about a 20 minute wait, they added us to the waitlist and texted us when it was ready as we went out and walked around. I absolutely loved everything we ordered - Hokkaido Uni Caviar, Botan Ebi Caviar, Black Cod Caviar, Eel, Caviar Roll and the Boston Lobster Roll. These came out in a decent amount of time. We had also ordered a seaweed salad and a diet coke. The seaweed salad seemed mostly cucumber and both the salad and coke took a long time to come out. Service was okay but they were packed and very busy so understandable. Would definitely come back because the handrolls were amazing. read more
3 months ago
A whole spectrum of handrolls! We got 2 Mango Salmon, 1 Yellowtail, 2 Eel, 1 Miso Butter Cod, 1 OG Miso Cod, 1 Blue Crab Mentaiko, 2 Uni, and 1 A5 Wagyu Caviar. Highlights were the Mango Salmon (delicious flavor combo), OG Miso Cod (great medley of flavors that let the cod shine through), and Uni (solid fresh ocean flavor). Middle tier were the Eel (can't go wrong) and Miso Butter Cod (butter cream overpowered the cod, too rich). Disappointments were the Yellowtail (expected sashimi but got underflavored paste), Blue Crab Mentaiko (unimpressive crab flavor and minimal Mentaiko), and A5 Wagyu (tough meat and not fatty at all). A splurge but worth trying read more
Matsunori Handroll Bar is amazing!! All of their handrolls are meticulously crafted and delicious. They do a wonderful job letting the fresh ingredients speak for themselves. Their price range is wide; ranging anywhere from $8 to $19 a roll but their overall quality is quite good. We ended up trying their Salmon, Spicy Tuna, and Miso Cod Handrolls. My favorites were definitely their Salmon and Spicy Tuna Handrolls (especially when dipped into their homemade soy sauce). None of the condiments or toppings overshadowed the fish. Simply delicious! Also although it was the priciest one we tried, their Miso Cod Handroll was the most disappointing. While it was incredibly moist, it became too sweet with the pumpkin & butter. Also, their service is solid. There happened to be a couple large groups, so we had to be temporarily squished into a corner due to them missing some chairs (very surprised they didn't have any spare chairs in the back) but the staff were very attentive and apologetic about the mishap. Their professionalism & friendliness is commendable. read more
4 months ago
Matsunori Handroll Bar was one of my favorite meals in Boston. The OG miso cod is an absolute must order and I also loved the spicy cucumber hand roll..it's a great vegetarian option and packed with flavor. It's on the pricey side per hand roll but the quality reflects that. The patio seating was the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful Boston summer evening. Service was attentive throughout the meal, with staff checking in. Great food, great service, and a great setting. I would 1000% come back. read more
I went here on one of the snowy days & arrived an hour before closing. Unfortunately when we arrived, they were running out of many items... yellowtail, tuna, salmon, snow crab, and scallop. Salmon + tuna are our favorite so we were debating right then if we wanted to just leave + find other food nearby. We ended up staying to try their miso butter cod, OG miso cod, & blue crab mentaiko. Both cod hand rolls were very delicious! We loved both! The OG miso cod was definitely more flavorful but I personally preferred the miso butter cod more because I loved just the simple butter flavor. The blue crab mentaiko tasted fresh & honestly exactly what we were expecting... very similar to other spots we've tried that had this. Overall, Matsunori Handroll Bar is worth the hype! Will definitely try to come here again, earlier in the day so we can try more rolls that weren't available. read more
I'll have to come back and do an update review. We did come late in the night, about an hour and change before closing time. When arriving we got seated at the bar, smaller space and it was still pretty busy when we arrived. Lots of two toppers. Our servers were all very nice, only thing was everything we seemed to want to order just kept no longer being in stock haha. No salmon no tuna no scallop etc. We were going to opt to leave but ended up wanting to try the miso butter cod, the OG miso cod and the blue crab. Now I personally liked the Miso Cod OG with the mustard seeds and i felt like a great fusion of flavors in one bite. The lady liked the miso butter style a bit better for the cleaner flavor profile: The blue crab was chunky grab meat, pretty much what we expected. It was on par with other establishments we've had it from. Overall i think the place is great! Just have to go earlier in the day perhaps a to try some of their tuna and salmon hand rolls (our favorite proteins). The cods were done beautifully tho! Worth stopping in! read more
Came here as the first stop for a birthday celebration and it honestly didn't live up to a lot of the hype we had been hearing. We put our names in and ended up waiting about 45 minutes which wasn't too bad, and the virtual waiting list allowed us to see how close we were to the front of the line. The tables turned pretty quickly since it looked like a lot of people did what we did and ordered a few small things before heading somewhere else for more food because this is EXPENSIVE. Anything outside of the very basic handrolls is really pricey, and because they are handrolls with the right proportion of rice in them, they are not super filling. We ended up ordering: Tuna and scallion ($7.50) - this was pretty basic and the fish didn't really have that super fresh taste to it. It was a bit metallic tasting, and I think I've had better tuna at the Japanese market in town - it just didn't feel super special. Foie Gras and Apple Compote with garlic chips ($16.50) - I was really looking forward to this one, but this was also disappointing. The apple compote on this was just so sweet that the handroll tasted mostly of apple and sugar. For the price, I really wish the foie gras was more pronounced and the apple was less, but the apple was just so strong that it overpowered this roll entirely for me. Caviar ($19.50) - this was probably the best of the bunch, though I do not know if it is worth the price for something that's 3-4 very small bites large. Still, the caviar was creamy and salty, and there was a pretty good amount of filling in this one. For each of the handrolls, the seaweed was really good though. I never knew what people meant when they describe seaweed as "crispy" but now I understand and it's fantastic. I also enjoyed the fact that they portion the rice to filling really well so there is not too much rice, but it does end up being less filling that way. I'd have liked if it was a bit more affordable as well, but it was a very unique dining experience. read more
Had a great dinner here for my first time! No reservations, walk ins only, but it was not bad of a wait. We ordered a few rolls of salmon, a few rolls of tuna, salmon ikura, and eel. They had ran out of toro and uni that night which was unfortunate, but everything else tasted delicious! The hand rolls came out quickly once we ordered. The fish was fresh and had tons of flavor. I especially loved that the rolls held together so well. They didn't fall apart when you bite into them. Great spot overall! read more
1 year ago
Stopped by around 7:30 and there was a short wait of about 15 min and it was well worth the wait! They had us provide a phone number to join the waitlist and it showed where you were in the wait compared to other parties. The service was friendly and very attentive. We ordered the miso butter cod, spicy salmon, blue crab, spicy yellow tail, eel, spicy scallop, and a couple other rolls and they were all amazing and top notch. Our favorites were the miso butter cod, spicy salmon, and spicy scallop. I would definitely come back to get those rolls and try more on the menu. The atmosphere inside looks super cool especially near the bar but we were seated outside to avoid waiting. I'm already thinking of when I can go back to get another hand roll!! read more
8 months ago
An amazing experience from start to finish! Cute spot located in Fenway. It does have minimal seating and they only accept walk ins so we got there as soon as they opened to avoid a wait! We sat at the sushi bar to really soak in the experience and felt like they took great care of us! The chawanmushi was almost like a savory creme brûlée. Super soft steamed egg with a savory ikura gel. Super warm and yummy! My top three handrolls had to be the miso buttered cod(seriously don't skip it), the scallop and caviar (caviar is an additional add-on if you're feeling fancy and my god this melted in my mouth), and the toro mushroom! The price you pay is based off what you're looking to eat. You could spend $40 to $100 based on what you order! And we ordered the expensive stuff and thought it was worth trying! each handroll gives you about 3 bites based on how much they put into it. And their wasabi seemed super fresh too! Honestly this was the perfect date night spot for us! It was intimate, moderate noise levels and great service! Looking forward to returning as well as trying out their new sister restaurant! read more
8 months ago
One of the best sushi spots even compared to LA. Do not skip the spicy tuna hand roll, the crunchy stuff inside adds texture to an already delicious bite. All the rolls are great and we try different ones every time we come in. Blue crab roll 5/5 Spicy tuna 5/5 Spicy shrimp tempura 4.5/5 Salmon cup 4/5 Yellowtail 4/5 Salmon 4/5 Korean bbq wagyu 5/5 Hot tea on a beautiful snowy day 5/5 Ann, our server, was a cheerful add to our lunch. Very attentive and service was fast and efficient. Timed the rolls coming out perfectly and we didn't feel rushed. The only negative is that they aren't licensed for liquor. But that does not take away from the food! read more
10 months ago
Service and food were so good that I had to come out of Yelp retirement. Rolls were fresh and came out super fast. Our server, Tracy, was so nice and explained the menu to us, describing each roll in great detail... she made me want to order everything and made our dining experience great. Would definitely come back again! read more
9 months ago
We've been trying to come here for awhile and finally made it for a Sunday lunch! We ordered a bunch of hand rolls and they didn't disappoint. The fillings were substantial. Our favorites included the mango salmon, spicy tuna, and eel. They had a bunch of delicious cooked options as well (which was good for our 2.5 year old). Ann our server was amazing. She was super friendly, efficient, attentive, and gave us good recommendations. read more
Truly one of the most fabulous spots in Boston. I came here with my BF a few months ago and then just came here again with my sister who was in town! This is a small restaurant tucked away on Beacon. They don't take reservations and only have a few tables/bar seats, but both times I went I was able to be seated quickly (granted, I went with only one other person and on weeknights). Now they have an outdoor patio for the summer, so I think that also increases capacity! They have a variety of different handrolls ranging in price from ~$6 up to $18 for the more speciality pieces. Honestly, I love the basic raw fish ones the best, from the lower priced-section of the menu. The salmon, spicy tuna, and yellowtail were sooo delectable. You get a good amount of fish in each roll, which is so fresh and you can just taste the quality. I also loved the salmon ikura, which was more mid-range price. My sister and I also got an edamame to share (loved the truffle flavor), so we were feeling pretty good after 4 rolls. The restaurant recommends getting 4-5 to start. Since we still had some room and were curious about some of the speciality rolls, we ended up ordering the OG miso cod and toro mushroom (split these between the two of us). I got the miso butter cod before and I definitely think I prefer the OG cod (the miso butter one was quite rich and a bit overpowering, IMO). The toro is REALLY good. Overall, I think this is such a fun place and you can customize it to your tastes/preferred price range. I would be happy going in and getting 4 of the most basic fish rolls, because I personally prefer the raw fish to the cooked rolls. Service is QUICK and you could be in and out within 30-45 minutes. I LOVE IT HERE!!!! read more
10 months ago
We went today and ordered so much. Salmon Cups Chawanmushi Miso Butter Cod A5 Wagyu Sea Urchin Mango Salmon Spicy Scallop Spicy Cucumber Botan Ebi Ikura Ankimo Jelly Lobster My friend loved their caviar and added it to pretty much everything. My absolute favorites were the lobster roll, chawanmushi and mango salmon. Stella was very kind and helpful. We came in really close to last call and she took the time to help us order quickly. read more
1 year ago
Matsunori delivers on high quality hand rolls that justify an often lengthy wait time. I would love to see a set menu in the future though. Food: All of the hand rolls were very tasty and really highlighted the fish with nice crisp seaweed and well-seasoned rice. The yellowtail was our favorite for its flavor and the texture added by the rice puffs. Though the others were also very good especially the miso cod, I wish more of the rolls had a texture element since most of the fish was minced. The only disappointed bite was the salmon cup. The cups the salmon was in were super dry making the whole bite really dry for a salmon cup. Service: The service was pleasant overall and we didn't feel too rushed despise the consistent long wait times. One issue I had was that the appetizer came out much slower than the rolls themselves and I wouldn't actually liked to have them as an appetizer. Additionally, I think a set menu would be great for people coming for the first time or an option you don't need to overthink. Atmosphere: It's quite a crowded place but it was still easy to have a conversation. The interior was clean and unintimidating. read more
Matsunori was such a treat! Definitely on the more expensive side with rolls ranging from $8-11 the recommended portion being 4-5 rolls (i had 4 but left a bit hungry wanting more), but the flavors are fantastic and you can taste the fresh quality of the fish. I started with the spicy tuna, which was good and tasted like a classic spicy tuna. The second was a blue crab mentaiko, which was yummy but on the drier side. I then had the spicy scallop, which was probably my second favorite. But my favorite by far was the miso butter cod, it was so savory and the cod was butter soft. Service is super nice, helpful, and attentive throughout dining. It's a small space that feels like an omakase restaurant and they only take walk-ins, but on a weekday night it was still full but no wait. read more
5 months ago
The rolls are well portioned, and the toppings keep it fun and interesting. They only accept walk ins. I do not recommend groups larger than four as the space is small. Prepare to add ur name to the waitlist and walk around a bit. Our table of four waited 1.45 hours, while hungrily watching tables of two come and go. But worth it! Very worth it. read more
Heard a lot about this place, and it lived up to the hype. Arrived 8:30pm on a Tuesday, and there was still a 45 minute wait since it's a small and popular place. Luckily there's other places nearby for a little snack before hand while you wait. Once seated, service was super attentive and observant. We tried a variety of handrolls including (in order of favorites) yellowtail, salmon, mango salmon, OG miso cod, eel, and blue crab. The fish was sooo fresh and tasty that I actually enjoyed some of the more pure fish handrolls the most. Each handroll is surprisingly filling but definitely shareable if you don't mind biting and sharing. I would definitely come again! read more
Obsessed!! The mango salmon hand roll and the miso cod hand roll were my favorites. They're so fresh and delicious! It's walk in only and we ended up sitting outside. The service was great, we ordered one roll at a time so I felt like we were being annoying but our server Bach was so attentive and nice! read more
2 years ago
matsunori handroll bar in Brookline, MA was delectable! It is a bit pricey but the quality and service definitely matched it. My friends would tell you how much I really wanted to like eel over the years but just never found the right one...well, I found it! I would eat the eel here 100x over! A great place for a special occasion! We had: Eel Avocado Miso Butter Cod Eel Cucumber Gochujang & Sesame Wagu Miyazaki Wagu Salmon Cups with Truffle & Caviar Mango Salmon with Avocado Salmon ikura All were equally delicious! read more
Food was awesome! Best hand rolls I've tasted. Tried 8 different rolls and al of them exquisite! The server we had was very friendly, helpful yet not so over-the-top gushy friendly. Which is rare in the food industry. Food service was prompt and accurate. Two things that were not favorable for Matsunori was no liquor license and the food were on the pricey side. At the, worth every bite! read more
After my fourth attempt I finally got in right at opening at 5pm to try this Handroll bar. Not too large but they do offer indoor and outdoor seating. They don't offer a preset menu so everything is a la Carte. Service from Julia was awesome, attentive, and very friendly. Rolls came out quick depending on the chef and the items you ordered. It is recommended to eat them as they come as because of the freshness. My favorites were the miso butter cod, salmon/mango, spicy tuna, and the blue crab. The Wagyu wasn't that great. read more
If you like unique sushi this place is for you. Matsunori could be described as minimalist & modern with next level handrolls. Limited seating inside, with more seating outside under nice large umbrellas, but the service was quick. Hand rolls are on the pricier side, but the flavors are unique and absolutely worth it. Would 100% go back--highly recommend if you love sushi done right. All of our handrolls were fantastic but the standouts were Miso butter Cod, The OG Miso Cod, Boston Lobster Roll, Eel & Spicy Tuna (so pretty much everything) read more
A quick glance at their Google page or Yelp reviews will tell you that this is not going to be a cheap dining experience. I was tempted to just load up on their cheaper options so that I could get more food for the amount of money, but after trying different rolls from both their "Classics" and "Signatures" menus, I realized that their Signature rolls are worth the extra few dollars. I was honestly surprised by how filling the handrolls were. I would recommend starting with only a few per person and ordering as you go. I started with the blue crab mentaiko roll ($11). I'm usually not the biggest fan of cooked crab on sushi, so this exceeded my expectations! The crab was tender with a light natural sweetness to it, and as you can see from the pictures, a good portion. There was some subtle saltiness from the mentaiko, but I would say that the flavor of the crab was the main focus of this roll. I got the salmon ikura roll ($11) next, which was probably my favorite roll. The marinated ikura had such a savory richness that coated every bite. I also appreciated that I could taste the rice and nori better in this roll than the previous one. Their rice has the perfect balance of sweet and sour vinegar to complement each handroll topping. The nori was brushed with a fragrant oil, super crispy, yet sturdy enough at the same time to hold all of the fillings together. I wanted to try some of their classic rolls so I got the yellowtail ($7.5) followed by the salmon ($7.5). These rolls had a generous portion of fresh, buttery fish, but just could not compare to the Signature rolls I tried earlier. I felt that the extra sauces/flavorings/toppings in the Signature rolls made for a unique experience whereas I could get a good quality yellowtail or salmon roll anywhere else. With these rolls I got the chance to try their soy sauce, which had a nice nuttiness to it. Finally, I still had a little bit of stomach space left so I went back to their Signature menu to try their ankimo jelly roll ($11). The ponzu jelly had a very strong yuzu flavor and made the flavor profile of the roll sweet. The monkfish liver on its own had a very mild flavor. I think this roll would be great for people who are huge fans of yuzu but personally I was not expecting something this sweet. Overall, I had a nice experience here and think it deserves the hype it gets. read more
9 months ago
I was super excited to finally try this Handroll place on Beacon Street. They are walk in only and I was able to arrive a few minutes before they opened with a handful of other people waiting as well. I was seated at the bar and took a few minutes to decide which hand rolls to pick, since there were so many options. They recommended 4-6 handrolls per person, but you could easily eat more. I went with 2 of the favorites including the unagi and spicy tuna. Both were definitely the best hand rolls that I've had. The unagi piece was big and flavorful. The spicy tuna had a nice crunch to each bite. The service is also top notch as the servers are very observant. I was provided extra napkins without asking as it got a little messy eating the hand rolls. You get poured soy sauce and a small plate of ginger to cleanse your palate. Although it was a quick small dinner, I would definitely want to return with friends to try out their other hand rolls. read more
I'd like to say that the hand rolls here are fantastic. It's a small location and not a lot of seats, so expect a bit of a wait. We came on a weekend dinner for two and it was about 30 minutes. It takes about 6-ish handrolls to feel full, 4 if you dont eat a lot, but 4 was not enough for us to feel full. We were already at a 90 dollar tab, at four handrolls each so this place is a little pricey. read more
1 year ago
It was just okay. Went in with high expectations due to the popularity and all the hype. Safe to say, it is Overhyped. If you want overpriced, mediocre Handroll with lackluster flavor/mid quality fish, this is it. We tried a variety of the handrolls. Toro Cucumber - the tuna wasn't the freshest, it didn't melt" like you would expect a fatty tuna to, it was stringy and chewy. Spicy scallop - it was mushy, chopped up, not a lot of flavor or texture, and it was in fact not spicy. Spicy yellowtail - again, not spicy but I like the yellow tail over the toro. Also chopped up so made it mushy. Foie Gra - never again, felt like I was about to throw up after eating it. I understand it is a very acquired taste. It was just so fatty like it just melted, and then there was an aftertaste that made it taste very iron-y. There was no other flavor or texture, just straight fat from the foie gra. Salmon Ikura - one of the better ones compare to the other, but again, it's just salmon which is a very commonly liked fish. It was also chopped up which I really dislike because then it just makes the fish all mushy. The Ikura was great, added more umami flavor to an otherwise very bland roll. Miso Butter Cod - it was good, but very buttery and kinda sweet. The fish itself is just cooked cod, nothing special, no crazy topping or sauce, the miso flavor is very subtle. I prefer the raw fish choices over this but everyone has their preferences. The total for 6 handrolls are about ~$80 which is crazy for the quality, flavor, and 6 not so big hand rolls. There are so many sushi restaurants around the area and you can definitely get better hand rolls / sushi rolls for $80. I personally prefer Sakabayashi's handrolls. For the price they are trying to charge, I really expected better. I liked the ambiance, it has very cute Japanese themed decors and the service was fast/good. The only reason they are not getting a 2 star from me is because the service was not bad and the interior is not badly designed. But the food itself, 2/10. :) read more
1 year ago
Had a lovely dinner at Matsunori tonight! The host was immediately welcoming and our server was so kind and gave the best recommendations. While all the hand rolls were delicious, we absolutely will be back for the Toro Mushroom roll, both Miso Cod rolls, and the Spicy Scallop roll read more
After seeing how many times Matsunori Handroll Bar was recommended to me and popping up on my Instagram feed, the elusive, no reservation spot definitely caught my attention. Despite getting stuck in Boston traffic on a Friday night keeping us from going right at opening, we ended up waiting about 45 minutes for a table for 2; not as bad as I was expecting! My husband and I shared 4 handrolls (since we had later night dinner plans same day), and really could see the quality and attention to detail on each of the hand rolls. The staff was friendly and accommodating, despite the small waiting space options available. Our four handrolls were the following. Miso Butter Cod (10/10) - very flavorful, seared beautifully, very happy with the taste of this one Toro Mushroom (10/10) - my husband's top one that he kept wishing we could order more of. He's not usually a Toro seeker and enjoyed the mix of mushrooms with tuna together Botan Ebi Ikura (7/10) - while delicious, the lasting taste felt underwhelming and forgettable compared to the other handrolls we got (miso butter cod and toro mushroom felt better tasting) Yellowtail (6/10) - this was the first hand roll to come out. As soon as I took a bite, my body unfortunately reacted because an allergy for scallions was missed. While they fixed it right away, for the level of quality promoted by the restaurant I was disappointed at the miss. The irony being we were sat next to a certificate for allergy training as well. Most of the rating here was due to this missed allergy note causing me a reaction. When they did fix it with a scallion-free hand roll, it was very good. Freshness and quality are there for Matsunori Hand Roll Bar. Totally can see why many come here. Game plan to wait if you're planning on dining here (especially in winter when it's cold out and no room inside to wait). I'd come back and rate it differently if we could fix the allergy issue and know that the team would be more careful on ensuring those dietary needs are met. read more
8 months ago
Came here as they have a lot of unique sushi. There's a line before they open and the restauraut fills up pretty fast. They have bar area and table section. Botan ebi ikura - they put salmon roe on top of the raw sweet shrimp. I like the lime zest. But in general, I think it would taste better without the seaweed. Boston lobster roll - they put plenty of lobster. It's good. But again, it would taste better without the seaweed. Toro mushroom - this is my favorite here. The toro is so fat and tender. I ordered 2 eventually. Caviar handroll - it would be nicer if both sides are full of caviar. One side looks good while the other side looks empty. Miso butter cod - the cod is hot. It's pretty tender. But too hot to hold the handroll with hand. Salmon cups - it's my second favorite. The flavor is surprisingly good. In the beginning, they pour a lot of soy sauce in the dish for dipping. But the handrolls are already seasoned, so I don't think the soy sauce is needed. It's already salty enough for me. The seaweed they use is too thick in my opinion. It's not that crispy and it's a bit chewy. Service is normal. One thing they could have done better is to offer wet towel in the beginning, as they suggest using hand to grab the handroll. They do offer the wet towel at the end. read more
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