Note: Rating is for price-to-value. Good quality grilled rolls, though. Baltimore Review 8/Many: While in Baltimore after going to a nearby bar, I was looking for food in the surrounding area as their kitchen was closed. This place was luckily right nearby with good reviews, but since it was a bit too late to eat indoors as they were cleaning up, I ordered my food to go. The woman in front seemed friendly based on the brief interaction I had with her. I went with the $22.95 Grilled Roll Combo, which included grilled tuna, salmon, and yellowtail rolls. All of this came with a pretty large container of miso soup that was better than your typical store-bought version, as it had a better depth of flavor. There was a bit less tofu than at some other places, but perhaps I just got an uneven batch. The meal came with 24 pieces in total, which was a bit shocking to my NYC brain. The various fish had different flavors and nice grill marks, with my favorites being the tuna and yellowtail, as expected. The rice was a little bit soft, but this was to be expected as there was sauce on it and it had traveled, so I am not blaming them. Outside of the rolls, there was some wasabi and some gari/sushi ginger. It was a nice and satisfying meal. Overall, it was a good deal. I can see why this place has been open for years from this dish alone. I would go again if I were back in Baltimore for a game or something and would recommend others check it out. read more

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant - Grilled Roll Combo. Tuna/Salmon/Yellowtail. $22.95. Came with a miso soup. Very tasty and a big portion - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I love matsuri! This is probably one of my favorite sushi spots in Baltimore! They are very down to earth and the interior of the facility is very traditional with a sushi bar seating area for smaller groups. The service is phenomenal, I've always been greeted immediately walking in. Everyone is so nice and will talk to you and offer suggestions! They have a great menu with bento boxes as an option for people who want a little bit of everything. I 100% recommend this sushi spot for anyone. read more

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant - Lunch break! - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The sushi at Matsuri is not only fresh and tasty, but it is also not overly expensive. Located right in the heart of Federal Hill right by Cross Street Market, it has both an outdoor patio and indoor seating. They are also dog friendly. They do have a happy hour on Monday to Friday from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. This includes certain rolls and appetizers, beer, wine, and cocktails. I had the lychee Saketini (HH $8), and it definitely had lychee flavor. It was a little lighter on the alcohol though. I also had a 22 oz. can of Sapporo premium beer, which was also on happy hour for $7.50. Both the bagel roll and California roll were $6 on happy hour as well. I highly recommend the Volcano Roll (HH $12), which had 6 pieces of salmon and tuna top with a spicy mayo and eel sauce. We initially sat outside, but once it started raining, they helped us bring everything inside. The hostess was very kind and our server was excellent. In terms of the ambiance, there is not much indoor and outdoor seating. It seems like they mainly do take out. Also, street parking can be limited. read more

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This place was so yummy I got the volcano roll I believe and went with my boyfriend for his bday, green tea mochi was excellent too and veggie spring rolls. Love the atmosphere in here too! Will definitely come back next time I'm in Baltimore read more

Honestly I'm not sure what happened here but I ordered delivery and it was simply not good. Food was extremely chewy and almost inedible, like it was previously frozen. read more

My boyfriend and I love Matsuri. We came in on a whim a few months ago and now this place is our go to spot when we come to Fed Hill. Once you walk in the restaurant you are kindly greeted. You sit down you'll be able to take in the beautiful decor and if you have a seat near a window you can people watch! The sushi is so fresh, and delicious. I've also had their katsu curry (tasty!!) and my bf likes their chicken fried rice which is soooo amazing! read more

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant - Maki Combo 3 - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Favorite baltimore sushi restaurant by far. Fresh and authentic! The service is very quick and friendly too. Highly recommend trying out this federal hill gem! read more

Still a great lunch spot. I believe the lunch specials have changed, but I still love everything about this place. GLOWS: - the sushi is fresh and delicious- even the most basic rolls can hit the spot. - The seafood fried rice!!! Get it on lunch special if you can. -The fried cheesecake is still a hit. -The service is very friendly and efficient. -The ambience is older, but it gives of the vibe of a small Japanese food shop. GROWS: -Outdoor seating for more than 2 ppl would be nice, but inside is just as good. read more

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Severe Food Poisoning from Sushi - Be Careful I ate here recently and unfortunately had one of the worst food poisoning experiences of my life. Within hours of eating the fried softshell tempura and spicy tuna rolls, I developed intense stomach pain, bloating, and diarrhea. That night, I had full-body chills, night sweats, nausea, vomiting, and a pounding headache -- the kind of illness that completely wipes you out. I'm no stranger to sushi and understand there's always some risk, but this was extreme. I hadn't eaten anything else questionable that day, and this was the clear trigger. The next day I was still dehydrated, dizzy, and dealing with painful digestion. I'm sharing this not out of anger but as a warning -- something was not right with the food I was served. I hope the restaurant takes food safety seriously and investigates. This experience was painful, disruptive, and frankly dangerous. Eat here with caution. read more

I've been here twice: one time for dinner and another time for lunch. If you want cheap and reasonably priced sushi, this is the place to go. If you're looking for quality sushi, then this isn't the place for you. Today I got the lunch roll special (3 rolls for about $16) and although the price was great for the amount of sushi, the quality was mediocre at best. There also isn't much space inside for customers so it felt cramped. Our waiter today was quick with taking our orders but he talked way too fast even after clarification. Sorry but I won't be back. read more

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Things got out of hand...We ate a bunch of dead fish. We liked it. You should eat dead raw fish at this place of business. read more

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We had a wonderful experience dining in on a cold winter night. We were a party of 11 including kids age 4-16. The menu was extensive and there was something for everyone. The wait service was amazing, friendly and generous (bringing extra miso soup to warm us up), and a surprise dessert for the birthday girl. Food was delicious. Definitely a family favorite! read more

The best Japanese restaurant we've found in Baltimore. Specialty rolls were well prepared and fresh. The staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely return. read more

I really like corner restaurants for some reason and Matsuri definitely is a cute place with a great location. I thought the wait staff were really nice and the menu was extensive without being overwhelming. I thought the sushi was just ok though, not bad in any way but nothing special either. I would come back to matsuri if I was in the area and craving sushi, but I don't think I would seek it out. read more

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the food was very good , but the service was not so good , the food took to long to make

We made reservations for 8 of us on a Fri night, and were seated in the upstairs section around a big round table with a lazy susan. We asked about omakase, but the waitress said they didn't have that. So instead we ordered a bunch of rolls to share, plus sake and beer. The wait staff was excellent. All the rolls showed up on a big boat, in addition to a plate. All the food was fresh and tasted great. I would come back no problem. read more

The bento box was worth the price and was definitely quite filling. The service was really nice and understanding and they brought the food out to us when it was ready to go! I definitely wished I ordered more variety in the bento box. Parking in federal hill is quite terrible in the evening so we spent just as much time waiting for food as we did parking. read more

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Overall the food and service was good but not great. There was much more rice than I'm accustomed to from other places and that minimized the meat included especially in the special roll. The soup was also half the size I'm used to from other places. On the app there is not a Shrimp Tempura roll available so I had to order the special roll which wasn't part of the lunch special. I also wish there was pork gyoza and not just vegetable available. Again, overall good but not great. read more

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I pre ordered online and then went in to pick up. There was an issue with what I ordered not being available and I guess they couldn't reach me on the phone so basically I had to wait in the restaurant for them to prepare my order. I didn't really mind, they were really nice and apologetic for the delay, and it didn't take long. This place is great for something easy to pickup if you live nearby. The sashimi and rolls I ordered were tasty and the prices are reasonable! read more

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Came here for the first time for lunch on Friday for restaurant week! The restaurant appears to be Cantonese-owned. Very friendly staff. Interior is cute and has about 5 four-seater tables, so I'd recommend making a reservation on OpenTable at popular times just to be safe. For the better sushi, if you're choosing between Brothers Sushi and Matsuri (they are 300 ft from each other), pick Matsuri. Both have Happy Hour sushi roll prices; I think Brothers is cheaper, but their rolls are definitely not as good as Matsuri's. I had the crispy spicy tuna roll, Ocean Breeze roll, and Volcano roll. I was satisfied and enjoyed their sushi, but honestly none blew me away. I thought the crispy outer coating on the rice in the crispy spicy tuna roll was unique. The Ocean Breeze roll had abundant mango sauce that tasted a bit like a mango smoothie if that's your thing. Volcano roll was baked and creamy, which I enjoyed. The amount of rice was too much. Good green tea mochi ice cream. Standard miso soup at nice temp. All in all, decent sushi for the city. $15 restaurant week was a deal considering the original prices (which are high in my opinion). I probably wouldn't come back because of the higher sushi prices, which may be standard for Baltimore City. I'd say it's worth the drive nearby to Ellicott City, Elkridge, or Catonsville for better priced and better quality sushi. read more

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What a cute little Japanese restaurant, definitely gives out a little authentic vibe even though it isn't run by Japanese. Sushi, sashimi, tako salad were very fresh Teriyaki and curry dishes also pretty tasty! Uni + quail egg was my favorite. Sake price was a bit pricy but they do have sake cocktails selections. Service was attentive. Street parkings filled up fast. The nearest garage parking is the West st garage. read more

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The best sushi in Federal Hill. My go to is the spicy yellowtail, spicy salmon, or spicy california roll. Staff is so friendly and I am so happy to have them reopened! read more

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SO delicious! This is a must go if you're in Federal Hill, even if you aren't in Federal Hill. We stopped in this past Friday night after a jazz concert. The area itself was filled to the brim with college aged young folk waiting to get into the club and dance. The moment you step in it's quiet and serene. They're not allowing sit down service just yet so you can either order ahead and order once there. They do have a bench for folks to sit on and wait but since it's a smaller space I recommend waiting outside if it's a nice day. We ordered a collection of items. The grilled sushi combo, the bento box and the eel and chicken don buri. It took about 15-20 minutes for all the food to get prepared. They packaged everything up nicely and offered additional utensils if we needed. Once home, we dug in! I've never had sushi rolled outside of tempura that is cooked but the grilled roll combo was really good. Lots of unique flavor with the grilled fish but nothing was overwhelmed by one flavor or another. The don buri was delicious. Both if ours came with onion and egg and seaweed in top. The eel had more of a sweet brown sauce to go with it but both tasted fantastic. The bento box was eaten within a matter of minutes it was so good. Th standard ginger was a nice cleanser between these three dishes as well. Next time I'm in Baltimore Federal Hill I'll definitely return for more sushi and sashimi and whatever else they recommend. read more

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-food Love all the nigiri! I like how they seasoning the rice and I think the fish on top is really fresh. I also order one udon, I was craving for udon and it's soooo good to have udon during winter, warmed me up. The tempera in the soup is amazing! Also like the mushroom in the soup. Loved it! Also really like the presentation of the food! Definitely gonna come back again! -service Very nice and friendly services! -inside Not super big, only has 3 tables. I love the interior! It's really cozy and authentic Japan styled decoration. Give me a really good vibe and I really enjoyed eating here! -parking I went on a Tuesday afternoon so it's not super hard to find a place to park. But this area is busy during weekend and parking is not gonna be easy read more

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant - 1 Piece Inari 1 Piece Salmon 1 Piece Salmon Sushi 1 Piece Maguro - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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FYI rolls didn't taste as good as my photo may look. Given my last sushi meal was in NYC, it really isn't far to compare Japanese food in Baltimore to NYC and LA standards butt......ya this place I guess could be satisfying if you are stuck in Baltimore and have an intense craving for sushi?? Just beware , it was super strange that the sashimi was warm ?? Both the rice and the fish was warm which is kinda weird. I get sugarfish has their rice warm, but here the fish was warm too?? The mushroom roll was a mistake on our end. We did not intend to order that but must have mistakenly ticked it. Please don't get a mushroom roll. The other rolls weren't great but edible. Again, kinda the standard was that of getting sushi from Whole Foods or Safeway or something. Edible but not amazing. Might just be a touch critic. Also everyone kept saying how affordable this place was but we got 4 rolls and a couple pieces of sashimi and it came out to $120. In NYC we went to a Michelin rated sushi place + sake and that came out to be $170 soooo unclear how this place in Baltimore costs almost the same. read more

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Matsuri is, by far, the best place for sushi in Baltimore. RA sushi is a joke in comparison. Kona Grill is only good for happy hour. Matsuri is good ALL the time. The portion sizes are generous. The sashimi portions on my delivery order were the most generous I've ever experienced. And the chef's selections in the Sushi and Sashimi combo were on point. read more

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant - Sushi and Sashimi Combo - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Matsuri is my favorite homey neighborhood Japanese restaurant. Our typical order consists of their miso soup and edamame, and I love trying their different Special Rolls. The service is excellent and staff is so friendly! read more

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant - Tempura Cheese Cake - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We came here during winter restaurant week. We came on a Monday night around 7:30 and there were a lot of empty table even though the restaurant is pretty small. Dinner menu of restaurant week is 3 courses for $30 (no drink included) We order Octopus ball and fried oysters for our first course. They are both pretty amazing, and you can tell it is freshly made. I just wish there is more octopus in the octopus ball and there is more pork flakes on top. The friend oyster is very unique here but it isnt that filling, all hallow since the oysters inside are small. but the sauce is super good and goes really well with the oyster, T dont know what it is tho. Blossom roll: uh ... where are all the raw fishes. it was covered with super thin fish on top and i could barely taste them. There is a little salmon inside. I wish the fish portion would be more prominent. Volcano roll: there are salmon and tuna inside but unfortunately, they are cooked fished. They are pretty spicy and high temperature. I dont know if i like it. I rather have raw tuna and salmon on like volcano roll like how other restaurants carries. Lobster roll (add $3) : I tasted the lobster from the roll, very filling but i wish it is more chewy on the lobster and you could obviously tell the lobster isn't that fresh. However, the sauce that it goes with is very good. If the fried part of the lobster is a little more crunchy, I would prefer that. Dessert with Tempura cheesecake: Uh, i do not prefer the idea of fried cheese cake, it came out pretty hot and oily. the cheese inside is all clumpy and not smooth taste as you would normally eat the cheesecake with. Sauce is berry and mango, they are very sweet and i don't think it goes well with delicate cheese cake. Spicy tuna roll: Probably the tastiest roll for the meal. It is very well season and you could tell it is tuna on the dish even it is very simple, not overwhelming Overall, the deal with restaurant week is nice, and good presentation, but i wish the portion of raw fishes could be bigger on their sushi read more

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Overall an OK experience. If you're in the area, too hungry to wait, and looking for decent sushi, you'll find it here. Other than that, I wouldn't go back. The rolls are pretty small for how much it is. The staff are very nice and welcoming though, which bumps up my rating a bit. Mermaid roll $15.95 Matsuri eel roll $10.50 Salmon toro sushi/pc $3.95 Hamachi toro sushi/pc $3.95 Crispy spicy tuna roll $8.95 Takoyaki $8.95 read more

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Dined here as a group of 6. The service was pleasant and the restaurant was very accommodating to a large group. The food was phenomenal and therefore worthy of a 5 star review. My husband and I cant stop raving about how great the sushi was! Everyone in the group chose a roll or two and we shared them all. We ordered the Matsuri Eel Roll, Hurricane Roll, Mermaid Roll, Incredible Hulk Roll, Geisha Roll, Kitty Roll, Salmon Crabcake Roll, and the Dragon Roll. The presentation was fantastic, and the quality was excellent. Everything was very fresh and the entire group was impressed. The group also shared bottles of the pear and plum sake. The plum sake was very sweet - too sweet for some of the group. The majority preferred the pear. Can't wait to experience Matsuri again. read more

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The food and drinks are both delicious! We went for happy hour and the happy hour prices were incredible! The service and staff are very friendly and quick. The drinks were flavorful and delicious. The apps were hot and crispy. The sushi was fresh and delicious. No complaints! Have been here twice and will continue to return! read more

I ordered the sushi burrito for takeout and the vein was still in the shrimp. That isn't edible. Pretty repulsive, the cooks should be ashamed. read more

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant - Disgusting. - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Ambience: small with a large sushi counter, just the way i like it. :) Menu: typical japanese apps, cooked food, and sushi. *Must haves: they have a happy hour 5-7 most weekdays that's off the hizzle! Ranging from $2 fatty tuna sashimi to $3 Gyoza to $5 specialty rolls! Love it! Service: proper, helpful, patient. My go-to sushi in locust point/fed hill. Will be back frequently and soon! read more

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I'm just finally writing a review for Matsuri after being a customer for several years now - 5 stars! Love the food here, always fresh. The customer service in the restaurant is great - the kind that makes you want to give a large tip in the end. Our waiter definitely deserved it! It is located just beside the Cross Street Market in Federal Hill, so if you're in the area craving for Japanese food, try to check out this place. We recently had lunch here and my husband had the BEST spicy tuna roll! The shrimp and veg tempura are always crispy and tasty. Miso soup always on point. Our favorite rolls: california and arizona are fresh and must-try. Save some space for desserts, because the green tea mochis are amazing! We almost got another order!! We left happy - it was a great lunch! read more

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One of the freshest seafood/sushi ive ever ate in Baltimore and i ate it the next day!!! Ordered take out and was too lazy to eat it at the time but all my friends loved it! Woke up the next morning and had a bite of each thing i order and it was still worth every penny. The escolar was especially good. Fatty, firm, taste was the best I've had so far! Ate it the next day!!! Only could imagine how fresh it was once it came in, but i can only go off what my friends have told me, unfortunately...Highly recommend. When i am back in Baltimore i will 100% go dine in personally. Was amazing! read more

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The food was great. Best sushi I've had. Fast service and good prices. Definitely recommend.

TL;DR the specials rolls seem to be pretty good but the roll combos leave a lot to be desired. Not sure if we'll go back. My girlfriend and I have been looking for a new sushi restaurant now that she lives in Baltimore, and it seemed like Matsuri was the place to go. We decided to use Uber Eats to order the Tempura Roll Combo, Spicy Roll Combo, and Ocean Breeze Roll. The portions were generous but this is the first time we have ever gotten sushi and couldn't finish it because of the taste. Something about the roll combos was just... off. I don't know if it was the white fish or something else, but each of the roll combos had a roll inside that was just plain bad. The Ocean Breeze roll was great, so if we come back, we'll maybe try a few of the different special rolls. Please give more options for the combos so that people can choose their own three rolls like every other sushi place! read more

I am definitely coming back here. I don't get what the hype is with Shoyou Sushi when you have Matsuri. Matsuri has a nice extensive menu and it made it difficult for me to choose. I like that there were a lot of raw options because that is what sushi is, not baked. To start off, I had the takoyaki, which was okay to me because the size of the octopus was really tiny and there was a lot of flour. Followed by that, I had a miso soup, which came with my Sashimi Yukozuna and I would say this is one of the best miso soups I've had from any restaurant. It was VERY hot and there was just so much miso flavor. The consistency was "thicker" than the other miso soups I've had over the years. As for the Sashimi, ughhhh, it was sooooo delicious and I appreciated that it came with a bowl of rice. The fish was so fresh and the slices were not thin. I would definitely have this dish again. I also appreciate that their soy sauces are low sodium, and that they even have the option for gluten free soy sauce. I like that they provide a hot wet towelette to wipe your hands before you eat! In terms of service, it was okay, nothing too extravagant. The next time I come, I will definitely opt-in for a few rolls. Oh and also, their Lychee Saketini was to die for. Something to keep in mind for those you want a little buzz. read more

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

My boyfriend and I order from Matsuri on the regular and everything we've had here is delicious! The rolls are great and I highly recommend the Kitty roll and the spicy scallop roll. The sashimi is fresh and the selection always varied and delicious. Their yaki udon is flavorful and filling! We have also had a couple of the appetizers including the fried calamari and wasabi dumplings. The wasabi dumplings were great but maybe not the best value (though I still order them anyway) read more

Great sushi! Usually order take out, but decided to sit down for the holiday. The owner was very friendly. I asked him about a photo hanging in the restaurant, and it turned into a great conversation about his trip to Alaska! Will be back. read more

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