It was our first time at Matsuri, and honestly, we almost thought it was too good to be true. The photos on here looked great and the prices were super reasonable, so we had to try it for ourselves. We were happily proven wrong. The service was excellent, everyone was attentive, kind, and made us feel welcome from the start. The food was delicious, and our favorites were the Pepperfin with hamachi and the teriyaki salmon. Both were fresh, flavorful, and really well done. We're already planning to come back to try more of the menu. Matsuri has been in Vallejo for years and we genuinely wish we had been coming here sooner. read more

Matsuri - Japanese Near Me - Vallejo, California

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Food was good. Ordered pick up through DoorDash 4/26/26 Sunday around 5:14 PM. Service is where they're lacking unfortunately. First, we placed an order 20 minutes ago and it had a 24 min ready time. When we arrived to pick up, the woman server with dyed hair and Adidas pants said, "oh we just got it I few minutes ago, it'll be 20 minutes more". Yet half of our order was sitting on the counter already. We decided oh since it's a long wait maybe we can just eat in. So we walked back inside 3 minutes later and asked if we could just dine in instead, but the second lady server, wearing black-rimmed glasses and black long hair in a pony tail just smiled "no, sorry we can't." I thought it was weird as I looked around it was over 60% empty. Is it that inconvenient to let your customers sit in? The third woman server was nice and preparing orders for pick up and gave a better estimate of when the items would be ready though. Customer service is what would deter me from coming back. read more

So, I had been craving sushi for the past week and told my wife we should eat here after she got off work (spoiler: I should've chosen somewhere else) It wasn't terribly busy (around 6 tables were occupied with a few people at the bar) and two tables were packing their food. We walked in, and it took sometime for someone to even acknowledge us. A staff member said, "Hi..." and nothing else. We stood awkwardly for 5 minutes before that same person asked how many for the table as she grabbed menus. We sat for a few minutes and we received water and browsed the menu before putting them to the side after we decided what we wanted. Time passed (enough for the remaining tables to begin leaving) and a waitress had taken the order for another table. The person who sat us seemed to be serving the two tables beside us, but continued to ignore us. Back turned to where we couldn't get their attention, or actively avoiding eye contact. No communication, no acknowledgement--just nothing. After around 15 minutes of nothing (just sitting and waiting as they tended to everyone else around us)--we decided to leave. The service here used to be "eh", but now it just seems terrible. In the future (if I ever choose to return) it'll be when I'm desperate to eat sushi and have nothing planned for the day/ evening so I can wait for someone show an ounce of hospitality. There was enough staff and weren't busy, so--what happened? It wouldn't have been as bad if someone at least said, "I'll be with you in just a moment", but instead we were waiting in limbo for a "what would you like to order?" That never came. read more

The inside is nicely set up with, both a bar and a seating area. If you sit at the bar you can watch your sushi being made while the game is on. Our food came out extremely quick - great service. read more

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The food is amazing here. Whether you're a seafood person or somebody who just wants a dish with rice like chicken teriyaki it is the place to be. The service is on point and quick. Also if you can make it early 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. you can get lunch before a more discounted price. The bento boxes are very popular. But when I come here I like to spoil myself. Even for a busy lunch hour the ambience is still nice and peaceful. I love seeing chef. He always knows what to make me and he knows what I like. I always sit at the sushi bar. read more

Matsuri - Happy customer! - Japanese Near Me - Vallejo, California

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Matsuri's is a good place for a sit down lunch /dinner for the family. We celebrated a birthday here and was happy with the service and food. I ordered the Shrimp Tempura dinner. It came with a cup of Miso soup and a salad. I had plenty of Shrimp and vegetable tempura enough to take home and we shared an M&M roll. The family all got Bento boxes and rolls and they were all satisfied. The place is nice with a sushi bar in a central place of the restaurant and on the wall, it has a TV. The Servers are friendly and attentive. The food came pretty quick and it was nice and hot. The food was moderately priced but worth it. read more

Matsuri - Shrimp Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Vallejo, California

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*** Vegetarian Review *** A 3-star vegetarian review isn't unusual for a Japanese restaurant. Not a lot of options so the available options better jump off the plate. There are a few dishes that could make you come here, so let's get into it. Futo Maki ($8.95, Grade B-) Oshinko (lightly pickled vegetables), kanpyo (dried gourd shavings), kappa (cucumber), inari (sweet tofu skin), tamago (egg), red ginger, and sesame seed. I didn't like the carrot at all - had an extremely overpowering flavor and tone. But after I removed those from the rolls, I did enjoy this. It paired very well with the agedashi (made vegetarian) appetizer I ordered as my main meal. Agedashi ($5.95, Grade A+) Deep fried tofu without the bonito flakes. Also requested no seaweed and the dipping sauce on the sauce. The way they prepare the tofu is really great. Probably a firm tofu and lightly battered and fried, not greasy. Comes with 6 square pieces. As noted above, eating the futo maki together was a great compliment. You get the texture from the fried tofu with the pickled tones of the futo roll. Recommend doing this if you come here. Inari Nigiri ($5.95, Grade D) - Sweet tofu wrap with sushi rice. This is my go-to for Japanese restaurants because it usually fills me up when there are not a lot of options. This unfortunately was not good at all. The tofu pouch wasn't remotely sweet and it was actually leathery and tough. The sushi rice was hard so I basically removed it and used the tofu pouch with my fried tofu from the agedashi. Asian fries ($8.95, Grade A+) Fried taro, sweet potato served with garlic aioli sauce. Lightly battered and .... I'll just say probably good for you! Let's call these a healthy snack. Bento Box - both lunch and dinner. Lunch is 11:30a-2p. You can choose between a 2 or 3 item bento. Dinner is 4:30p-close and you need to choose 3 items. On a different trip, I ordered the veggie tempura, veggie gyoza, and wakame dinner bento box. - Veggie tempura. I like the veggie tempura better at Yo Sushi. This is a little heavier on the oily side. That said, I ate it all, but i wouldn't order this separately as an appetizer. - Veggie gyoza. I love the fact they have this as an option. I can't tell if it is house made, but it was heavy on the salt. Sidenote - since it's rare I get to have a veggie gyoza, on a separate trip, I ordered it again and the saltiness level was the same. - Wakame. The portion sizes in the bento box is very generous. This actually helped balance the other items in my bento. Bottom line. Clean environment. They keep the front door open so fresh air is constantly being introduced. No strong fish smells. Staff is super friendly and attentive. They have vegetarian options so you're not just stuck with a boring cucumber roll. Sidenote - took my Japanese relatives that were visiting from out of town here for dinner. They ordered the mackerel and said "this was the best mackerel I've ever had." read more

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Wow! It's been at least a decade, probably a decade and a half, since I've been here, but I remember back when they opened! This spot was my and my mom's favorite for sushi. Back in the day, she and I could pack away $100 worth of sushi just the two of us, and that was probably 25 years ago! Yes, Matsuri has been around that long! This past week, she and I meet for dinner, along with my husband. My mom ordered her go-tos: ika sansai (squid salad) and a Lion King. When I was a kid, I thought this restaurant invented the Lion King lol! It's always been a good roll. I don't remember the names of the two rolls I got... Maybe Lily Belle and Tsunami? That sounds about right. The Lily Belle was similar to a 49er roll, and I really enjoyed it. The Tsunami was a spicy roll and it was just ok. My husband chose a bento box and ate the whole thing. We were pleased with our meal. However, maybe my palate has matured since I was a teenager, but overall I thought the sushi was just "fine." I'd probably have to return and give some other rolls a try. Their menu is extensive, so I wish they had pictures to accompany it. I feel like sushi is such a visual art from, and people usually know what they like from how it looks, rather than a general written description. read more

Matsuri - Love Bella (top) and Tsunami (bottom) - Japanese Near Me - Vallejo, California

This is the best sushi place in Vallejo and hands down our go-to for amazing fresh seafood. Large, extensive menu including a ton of non sushi options, but the sushi is so good we never try the options. Huge list of specialty rolls, hand rolls, sashimi, chef's choice, daily specials, etc. and a nice selection of saki and beer. Such a great place! read more

Matsuri - Spicy tuna handrolls and a few specialty rolls, with some excellent saki and beer options! - Japanese Near Me - Vallejo, California

Went in around 7:30 in a Wednesday. There was not many tables in, maybe 3/4 staff members floating around. As someone in the service industry myself, I was disappointed when staff was engaging the tables around us and seemingly purposefully with their backs to us/ avoiding eye contact while doing so, literally walking right past us. Acknowledgment goes a long way, even if is just to say you'll be with us in a moment. We left after maybe 10/15 mins sitting at the table, menus to the side, without even ordering any food read more

I'm not sure why I don't come here more often but today was a good day to stop by. As always the wait to be seated was not long at all and the service is excellent. The food is quality as usual. read more

Matsuri - Grilled Hamachi Kama - Japanese Near Me - Vallejo, California

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Our go-to place for sushi. My sons order 2 sushi rolls and I ordered the shrimp tempura (big plate of shrimp and vegetable....too much for me so I ended up giving my sons most of the vegetables). It turned out to be a great dinner at a terrific price. Everyone was extremely full when we left and I didn't have that big of a dent in my wallet. Happy dance!!! read more

We wanted to love this place, but were slightly disappointed. The extensive menu had it all and then some. Started out with hiyayako - a simple cold tofu dish - it was served warm and the pieces were cut strange and topped with bonito strands and nori. The tofu was a firm type not a silken and served warm not iced. Our second dish was a special sushi roll, the Matsuri, it was bland and lacked any special taste - very disappointing for a signature roll. For our main dish we both ordered the special chirashi. The sushi rice was hard, lacked any "su" and they substituted tobiko eggs for the original salmon roe in the rice - the main reason we ordered this dish. The assortment of fish covering the bowl was also disappointing - small pieces, trhe cheaper cuts of fish, and just no artistry in the making of this dish. We will not make this a destination next time, but just a close by p[lace to eat. Service was also very slow, plenty of people, but we had to wave them all down for service to our table. read more

Best play to dine with the family. My favorite is the matsuri roll I recommend coming early, they get a bit crowded during dinnertime. read more

Best place in the valley for sushi. I love this place. Large portions and not too expensive

Always a great time at Matsuris. Rolls are always good and a great place to drink some beers and watch Thursday night football read more

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This place hits the spot! The sushi is fresh and always on point. Also the truffle salmon belly is melt in your mouth. Service is always good even when they are busy. read more

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if I could give this place a zero stars I would the ambience is nice. The set up is nice but this has to be some of the nastiest sushi I've ever had. I ordered a basic California roll. It was so nasty I couldn't even finish the one roll I ordered The spicy mayo was terrible. I'm just in pure disbelief of how they are even open. I've had a better sushi at Safeway. if you want some good sushi, I would look somewhere else. But if u do end up trying it let me know how it goes. Good luck! read more

***** Always great, I love the freshness of the food. I did order the bento box for me, salmon and beef teriyaki and sesame chicken, everything was excellent, service was amazing too. Strongly recommended! read more

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Repetitive bad service. I used to love coming here for the food but the staff are fixated on treating specifics individuals better than the rest. It changes the whole experience when you ask your waiter for something and they proceed to mingle with customers sitting at the bar to later pass on the task to someone else. The lady (where's glasses) who orchestrates most of the seating and telling other staff what to do sets a poor example of how customer service should be given. Will not be returning. read more

Best sushi restaurant in Vallejo great fish underrated every dish was on point hidden gem great service great atmosphere

This place is the best!! Fast and friendly service, plenty of table and bar seating. We like to sit at the bar, where we can watch the master chef at work. My wife had an awesome bento combo and I got the Texas Moon roll. This roll comes to me in dreams, it's out of this world and should not be missed. Pro tip: ask the chef to surprise you with a roll of his choice. read more

Matsuri - Bento with nigiri combo, gyoza and oyster katsu. Not pictured: miso soup and salad - Japanese Near Me - Vallejo, California

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I came to Matsuri for dinner on a Sunday night with my fiancé, and I have to say, this place is surprisingly really, really good! I'm so glad we have a sushi spot like this in Vallejo. We started with the Warriors Roll and the Go Giants Roll, and both were made really well--delicious and satisfying. We also ordered the 18-piece sashimi, which was incredibly fresh and buttery. For nigiri, we had escolar, also known as butterfish, which is one of my favorite types of fish (besides o-toro). The miso soup was pretty standard, and the grilled yaki ika was perfectly done--I'm always a fan of grilled squid, and this didn't disappoint. Even though the restaurant was busy, the service was great, and the sushi chef was super friendly. Whether you live in Vallejo or are just passing through, I highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

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I love this place! I used to always order online for pickup, but if you call it in you can usually pick up your order faster. Parking lot is a little sketchy but there's security patrolling, so it's not too bad. Plenty of seating when eating in, including a bar. The Dinky roll is my favorite non-traditional roll they have and I always get the crispy tuna tacos as a starter. The escolar sashimi is incredible as well. read more

My favorite go-to sushi place in Vallejo. Always fresh and delicious. Service was quick and place wasn't packed today (around 6pm on a Wednesday night). They have plenty enough tables to accommodate a group of friends. They also have an extra dining area that's usually empty (may be for events). Today, I had their Chirashi bowl, negihama maki, and the chocolate cake. Hit the spot for someone craving for sushi! read more

Matsuri - Molten chocolate cake - Japanese Near Me - Vallejo, California

The food and service were good. We came at the end of their lunchtime service, so there weren't too many people present. The Bento boxes were well presented and tasty. We will consider dining here again when in the area. read more

Matsuri - Miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Vallejo, California

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Our usual go-to sushi place to fine-in at or for pick-up. Food is good and tasty. Enjoy...

Really good Japanese foot. Bento Box is best for a sample of different dishes. The service was truly exceptional ! They had lots of people waiting, with a line out the door, but they handled it smoothly by great team work! read more

First time here in a while. Overall, we had a good dining experience. Servers were nice. Teriyaki beef was just okay, the meat was a little tough. Sashimi was good. Bulgogi not recommended - it's a Japanese restaurant after all. Portion sizes are good for the price. To me, this is just your standard Japanese restaurant - good, but nothing over the top. There isn't anything that really sticks out for me. I would recommend this restaurant IF you're close by wanting Japanese food, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. As with all small business (especially in Vallejo,) I do want to see this place continue to do well. read more

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Yummmi! Sushi was fresh, great portion of salmon and quick service! Best Yakisoba noodles I've found in town. Restaurant was clean and the staff was prompt and pleasant. First time here but won't be the last! read more

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Food and service has been inconsistent over the years. Ordered to-go this time. The seaweed salad wasn't edible. The sushi was okay but not something we'd rush back to. There are times the quality is very good. When I went to pick up they had about 30 diners and others waiting. I like to see this place busy. I hope the quality continues to improve because this place is SO CLOSE TO HOME. I hate having to drive to Concord for better options. read more

I almost didn't find parking when I pulled into the parking lot. However, it was also a Friday night so I expected it to be busy. The restaurant is nicely decorated. Bigger inside than I thought. We were seated instantly, but it took about 30 minutes for the waitress to acknowledge us and take our order. I ordered the 6 piece raw oysters, a spider roll, and 2 bento boxes for my son and I. All was delicious. I really liked the fried oysters. Good quality sushi and sashimi. But I have one small complaint -- the oysters. Super small and wasn't worth the price. Overall, Matsuri was good, a bit pricey than other places, and the service needs improvement. Will I eat there again? Maybe. But on a less busier night. read more

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Best sushi in vallejo!! I go there at least twice a month. People are always friendly read more

Went here with my family and booked a reservation prior. Long story short, the food took an hour to come out. After a significant amount of time, when asked about the wait, the waitress told us that business was slow, so the food would come out shortly. Essentially, they had waited for the entire restaurant to pretty much clear out before they started to bring us any of our dishes. We watched as many parties who came in after us left before we even were served a single dish. When asked if there was anything the restaurant could do for us because the service was so upsetting, the owner/manager/person in charge refused. He also refused to come over and speak to any of us. There was no accountability, nor was there an apology from him. He treated the waitress as his middle man and did not have the courage to come over and speak to our party, despite us requesting. This was a pretty upsetting experience. I love my city and we try to support our local businesses, but this was disappointing. It's one thing to have bad service, it's another to not have the desire to make things right in order to rectify a situation. read more

Me and my husband recently moved to the area. We knew we had to find a good Japanese restaurant. Matsuri is EXCELLENT. They are very hospitable...food is fresh! Many different options. Nice for a date night or the entire family. Oh ! And they don't take cash. Card only! read more

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I'm a fan. I've been going here for years. Love the dinky roll . Everything is good and fresh. Highly recommend Matsuri.

Lord. I hate to write this after 20 years of either getting take out or getting eat in food from Matsuri, but JEEEZ this place was bad tonight. Did door dash. In photos? There are at least 8-10 slices of each sushi roll. Tonight, for about 60 bucks, we received 15 slices of three rolls to the tune of 60 bucks. HORRIBLE presentation, and sloppy rolls. Most had fallen apart. Honestly? We may never go back to the place and go searching for another Japanese sushi spot. Matsuri used to be gold standard. Tonight? We tossed most of the 15 out and ended up making steamed veg instead. Just..what in the all what? Did they change hands again? Absolutely not the moneys worth and chintzy amounts of sushi. Five slices is now considered a sushi roll? I mean, we know in this idiot's americuh things are expensive, but heck, don't charge us full price for a lunch time type amount. Normally, three rolls do it for the two of us! This was pathetic, and frankly, very poorly constructed. One of the rolls was just a sloppy mess. ICK! Come on Matsuri! You are better than this!!! read more

Matsuri - Five slices. Two on our plates. At least these held together. - Japanese Near Me - Vallejo, California

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Good food and affordable, staff are amazing. We go here almost every other week Try their "Pepperfin hamachi" I love it! read more

Ever since my husband and I discovered this place in Vallejo, we wouldn't get sushi anywhere else. Food - They have a great variety of rolls. We've tried the Dragonfly, Flaming Dragon, and Alaska roll. I absolutely loved the Flaming Dragon roll - super flavorful with tasty fish. The Alaska roll - pretty much a salmon avocado roll is also very simple and tasty. Service - We've ate inside the restaurant and have ordered take-out. Both instances we've had great service. Our waitress was friendly and very attentive, quick to get to us, check on us, and give us our bill. No issues with service. Ambiance - Located in a pretty chill-like plaza. It kind of seems like this place should be in a much more crowded area, but I'm glad it kind of isn't because then it would get packed ALL THE TIME. This place is legit a hidden gem in Vallejo. I'm happy to have found this place, and I'm glad I can get a sushi fix in Vallejo. read more

the staff were very sweet and polite, the food came quickly and was so fresh. the whole place is a clean, calm restaurant as well. i recommend to go if you're looking for a chill sushi spot! read more

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