Pay yourself in sushi! Here's why... See, I've been told by an esquire, that when you budget, you pay yourself first, before the other required expenses. Sooooo, I pay myself with sushi sometimes. This is acceptable, yeah, cuz either I try to save $25, which would eventually get spent anyway, or use it on something valuable. The value of sushi or sashimi with vegetables, is that it contains your alphabet Vitamins A, B, C, and D; plus, the greatly beneficial Omega-3. In addition to those benefits, getting a bento box combo with chicken gives you more protein for building muscle. This array of vitamins and protein sources provides satiety. It's an ideal meal for gym goers and maybe health enthusiasts; or like me a part-time dog walker. Alright, now that you've heard me out and possibly have known all this before, then, yeah have brunch, lunch, or dinner here at Matsuyama. They're conveniently located around the corner from the gym. Perfect for you! ...and also, it beats having to look for a different parking space. Just walk, you know. The shopping plaza has a great coffee shop too. Once they open, it's nice and quiet so you get fast service with individualized attention. They're calm and check on you frequently enough. Simple conversation, and a peaceful meal; peaceful like it would be on a pine mountain (Matsuyama). read more

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I usually don't order to go sushi and this is my first time doing overall at this place and in general . The location is good and the inside of the restaurant is a decent size and pretty clean . Let's get into the food it was done pretty fast and fresh the gyoza and the string beans are decently priced and they taste cool . The volcano roll I had was decent I do wish I would've had more rolls for the money but overall this place was alright decent being close to home . read more

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This simple Japanese restaurant hit the spot when I was craving sushi one night. I was able to get my sushi fix as this is one of the sushi spots that is open late in this area. When me and my date came in around 8 o'clock they still accommodated us with a smile which is nice. The sushi prices are actually right really reasonable too, but it could be because it's Central Valley? This food came out pretty quick. We ordered a side of Gyoza, which is piping hot and good crispy. The four sushi rolls that we ordered, some were good. The one that had tempura, the tempura seems a little bit old. Maybe I've been sitting out for a while or something? My full experience was not really had because I knew they were rushing us out because they wanted to close up as after we've got our food and finish eating. It was past 9 PM so I can't really gauge their service. All in all I think they were trying to be pretty friendly. I have to dock one star because the sushi was not that great and I've had better. There were some rolls that were OK in decent. Also, I have to deduct another star because I did find us some more hair on one of the plates. I didn't make a fuss about it because again we were there so late, but that was a careless error on their part. read more

Ordered through Door Dash. Nothing tasted great, spent $124. I ate the Matsuyama Roll and had food poisoning all night! Never again.. We ordered various rolls, spicy edamame, tempura, and potstickers. The only thing that would be considered fresh and good was the potstickers. read more

weve eatem there since it first opened. staff friendy and remember our favorites . we love the simple tempura rolls! heading there now!

The food is fresh and the service is great. They have a large variety of sushi and other favorites

Have to get a couple of House Rolls whenever picks Chinese Food. He picks his up and brings me my favorite from Matsuyama! Happy Wife, Happy Life. I've turned several people on to this delicious place, including my Mom! read more

The food and service were super good! Very attentive and my family enjoyed the meal. Great price especially for all the food that we got.

Ordered the Volcano and Houston sushi rolls. Big portion pieces and great value, I'm very pleased and will definitely be back! read more

Masayama Sushi Restaurant - Volcano and Houston rolls. - Japanese Near Me - Lodi, California

Matsuyama was the very first place I ever tried sushi back in high school and I've been hooked ever since! Always loved their volcano roll!! Great fast service! And have been one of the longest sushi restaurants around! Excellent! read more

I ordered two lunch bentos and one deluxe sashimi plate. On their Yelp site, the lunch bentos are $10.95 each, and the deluxe sashimi plate shows as $15.95. The total I was expecting should have been around $40-$45 (for lunch). The total when I went to pick up my order was $68.05!!!!!!!!!!!! I called when I got home when I had actually looked at my receipt to clarify. The lady said that prices had just gone up... understandable with the current economy.. but double?!?! These prices are more fine dining dinner prices than a quick lunch pick up. I was horrified!! My teriyaki chicken was dry, and the sashimi I ordered was thrown and mixed with the salad and dressing it was paired paired with. Don't waste your money here. read more

I love matsuyama. I love their bento boxes, i always go for chicken katsu with tempura veggies + shrimp. The portions are good and it comes with miso soup. My favorite roll and a roll I think everyone should give a go is their volcano roll. It's a little on the spicy spicy side and it looks like a volcano!!! WITH LAVA!! read more

Masayama Sushi Restaurant - bento box katsu chicken + tempura - Japanese Near Me - Lodi, California

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The service was fine and the tempura appetizer was good. The miso soup was terrible, the edamame was dry and the ton katsu was overcooked. Very disappointed. This place gives Japanese food a bad name. I feel sorry for people who buy their food there thinking this is good Japanese food. read more

This has got to be the worst sushi place in town :( When we arrived we were told to "sit down" as the hostess/waitress pointed to a table and walked away. My arm literally stuck to the table and, when we were finally brought menus, I had to ask the employee to wipe down the table for us. It was gross. The menus themselves had a good selection of rolls so I tried to stay optimistic. We each ordered two rolls for a total of 6 for the table. As we waited for our food, I noticed bags of take out on a table in the middle of the restaurant. As I looked at them, a waitress walked over and added another bag. There was no one seated at the table. A few minutes later, a woman came in for "take out" and the cashier asked her for the name, then pointed to the table. She walked over and picked out the one with her name on it and left the others. What? Excuse me? So they basically put people's food out in the middle of the restaurant to sit until they come pick it up? Lazy and disgusting! We ordered: The Matsuyama Roll, The Black Dragon Roll, The Tiger Roll, The King's Roll, The Island Roll, and the BBQ Salmon Maki. The island Roll we gave 2/5. The nuts added nice flavor and the honey sauce was ok, but tasted more teriyaki than honey-like. The BBQ Salmon Maki was almost inedible! think burnt and yet raw salmon with some crappy BBQ sauce and cucumbers. Not very appetizing. 0/5. The Matsuyama Roll was ok. It tasted more like a salad with dressing on it than a sushi roll... 2/5. The King's Roll was the favorite for all of us and was still just average - 3/5 at best. The yellow pickle in the Tiger Roll was a nice touch and so we gave it 2/5 and The black Dragon Roll was also just short of mediocre at 2/5 as well. The interior is small and stuffy and not clean at all and we could not wait to leave. Same boring presentation on every roll and no idea how to mix sweet, sour and spicy flavors. A huge disappointment. This place is less than 5 minutes from my house and I will not be returning. We all left very disappointed. read more

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Food is good service fast I usually do take out. I've eaten at 3 Stockton, Lodi and Galt. Same good food different open times and days.

Haven't gone here for a couple of years because they just got too expensive. I mean, $3.00 for a soda? So decided, for old times sake, to take the wife back there for dinner for here birthday (I'm a cheapskate, I know). What a big disappointment! They were busy...and understaffed. The phone was loud, and kept ringing, unanswered...assuming for take-out orders. A young couple had brought their two screaming kids along (get a babysitter for crying out loud .. no pun instended). We couldn't even hear the background music it was so NOISEY. As expected, order took a while to get, and the teriyaki salmon was a bit overcooked. Biggest issue though, was the absolutely terrible ambiance. It also ticks me off that the main cook parks his mercedes directly in front of the restaurant...(he ALWAYS does...that's it buddy...make the customer look for closer parking spots. Anyways...we're DONE with over-priced, loud restaurant. Much nicer at Shangri La.... read more

Tasty hand rolls, clean restaurant, friendly server. I would recommend this restaurant to friends.

$11.00+ for a Bento Box for lunch is a bit pricey. That doesn't include a drink. Steamed rice, grilled chicken thighs, a helping of lettuce, miso soup (basically water and soy sauce), tempura, 2 CA rolls. I would prefer them to hold the "soup" and rolls and add a drink for that price. Chicken was swimming in teriyaki sauce. It had spilled over the foil and onto the tempura, making it all soggy. I will not be going back. I can go someplace twice for the amount they charge for cheap food. read more

Love Matsuyama! Friendly staff. Food is always fresh. Available for takeout and they are quick.

Doesn't disappoint. Try the volcano or crazy monkey. Everything is so fresh!. I love that we can get fresh sushi in Galt now! Stephen is wonderful! Thank you! read more

Masayama Sushi Restaurant - Crazy monkey roll. Awesome! - Japanese Near Me - Lodi, California

This is one of my favorite sushi places to go to! Not only are the sushi rolls great there, but the other foods are as well :) My family and I often come here every week and the waitress Joyce is amazing!! She gives great customer service and even remembers our usual orders lol read more

Masayama Sushi Restaurant - Volcano roll topped with an adorable cucumber happy face - Japanese Near Me - Lodi, California

The best sushi for a great price in the area. Their bentos are also very yummy and have good portions.

We were seated promptly and our order taken with exactness. The incredible service by everyone was terrific. We loved the choices on the dinner specials. Our meal was served promptly and was delicious. Everything was perfect but we still appreciated being checked on to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. We truly appreciated how we were made to feel welcomed and appreciated. The food was superb Thank you read more

They always have great service and give food at a reasonable time. I highly recommend this place for lunch on your 30 min. Break if your within the miles from it read more

Masayama Sushi Restaurant - Matsuyama roll - Japanese Near Me - Lodi, California

I was cleaning out some receipts and found the one for this restaurant. I kept it because I meant to write a review, so here it is: I went there in February of 2020, about a month before the lockdown. I was the only one in the restaurant at about 8:15 pm. The restaurant smelled like that disinfectant/air freshener they use in bathrooms, so that was in my nose/mouth the whole time I was there. Another thing I remember is that the food was not fresh. I ordered chicken teriyaki: the chicken tasted terrible. I had just moved nearby and was excited to have a Japanese restaurant nearby but I won't be going there again. read more

Wished their customer service matched their great food. Horrible customer service, personally wouldn't really recommend to anyone. Lady at the front has a huge attitude problem. It kinda ruined the experience for me unfortunately. read more

Ive had several sushi places but this one is my favorite place! The sashimi is really fresh! Does not compare to any other place! The Bonsai has to be my favorite roll here. They have a variety of other dishes (non sushi) that also look very tasty. We take our friends that want good sushi here. Other places smother their rolls with sauce which makes it lose the taste. Not this place, minimal sauce and all the sushi taste! read more

Not impressed at all. The beef teriyaki was so tough I couldn't chew it. My bento box contents were all cold. We were the only customers in the place and the help didn't come out to check on us unless we called them out from the back. Pretty underwellming experience overall. read more

Love this place! Just go! I always get the Volcano roll, Hawaii roll, and hot tea! Fast, friendly, and good! Not the best decor but I go for the rolls! read more

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Great place to have lunch, I always eat beef teriyaki don with extra salad dressing on the side:) get the volcano rolls most of the time too ...so yummy! read more

Masayama Sushi Restaurant - Beef teriyaki don & crazy monkey rolls - Japanese Near Me - Lodi, California

For years I have shopped at apple market, rip apple market lol, and got my coffee at house of coffees and eaten at the lovely ricks pizza, and I never really acknowledged matsuyama! Until recently I finally gave it a shot, not knowing what to expect I got a teriyaki chicken bento box and added a matsuyama roll, a simple roll but so delicious! And I ate lunch and dinner out of how much food I got out of it. They are on the pricey side but it is well worth it, very friendly staff fresh delicious food so I can't complain. Can't wait to go again! read more

Masayama Sushi Restaurant - Lunch special $8.60 delicious - Japanese Near Me - Lodi, California

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Horable I felt sick after eating You should just go to oz sushi bar by walmart or haru sushi by k mart Mediocore service and burnt chicken Not even a thought for me read more

Very average sushi. Stay away from anything raw if you can.. The fish doesn't seem to be of high quality. Although, I did get a few rolls with no raw fish and they weren't too bad. read more

My FAVORITE Sushi place ever! Every roll i have ever tried is yummy! The service is always super fast & so are the servers. Hanabi roll is my favv read more

This place is great! I love the suchi and the people that work there are really nice. Their miso soup is the best anywhere. I live in San Francisco and I have yet to find a miso soup this good. Some of the sauces they put on the top of the rolls are a little sweet but I usually dont order the ones with the sweet sauce, problem solved. Fairly priced, good food, good and fast service, what more would you want. read more

I've had much better Chicken Katsu elsewhere. Admittedly, this was edible, but not worth the high price that Japanese food comes with. The chicken wasn't crispy, the rice was bland, and the customers service was poor. It was just "It's 12.95, there's your food, okay bye now." And I'm not exaggerating. I won't be coming back for this subpar food. read more

My favorite sushi in Lodi. Always great fast service and the rolls come out perfectly every time. The prices are super reasonable too, I always wish I could eat more! read more

Masayama Sushi Restaurant - Crazy monkey roll - Japanese Near Me - Lodi, California

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I've been coming here for quite some time and I always leave happy! They have a great variety of rolls and your standard fare bento boxes. The service is always very good and the servers are very polite and friendly. read more

Great service. A bit slow but great food. Dragon roll is a good price but is flavorful.

Ever since my favorite Japanese restaurants (Yoneda and Kikusui) closed, there's not been much in the way of good Japanese food in the area. Matsuyama fails to fill that void. The owners are not Japanese, and I feel that in most cases, cuisine is known and prepared best by someone who grew up in that culture. I have gone there a few times and each time, I left feeling underwhelmed. Tables are sometimes tacky to the touch. Decor is very plain, like they aren't finished. Miso soup seems like instant soup. Chicken teriyaki sauce tastes bottled. The few times I've had nigiri sushi, the rice seemed warm. Or maybe it was the fish. Either way, it wasn't tasty. Their range of dishes seems limited. My husband loves sukiyaki. He asked one time, out of curiosity, if they had it, and nobody knew what it was. I always seem to leave that place and wind up with a stomachache. Maybe it's from eating a big portion. Maybe it's the grease from frying tenpura. Maybe it's because this seems like the McDonald's of Japanese food. This is not a place I will go to if given a choice. I have friends who rave about this place and I think "Are you kidding me?" I encourage them to visit SF Japantown, dine there, then tell me again how Matsuyama rates. read more