Comments on: Sushiso Masa (Nishiazabu, Tokyo) – Nirvana

By: Sushiso Masa | miam

Sushiso Masa | miam — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:14:44 +0000

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By: Jeff ramsey

Jeff ramsey — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:14:55 +0000

Yes, this is my absolute favorite sushi ever>

The pictures do not describe the taste in the least, the taste of the fish is beyond expectations of perfection. I never knew sushi could be this good, and I made sushi for 8 years of my life professionally, some of the time in Japan. hands down the best…

By: ChuckEats » Sushiso Masa (Tokyo) – A Feast of Fish

ChuckEats » Sushiso Masa (Tokyo) – A Feast of Fish — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:29:06 +0000

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By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:36:08 +0000

Hi There:
What time do they open? Also what was the price point per person? Did they also have a big selection of beers/sake? Do they allow you to offer the staff a drink? address? Thanks…looking forward to eating there later this year.

By: chuckeats

chuckeats — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:35:26 +0000

JL – it’s possible your spouse may like it – this is unlike anything in the US. w/r/t tipping – i don’t remember – but i did whatever the guide books told me to do.

By: JL

JL — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:31:23 +0000

o-m-g. fantastic pics and write up. i’m salivating right now. must go there next year.

should i leave my non-raw-fish-eating spouse in the hotel room and go alone?

do you tip sushi chefs in tokyo? or is it like other asian cities where it’s a no-no?

By: rodolphe

rodolphe — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:47:23 +0000

Dear Chuck
I just come back from Tokyo few days ago. And one of my best remember is SUSHISO MASA. What a wonderful experience, and it looks like ou had the same. So I know what you are talking about. If anyone find this place, please enjoy and remeber…. More here : http://rodpelosse.typepad.com/rodbook/2009/08/jadoooore-ces-sushis.html
Regards
Rodolphe

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:47:56 +0000

Chuck-
Thanks so much for this great review and recommendation. My wife and I had the good fortune to experience Sushiso Masa a little over a week ago. Our hotel made the call with a few days notice and we were lucky to get a 9:30 reservation on a Saturday night. Dining out later is not a problem for us, but it appears this is very late for dining in Tokyo since it seems most restaurants start cleaning up at 9:30 and close by 10:00. When we first arrived, a small group was settling their bill and we were the only patrons in the restaurant. From the perspective of not wanting to feel rushed, I was glad when two other Japanese couples arrived several minutes later.

Even though we were the last seating, the service was impeccable. Two Sushi chefs worked hard creating morsel after morsel for the six patrons present. They were wonderfully nice to us. I believe one was the owner. We ordered Omakase from the chef which lasted for over three hours and probably similar to your experience. Even though we visited four sushi restaurants in Tokyo of differing price points that were all fantastic relative to what we have available in Chicago, Sushiso Masa was like climbing the stairway to sushi heaven.

Thanks again, Phil

By: chuckeats

chuckeats — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:37:25 +0000

Phil, I added the phone number to the listing – you will need someone that speaks Japanese make the reservation for you (or your hotel’s concierge.)

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:34:08 +0000

Chuck-
I will be traveling to Japan soon as well. Do you mind sending me the contact info?

Thanks for your insightful reviews.