Masuya Restaurant

Name: Masuya Restaurant
Address: Basement Level 12-14 O'Connell Street, Sydney, AU-NSW, Australia, 2000
Telephone: (02) 9235 2717
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.6

4.6

191 Reviews

$41 to $100

Japanese

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

22:30

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Healthy
Good for special occasions

Masuya Restaurant is located in a building, which has been designated as a cultural asset, on O’Connell Street in Sydney. This is the same place as the office of Kanematsu Gosho, the pioneer of Australia – Japan trades, was situated in 1980. Masuya Restaurant opened in 1993, then full renovation was implemented in 2006.

The approx. five meters long sushi counter, designed by architect Robert Toland in ‘kabuki red’ with an idea of the stage of kabuki, has since fascinated not only local Australian customers but also various people with different backgrounds.

A showcase displays more than 20 different sushi ingredients everyday including locally produced fish, which is purchased on the day. Other carefully selected ingredients are wagyu beef, free-range pork, and seasonal vegetables. Specially designed tableware of Malcolm Greenwood and tables made of Tasmanian Oak is also creating a great atmosphere. Enjoy your time in this amazing space of hospitality.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Japanese, Japanese (Sukiyaki), Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 18:00–21:30
Phone number
(02) 9235 2717
Website
https://www.masuyainternational.com.au/restaurants/masuya-japanese-restaurant/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Basement Level 12-14 O'Connell Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Area
Sydney CBD
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Wynyard
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Masuya’s omakase sushi course
A$150.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Omakase Sushi experience now available at Masuya Japanese Restaurant, with Mr. Kawaguchi one of the Best Sushi Chef in Sydney will make you admire the beauty of the sushi experience. The finest fresh fishes of the day, directly delivered from the fish market, are transformed into superb nigiri sushi with cutting-edge techniques that enhance the quality of ingredients. Join us in enjoying the perfect harmony of fish and sushi rice, relishing the delicate balance.

What 191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sydney
Good for business meals
Sydney
Healthy
Sydney
Japanese
Sydney City
Best Overall
Sydney City
Best Food
Sydney City
Good for business meals
Sydney City
Healthy
Sydney City
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Masuya Restaurant is a haven for Japanese cuisine lovers, renowned for its "amazing service, amazing food, and amazing menu." Diners rave about the "unrivalled food quality," including fresh sashimi and sushi. The friendly, attentive staff and delightful dining atmosphere make it a "must-try" spot in Sydney.

191 Reviews

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Allison
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Just hard to hear the person on the other side of the table as the noise is really bad when it is full. Otherwise the food is great and the service is the best.
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Will
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding as always, everyone in our group always orders the Shogun Bento for our annual end of year lunch. The quality of food and the service are both fantastic in this underground hidden gem.
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alan
Hawaii
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, Riata the waitress was excellent BUT we specifically requested a slow meal to enjoy the experience. Riata did request this to the kitchen. Lost in translation! All dishes came out in the one delivery from the kitchen so the food was cold by the time we ate most of it. Not the standard of service expected from a up market Japanese restaurant the noise level was dreadful. Surely some sound attenuation treatment can be done at reasonable cost.
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Sue
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely to find this restaurant. Great value with L staff who are efficient yet very friendly and warm. Food was excellent too.
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Christine
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is delicious and staff are helpful. Very impressed.
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Rachel
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Back to enjoy our favourites plus try something different. A must go to on our journeys into Sydney.
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Andrew
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was excellent. The food was beautifully prepared, the ambience was perfect and the staff attentive. Highly recommended.
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Winnie
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
we ordered a Sashimi boat, but the oysters didnt taste fresh most disappointing is the Sushi rolls, the rice is definitely not sushi rice, tasted overcooked...really the worst sushi we ever had in a Jap restaurant Ordered Karrage CK, tasted so rough Even the Free Range Pork Loin, didnt taste very tender or juicy.. disappointing experience
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Tomo
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sean who served our table was exceptional. Both Aussie & Japanese enjoyed his company. He's very friendly & exceptional. He did above & beyond for our requests. Food was amazing & I felt like I was in Japan!
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Elena
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely excellent ! my preferable place from now on
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FAQs

Masuya Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 191 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people

18 Dec 2024

22:30

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Basement Level 12-14 O'Connell Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

Area
Sydney CBD
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 18:00–21:30
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Japanese, Japanese (Sukiyaki), Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Wynyard
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.masuyainternational.com.au/restaurants/masuya-japanese-restaurant/
Phone number
(02) 9235 2717

Masuya Restaurant

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Additional information

Experiences

Masuya’s omakase sushi course

Menu

What 191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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