Matsuya Quality Japanese Eats

I came here on a whim after grabbing a cup of coffee with my wife from Starbuck's next door. I think we lucked out big time. The fish was super fresh and the spicy tuna crispy rice was off the charts. I’ve had sushi all over the country and this place definitely ranked up there with the upper end of my experiences. Other memorable bites were the live scallop sashimi (served in the shell), soft shell crab roll and the sushi pizza. I also thoroughly enjoyed the service staff. Linda was a wonderful ambassador to their menu. Overall, everyone was very friendly, responsive, and professional. I loved the warm decor and we’ll definitely be back whenever we're in the area.

The Ambience was great. The decorations and things they had on display REALLY added to the Japanese theme. The service was great. The waiters always came to us when we needed them. The food was the ideal food you would expect to get when going to a Japanese restaurant. Spring rolls were great, but I really recommend the Golden Agedashi Tofu. That was amazing. The spicy tuna roll was honestly a 6.5/10. Overall, I definitely recommend. Just a note, I am a harsh food critic.

Amazing California roll and salmon. I don’t usually like spring rolls but these were really good. Edamames were amazing. Service was great we got edamames almost immediately and they were hot. Me and my friend finished quick and then almost instantly we got our three rolls of sushi spring rolls and tofu. All around great place but smelled a little off when we entered. Great vibe to the place too.

Matsuya is a personal favorite of mine. Anyone who has never been here I recommend sitting at the sushi bar for a proper experience. They are known for an amazing selection of fresh sushi & seafood. I highly recommend to try the sushi pizza (with salmon and tuna) and the bluefin (toro) tuna hand roll or sushi. They also have a nice variety of hot (and cold) sake. The restaurant has a great ambiance, friendly staff, and usually gets busy on weekends.

Finally took the plunge and went out to dinner, outdoors in GN Plaza this evening. First time we've been out to eat since March, due to COVID-19. Matsuya Japanese restaurant (in the shopping center, next to TD Bank) has set up tables outdoors, with plenty of space between them. A few floral arrangements for decor, a little music from an outdoor speaker, and the ambience was very nice. Indoor dining is also available, but I just wasn't ready to do that yet. Service was friendly and quick, and all precautions were taken. All servers wore masks, and they didn't even have menus - we had to scan a QR code or go to the website to see the menu. The food was excellent. Those who liked sushi were very happy with their food. I'm not a sushi eater, so I had a cooked dish (sesame mango chicken) and it was also delicious. Napkins and utensils were disposable, but that didn't bother me. All in all, a pleasant experience. We'll be back for sure! If you want to eat outside, I'd suggest making a reservation, as there are a limited number of outdoor tables. Stay safe!

Atmosphere and food were perfect although I don't understand the tupperware container for the Sake or the plastic glasses, albeit the Sake was also excellent. Very charming outside seating area the only negative was the service could have been better-maybe they were short staffed. I would definitely go back.