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Masuya Restaurant, Sydney, AU-NSW

Masuya Restaurant

4.7 (216)
$41 to $100
Japanese
Basement Level 12-14 O'Connell Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
  • Good for groups
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.

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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 216 people are saying

Masuya Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Loved For

  • Sydney

    Japanese

  • Sydney City

    Best Overall

  • Sydney City

    Best Food

  • Sydney City

    Best Service

  • Sydney City

    Best Value

  • Sydney City

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Masuya Restaurant offers "exceptional" food quality and a "great selection of sake." Patrons appreciate the "friendly, polite service" and "fresh ingredients," particularly in their sushi and sashimi. Though the restaurant can get noisy, it remains a "fantastic" dining spot with a "cozy atmosphere" and "authentic Japanese cuisine."
216 Reviews
  1. Samir

    New York City19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Both me & my dining companion had very upset stomachs after eating here. This was the only meal we had in common as we met up for dinner that night. We had the Matsuya Love Boat & Plum wines. Not sure what the situation was or if something in it was bad (oysters or scallops maybe) - but would not return. Sashimi & Sushi tasted fine generally. Can’t fully say it was this meal - but it seemed to be given both of us got sick several hours after eating.

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  2. Jody

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere & quality of food are exceptional. Great selection of sake tasting menu. We had a wonderful time. Thank you.

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  3. Robert

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Japanese in Sydney, hands down - the freshest ingredients and amazing staff

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  4. Phillip

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ENJOYED EVERYTHING from food to service always a pleasure eating here

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  5. Stephanie

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is great as always. Our katsu steak was a little dry inside, spider roll was ok needed bit more crab to it Sashimi boat was fresh though

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  6. Peter

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is good. Although the restaurant is full of diners, its service is still exceptional.

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  7. Liz VIP

    Los Angeles52 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    great sashimi boat and unagi don. had a loud neighbor who was a pain.

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  8. Martyn VIP

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great genuine Japanese cuisine all very fresh and great flavors . The waitresses were very friendly , polite and good service all through the meal It’s a great value authentic restaurants with lots of space between the tables

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  9. Sajith

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent sushi especially the blue fin tuna sushi literally melts in your mouth. The tempura had the right texture although the prawns were a bit soggy / undercooked. The tempura sauce was good, but I prefer to add daikon radish in the sauce (which was not available).

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  10. Terry

    Toronto2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything is good but noise level is very high at lunch time.

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Masuya Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 216 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Masuya Restaurant

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sydney CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    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
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