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Masuya Restaurant, Sydney, AU-NSW

Masuya Restaurant

4.7 (211)
$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 54 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.

Menu

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What 211 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

Noise • Energetic

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 an authentic Japanese dining experience with "excellent sushi" and "fantastic food." Diners praise the "fresh fish" and "attentive service," especially from staff like Sean. While noise levels can be high, the overall atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a "highly recommended" choice for Japanese cuisine lovers.
211 Reviews

  1. Peter

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Carol

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at Masuya restaurant, not their izakaya. Food was wonderful and the staff was quite attentive and helpful. They have an extensive menu - not just sushi or tempura. A great choice for dinner!

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  7. lucy

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    pro: - good service - good food con: - bamboo disposable chopsticks shouldn't be used or provided in a restaurant like masuya - napkin quality is poor. both my friend's and my cloths are left with white 'stuff' from the napkin after meal

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic food and service. The fish (sushi and sashimi) was very fresh and our table server Momo was very attentive. Highly recommended and will be back soon.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good as always but service was slow albeit the restaurant was very busy

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  10. Phillip

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVED EVERYTHING !!!! don’t know how to express more

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Masuya Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 211 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 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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