09/04/09

An Institution in Huntington Beach

by lilliser

Wonderful Japanese Ambiance with Sushi Bar, Dining Room, Tappan Tables and small dark and cozy bar. If you like "old school" restaurants with low lighting and great food and service, this place is for you. If you are looking for something slick and hip - go elsewhere, please. The sushi is always great and is downright cheap compared to other restaurants. They have a wide variety of traditional Japanese fare that never disappoints. Servers are conscientious and prompt. If you want a good table in the dining room on Friday or Saturday night - call for a reservation or you could have a long wait. For those on this site who have left negative reviews I say good riddance to you! More room for me! :) Seriously, this place is great. I have never posted a review in my life - but I just had to defend my beloved MATSU's.

• Pros: Yummy Affordable Sushi and Great Service and Ambiance
• Cons: It is popular and can be hard to get in on date nights

08/27/09

I don't get the hype

by aa192800

I'm not one to complain a great deal. In fact, I've only done it a few times. But I felt the need to give my 2 cents on this restaurant.

After reading the reviews I felt it was a safe bet. Most people seem to enjoy this restaurant and I just don't see why. The atmosphere is great and the service was friendly and quick. But the sushi was not great. It was barely good. The rolls were falling apart, the tuna didn't seem to be fresh. The salmon was good.

I won't be going back to this sushi place. I would suggest RA Sushi, or tuna town for that matter over this place.

• Pros: Cheap prices
• Cons: not great sushi

09/19/08

The Sushi and Sashimi at the Sushi bar at Matsu is fit for a Shogun on Seven-Eleven wages.

by tanabatakid

I love Sashimi and Sushi if it is fresh and of high quality ,prepared by a Sushi Chief who is properly trained with many years of experience and an eye for perfection. This is what I found at the Sushi bar at Matsu. Nothing was missing except for the high price. The Sashimi salad was like an adventure with tantalizing pieces of fish in every bite. The sushi was mouth watering with not too much rice. I will be back next time I am in Orange County. Thanks for a real treat that I wish I could have enjoyed every night.

• Pros: Great Sushi and Sashimi at the Sushi bar
• Cons: hadn't found it sooner