Reviews for Matsu in Oceanside, CA
Hard to pick a favorite but the wagyu was out of this world! I am not normally a mochi fan but the mochi waffle was incredible.... I would say if the 11 courses, 3 were not my cup of tea but nonetheless the presentation and execution were outstanding. Theywere able to make me a refreshing mocktail which I appreciated. They are accommodating to dietary restrictions once at therestaurant (ie pescatarian only tasting). Street parking available. Read more
May I start by saying we are huge Matsu fans. We were one of the first customers, and have been many times to the restaurant and... bar. Also we have dined at Alinea, Gaggan and spent time in Japan so we have run the gambit. Matsu and the team deserve all theaccolades and praise. Cocktails amazing? Yes. Great food? Yes. Do they make you feel special on special occasions? Yes. Alsothey remember us which is too kind-we live 2 miles away and think this is an Oceanside gem. The new menu pricing hasunfortunately priced us out of the restaurant but we will likely still come to the bar for a drink. Only recommendation-otherthan potentially offering a more $$$ friendly option is to keep having fun with the menu. The Naegi sando is a secret weapon -the ebi and other amazing dishes, don?t let go of your greatest hits in pursuit of the star. Be believe in you! Read more
Incredible service from people who really care about the food, and are happy to nerd out over it! Great ambiance. Photo worthy.... Fantastic date night. The Rock Carrot Crab Sansho had me thinking about it every day for weeks after I had it. Who would havethought carrot and crab would compliment each other so well? Also my wife raves about the cabbage wontons topped withcaviar. Finally, try the waigu at your own risk. It may set the bar too high for even the nicest ribeye after you haveit. Can't recommend enough! Come support local small business! Read more
Top-notch dining experience - truly a great value for Michelin star quality! We did the 4-course option and were impressed not... only by the unique and thoughtful flavor combinations but also the excellent service. My favorite dish was the Satsumaimo (sweetpotato) - it managed this perfect balance of sweet, salty, umami and a little bit of acidity with the kimizu. Also reallyenjoyed the understated elegance of the space. Proud to have such a gem in Oside! Read more
Took my sister and daughter to Matsu in Oceanside for the 4 course dinner as a fancy girls? night out!!! Enter a world to... nothing short of amazing! The crispy pork belly ( second course and pic included )was the best all three of us have ever eatenanywhere in the world !! The duck breast (third course)was a melt in your mouth pleasure! While I am not a fish person mydinner guests are and they equally enjoyed the nuances of their dishes that I did not try. Each course we ate was a sensationto the senses and we purposefully each chose something different and shared bites! From the unique use of each ingredient tothe beautiful presentations, you will not be disappointed. The chef and the staff are exceptional on all levels. Since Mondayis a slower day ( for now) our waiter took the time to explain the 4 selections in each of the 4 courses. It was like music toour ears and mouths, a musical note for each ingredient that completed the dish! Read more
I've been a fan of chef William since he came to oceanside with his famous chicken karage sandwich. When I heard he was coming... out with a fine dining Japanese restaurant, I had to go. I took these photos of the food and it was amazing. The wagyu melted inmy mouth, the tempura salmon had amazing taste and texture, and the oysters were sweet! Overall, Matsu is a place to visit! Read more
Pretty amazing experience here. You can choose 4 or 8 course, which you can choose 2 appetizers, 1 entree and 1 dessert from the... set menu for 4 course, and it will be a omakase for 8 course. We did 8 course dinner. My favorite is the cuttlefish dish, withsunflower seeds, the whole flavor is insanely delicious. I also love a tempura style shrimp dish, it has a little bit Chineseflavor, it?s not too complex but really flavorful. 8 course is not too much, we felt right good after the whole meal. We alsotried 5 cocktails and one sake, which are all good. I am very happy to have a wonderful experience for this Michelin styleomakase Asian foods. It is very creative and modern but based on traditional ingredients and Asian taste profiles. My onlysuggestion is the dessert, which is more like a French dessert, nothing related with Asian inspiration. Why not to change theFrench chocolate to Japanese raw chocolate, or the ice cream to green tea flavor? We have so many good desserts in Asia, whichMatsu can bring into their meal experience. Examples like Japanese Soufflé, cheesecake, Korean Bingsoo, Chinese rice cake withsesame fillings?. There are so many better desserts to end a perfect meal, also can be more fun. Go get your Michelin star! Read more
I love fine dining and matsu is serving it! The presentation is beautiful and the food itself is out of this world. It's easily... one of the best restaurants I've ever been too. I'm an Omakase girl and they have a well thought out Omakase. I truly thinkit's worth every penny. The chef's passion for food really shines with each dish. The cabbage stuffed cabbage was insane. If yougo here, TRY IT! They have an amazing bar menu as well if you're not in an Omakase mood! If you're celebrating any anniversaryor birthday - this is the spot. Read more