My dad and I are regulars here and for good reason. We’re both very picky when it comes to sushi and there is no other sushi restaurant in the DMV that compares to this gem. The level of freshness and attention to detail is really great. The head sushi chef, Sam, is truly an amazing talent and is an absolute pleasure to talk to. If you’re a snob when it come to fresh, quality sushi, then this is the place for you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Mongellow
First time in, it was Awesome. Might give Ariake a run for their money. Went early on a Monday, 6pm. It was quiet inside nice atmosphere and interesting layout. My 5 year old son and I shared the following: Miso Soup, Edamame, Tuna Sashimi, Scallop Sashimi, A-5 Wagyu Sashimi.. and other such items. The photo provided includes the proteins listed above. It was a fantastic experience. Fresh grated wasabi really got my attention; the food was fresh and prepared with passion/care. Only recommendation I’d have would be to remove the foot from the scallop sashimi and slice thinner portions. Beyond that great job! I look forward to eating there again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liza Floyd
This is our favorite sushi place! Every roll is excellent, sake list is extensive and well priced, and service is quick and attentive. Try it, you’ll love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dancing Eel Roll, California Roll, Spider Roll
Michael Bradley
Kind of a strange mix... Very expensive and very high quality sushi, but cheap ramen bar atmosphere of the restaurant or area at all. For the cost and quality, it wants to be a restaurant you go to on a nice date, but I can't imagine how out of place you'd look in this restaurant dressed up. The place was very clean too, but all the chairs are uncomfortable. Just an odd restaurant.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dancing Eel Roll
Gap
Food and vibe were great. We had sushi and ramen. However the waitress was not friendly at all. Price is on high side. Had 20% service charge on top of tips.Not
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Patraic Emery
Love me some good raw fish
Mark McDonough
Matsutake is sort of a hidden gem, sitting in a converted fast-food restaurant in a small mall just off Reston Parkway. There are a number of decent restaurants in such locations and this is the only one where the designers have managed to completely banish the sterile fast food feel - it's a lovely place where you can relax and enjoy. As others have said the food is very good - although at the top end of my personal price range. The cocktail menu is particularly notable, consisting of truly unique drinks invented and whimsically named by the bartender. Don't let the goofy names dissuade you - they are excellent. And if you have ever wondered whether there's such a thing as Japanese craft beer, yes there is and they have several.My only quibble is that the owners seem spread a bit thin. Sometimes the bartender is not there on weekdays. Sometimes the service is wonderful and friendly, other times not so much. So consistency is the last box they have to check. Based on about a dozen visits they have far more good nights than bad nights, but at the relatively high price point this should not be a worry for the diner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
karen flook
The Hibachi was the worse I have ever ate and the most expensive! We ask for medium and medium rare steak and it was so tough your jaw got tired of chewing. The so called hibachi rice had frozen peas and carrots in it. I expressed my concern over the steak and after she argued with me that it was ok, she agreed to give us 1 order of steak which I ask for rare and it was still over done. The only pleasant thing about the visit was the bathrooms were exceptionally clean.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Jim Maisel
Nice atmosphere and the food is authentic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ramen
Cree
Good selection. Ramen was ok but there are places with better ramen around here. The sushi was the best part of my meal.
Pretty atmosphere, friendly and attentive wait staff, but the star of the show was the nigiri sushi! Every piece was 10 out of 10. The rice itself was tender and the seasoning well balanced. The fish slices were generous, draped over the oblong of rice in what was almost too much of a bite for me. I couldn't let any bit of that delicious meat go. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kathleen hall
The food was absolutely delicious, so fresh and some of the best sushi I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Russ B.
Not my first choice for Sushi in the area. Understaffed. Food quality was average to below average, which is scary for sushi. Understanding that it was a holiday weekend, I can understand it may not have been the best time for the restaurant.
Edwin
Incredibly fresh food with generous portions. Highly recommend you check this spot out if you're looking for Japanese! Sushi, hibachi, and appetizers all exceeded my expectations.Also, if ordering hibachi plan for 2 people or prepare to get a Togo box.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan H.
When this Matsutake took over the spot where Boston Market used to be, I was eager to try it. However, in the beginning, they had no website thus making it impossible to see what their menu was like. When they finally got a website, the menu posted was incomplete and lacking details regarding their food items. Still, we were glad to see a website as it did give their hours of operation, at least. Plus, what little there was about their menus was adequate enough for us to know we would find something we like.We were here on a Sunday night around 4:30 p.m. At that hour, there were a few tables that were occupied. A staff member immediately greeted and seated us plus gave us menus. Their menu is much larger than we expected. In particular, we were pleased that they had things like a sushi/sashimi combo, chirashi and tekka don. Such items were a la carte. We both decided to get the same items. For starters, we ordered miso soup plus an avocado salad, Our main course was the sushi/sashimi combo. For his drink, my husband had a Kirin Ichiban while I asked if they had a cup of hot green tea (which they did). When the green tea came to the table, the mug was huge and had a well filled tea bag in it. I made sure that it did not over steep so there was no bitterness in it.Our server was friendly and efficient. Once she put in our order, it didn't take long for the food to come up. The miso soup arrived piping hot and had good flavor. We did notice that there was no tofu in it. While we like to see tofu in our miso soup, the soup did have good flavor.The avocado salad had thinly sliced avocado in it that was fresh and it sat on a bed of mixed greens. The dressing was described as "miso dressing" although it had no strong flavor, it did have a nice creamy texture. We wished there was more in the salad, however.As for the main course----we were quite surprised at how large the portions of the sushi and sashimi were. All the fish was very fresh with melt in your mouth smoothness and texture. The sashimi was thickly cut and the pieces were big. Our server saw us cutting the pieces with our forks and she brought us table knives, which did help. Along with salmon and tuna slices, there were fish that we didn't recognize. I wish such places all had those signs that have photos along with the name of different fish that were placed on every table. The sushi consisted of a spicy tuna roll which, thankfully, wasn't over spiced as we could still taste the freshness of the fish. Plus, there was some salmon and some tuna nigiri. Garnish included mizuno and daikon. Plus, there was pickled ginger and a generous portion of wasabi. We ate it all and enjoyed every bite. However, we both felt quite full.The ambiance says "Japanese restaurant" with the nicely done decor. Also, it was very clean.This wasn't a cheap meal at all as it cost (if I remember correctly) $126 + change before the tip. Yes, one can find cheaper sushi and sashimi. Yet, we didn't get upset at the price due to the food quality being excellent. Plus from start to finish, the staff took good care of us. We're glad we gave them a try and will return again in the future.
My dad and I are regulars here and for good reason. We’re both very picky when it comes to sushi and there is no other sushi restaurant in the DMV that compares to this gem. The level of freshness and attention to detail is really great. The head sushi chef, Sam, is truly an amazing talent and is an absolute pleasure to talk to. If you’re a snob when it come to fresh, quality sushi, then this is the place for you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time in, it was Awesome. Might give Ariake a run for their money. Went early on a Monday, 6pm. It was quiet inside nice atmosphere and interesting layout. My 5 year old son and I shared the following: Miso Soup, Edamame, Tuna Sashimi, Scallop Sashimi, A-5 Wagyu Sashimi.. and other such items. The photo provided includes the proteins listed above. It was a fantastic experience. Fresh grated wasabi really got my attention; the food was fresh and prepared with passion/care. Only recommendation I’d have would be to remove the foot from the scallop sashimi and slice thinner portions. Beyond that great job! I look forward to eating there again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is our favorite sushi place! Every roll is excellent, sake list is extensive and well priced, and service is quick and attentive. Try it, you’ll love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dancing Eel Roll, California Roll, Spider Roll
Kind of a strange mix... Very expensive and very high quality sushi, but cheap ramen bar atmosphere of the restaurant or area at all. For the cost and quality, it wants to be a restaurant you go to on a nice date, but I can't imagine how out of place you'd look in this restaurant dressed up. The place was very clean too, but all the chairs are uncomfortable. Just an odd restaurant.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dancing Eel Roll
Food and vibe were great. We had sushi and ramen. However the waitress was not friendly at all. Price is on high side. Had 20% service charge on top of tips.Not
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Love me some good raw fish
Matsutake is sort of a hidden gem, sitting in a converted fast-food restaurant in a small mall just off Reston Parkway. There are a number of decent restaurants in such locations and this is the only one where the designers have managed to completely banish the sterile fast food feel - it's a lovely place where you can relax and enjoy. As others have said the food is very good - although at the top end of my personal price range. The cocktail menu is particularly notable, consisting of truly unique drinks invented and whimsically named by the bartender. Don't let the goofy names dissuade you - they are excellent. And if you have ever wondered whether there's such a thing as Japanese craft beer, yes there is and they have several.My only quibble is that the owners seem spread a bit thin. Sometimes the bartender is not there on weekdays. Sometimes the service is wonderful and friendly, other times not so much. So consistency is the last box they have to check. Based on about a dozen visits they have far more good nights than bad nights, but at the relatively high price point this should not be a worry for the diner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The Hibachi was the worse I have ever ate and the most expensive! We ask for medium and medium rare steak and it was so tough your jaw got tired of chewing. The so called hibachi rice had frozen peas and carrots in it. I expressed my concern over the steak and after she argued with me that it was ok, she agreed to give us 1 order of steak which I ask for rare and it was still over done. The only pleasant thing about the visit was the bathrooms were exceptionally clean.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Nice atmosphere and the food is authentic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ramen
Good selection. Ramen was ok but there are places with better ramen around here. The sushi was the best part of my meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Pretty atmosphere, friendly and attentive wait staff, but the star of the show was the nigiri sushi! Every piece was 10 out of 10. The rice itself was tender and the seasoning well balanced. The fish slices were generous, draped over the oblong of rice in what was almost too much of a bite for me. I couldn't let any bit of that delicious meat go. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was absolutely delicious, so fresh and some of the best sushi I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not my first choice for Sushi in the area. Understaffed. Food quality was average to below average, which is scary for sushi. Understanding that it was a holiday weekend, I can understand it may not have been the best time for the restaurant.
Incredibly fresh food with generous portions. Highly recommend you check this spot out if you're looking for Japanese! Sushi, hibachi, and appetizers all exceeded my expectations.Also, if ordering hibachi plan for 2 people or prepare to get a Togo box.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
When this Matsutake took over the spot where Boston Market used to be, I was eager to try it. However, in the beginning, they had no website thus making it impossible to see what their menu was like. When they finally got a website, the menu posted was incomplete and lacking details regarding their food items. Still, we were glad to see a website as it did give their hours of operation, at least. Plus, what little there was about their menus was adequate enough for us to know we would find something we like.We were here on a Sunday night around 4:30 p.m. At that hour, there were a few tables that were occupied. A staff member immediately greeted and seated us plus gave us menus. Their menu is much larger than we expected. In particular, we were pleased that they had things like a sushi/sashimi combo, chirashi and tekka don. Such items were a la carte. We both decided to get the same items. For starters, we ordered miso soup plus an avocado salad, Our main course was the sushi/sashimi combo. For his drink, my husband had a Kirin Ichiban while I asked if they had a cup of hot green tea (which they did). When the green tea came to the table, the mug was huge and had a well filled tea bag in it. I made sure that it did not over steep so there was no bitterness in it.Our server was friendly and efficient. Once she put in our order, it didn't take long for the food to come up. The miso soup arrived piping hot and had good flavor. We did notice that there was no tofu in it. While we like to see tofu in our miso soup, the soup did have good flavor.The avocado salad had thinly sliced avocado in it that was fresh and it sat on a bed of mixed greens. The dressing was described as "miso dressing" although it had no strong flavor, it did have a nice creamy texture. We wished there was more in the salad, however.As for the main course----we were quite surprised at how large the portions of the sushi and sashimi were. All the fish was very fresh with melt in your mouth smoothness and texture. The sashimi was thickly cut and the pieces were big. Our server saw us cutting the pieces with our forks and she brought us table knives, which did help. Along with salmon and tuna slices, there were fish that we didn't recognize. I wish such places all had those signs that have photos along with the name of different fish that were placed on every table. The sushi consisted of a spicy tuna roll which, thankfully, wasn't over spiced as we could still taste the freshness of the fish. Plus, there was some salmon and some tuna nigiri. Garnish included mizuno and daikon. Plus, there was pickled ginger and a generous portion of wasabi. We ate it all and enjoyed every bite. However, we both felt quite full.The ambiance says "Japanese restaurant" with the nicely done decor. Also, it was very clean.This wasn't a cheap meal at all as it cost (if I remember correctly) $126 + change before the tip. Yes, one can find cheaper sushi and sashimi. Yet, we didn't get upset at the price due to the food quality being excellent. Plus from start to finish, the staff took good care of us. We're glad we gave them a try and will return again in the future.