“ the food here was awesome and the restaurant has a very nice atmosphere. i highly recommend the sake aburi! it is so delicious. i also got a giant shell for free from the dinner ”

“ After a standup show at the Cavalier Theatre, we decided to try this place—and wow, what a gem! The rave reviews and late hours (open till 11:30!) made it an easy choice for dinner. With a big group, we went all out, ordering tons of sushi rolls and specialty rolls. The apps? Incredible. Silken tofu, soup, ramen and the bacon-wrapped shiitake—each dish was better than the last. Even the vegetarians in our group were blown away, marking this as their new go-to spot for veggie sushi. Every bite was a hit, and we’re already planning to come back! ”

“ Great quality and value food. Good sushi. Best chicken katsu in the area. I've tried katsu in 4 places. ”

“ We ordered takeout and we were very happy overall. Vegetable Gyoza, Cucumber Maki and Shumai for starters. Main dishes were Spicy Miso Ramen and Stir Fried Ramen. For dessert, the Green tea Mochi. Everything was fresh and flavorful, decent size portions. Fast turnaround from order to pick up. I would definitely go back again. ”

“ This Japanese restaurant left a great impression. The takoyaki and tempura, as classic Japanese snacks, were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, definitely worth trying. The sushi and sashimi were fresh and delicious, melting in your mouth, with beautifully artistic plating that enhanced the dining experience. Overall, both in taste and presentation, the restaurant showcases the unique charm of Japanese cuisine—an unmissable spot for Japanese food lovers. ”

“ If I lived closer to this place I would go way more often. I love the ambiance of the restaurant. It's small and intimate. Made for socializing with delicious food. Think Japanese tapas. ”

“ Rolled into town late Friday night and lucked into a parking space in front of Matsuba Izakaya. The wife noticed that they were open until 11:00pm, so we ventured in. When we first stepped in, we noticed a very slight fish smell. I attribute that to the fish that we uncovered in the display case. We were directed to the back and seated. The decor was definitely trying to look Japanese. Okay I guess. Service was great. Nothing to complain about. We ordered a miso ramen, futon maki, oshinko maki and a Tempura appetizer. The miso ramen was outstanding. The futon maki was okay, not what I am used to getting on the west coast. The oshinko maki was good but it is really hard to mess up. The Tempura was very good. I would recommend Matsuba Izakaya. ”

“ Come here frequently for takeout and dine in. We’ve never been disappointed!!! The sushi is fresh, all of the hot food is so nicely prepared and tasty. Prices are very reasonable which is rare for quality Japanese food in our area! ”