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Matoi San Diego Reviews from The Last Year
Exceptional in every way.
Memorable meal. Chef knowledgeable, informative and entertaining. Quality extremely high. Presentation as good as the food. Mackerel tuna, octopus, uni, tuna belly, clam rotate scallop, trigger fish, soma fish, Blue fish, lotus roots, A5 way skewer, aji bone, .... can't say enough good things!
Wow I had one of the bestest omakase in my life.
At first I was skeptical since the chef was non Japanese but wow food and drink were one of the best! I can tell chef Tj is veryyy passionate about what he does and serious about good eating. I looooooved every bite and I can't wait to try different season fish. The ladies were very nice. The place is very small but intimate. I wish I could eat the goodness little sooner but chef TJ had a lot of interesting informations to share during his prep so I really enjoyed full 2 hours and 30min dining experience. I would love to come back here again. Really really loved the food and taste, my favoriteeee omakase ever
I searched for the best sushi in San Diego, and Matoi
I searched for the best sushi in San Diego, and Matoi popped up on several of the Google searches. After reading through lots of different articles and comparing the recommendations to Yelp reviews, I opted for Matoi to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary. It did not disappoint! My husband and I had such a fun time. The food was INCREDIBLE. I've never had such delicious white seabass in my life, and if the toro tartar was the last thing I ate, I'd die a happy woman. We ordered the sake pairing, and I would highly recommend that if you are looking for a good time! Chef TJ met our banter head on, and overall it was an incredibly fun night and the perfect way to celebrate.
Based on the search results, I can provide some praise for
Based on the search results, I can provide some praise for the sushi restaurant Matoi in San Diego: Matoi appears to be a highly regarded sushi restaurant in San Diego, offering an excellent omakase experience[2]. Here are some key points of praise: - Sexy Chef: TJ is extremely sexy - Exceptional omakase: Customers have reported having a great omakase experience at Matoi, with sushi chefs like TJ taking the time to explain each fish to diners[2]. - High-quality sushi: The restaurant is known for serving very high-quality sushi that is described as delicious[5]. - Attentive service: The staff at Matoi is noted for being very nice, fast, and attentive, providing excellent service to diners[8]. - Top-grade fish: Matoi is praised for using top-grade fish meat in their sushi preparations[8]. - Unique offerings: Some customers have mentioned exceptional items like seared otoro, which was particularly well-received[8]. - Popular destination: Matoi seems to be a popular spot for dinner, often getting packed, which suggests its popularity among sushi enthusiasts[7]. While the restaurant may be small and compact, customers have found that the quality of the food more than makes up for the size of the space[5]. Overall, Matoi appears to offer a high-quality sushi experience with attentive service and excellent fish quality, making it a noteworthy destination for sushi lovers in San Diego. Sources [1] Soichi Sushi - 2121 Adams Ave, San Diego, California - Yelp https://www.yelp.com/biz/soichi-sushi-san-diego-2 [2] MATOI - Updated June 2024 - 1537 Photos & 194 Reviews - Yelp https://www.yelp.com/biz/matoi-san-diego [3] Matoi - Reservations - Sushi Bars, Japanese - San Diego, CA - Yelp https://yelp.com/reservations/matoi-san-diego?covers=2&date=2024-05-10&time=1900 [4] The Best 10 Sushi Bars near Matoi in San Diego, CA - Yelp https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=sushi&find_near=matoi-san-diego [5] Maki Cafe San Diego, CA - Last Updated June 2024 - Yelp https://yelp.com/search?find_desc=Maki+Cafe&find_loc=San+Diego%2C+CA [6] MATOI SUSHI - CLOSED - Updated June 2024 - Yelp https://www.yelp.com/biz/matoi-sushi-tampa-2?start=80 [7] Sushi Mori San Diego, CA - Last Updated June 2024 - Yelp https://yelp.com/search?find_desc=Sushi+Mori&find_loc=San+Diego%2C+CA [8] Sushi Maki San Diego, CA - Last Updated June 2024 - Yelp https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Sushi+Maki&find_loc=San+Diego%2C+CA
Still one of our favorite omakase experience in San Diego.
One of the best with quality, variety, service and entertainment. Chef TJ still making sushi fun and exciting and no shame with making us eat sushi the way he wants us to eat it (no additional soy sauce and 90s gangster rap blasting in the background). We always have a good time here! Make resos thru Tock and pay the deposit. It's a small bar area but the omakase is to die for!!! We love the jabara toro and the nodoguro. Uni doesn't have any funk tasting and it's the only uni I enjoy. Their chawanmushi is always so delicious too. We tried recreating that at home with no luck though... worth the price, come and eat sushi while listening to 90s gangster wrap.
Sadly, after 12 years in San Diego, I will be soon
Sadly, after 12 years in San Diego, I will be soon departing to Minnesota next month (May 2024) and so, my friend, a hardcore sushi foodie (a.k.a. snob!) who regularly eats out at famous sushi joints in US and Japan, took me here for my farewell "real" sushi dinner. And what we had was very likely the most authentic Edo Mae = ๆฑๆธๅ or Tokyo style = THE OG sushi in SD! Actually, the chef TJ is an American from Utah but trained in Japan (and even opened the first Matoi there in Tohoku) before he moved back here and opened this restaurant. He is very serious about mastering and serving legit Edo Mae. We tried his sushi omakase course + additional pieces = about 20 different types of fishes - all directly flown from Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo and some of these are rare to find in US, like ishidai (striped breakfish), ainame (fat greenling) and shogo (baby kanpachi = greater amberjack). All nigiris were excellent but stand outs include kohada (gizzard shad), aji (Japanese horse mackerel), nama dako (raw octopus) and tamago (omelette). Of which, kohada, which is prepared as "sujime" or pickled with rice vinegar, is the most important fish in Edo Mae Sushi and often used to test the craftsmanship of sushi chefs. TJ's kohada was truthful to the classic and achieved the right balance between vinegar and salt which masterfully brought out kohada's delicate umami. We were also impressed that he prepared two types of sushi rice; one with regular rice vinegar but the other with red vinegar (made from pressed sake lees) which was actually the way sushi rice or "shari" was used to be often prepared in Tokyo. My friend said chef TJ maybe the only one in San Diego following this tradition, which isn't commonly practiced even in Japan. Matoi offers two time slots: one starting at 5 pm and the other at 7:30 pm. We started at 5 pm and wanted to try more fishes but unfortunately run out of our time because the next groups for the 7:30 slot were waiting. So, if you want to try more sushi, then the later time slot is recommended. (TJ said there is a "secret" third slot starting at 10:30 pm-ish mostly for his regulars occasionally... but he already invited us to come back for the secret slot after the first visit... so, it may be that you just need to ask for!). Even though TJ is not a Japanese, he very likely serves the most authentic Edo Mae sushi in SD and he is the only sushi master at Matoi - meaning you can really count on his quality control; I cannot stress enough the craftsmanship matters as much as or even more than fishes (and rice) for REAL sushi. I have had rather disappointing experiences at other famous sushi restaurants (even in Japan) when sushi was not prepared by less qualified sushi chefs. BTW, because TJ is so serious about serving you the truly authentic Edo Mae Sushi experience that he could prepare in SD, he asks his customers to follow the etiquette which is prominently posted on Matoi's homepage. You better follow the etiquette, because these rules really enhance your sushi experience! And if you do not follow these rules, as keeping the well-established Japanese tradition (as I was taught as a kid growing up there; obviously I wasn't good at following...but...), he will ask you to leave - just like any true sushi master in Tokyo will! So, Matoi is HIGHLY recommended for the most authentic Edo Mae Sushi experience in San Diego, IMO, including the sushi etiquette. BUT no needs to be fearful; I found TJ is very friendly, highly knowledgeable (ask him any sushi related questions!) and a nice guy!
Terrible Time
The so called wannabe chef runs this place like a hardened prison camp commander with a hateful attitude and a better than thou demeanor. Warning..You are Not Free to eat the way you want! Picture this... While I was talking with my friends having a nice time I Dipped my sushi into my wasabi soy sauce mix and he Yelled at me Loudly that dipping the sushi inno the wasabi mix is not allowed and proceeded to chastise me in front of the whole restaurant at length. Everyone in the restaurant got so quiet you could hear a pin drop. It seemed surreal and before I could even compose myself to get a grasp on the reality of his offensiveness, and without me having a chance to respond since I was in shock and disbelief, he Growled with a hatred in look his face that if I didn't follow his rules of how to eat I should leave! WTF? He watches everyone like a prison guard with an electric eye making sure no one is breaking his rules. Only reason I didn't get up and leave was because I was with a large group and didn't want to ruin it for everyone else, otherwise I'd would have cussed him out and bolted. I've been to thousands of restaurants all over the world for 35 years and never once have I been treated like this. No customer who goes to a restaurant deserves to be treated this rudely and with malicious disrespect. Oh yeah, and the food was no better than average with 3 times the price. Terrible experience, you've been warned.
A delicious omakase in San Diego! Shoutout to our cousin
A delicious omakase in San Diego! Shoutout to our cousin for taking us here! We had a reservation at 7:30PM for a Saturday evening meal. I believe we were sat on time and we got right into drinks and the course. Staff was friendly checking in on us and Chef TJ was fun, positive, and created a great omakase environment! I won't go into too much detail of each fish (as the menu can change with each service), but for the value, I thought it was an amazing meal! Parking is relatively easy to find in the plaza. I'm headed back to San Diego next week...so I'm going to have Matoi again :D twice in 2-3 weeks is my kind of vibe!
Thank you Chef TJ and team for providing us yet another 5
Thank you Chef TJ and team for providing us yet another 5 star visit! We've now tried fall and winter fish (well, maybe the last cusp of winter.) It's always a pleasure to dine at Matoi-- I'll be back for summer fish next!
We've been to Matoi a few times since it first opened and
We've been to Matoi a few times since it first opened and have been consistently impressed by the quality of fish that Chef TJ serves. We appreciate that he makes a conscious effort to choose more unique varieties of fish that aren't served elsewhere, making it a more fun and interesting experience. The grilled and fried dishes are always exceptional as well. And of course Chef TJ's playlist is always on point. Service can be a bit slower since it really is just Chef TJ running the show, but that has not been an issue for us as we enjoy the ambiance and seeing it all prepared in front of us. Highly recommend as a fantastic omakase spot in San Diego.
Allow me to say OMG!!!! Best omakase and best food
Allow me to say OMG!!!! Best omakase and best food experience I have had in my life. The food was worth every penny. The chef was entertaining and nice also the staff. Three hours of wonderful experience. The food was exceptional. Everything tasted amazing. Loved the fact that he incorporated different and unusual types of fishes that not usually used. My soul and my belly were happy. Hands down best omakase in San Diego. Highly recommend.
Few things better in this world than treating yourself to a
Few things better in this world than treating yourself to a night at Matoi. TJ is an extremely talented master sushi chef. There aren't many seats so you will have fun getting to know everyone as the food which looks like art is served. There is also a world class selection of sake, and they have super chilled beer glasses which are fun. Show up with an empty stomach and an open mind and you will have an awesome night. The high food quality is very consistent but the menu is always changing and seasonal. Totally go and go now.
The food here is more than amazing.
Some of these comments crack me up. Those negative comments scream "amateur" to me. The quality of the rice alone speaks volumes but, I think most of you might be more accustomed to cheap calrose or jasmine rice. He obviously isn't Japanese but, most of you don't realize how many sushi restaurants are Korean or Chinese run and owned. Chef TJ is a white guy so is criticized unfairly but, his skills speak volumes. He trained for years under notable Japanese chefs one of who is renowned San Diego Sushi Chef Ota-san. Most may not know that and Chef TJ doesn't broadcast it. The quality is on par for high-end omakase. The ambience is a slight departure from the traditional as a nod to his non-Japanese heritage. But, that's it. The rest is stellar and on point. By the way, if you don't think the portions are enough go to frickin Burger King or go grab Ramen or a bowl of curry. This guy takes A LOT of pride in what he does. Those who know, know.
What an amazing experience! Highly recommend.
Unique high end Omakase in a casual atmosphere. Chef TJ does a great job in explaining every single course. 10 out of 10
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