It's worth mentioning that our server, Mr. San, was very professional and explained all the dishes in detail. Overall, it was a very nice and professional experience.
We made a reservation for two for Saturday lunch. The restaurant's capacity is around 12 people, and the decor was nice.
We ordered the lunch menu, which included pumpkin sauce with scallops, sashimi, rice with soup, dessert, and a combination of tempura. It was my first time trying all the tempura at once, and it was really worth it. We also ordered uni from the menu, priced at $35 each, and it was definitely worth it.
One of our party members had just graduated with a PhD, so the restaurant provided us with a special cake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop, Snow Crab
David Balaski
Amazing food with fantastic service, an experience you won't want to miss. Very personal and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase Course
Kimberly Lallouz
Incredible tempura omakase dinner (sit at the chef counter!) wonderful service, premium ingredients, delicious meal from start to finish. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
larry K
If you want the best Japanese dining experience, this is it. By far one of the most traditional, fun, exiting and memorable dinners and lunches in the city. The staff is so much fun and the chef is amazing to watch!
Enjoyed birthday dinner ($280 pp) at Tempura Matsui. Everything was delicious, very special, more so for seasonal items. The team immediately noticed using my left hand and all service was geared towards my left for me, and right for my husband. We went in starving and left over stuffed.
First of all, get the Yuzu lemonade. It is the best lemonade, the best Yuzu lemonade you will ever have.
The dinner was 6 courses (1) Sakizuke (amuse-bouche), (2) Otsukuri (today's sashimi), (3) Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), (4) Omakase Tempura (seasonal seafood and vegetable tempuras), (5) Shokuki (rice bown), and (6) Dessert, you have options to order additional tempura before shokuki.
EVERYTHING was delicious. They offer many different ways for you to enjoy the meal, with truffle salt, seasoned salt, lemon, radish and tempura sauce. I really appreciated how the servers came by to introduce what was on our plate, how to best enjoy it.
I am not a vegetarian, I love my proteins, especially seafood, but their vegetable tempuras were some of my favorites. Matsutake mushrooms were in season, and it was my favorite. Of course shrimp tempura, scallops, snow crab legs wrapped in shiso leaf, fish bone and fish were all delicious, Lotus root used as patties between shrimp, 4 times fried Japanese sweet potato, tempura scallion had much bigger impression on me. I got the seafood chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) and the Ikura salmon roe was like a salty bubble bobas that popped in my mouth. I was upset that I was so full that I couldn't fully enjoy the tendon. I will pace myself better next time.
Looking forward to going back next season to check out the seasonal specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase Course
Richard
Outstanding in every respect. The decor was very Japanese — simple, but beautiful. Staff were friendly, helpful and provided exceptional service. Food and presentation were also exceptional. A first-class experience comparable to going to a top Tempura restaurant in Japan. Be prepared for sticker shock, however, since there are no ala carte options other than for drinks.
Megaroma
This was a once in a lifetime experience. The food was the best I have ever had. The staff was so warm and explained every single dish and how to best season each bite. A wonderful night!
Giac Dang
Exceptional food experience. Service was top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SungUk Kim
Tempura Matsui is, without a doubt, one of the most innovative and worthwhile dining experiences among Japanese Michelin-starred restaurants in New York. Unlike the typical sushi omakase found in most Japanese Michelin establishments, Tempura Matsui offers a unique twist with its tempura omakase. This refreshing concept not only sets it apart but also delivers a well-curated and fulfilling culinary journey. The attentiveness and kindness of every staff member are evident, and the chefs' dedication and passion for their craft shine through in each dish. This restaurant is a gem for anyone looking to experience something truly special in the world of Japanese cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tempura, Omakase Course
Angela Peng
Long overdue review. Came here 3 years ago during covid for birthday dinner and it was the best tempura I've had in the US. Very authentic and every dish was so good I still remember the taste of it even tho it's so long ago. Would definitely come back again!
An outstanding experience from start to finish. Upon entering through the curtain and being first warmly greeted by general manager Eric, the hospitality and service procured by his well trained team is second to none. Omakase curated by chef and expertly crafted a la minute of seasonal, utmost freshest ingredients is best in the city, and the country. A must when you visit NYC.
JairoW
Matsui is always the best experience, even though it feels like going for the first time. Service is fantastic from the host to the servers. Chef Koichi is outstanding. And the food experience itself was tremendously joyful and beautiful. We especially loved the chawanmushi and the pasta/ikura.
SungUk
Tempura Matsui is, without a doubt, one of the most innovative and worthwhile dining experiences among Japanese Michelin-starred restaurants in New York. Unlike the typical sushi omakase found in most Japanese Michelin establishments, Tempura Matsui offers a unique twist with its tempura omakase. This refreshing concept not only sets it apart but also delivers a well-curated and fulfilling culinary journey. The attentiveness and kindness of every staff member are evident, and the chefs' dedication and passion for their craft shine through in each dish. This restaurant is a gem for anyone looking to experience something truly special in the world of Japanese cuisine.
Rubens
Tempura Matsui in New York is the closest experience you'll have for genuine tempura meal outside Japan. Always good and tasteful prepared by real japanese masters of this craft !
Stephan Herard
Wonderful service. With each piece/dish the staff elaborates on the chefs preferred topping pairing. Counter seating is the best option. Lunch menu was filling and great value
It's worth mentioning that our server, Mr. San, was very professional and explained all the dishes in detail. Overall, it was a very nice and professional experience.
We made a reservation for two for Saturday lunch. The restaurant's capacity is around 12 people, and the decor was nice.
We ordered the lunch menu, which included pumpkin sauce with scallops, sashimi, rice with soup, dessert, and a combination of tempura. It was my first time trying all the tempura at once, and it was really worth it. We also ordered uni from the menu, priced at $35 each, and it was definitely worth it.
One of our party members had just graduated with a PhD, so the restaurant provided us with a special cake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop, Snow Crab
Amazing food with fantastic service, an experience you won't want to miss. Very personal and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase Course
Incredible tempura omakase dinner (sit at the chef counter!) wonderful service, premium ingredients, delicious meal from start to finish. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you want the best Japanese dining experience, this is it. By far one of the most traditional, fun, exiting and memorable dinners and lunches in the city. The staff is so much fun and the chef is amazing to watch!
Vegetarian options: None.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop, Tempura, Lobster Tempura, Snow Crab, Seasonal Dessert, Sakizuke and Sashimi, Japanese Melon, Omakase Course, Foie Gras Infused Chawanmushi
Enjoyed birthday dinner ($280 pp) at Tempura Matsui. Everything was delicious, very special, more so for seasonal items. The team immediately noticed using my left hand and all service was geared towards my left for me, and right for my husband. We went in starving and left over stuffed.
First of all, get the Yuzu lemonade. It is the best lemonade, the best Yuzu lemonade you will ever have.
The dinner was 6 courses (1) Sakizuke (amuse-bouche), (2) Otsukuri (today's sashimi), (3) Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), (4) Omakase Tempura (seasonal seafood and vegetable tempuras), (5) Shokuki (rice bown), and (6) Dessert, you have options to order additional tempura before shokuki.
EVERYTHING was delicious. They offer many different ways for you to enjoy the meal, with truffle salt, seasoned salt, lemon, radish and tempura sauce. I really appreciated how the servers came by to introduce what was on our plate, how to best enjoy it.
I am not a vegetarian, I love my proteins, especially seafood, but their vegetable tempuras were some of my favorites. Matsutake mushrooms were in season, and it was my favorite. Of course shrimp tempura, scallops, snow crab legs wrapped in shiso leaf, fish bone and fish were all delicious, Lotus root used as patties between shrimp, 4 times fried Japanese sweet potato, tempura scallion had much bigger impression on me. I got the seafood chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) and the Ikura salmon roe was like a salty bubble bobas that popped in my mouth. I was upset that I was so full that I couldn't fully enjoy the tendon. I will pace myself better next time.
Looking forward to going back next season to check out the seasonal specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase Course
Outstanding in every respect. The decor was very Japanese — simple, but beautiful. Staff were friendly, helpful and provided exceptional service. Food and presentation were also exceptional. A first-class experience comparable to going to a top Tempura restaurant in Japan. Be prepared for sticker shock, however, since there are no ala carte options other than for drinks.
This was a once in a lifetime experience. The food was the best I have ever had. The staff was so warm and explained every single dish and how to best season each bite. A wonderful night!
Exceptional food experience. Service was top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tempura Matsui is, without a doubt, one of the most innovative and worthwhile dining experiences among Japanese Michelin-starred restaurants in New York. Unlike the typical sushi omakase found in most Japanese Michelin establishments, Tempura Matsui offers a unique twist with its tempura omakase. This refreshing concept not only sets it apart but also delivers a well-curated and fulfilling culinary journey. The attentiveness and kindness of every staff member are evident, and the chefs' dedication and passion for their craft shine through in each dish. This restaurant is a gem for anyone looking to experience something truly special in the world of Japanese cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tempura, Omakase Course
Long overdue review. Came here 3 years ago during covid for birthday dinner and it was the best tempura I've had in the US. Very authentic and every dish was so good I still remember the taste of it even tho it's so long ago. Would definitely come back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
An outstanding experience from start to finish. Upon entering through the curtain and being first warmly greeted by general manager Eric, the hospitality and service procured by his well trained team is second to none. Omakase curated by chef and expertly crafted a la minute of seasonal, utmost freshest ingredients is best in the city, and the country. A must when you visit NYC.
Matsui is always the best experience, even though it feels like going for the first time. Service is fantastic from the host to the servers. Chef Koichi is outstanding. And the food experience itself was tremendously joyful and beautiful. We especially loved the chawanmushi and the pasta/ikura.
Tempura Matsui is, without a doubt, one of the most innovative and worthwhile dining experiences among Japanese Michelin-starred restaurants in New York. Unlike the typical sushi omakase found in most Japanese Michelin establishments, Tempura Matsui offers a unique twist with its tempura omakase. This refreshing concept not only sets it apart but also delivers a well-curated and fulfilling culinary journey. The attentiveness and kindness of every staff member are evident, and the chefs' dedication and passion for their craft shine through in each dish. This restaurant is a gem for anyone looking to experience something truly special in the world of Japanese cuisine.
Tempura Matsui in New York is the closest experience you'll have for genuine tempura meal outside Japan. Always good and tasteful prepared by real japanese masters of this craft !
Wonderful service. With each piece/dish the staff elaborates on the chefs preferred topping pairing. Counter seating is the best option. Lunch menu was filling and great value
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase Course
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