Chef Masuda used to work for Jiro, of famed documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi, before branching out and opening his own restaurant. Located in the basement of a small building in an alley, Sushi Masuda has only six seats at the sushi counter, and a small private room in the back. Our neighbors at the sushi counter were amused by how two young white girls found themselves in one of the most exclusive sushi restaurants in Tokyo. What can I say...I go to great lengths for good food! The meal at Sushi Masuda included some amazing appetizers, before moving on to the sushi portion of the meal. Due to the language barrier, we weren't always sure what type of sushi we were eating (denoted by question marks on this post). The appetizers were truly the highlight of this dinner, my absolute favorite being the miso squid. I also really enjoyed the unique tableware here, from the crystal sake glasses to the decorative plates. In terms of the sushi, I enjoyed Kyubey Sushi better. There, each piece of fish or seafood was seasoned perfectly and served individually to enjoy fresh. At Masuda, they were served in bulk portions and left up to us to add soy sauce. Our dinner here was also more expensive than the evening prior, so I am not sure if the amazing appetizers alone were worth it!
Clam Shabu-shabu (you dunk the clams in the broth on the right to be cooked for a few seconds)
Rock fish with ponzu sauce
Baby squid with miso - absolutely amazing
Sea Eel (I loved this clover bowl)
Broccolini (or so I think...)
Monkfish that was incredibly tender
Swordfish (also wonderful)
Two of the sushi chefs
Our friendly Japanese neighbors
Personal trays for our sushi
?, Nettle fish, squid
Tuna, Sea Bream, ?
Tiger Prawn
Sardine
Clam Sushi
Uni and Tuna Roll
Eel with egg custard
A picture to show how small the sushi bar is
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