Matsuri Japaneese Restaurant

I love this place simply because of the simplicity that they have in here, the services are amazing as well, they know what their customers go here for and they thrive on that idea.

We went to the place because City Guides showed 4.5 stars. What a mistake. The sushi and the food wasn't the best, but it would have been okay except for this one waiter.

We were there maybe an hour and for 45 minutes he was at the next table talking very loudly with the customers. When I asked for a refill on the hot tea, he grabbed my cup with his palms down from the top. Later I saw him walk from the kitchen with a bowl of rice in his hands. His palm was touching the top of the rice. A few steps before he got to our table, he switched hands. When he put the bowl of rice on our table, white kernels of rice were stuck to his fingers. He simply turned a side and flicked the kernels off of his fingers.

From what I could tell, he must have been the owner or maybe owner's son. The bad thing is that the other waiters and the sushi cooks seemed very friendly.

This fine restaurant is on highway 111 just west of Portola. It really is a great place for the whole family. make sure to try the tempora and not just the sushi, which is also great.

Friendly staff and nice atmosphere but food below average.
When we brought that to the staff's attention the response was unacceptable.
We do not recommend.

Adequate rolls, fast service at sushi bar. I would return again and again.

I have been a sashimi lover for quite somtime. Yuki and his staf are great. The portions are very good and the price is right. Try the Uni. it's always fresh.