Sushi-Masa Japanese Restaurant
423 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104
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Address :
423 S Phillips Ave
Sioux Falls, SD, 57104 - Phone (605) 977-6968
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Opening Hours
- Mon :5:00 pm - 9:3
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Jordon B.
First off, to counter the review by the guy complaining the sushi isn't as fresh as he's had elsewhere. You know, the California guy, who lives on THE OCEAN. This is South Dakota, people (1200 miles from any body of salt water). You can only judge the quality of the sushi by comparison to its local competitors. The sushi here is moist and tender, while the only serious competitor in town, Tokyo, has sushi that is dry and chewy. The food here is more traditional (read:no crazy named rolls, no sake bombs) but of better quality. We went last night and my party had the Kaisen soup (spicy seafood soup), $7, which was and always is delicious. Two of us shared the sushi and sashimi combo for 1 (16 assorted pieces - way too much for 1 person) $9, and we all shared the squid katsu $13 which was the most gigantic portion of squid I have ever set my eyes on. Did I mention the house katsu sauce is to die for? This place is run by a middle aged Japanese couple that close the doors when they leave town. How much more authentic can you get than that? If you are looking for a crazy sake bomb kamakazi rocket man turtle face roll environment, go to Tokyo, but if you want a great atmosphere and generous portions and generous waitstaff at a generous price, you should come here.
(5)Michael P.
Great food but always a long wait. Get it to go or get there early.
(4)Tom D.
Somewhat torn on whether to rate Sushi-Masa with two or three stars, but at the end of the day, a sushi restaurant lives and dies on the quality of - you guessed it, the sushi. And the sushi here was mediocre, compared to what I've had elsewhere. It just didn't seem as fresh as I expected, not as tender and flavorful as it should have been. On the plus side, I really liked the ambiance. It's a tiny place, and it was busy. We waited 15-20 minutes for a table. Our group of four ordered the sushi combo for four, and it was served on what looked like a long polished piece of driftwood - very cool. Plenty of food, too. The miso was lacking in flavor, though - tasted watered-down, and the salad dressing was also a bit bland. And while the sushi was plentiful, and priced well, its quality wasn't what I'd hoped for, with the exception of the unagi, which was outstanding. So, on the plus side: cool interior, decent prices, and generous quantity. On the negative side: Wasn't as fresh as I would have liked, but considering this is the Midwest, maybe that's to be expected.
(2)Chris C.
Not bad at all. I too was scared of MidWest sushi. (What? The ocean is heart-achingly far away.) But Sushi Masa really comes through. The ambiance is nice, but not great. A little too dark, I think, and can a bit on the tightly packed side. But the food has never fallen short. Since my first visit, I've had no reservations ordering sashimi. It's a g*d-send here in the corporate chain restaurant, strip mall capital of the world.
(4)Michelle M.
Found this restaurant on yelp so decided to try it. Food was good. Service needs some work though. It took sooooo long to get the food ordered! We really wanted to cancel the food order and leave the restaurant, but out of courtesy ate the food. People that had come in after us were getting their food before us. I am not too sure if it was because our order was vegetarian only, but I don't think that's an excuse. Unfortunately, I could not recommend this place to anyone.
(2)Tim S.
Not impressed at all. Service wasn't the best and the food I had just didn't do it for me and I love japanese food.
(1)Zach G.
Great for midwest sushi
(4)Kandace G.
Sushi Masa would receive 5 stars from me but for lacking a bit of ambiance in its atmosphere. The small restaurant and close quarters almost prevented me from walking in solo on an evening I was dying for sushi....however, the reviews I had read previously, along with the fact that it was one of TWO places to get sushi in Sioux Falls, walked me over that threshold. And boy, am I glad they did. I hate Uni. Yet, I have had a nagging feeling that the two times I have previously tried it, it has either been old or poor quality. Uni was on special at Masa, so I dared a third try. The charm, indeed. The texture was airy and firm at the same time, the taste earthy, musky, and reminiscent of the sea. Nothing overpowering, no fishy taste, just sublime texture. Ecstasy in one's mouth, dare I say?! The cucumber naruto roll was made with fresh snow crab, no surimi here! The futo roll was just good. Which is to say it was by far the worst of what I tried. Everything else was fabulous. Even the house pinot noir for 4.50 a glass was fantastic. Please overlook the generic champagne glass its served in... Overall, the best sushi experience I have had in some time---notwithstanding the fact that I was dining alone--in South Dakota.
(4)Steve H.
Fumi, I miss you, your family and your restaurant. I live on the Monterey Peninsula now and still crave your sushi. The combination of tasty and fresh sushi and sashimi and reasonable prices makes me hard pressed to not love Sushi Masa. Move to Monterey so I can enjoy your tasty morsels all the time!
(5)Beth Ann G.
Excellent service, above average taste and great value for sushi!
(5)Grant G.
For Sioux Falls, this is the only place to go for Sushi. It is ALWAYS busy. If you go to Sushi-Masa on the weekend expect to wait anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour. The food is worth the wait. My favorite is usually the Sushi combos. They include many pieces of sushi and sashimi. You get plenty of food and will want to go back soon. The price is great. A person can easily get very full for $15-20 depending on if you get Sake or not. Also, I highly recommend their Spider Rolls. I've seen places in Minneapolis price a 4 piece Spider Roll order go for $11.75 and here you get a well made 6 piece order for $7.50. I've been to Sushi-Masa easily 20 times, their number is in my phone, and I am certain I will go again in the next month.
(3)Ryan Z.
Sushi in South Dakota? Being a visitor from California, I was surprised too. I paid $18 for the Sushi combo and came home very full and reasonably happy. For that price you get miso soup (made of just potatoes and onions), a house salad with a really good ginger carrot dressing, and all sorts of sashimi and nigiri including salmon, tuna, eel, and shrimp. The fish was surprisingly fresh, and the service was friendly.
(4)Chris H.
Great food for a decent price. The wait time can be long if they are busy, but well worth the wait.
(4)Todd B.
Great food! This was a nice surprise to find in Sioux Falls. My son had the California Roll and I had the Seared Tuna along with a roll wrapped in thin cucumber slices - both were excellent. Definitely a place to try if you like sushi / rolls.
(5)C Y.
Sushi Masa consistently delivers a superb dining experience. This is not one of the chain sushi restaurant you might see popping up around the Midwest. This is great sushi crafted in a very intentional environment. Sushi Masa has a quaint, calm, and authentic feel. The wait staff is polite, calm and do not constantly pester or try to upsell. The food served at Sushi Masa always makes me happy. Taste tells that the fish is of high quality and well prepared. The house soy/carrot dressing is the best salad dressing I have ever had. Even seemingly simple menus items, such as the rice, are excellent and worthy of praise. I recommend this fun, comfortable, and relaxed dining experience to everyone. Go here to enjoy some of the best food in the state.
(5)Dan H.
I love this place. It's my favorite, and oldest of the Sioux Falls Sushi scene. As good as you'll find in any big city. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Walker W.
Sushi is the rice. If you are a connoisseur of traditional sushi, this place is excellent. We lived in Japan and eat sushi all over the country, and this is the best. And his fish is as fresh and flown in several times a week with large portions. It is so good and reasonably priced that you will wait an hour or more during high volume times. So come early or late or on Tuesday if you don't want to wait. PS. the Sushi rice at Tokyo restaurant is not sushi, it's just rice.
(5)Noaa B.
Habe been here twice and the service has been ok. The food itself has also been pretty good. We were 4 people and invited the boat for 3 and that was more than plenty. Sushi is quite good. I cam from south east coast and there I have eaten at better places thats why I give it a 3.
(3)John W.
Sushi Masa is a great sushi restaurant in an unlikely place. I'm not just talking about the fact that we're landlocked in every sense of the word here in South Dakota, I'm talking about their building too, because frankly, the place looks like it might be condemned from the outside. However, once you're inside, it's a first class dining experience with Sushi that can hold it's own with other places that sit just yards from the shoreline (I'm thinking of sushi places I've been to before in Hawaii, St. John, and Baltimore). The owners must have a fantastic distributor because everything is seaside fresh and expertly hand-crafted. You know this because you can watch the two owners at work, making each roll with loving care. Of course, this comes with a bit of extra wait-time. This is one reason for a 4/5 instead of a 5/5. The other reason is the lack of a full menu most of the time. On only a couple occasions have I been at Sushi Masa when their full kitchen was open, which is a bummer because their full menu is page after page of authentic Japanese cuisine. In summary, this restaurant has by far the best sushi in Sioux Falls, and probably the region. The service is friendly, the ambiance is cozy, and the inside of the book is a million times better than its shabby exterior cover.
(4)DM C.
Come for the sushi!! You will keep coming back! This is all you need to think about when you come. Expect great sushi and never leave disappointed. The servers seem to change regularly, but the sushi master stays and thus the quality remains. I've come for 5 years, I've tried others but this is my number one. Note: avoid tempura vegetables, way to greasy. Remember I said sushi!
(5)Douglas P.
The quality of the Sushi is outstanding. This is without a doubt a diamond in the rough. I travel all over the midwest and this place places in my top 10.
(5)Lori K.
Here on a Saturday with their limited menu. Not impressed, at all. Didn't feel like the fish and quality of fish was anywhere close to what I would expect at a sushi restaurant. Disappointed.
(1)Rick G.
I was really looking forward to a great experience at this place. And I couldn't have been more disappointed. The service was just horrible! Slow beyond words and as I watched people around me getting served, it became more evident that a single diner such as myself was unimportant unless you are a regular. Overall they get 2 stars because the food was passable when it finally did show up.
(2)Josh K.
Went here with 2 Japanese people who, obviously, have been eating Japanese food for their entire lives. They were a bit worried whether the Japanese food would be good, especially the raw seafood, since we are very far from the ocean here. However, they were impressed at the quality of the food, also relative to the price. None of us were able to finish our food (but remember, Japanese people are not big eaters). The miso soup was good, but it had a lot of onions and potatoes in it. The sushi presentation was nice, and they had a variety of seafood, all of which was good. Also, the rice was Japanese style rice. The owner/chef is Japanese, so it makes sense that the food is good. About the service, the waiter was kind and came to our table many times. The only downside was that the food came out slowly. This may have been due to not enough kitchen staff, but the food was worth it. Also, it was really cold outside, but people just kept coming inside to eat. It was very popular.
(5)Liz H.
This is my going out for special occasion place. Or just any excuse for sushi place. Has yet to disappoint. For Sioux Falls, South Dakota it is good sushi! Love it! It is small so sometimes there is a wait for a table, but they will take your cell number and call once a table opens. Never been disappointed with the service.
(5)Alex R.
Cozy location and wonderful service. The miso soup is delicious and the Salmon Avocado Rolls are perfect. Love sushi masa despite the outdated decor and small location.
(5)Jeremy L.
The food was great for any Midwest City and the presenation was even better. The staff was young but still kind and attentive. I will be back.
(4)Nicolas D.
I've traveled all over and have had sushi in Hawaii, in NYC and in LA and let me tell you, the sushi I had here tonight was spectacular. Yes the service is slightly slow considering the chef/owner is making all of the sushi by himself to make sure it's perfection for all his guests. So quit complaining about how it's a little slow. This is Sioux Falls, relax and breathe the fresh air. Ok, now that I've finish my rant, let me get to the good part. The shumai I ordered had a kick, which I'm not used to and it was a pleasant surprise! The kelp salad was ample, and the "coup d'état": the Sashimi-Mori was to die for. All pieces of fish melted in my mouth, and there were many pieces. For $28 some other establishments I've frequented served a total of 18 pieces, but Sushi Masa had me full! Shrimp, squid, clam, octopus, yellow tail, salmon, tuna.... Every bite more delicious than the previous. Of course I had to complete my meal with the required Green Tea ice cream and it too was delicious. Sioux Falls, you've surprised me with some delicious dining. I wasn't expecting it but I should be, since you have the most restaurants per capita than any other city! Don't miss this delicious sushi place. It's a bit on the more expensive side, but it's worth every penny. I promise.
(5)Kaia M.
Allow yourself to enjoy a slowed down meal at Sushi Masa and truly experience every bite in all it's delicious glory. We stared with the edamame, then the salmon skin and king crab hand rolls, after finishing those two dishes, we ordered the spicy tuna (best ever!) and sushi masa. We had dinner at our own pace and ended by ordering a spider roll. The experience was unbelievable and the service was wonderful. Go here now!!
(5)Silent S.
50 years of government-sponsored anti-Communist propaganda gave us a public that is suspect, or simply ignorant, of concepts involving the slightly Marx-inflected words "production," "labor," and "distribution." Econ 101 instructors across the fruited plain decry gape-mouthed students who feel strongly about stuff like "freedom" and "liberty" but know little about the economic systems that govern their day-to-day lives. Typically this does not affect my dining excursions, but in the case of Sushi-Masa, I must make like John Maynard Keynes and intervene. The relevant concept here is "distribution of goods." Yelp reviews of Midwest sushi joints frequently mention our proximity to the ocean. Summary: we aren't proximate to the ocean. So when eating bad sushi, they shrug: "What do you expect? The ocean is far away!" When eating excellent sushi, they exclaim, "This is really good...for the Midwest!" Skim any local sushi joint's reviews. You'll find some donkey commenting along these lines. And it makes sense, right? South Dakota is home to the "pole of inaccessibility," out near Badlands Nat'l Park. The pole is the furthest point in North America from any ocean coastline. It's the most remote spot on the continent, if you happen to be a white explorer in 1650 and not a guy with a car in 2013. Consequently, sushi here probably isn't as "fresh" as sushi in, say, California. The "free market" isn't SO free that it can circumvent geography. Right? Wrong. I pause to speak two truths: 1.) Freshness matters. Fish straight from the market or, better yet, straight outta the deep blue sea is notably tastier than fish sitting on ice long before the ol' slice-and-serve. But that doesn't mean coastal restaurants serve better fish. 2.) Midwestern sushi typically sucks. But not for lack of an ocean. Sushi-Masa serves great sushi. Period. It belongs on any honest list of the best sushi joints in the region. S-M would be above average in ANY region (including coasts East, West, and Gulf). They acquire high quality fish the same way restaurants in all fifty fertile states (including Hawaii) acquire fish: they order it from a distributor. The fish takes an icy trip. It arrives. It is prepared and served. NY and CA have hundreds of restaurants better than S-M, but their proximity to shark-infested waters is irrelevant. The fish served in coastal cities is typically shipped from fisheries tens, hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles away. They usually serve SOME fish straight from the harbor at market price; but this is a quaint mode of distribution that represents only a small portion of the average NY/CA menu. True, coastal cities have greater access to fresh fish. But the path a typical piece of fish takes to your plate isn't a straight line from the ocean. The path is circuitous. Take Chicago, an enormous inland city overlooking a great stinking pond of mosswater. Most food critics would agree that two or three of the best seafood restaurants in America are in Chicago. Yet I recently heard a cretin ask, in an attempt to appear intelligent in front of other humans, "How fresh can Chicago seafood REALLY be?" Answer: as fresh as 90% of the seafood you'd get ANYWHERE else. So why is most Sioux Falls sushi subpar? It's nothing to do with coasts. It's markets and distribution. Demand for great sushi doesn't exist here, and S-M is fighting against that market. A good distributor can get you great fish (S-M had URCHIN last week!), but good distributors are expensive. S-M is obviously working with one, and I hope they continue. Recently at Sushi-Masa, Mrs. S and I ordered two rolls (scorpion and spicy tuna) and a plate of sashimi. Everything tasted great: the tuna, the octopus, the URCHIN (!!!) was as good as similarly priced sushi on the coasts. The portions and cuts were generous (I know Midwesterners like that). The rolls were big and sloppy, nicely tempura-fried and mayonnaise-stuffed, good if you like that sort of thing. And these rolls were inexpensive: a few dollars each. (If you're paying less than that, you're eating crappy sushi.) Our server was attentive and extremely professional. S-M is a real restaurant, not a customer mill where, ten minutes after the food arrives, they ask if you've saved room for dessert. One big complaint: like many sushi places around here, S-M uses shredded carrots instead of daikon/radish when plating the sushi. UGH! Carrots are TOO SWEET! They overwhelm the sushi! After an appropriate interval, our waitress asked about dessert. We ordered homemade red bean ice cream. OMG! I was going to deduct a star for the shredded carrots, but the ice cream saved it. I hear complaints: "Sushi-Masa isn't as good as it used to be." I think they mean, "Sushi-Masa isn't as new as it used to be." Baloney. This is the best sushi in South Dakota. They've recently stopped serving lunch and there's a "Help Wanted" sign on the door. We should support Sushi-Masa! Sioux Falls would be poorer without it!
(5)Ruta Z.
This place is amazing when they are open. I swear I went on a Friday and went the same time the Friday after and they were not open.
(3)Aaron E.
*note* Sushi Masa is only open for dinner 5pm-9:30pm. Any lunch times you see posted are outdated. The staff are very attentive and efficient. The sashimi mori set I had was excellent. There were at least 8 different types of fish, which is more variety than you get at any other place in town. It was also super fresh and flawlessly cut. The gyoza was perfect. The steamed rice was perfect. The miso soup had too many potatoes and onions in it, but that was the only downside. -half a point. food and staff 4.5/5 interior could use a little remodeling, but true foodies are there for the food and don't obsess over decor.
(5)Kelsi L.
Terrible service and it took an hour and a half to get our food. Water came an hour after getting seated.
(1)Mike H.
If I could give it a zero I would. NYE and you don't have a kitchen staff? Unreal. Couple that with the douche bag hipster for a server that screwed up my order and told me it was my fault? What a joke. Also, his recommended role was the one with mayo on it. Real authentic. Never coming here again...
(1)Kelly F.
The atmosphere was nothing special and it was very, very small. I ate alone during a work trip and was content. The soup and salad was delicious and the sushi roll was very good, but each peice was so big that it was impossible to eat without making a huge mess. I had the Spider Roll... I would definitely go back for the soup and salad alone!
(4)Allen L.
sushi is good service is very inconsistent. how long do you want to wait to get in? We got in after an hour wait the first time. The last time, we swore them off after 2 1/2 wait. the last 45 minutes spent sitting in a chair against the wall watching a table 3 teenagers (a booth big enough for 6), done with their meal, drink water and play with ice. we went to another restaurant across town and got a good laugh when they called me as we were finishing our meal an hour later. Don't care how the food is, if you can blow off customers like that, I don't want anything your serving.
(3)Ben G.
Sushi Masa is easily the best sushi joint in Sioux Falls. Even though there is often a wait due to the small size of the restaurant, it is definitely worth it. They have great fresh fish there. It is very comparable to the quality I've received in other cities such as Minneapolis and Denver. In my opinion, they have some of the best salmon I've ever had straight up sashimi style. They also have interesting intricacies that separate it from other sushi places in Sioux Falls. Their soup is different from the standard miso with potato integration. The salad is different as the dressing is a carrot ginger blend. Outside of the food quality they also give you generous servings. The sashimi cuts are a good couple ounces. The rolls are larger than most other places. You get your money's worth. Also, if you're looking to try something different, give their squid salad a try. It is amazing and cooked. If you're looking a great sushi experience, the first place that should come to your mind is Sushi Masa.
(5)Tim F.
Sushi Masa is the only restaurant in Sioux Falls where the lunch crowd lines up outside the door fifteen minutes before opening, rain, sleet or snow. Enduring inclement weather is worth every minute. Lunch specials come with your choice of two entrées, ranging from sushi and tempura vegetables to pork katsu and fermented tofu. Lunch also comes with miso soup, salad and California rolls all for under $10. The dinner menu, which is significantly more extensive, is also available at lunch. The food is consistently outstanding. Service is equally top notch. The wait staff is efficient and professional. Sushi Masa is hands down the best Japanese restaurant in Sioux Falls and possibly the upper Mid-west.
(4)Stephanie B.
I really enjoy Sushi-Masa. It's a small Japanese restaurant on a cute little downtown street in Sioux Falls. The interior is cozy and intimate. After finishing dinner, you can walk to other small restaurants/bars/shops - which I like. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I sat at the sushi bar - and (I think) the owner was working behind the bar as the sushi chef. He said hello as I sat down, and was very nice. I ordered the Miso soup and sushi. The Miso soup was excellent, and I enjoyed the sushi as well. This is my favorite Japanese restaurant I've found in Sioux Falls.
(4)Jessica W.
The service was attentive and the portions were generous, but the food was just a bit below average. The tempura had a crispy exterior but a soggy inner layer, which makes me think the frying oil wasn't hot enough. The miso soup was slightly odd, and had potato in it--not exactly what I'm used to. My companions swore the place is generally great, so maybe we hit it at an slow time.
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