Masamitsu Japanese Cuisine

“My boyfriend and I walked in on a busy Friday night, so when the host/server let us know there would be a wait, we completely understood. Friday nights are always packed, so it was expected. Despite how busy it was, she was incredibly helpful and attentive and managed to get us seated much quicker than we thought we would be. Once we were seated, the experience kept getting better. The food was absolutely amazing—everything tasted so fresh and flavorful, and you could tell a lot of care went into the preparation. The customer service was outstanding. The host was also our server, and she handled everything so well even while the restaurant was busy. She was friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable about both the food and alcohol menu, and gave great recommendations. The restaurant itself had a cozy mom-and-pop feel while still looking modern and stylish, which made the whole experience even better. We had such a great time and will definitely be coming back.”

“This Japanese restaurant is a must-visit for sashimi lovers. The sashimi is incredibly fresh and tender, truly melting in your mouth with every bite. The menu offers an impressive variety of options, so you can try many different types of premium seafood. The service is attentive, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting, making your dining experience even more enjoyable. Overall, it’s an excellent spot for anyone who appreciates top-quality sashimi.”

“Great value for a quality lunch omakase (10 pc $90.) Amongst the little shops on Huntington Blvd in San Marino is this sushi bar gem 💎. I almost passed it, as the storefront is fairly small. This was a business lunch and my host treated us to this wonderful omakase lunch. You have a choice of the small omakase lunch, 10 pieces, or the deluxe 16 (or 15?) piece omakase. They will ask if you want "with cooked food" or just nigiri. We chose the 10 pc nigiri. See photos of all 10 wonderful pieces. Brent was our sushi chef. Very soft spoken, but friendly and skilled, and from Japan. The flavors were outstanding and complex with each piece. Remember, do not dip in soy sauce, lest you insult the chef. The most interesting was the Japanese barracuda which had a nice char from the torch, and the home-marinated maguro (salmon roe.) Maguro is my least favorite because the roe is usually fishy or too salty. But the house-marinated roe was slightly sweet and delicious. The best Maguro that I've ever had. The Ika (squid) was soft and tender, not chewy and hard. Even the Saba (mackerel) which is usually very pungent was neutralized with other strong (unknown) ingredients. Also the best Saba that I ever had. The Toro, Uni, and other nigiri were all excellent. 10 pieces was good. But adding a Toro hand roll was perfect. 15 or 16 pieces would've been too much for a work lunch. The last was the house-special tamago. I thought it was a slice of pound cake. Yet, it had no butter, no flour, but just eggs and pureed seafood. It was the best Tamago ever! I will be back with friends. Update: 7/29/25. Back again. See photos of the 10 pc sushi only lunch omakase. This time we ordered with hamachi kama, and a side order of tamago castella. Always amazing how it's flourless.”

“To say Masamitsu was amazing is an understatement. My mouth is watering as I recall the delectable selection of fresh fish we had. I can still taste the freshness of the ocean. The fish selection was exceptional because you will find cuts of fish that you wouldn’t be able to normally find outside of Japan and treated skillfully with the respect it deserves. The meal was made so much better because we were able to complement all the dishes with a selection of Japanese alcohol that are not easily found elsewhere. This place is full of surprises and a real gem. We were so lucky to nab a table tonight. Our children are normally fussy eaters but they happily slurped their ebi tempura udon while the adults were able to savor the array of foods we ordered. The slurping was music to our ears. Everyone left with a smile, full bellies and great memories. I can’t wait to come back and try more dishes. Until then, I’ll continue to let the delicious food live rent free in my mind. *chef’s kiss* Well done Masamitsu!!”

“Excellent service by Austin and crew. Food was good, price is very reasonable. Had a great time here ! There are a lot of good sushi spots in SGV area. Finding one where you can enjoy your meal and interact with the crew is special. Makes the meal just a bit more special.”