Matsuhisa International
(310) 659-9639
129 N La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills,
CA
90211
34.0667
-118.3763
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills
What People Are Saying About Matsuhisa International
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The Scene
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is often seen in his flagship restaurant, welcoming both celebs and common folk in his surfer-print chef pants. The noisy dining room is surprisingly casual, with cramped seating, bright lighting and framed posters decking the walls.
The Food
With more than 100 dishes, the menu is so unwieldy that it's best to order the dazzling omakase tasting menu, which begins with Matsuhisa's signature cold dishes, such as lobster seviche and jumbo clam with yuzu. "New style" sashimi is the best example of the chef's innovative style: Thin strips of halibut or yellowtail are given a flavor lift from unexpected ingredients like garlic and cilantro. Midway through the meal, glistening nigiri arrives, such as buttery toro, delicate uni and silky yellowtail. Cooked dishes, like buttery Kobe beef and black cod in miso, a sensuous mix of firm, white-flesh fish and a molasses-like coating, ends the parade of exquisite dishes.
User Reviews
Anonymous
February 13, 2009
FANTASTIC and expensive! Located in Beverly Hill! Fresh selection in fish which melts in your mouth. Tuna is to die for and I've never had the black cod with miso soup like this anywhere else. It's pricey but worth it at least once!
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foodbabe818
December 30, 2008
I don't get why this is a well-respected restaurant. I hated it. The tables are so close together that you bump into other people or they bump into you regularly. The service was awful ... my waiter not only got my order wrong (bringing me food I didn't order, then charging me for it), but he never brought the rice I ordered either. And he didn't stop by the table except to bring the check. The food was ok, but definitely not worth the price. There are many other much better sushi restaurants in town.
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layanam
September 04, 2008
For the money you're spending here, it would help for the service to improve. The waiters don't know how to "wait"...you have to crane your neck to try to track them down to ask for something. They don't seem to care about their customers. Food was good, but definitely think it's overpriced. and incredibly small portions. You go for the scene, but if you want a good sushi place, there are plenty of better restaurants out there.
read full reviewThe Details on Matsuhisa International
Save Time:
Bypass the long wait for reservations by calling to see if there have been last-minute cancellations. Or walk in and wait to eat at the bar (20 minutes on weekdays, twice that on weekends).
Look Good:
Dress is casual, as in designer jeans and T-shirt.
Save Money:
Three prix-fixe menus can be adjusted to your taste and wallet.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Special Occasion Dining, Celeb Hangout, Private Rooms, Business Dining, Dine At The Bar, Prix Fixe Menu
