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Matsuri - Benicia

920 1st St, Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-1585
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Ranked #13 of 33 restaurants in Benicia
Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese, Seafood, Noodle Shop
Most recent review
- 26 Jan 2013
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Benicia, CA.
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5 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

The pink lady roll is my fave!! Miso soup is great too! Tiny inside, but fast and very friendly service. Food is always consistent. Between the two sushi places in town, I will always choose here... I'd even come here from out of town.

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Benicia, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

We have been here a number of times, me for the sushi and my wife for the dinner combos. Both are always good. They have a couple of tables outside if you have your dog with you. They also do take-out. The prices are good too.

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Benicia, California
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3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

I have ordered food to go and it was wonderful. And well presented. Have also taken family and friends there and enjoyed the quality and and selection of food they offer. Will go back again.

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Benicia, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2012

Downtown Benicia during lunch hour is going to be busy if you want to eat something good. As a matter of fact I have watched the restaurants on First street become sequentially busy with the best restaurants first, with people walking over to the second, third best and so on. (I live three blocks away and spend way too much... More

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Saratoga, CA
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31 restaurant reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012

Try as I might to get in, a " sure come on down" turned into the most god awful wait until finally we left in disgust. In the meantime we observed the following. I called to find out if they had outdoor seating because I was travelling with my dogs. They said sure come on down. When we got there,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Always fresh and tasty, never been disappointed here.

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Benicia, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This used to be our favorite sushi place, unfortunately the last time we went (Feb ‘12) the fish was not as fresh or as good as in the past. Perhaps this is a reflection of who appears to be “running the show” younger staff – perhaps relatives or it is a sign of the economy and needing to cut costs... More

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Benicia, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Wide variety of sushi. The rice is cooked just right. Loved the experience!

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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

I have been a customer of Matsuri since they opened. I like to sit at the bar and chat with other customers. You are always looking at what other patrons are eating & ask about it. I didn't think I liked mussels but when I saw someone eating them & she said try-I was hooked. I try to eat at... More

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Benicia, California
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43 restaurant reviews
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

The restaurant is a little hard to find, but the sushi is worth the effort! It's a small place, often packed. Very friendly service--I love sitting at the bar.

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