Matsu

Took my sister and daughter to Matsu in Oceanside for the 4 course dinner as a fancy girls’ night out!!! Enter a world to nothing short of amazing!

The crispy pork belly ( second course and pic included )was the best all three of us have ever eaten anywhere in the world !! The duck breast (third course)was a melt in your mouth pleasure! While I am not a fish person my dinner guests are and they equally enjoyed the nuances of their dishes that I did not try.

Each course we ate was a sensation to the senses and we purposefully each chose something different and shared bites! From the unique use of each ingredient to the beautiful presentations, you will not be disappointed. The chef and the staff are exceptional on all levels. Since Monday is a slower day ( for now) our waiter took the time to explain the 4 selections in each of the 4 courses. It was like music to our ears and mouths, a musical note for each ingredient that completed the dish!

Excellent experience. One of the best meals ever. Chef's table was 11 courses and each was spectacular.

Absolutely amazing experience. Booked the Chef's Counter for my post-engagement dinner and Chef William and all of the staff were fantastic. The food, cocktails, service were all outstanding. I can't rave about this place enough. If they don't win Michelin stars in the near future then the institution has lost credibility.

Decided to give Matsu a try after a sub par experience at Valle in Oceanside. Which also host a similar multi course dinning experience. It was absolutely amazing! It’s usually tough for chefs to be flexible because I am vegan but Chef William reached out to me directly via email and said he would put together something special for us and that he did. Every course was amazing and the cocktails including one with ice from Japan were top notch too. We’re lucky to have such an amazing place in our neighborhood!

Amazing. I was born and lived in Japan for 10 years, and this reminded me of the food I had back home.

The chef has done an incredible job with the food, the vibe of the restaurant, and staff is so professional.

Loved the entire experience and will be back again.