09/12/09

Back, and better than pre-fire

by Stephanie Chernin

I go to Matoi at least once a week for lunch. Friendly, fast service puts this place at the top of my list. Liked it before the fire put them out of commission for awhile, but now that they're back, they are better than ever.

The atmosphere is very clean (new), comfortable, and it's a great place whether you're in the mood for great sushi or Korean comfort foods like Bulgogi or Dolsot Bibimbap. Kimchi is good here too.

• Pros: Great sushi OR Korean comfort food
• Cons: um... none

08/26/09

yay there finally re-open!!!

by ilovesushi4life

im sooo happy matoi is back in business! ive been craving good sushi and have tried elsewhere but not as good as my favorite place MATOI sushi! i have recently re-visited them and have noticed they hired a new staff a waiter who is absolutely hilarious and extremely nice! with lots of smiles and a great attitude! but he lacks in speaking english but tries his best!!! and tells funny jokes making me feel welcomed! i wish and hope the best for this restaurant and stays open forever!!!!

• Pros: absolutely best sushi and korean bbq in town

04/17/09

great sushi and awesome environment

by RRC770

I've been going to this Sushi Restaurant since I was in the womb. I go at least every two weeks, well not since the fire but still. Every time I walk in it's instant calm and sometimes yes the waitresses can be a little impatient but it mostly cause their trying so hard to get everybody's orders out ASAP. The sushi has never disappointed and I love their Volcano roll and Miso soup. I've tried other places while they are closed but every time I find myself comparing and Matoi has always won. Even their Unsweet tea is better. I've had my last 3 birthday parties there and the staff even bought me drinks for my 21st. I make sure I take every friend to this place and will continue to do so.

• Pros: rolls and fresh fish
• Cons: friday night crowds

02/18/09

still my FIVE STAR RESTAURANT

by FromSuwanee

I heard very sad story on my number one favorite restaurant...

MATOI SUSHI..

caught on fire and closed for while...

Like in Oriental Preverb,

"when a place caught on fire, that place will go well on business"

I wish this place go well and overcome this critical moment and COME BACK~!

MATOI SUSHI, you are still my FIVE STAR Restaurant.

I miss you so much,

hopefully everything goes well and see you soon~!!!

I Still give you TWO THUMBS UP....

• Pros: TWO THUMBS UP

01/29/09

Innovative rolls and great service

by dragon822

I've tried alot of sushi restaurants in the bay area and this is one of the best. There is a great selection of specialty rolls if you are up for something out of the ordinary. They also have korean bbq with all the little side dishes you would come to find at a sit down korean family dinner. My friends usually have large parties there and the staff and owner have always been very accomodating. I found out recently that they will be closed for renovations for a few months so they will be missed. I look forward to getting my volcano and SOJ roll when they reopen! They are rolls you have to try when you go there.

08/08/08

Wanted to like it, but no sale

by chileheadcraig

My wife and I really wanted to like this place. We ordered a couple rolls each and none of them were any better than average. I go raw and the wife likes cooked. Sorry to bust anyones bubble, but maybe we went on a bad day. We were not impressed. Try Yoko's.. it was awesome!

• Pros: free sushi sample
• Cons: mediorcre sushi

07/13/08

The only sushi worth my time.

by Steelehugs

Four years ago my best friend took me to Matoi, since then, I have never gone anywhere else for sushi.

The servers are wonderful, the ladies never fail to have my hot tea and onion soup in front of me within mere moments of me sitting down.

The chefs are all fun and interesting to talk to, learn from and joke with. I have my favorites and they know I will be ordering them, but each visit I try something new and they know what i have tried or haven't tried yet, and they know which ones i liked best, so they make recommendations based on my personal history with them. That, to me, says more than anything else. The entire staff takes the time to get to know their customers.

Let's not forget the food itself. Excellent. Fresh. With portions that sometimes I even have trouble finishing.

I mainly go for the sushi, but every once in while, I branch out to some of the other dishes, and have yet to find something disappointing.

I recommend Matoi to every one I talk to about sushi. I have even told exec chefs from other sushi bars to go to Matoi's to see what sushi should be.

When I moved back to Tampa, I made sure Matoi Sushi was within a 5 minute drive.

• Pros: everything
• Cons: none

06/19/08

Best sushi in town

by EShires

Eric and I have been going to Matois for approximately 1yr. Since we started going there has never been a time where we have not been greeted with a warm welcoming hello and fast service.

Since our first visit we have come to love eating there and go at least 2x's a week sometimes 3.

Now when we arrive our drinks are arriving at the sushi bar at the same time or right before us. That is what I call service. The servers and the sushi chefs are attentive to our needs, know our likes and dislikes and are always willing to explain things to us if we have any questions.

The food is outstanding. The sushi is very fresh and delicious and the presentation is inviting.

I would recommend anyone who has never tried sushi to make Matois your place to start. You will be sold as we were and keep coming back for more.

06/07/08

I love love LOVE this place!

by hellzbellzchase

I love this place! It's an absolute go-to place if you are a sushi lover, like myself. The atmosphere is comfortable & friendly, the sushi is innovative & fresh, and you get your money's worth! I frequent this place about once a week, and haven't been disappointed a single time! I highly recommend!

06/06/08

THE SUSHI Place !!! Two thumbs up~!!!

by KDMOON

I usally go to Tampa, Florida twice a month for my business trip.

Every time I go down there,

I always wasting my time to find a nice restaurant which I really don't like it.

On May 25th that Memorial Weekend,

I went to Matoi Sushi restaurant and I loooooo~~~ve that place.

This is THE SUSHI Place I'd like to go to all the time.

Food is great, Servers are very kind and specially, the owner,

Mr Lim was very very friendly that makes me very special person.

Mr. Lim, the owner, tolds me they were there for 20 years.

Anybody who goes there and have a meal there will know

how they can success in this economy condition.

Absolutely, TWO THUMBS UP~!!!!!

KD from Atlanta, GA

• Pros: TWO THUMBS UP