Masu

We called ahead of time and reserved a table for 2. I had my brother in town and wanted to take him somewhere special. He had just landed and been on a long flight from over seas. SO being exhausted and thinking this would be the perfect place. In all our years of dining this was a NIGHTMARE! We arrived at the restaurant literally 10 late. The hostess told me that she didn't see our reservation. When I explained the exact time, she snidely remarked that we were late, and doubted that we'd be able to get a table. Both my brother and I would have left under normal circumstances, but considering he hadn't slept in almost 24 hours nor eaten, we just stood there dumbfounded and continued the abuse (from the hostess). We asked why we would not be seated and she said, "Well, I guess I can seat you, but there is a "time" limit on your table since your late." I think we were in such shock over her curt, blunt and outlandish rude behaviour , that we just asked to have a seat and eat. The hostess seemed to be on a mission to destroy our Saturday evening. My brother asked the hostess if she hated her job so much, why was she there. She quickly snapped back and said, "I am the OWNER." I guess if this is how the owner behaves, we have no reason to think this place ever stands a chance. For a bill over $125 for 2 people, slow service, sub par food and a vicious, nasty, self righteous hostess owner, we'll never return. I am shocked this place is still in business. If you value a true atmosphere with warm and enjoyment, great food and fair prices, this place isn't for you! However, if you're okay with arrogance, slow service and an owner who treats the customers like garbage, than give it a try! We'd rate it 0 stars if that were an option.

Scott and Steven…

Portland Sushi at Masu. I had the pleasure of dining at Masu in Portland while on a business trip. The food and service was absoutely outstanding! I will be dreaming of the "Death by Sushi Roll" when I get back home to the East Coast. Thank you to Rory for being an awesome server - and if you ever see this, you were totally dreamy!

For those who care, it was a bit pricey, but was worth every penny!…

Disappointed. I used to love this place and after over a year hiatus, stopped by for dinner last night. Everything was great except the Spanish mackerel that I ordered as an appetizer. Things happen; I know that, meaning that when the appetizer arrived after the dinner was served, I was ok with that. But when the owner Maria, tries to lie about why it took so long, that isn’t ok. Having ordered this appetizer many times before, the restaurant clearly messed up, but Maria took the easy way out and lied about a server error. This is not ok. Makes me wonder about the restaurant integrity and I won’t be back!…

Sushi in Portland. I have eaten at many sushi restaurants in Portland and now I only go to Masu. I have tried most of the dishes and found the quality to be extrememly high, and always consistent. The service and ownership are outstanding and I give this my highest recomendation.

Try the Watari Bune Junmai Daiginjo sake for a special treat. Worthe every penny and the best sake I have ever tasted.…