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Matsuri

167 Gouger St, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia
08-8231 3494
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Ranked #110 of 548 restaurants in Adelaide
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Cuisines: Japanese
Dining options: Reservations
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

It has surpassed Sato as the place to be for Japanese food in Adelaide. Fantastic food, great service and good portions. We've been there a handful of times and never been disappointed. Ask for the Japanese sitting area for a more authentic atmosphere and make you check out the daily specials. Recommend the whole octopus with mayonnaise sauce and the... More

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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

This is slightly off the beaten track as it is in the quiet end of Gouger street and on the top floor of a building. It is really worth the effort though. Fantastic fresh sashimi, great tempura and my absolute favourite - Wagyu beef cooked on hot rocks. The interior is very pleasant and the staff helpful. Wine list is... More

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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

This one is outside the bustle of the busy eating areas in Adelaide but a great find. With a traditional Japanese style eating area, the service is always good and the food superb. More

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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Been around for years and always good sushi/sashimi. Traditional tatami mats/tables. Friendly proprietor More

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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

Went here once with friends. It's has a nice feel to it, and I liked the fact that you have to take off your shoes, but the food was expensive and pretty boring, More

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011

Off of the the main strip off Gouger St eateries, Matsuri provides a really authentic Japanese dining experience. From the removal of shoes to sit down in a traditional(ish) tatami-style dining room (there's recesses to stretch your legs so that you're not sitting cross-legged), to the presentation of a selection of sushi and sashimi aboard a boat, there's a lot... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011

This restaurant is on Gouger Street however it is away from all of the other restaurants. It is on the second floor of an old building (looks like a little house). There is only one sign marking the restaurant so we nearly missed it. Once at the top of the stairs the restaurant has a lovely traditional entrance with a... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2010

The quality food in this restaurant forgives any service problems (staff need a quick reminder you exist if you go on a busy night, but after that they are very attentive). The restaurant is a family-run business and has been around for 20+ years, and has always been of high quality. The food is never disappointing here, and highlights include:... More

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Adelaide
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2010

A visit two years ago was marked by extremely slow service, but we recalled the food to be lovely so we had been happy to give them the benefit of the doubt and were even keen to go back. Sadly, what a disappointment. If the narrowish flight of stairs up to the restaurant does not manage to keep you out,... More

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Reynella South Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2009

Probably the best Japanese restaurant in Adelaide - one of the first and still going strong. My wife and I have never been disapointed with the food, particularly the sushi. More

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