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About this place
A set with udon is a fitting way to make mackerel sushi the focus at Masugataya. The menu includes a mackerel sushi and udon set with tororo kombu (shredded kelp), as well as a set with kitsune udon. Diners have described the mackerel as thick and satisfying; others have singled out the sweetly seasoned sushi rice and the pairing with leaf sansho. Impressions of the fish’s thickness and richness vary, so you might take your time over each slice before turning to the udon, another of the restaurant’s specialities.
Several diners have found the udon slender and soft, and a good match for the broth. This is a bowl for those who prefer tender, fine noodles rather than a pronounced chew. Alongside sets pairing mackerel sushi and udon, the menu lists kitsune udon on its own, as well as meat udon and tempura udon. You can shape your meal around the sushi or choose a more substantial noodle dish.
Lunch is served from 12:00 to 15:00, and the restaurant is listed as closed on Wednesdays. Waits can sometimes be lengthy, so allow plenty of time if you are coming for lunch. You can decide whether to pair the mackerel sushi with udon or choose a bowl that suits your preference.
