Musashi Japanese Steakhouse

07/03/2008 Posted by mcarol

We ate here for lunch today for the first time and everything was wonderful! We really had a great time. They have tepanyaki table service at lunch! (which is hard to find) It was very entertaining and the food was delicious. The triple x roll is especially good. The service is very friendly and attentive. We felt this was a great value in terms of quality food and generous portions at a reasonable price. We took home enough leftovers to have a yummy late-night snack... Will definitely return!

Pros: great food, great value at lunch

Cons: none

06/01/2008 Posted by cgc63

We decided to give Musashi a try given the great reviews and late night happy hour,but we were disappointed. They were out of most of the sushi apps we wanted-no baby yellowtail, uni, grilled octopus salad to name a few. Given it was tSunday of Memorial Day weekend we tried to be understanding- must have been a busy weekend. We had to inquire about happy hour, as they made no mention nor introduced anything of the menu/specials. Waiter finally brought us happy hour menus. Since they were out of so many apps, decided to do tepanaki. Son wanted to do the shabu shabu but that option inot avail at tepanaki bar. Too bad they hadn't reviewed the options prior to seating. Our chef (bro of owner) was friendly, talented and probabaly the best part of the meal. We're doing the "low carb" thing, all ordered extra veggies in lieu of rice. Food good, but a somewhat nice experience turned sour when we got the bill. There were no less than 6+ "Open Food" items listed on the bill (ie no explanation of charge), plus we had been charged for several sushi items they were out of! We'd had several sakitinis and belive they rely on tipsy guests not checking their bill. I reviewed the bill with the gentleman at register, he wanted no part of it and called waitress over. She proceeded to immediately delete the sushi items. When I inq about the "Open Food" I was informed that a total of $34 had been charged for "extra veggies"! When I said that no mention of an added charge for veggies in lieu of rice was made she started to argue talking through the gentleman at the register - she did not want to deal with me directly. I piped in that I refused to pay $34 for a few extra onions/mushrooms and zucchini-the gentleman at register advised her to remove it ,she did reluctantly with no apology - just walked away. All told our $346 bill came down to $264...imagine if we'd let our tipsy, vacation mood overlook checking the bill. Shady,dishonest, rude and WE WON'T BE BACK!!

Pros: Good tepanaki chef and sakatinis.

Cons: Rude female owner that likes to add extra charges to bill.

05/27/2008 Posted by natural759

I booked the cooking table for me and 7 of my best friends. Everything was amazing. Best Japansese food I have ever had. And the chef was very entertaining, not your typical onion fire and shrimp tossed on to the plate. He was witty and with it. You must go here for a little secret spot just off the strip. A great way to start a night of partying. They give you plenty of food, so order to share. We will be there every time we come to vegas.... I dont normally post reviews on sites, but this place was so good...i felt compelled to contribute to their business.

Pros: Food, service, entertainment

Cons: Its not flashy like a major casino....but more like a cool hideaway

05/07/2008 Posted by Hien

I'm a chef at a high end Japanese restaurant on the strip. My friends and I are not a big fan of Teppanyaki restaurants, because the chefs these days really don't flavor anything, or everything just tastes the same. I was wrong, the chefs at Musashi really surprised me, they are very superior to their competition!!!!! We all went there with sort of a bad attitude, but came away in awe!!! We have been there three times in the past week and a half. Everything, I mean everything was really flavorful in their own way. The fried rice was probably the best that I have ever tasted anywhere. The Rib-eye was awesome as well, perfect on the teppan grill, juicy, and the flavor just blew up in my mouth. The scallops were delicious as well, not over cooked or cut thin, so the combination of black pepper, butter, and soy sauce really put a perfect touch on the juicy scallops. They also make all these other sauces on the side fresh, for all you sauce fans including their famous garlic sauce, homemade teriyaki sauce( I wanted their recipe, but they wouldn't tell me), sweet mayo sauce which they put peaches in it, and their spicy sauce, which is spicy, but has an awesome flavor, it's addicting..We are really impressed with the quality, flavor, showmanship, and the prices of Musashi!!! I would definitely recommend this restaurant...

Pros: It's worth every penny and then some!

Cons: Not close to where I live.

03/27/2008 Posted by Leihuanani

Aloha and may just say, if you are ever in Las Vegas, you MUST doe MUSASHI Japanese Steakhouse on Paradise and Flamingo. It is without a doubt the most tasty, complete and warm environment for Teppanyaki I have ever experienced! I did not feel rushed, cramped or as if I was being entertained- Chef Tsutomu Molde was incredible with his sauces(made on the spot and with great added flavor to the meal) . . . I can't say enough(except maybe mahalo to my niece Kapoli who recommended and her dad who hosted the evening! Go Musashi- true japanese teppanyaki at its best!

03/17/2008 Posted by girlz2

I'm from Chicago and have been to alot of places where they cook on the table. Let me tell you that they dont compare to MUSASHI. The food was wonderful and there was plenty of it. You will not leave there hungry. The chef (who also happens to be the owner) was awesome. He kept us entertained for hours (and i do mean hours). It was the best experience I've had in a resturaunt in a long long time and I highly recommend it. I will be dining there again when I'm in Vegas, and I do visit several times a year. Keep up the awesome job your doing!!!

Cons: parking was difficult to find

03/08/2008 Posted by shey237

I wanted Teppan for my birthday. I had no clue on where to go. I looked it up on citysearch and found Musashi. I was relieved they were able to make same day reservations. It's close enough to the strip for tourists, but off the strip for locals. We sat at the cooking tables & had a couple of sushi rolls to start. (Next time were going straight for the sushi bar.) At the cooking tables, the portions were more than generous. The chef was entertaining and very funny. Everything was cooked to order. The steak, my favorite, was thick & juicy. The service was awsome. The prices were great. (We're on a budget, so it matters.) I loved this place and can't wait to take everyone I know.

Pros: Great service, atmosphere & price.

Cons: Make sure that the tip is not added to your bill if you pay w/ credit card. This was fixed promptly.

02/22/2008 Posted by MATT2781

To make a long story short, I was at a strip club for a friends bachelor party. We started conversing with some of the strippers about where to go for sushi the next day. They told us to goto this restaurant called Musashi Japanese Steakhouse. They had a couple of napkins from there in the back, because they all get either take-out or get sushi delivered to them like everynight. So with the napkins and some of their numbers on them, we made our way there the next night. I was thinking, sushi at a steakhouse? Anyways, we were all surprised with the quality and service of this establishment. I mean it was really great. We sat on the couch in their private room, and really partied it up like rockstars! I had Toro, which melted in my mouth, Cajun Albacore, which was seasoned perfectly, and super white Tuna Jalapeno, omg it was incredibly delicious! I tasted a couple of other rolls that were pretty awesome, I know one was called triple X and the Wet Dream. I've never had rolls that had all these other sauces come on the side with these rolls, and all of them was money, flavorful. I really like this place. It's not like every other restaurant in Vegas, it's not overpriced, not commercialized, and definitely not fake like the other places we ended up going. We were talking to the waittress and she said that the Blue Man Group was sitting in the back booth. And as we were about to leave, the famous magician, David Copperfield entered and was getting seated in the teppan room. I guess this place must be a pretty happening place for the Vegas in-crowd. I will be going back there again and ask the strippers where they get sushi and they will tell you, Musashi Japanese Steakhouse.

Pros: Not overpriced, not commercialized, great quality, great service( very personable ), worth every penny

Cons: I had to spend alot of money at the strip club to find this place, but I did get some phone numbers.

02/03/2008 Posted by gpgary

Probably would not have gone because it wasn't well known, but few places are open at 3AM. What Luck! Atmosphere was Awesome, service was Great, and most importantly, the Sushi was Excellent. The flavored Saki was Great, as was their Musashi Mai Tai. I would go there ANY time of day if I want Sushi.

Pros: Everything; Atmosphere, Service, Food, HOURS OF OPERATION!!

Cons: 3 out of 3 Cabbies hadn't heard of it, so others may miss out.

01/25/2008 Posted by mknvegas

If I have ever been passionate about sharing my dining experience about a restaurant it would have to be this one. My family and I just returned from celebrating my birthday at Musashi Japanese Restaurant. In the 14 years we have lived here, this is the best Teppan Yaki we have had. We have tried the "others" and Musashi far exceeds them in attentive customer service, hospitality, kindness and quality fresh ingredients. Being half Japanese and growing up in Japan for 15 years I am critical of Japanese restaurants. This far exceeded my expectations and the most critical, my Japanese mother. It is so refreshing to go to a Japan restaurant and leave without being disappointed. The homemade flavors of the entire meal including the sauces shows their dedication to exceptional cuisine and culinary skills. If you are visiting don't let the "it is off the strip" location shy you away from trying this restaurant. Chef/owner "Tiger Woo" is friendly, a wizard with his tools, and a comedian! You will leave entertained, full and content even after paying the bill. The prices are very reasonable making this restaurant "doable" anytime, not just for the special occasions. Musashi is across town for us but after tonight, we have a new favorite Japanese restaurant for locals. My husband and I are looking forward to returning to try the sushi. Believe me it will be before my next birthday! There is one negative comment: I wished I discovered it sooner.

Pros: Real Flavors of Japan, Great Hospitality, Close enough to the Strip for Tourists and Off the strip for the locals

Cons: Would love to see Japanese Karaoke start as discussed tonight!