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Matuba

4918 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-7449
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Ranked #56 of 194 restaurants in Bethesda
Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
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Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Old Georgetown Rd
Transit: Matuba is accessible both via Ride-On and Metro. We are located within a ten-minute walk from the bus bay at the Bethesda Metro station. There are also many Ride-On bus stops scattered about in the area.
Description: Ira-shai Mase! This Japanese phrase of welcoming represents the friendly and casual atmosphere that we provide at Matuba. You can enjoy affordable traditional Japanese cuisine at one of our two sushi bars or a table in our dining area. So come out for a great meal at Matuba.
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Bethesda, Maryland
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

I have been dining fairly regularly at Matuba for several years, and have never been disappointed. There are several Japanese restaurants in Bethesda, and some are quite good, but in my opinion, having spent a considerable amount of time in Japan, I consider Matuba to be the most authentically Japanese in both cuisine and ambience. Every dish I have tried... More

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Michigan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

Nice, inexpensive --- but place smelled like dirty dishwater when I was there --- not thrilled. Supposedly there is a buffet or a rotating sushi bar --- would be nice to try --- but not a "go-to" place for lunch. If I did come back --- would try the cooked fish "combo" --- looked more appetizing than my sushi

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Washington, DC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2012

Matuba has been around for decades, but they still do it right. Family owned, they are one of the few sushi restaurants with actual Japanese sushi chefs! The sushi and sashi are quite good and fairly priced, and the other Japanese dishes are also very good. Their tempura is authentic and tasty, and their salad is dressed with house-made authentic... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2012 via mobile

We did the weekend dinner buffet..was not impressed. It felt like we were walking to the basement to be seated, we had to keep asking the sushi chef to make more! Taste wise food was good but overall exprience was poor! Will not go back!

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columbia, md
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2012

i live in the area. i eat there once a month. i like going there. the buffet is cool. people are nice

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2012 via mobile

I hesitated writing this one because didn't want to share my guilty pleasure of Matubas rotary buffet. You won't get a lot of the fancier rolls especially on the lunch one but what you get is all you can eat not priced per plate color and really good tasting sushi. He prepares it in front of you. Staff is very... More

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Gaithersburg, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012 via mobile

Dropped in for lunch, ordered the Sushi Lunch plus edamame and tempura shrimp. Miso soup was good as was all the food. Sushi was well prepared and tasty. Decor is a bit worn and tired. All in all a good lunch was had.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Sushi is always fresh and delicious. The salad bar at lunch time is a bargain. Service is impeccable. They are always inventing new dishes. They have been many years n the heart of Bethesda where restaurant competition is intense.

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

Yasu the owner is great! Food spectacular. Can't get enough.

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Bethesda, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

I had the lunch buffet and it was great. The best sushi ever and cheap. I recommend this place to everyone.

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