Amazing experience if you are a fan of jap omakase. One of my fav restaurants in Melbourne. Have been fortunate to dine at many omakase restaurants in Melbourne and Michelin star ones in Japan on our recent trip and this place is up there after their relocation. The new space is beautiful and more spacious less cramped seating wise and we could have private conversations. Food wise the seasonal menu had abalone, wagyu, toro, uni, delicious porridge, tempura was amazing, and quality produce used so for this price point it is really reasonable. Only suggestion I have is to bring the claypot rice back as it was so delicious. Am so glad it's slightly easier to get a booking now and ample parking available outside as it's up on the quieter end of Barkly street. Def worth a try for that special occasion!

Had a wonderful time enjoying the last of the winter menu. The food was an experience and a wonderful journey. The only negative was that when I was presented with the bill and the eft machine was put right in my face with tipping options - as we paid for 4 seats, Saturday surcharge and eft surcharge, being presented with 4 tipping options and a small no tip option was quite confronting and actually uncomfortable. I’ve said this before and will continue to say it - we pay incredible wages and loading to staff here in Australia, the 10% surcharge was to cover the staffs additional weekend rate, so - instead of asking your customer to tip your staff, reward them yourself for being amazing staff. I’m very passionate about this and will call out any restaurant in Australia that does it!

Everything about this place is spotless. The chef is really nice and knowledgeable , food ingredients are great and you’re taking yourself on a culinary journey. Would definitely come back again when I need a reliable fine dining.

Beautiful dining experience at Matsu (April 2025). The kaiseki was thoughtfully curated with fresh produce. The prawns were a highlight, just so supple and sweet. I wasn't as full by the end but the takeaway onigiri was a nice touch and so delicious. Menu starts at $265pp.

Made a reservation for the winter kaiseki menu which consist of nine courses. The first half of the menu was decent and presentation was very nice; enjoyed the texture of the silky Inaniwa udon but was not fond of the cream sauce and nothing stood out to me for the Hassun appetisers. The second half of the kaiseki was much better; sashimi was very fresh, grilled M9+ wagyu was tender and marbled, yuzu palate cleanser was refreshing, and the fatty tuna was one of the finest cuts. The final main course was crayfish dashi broth followed by rice porridge topped with tempura crayfish tail which was warm and hearty with a light seafood umami flavour; very tasty. Highlight of the kaiseki menu was the crayfish rice porridge and the fatty tuna nigiri. Service was also good.