Tabelog ratingMASUKI is a small, highly sought-after restaurant in Hiroshima that reimagines Chinese cuisine as a refined, multi-course tasting menu. Chef Masuki applies classical techniques and exacting fire control to the best local ingredients from the Hiroshima and Setouchi regions. The result is a style of modern Chinese food that guests describe as lighter than typical fare, yet intensely flavorful.
The omakase menu changes with the seasons, but certain signature dishes are praised year-round. Reviewers consistently single out the rich shark fin (フカヒレ) served in a pork-bone paitan broth, the exemplary char siu (叉焼), and a clear, herb-bright green yuzu ramen (青柚子ラーメン) that often concludes the meal. Other favorites include the sweet and sour pork (酢豚) and spicy chicken dishes like よだれ鶏 (yodare-dori). The extensive wine and Shaoxing rice wine list is also frequently commended.
The experience is not without its strictures. The room is tiny, with just a counter and one table, and all guests begin their meal at the same time, demanding punctuality. A minority of diners find the service terse or the atmosphere dominated by regulars. Booking is difficult, handled only by phone during limited hours.
Most guests, however, feel the meal is excellent value for the price. Reviewers in 2024-2026 reported paying between ¥18,000 and ¥22,000 for the standard omakase, with one bill including drinks coming to ¥28,300 per person. While not inexpensive, the high-calibre ingredients, technical skill, and sheer number of courses—often more than ten—make it a meal many travel specifically to experience.
- Booking: Reservations are mandatory and must be made by phone. It is recommended to book well in advance. All guests start at a single seating time, so punctuality is essential.
- Getting There: A 5-minute walk from the Inaricho tram stop or a 10-minute walk from JR Hiroshima Station.
- Seating: 8 seats total (4 at a counter, 4 at a table). There are no private rooms.
- Payment: Major credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Age Restriction: Guests must be 18 years or older.
- Dress Code: Smart casual. Guests are asked to refrain from wearing strong perfume.
- Smoking: Strictly non-smoking throughout the entire building.
- Parking: No dedicated parking, but paid lots are available nearby.
