Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Matsui - Torrance



It can't be easy to share a parking lot with Musha and Torihei. Constantly dwarfed by two powerhouses serving up small plates both stunning and spectacular, Matsui can come across as just a little bit boring.


But boring isn't always a bad thing, and boring doesn't always mean being bored. Boring can also be fun, like the confident cold Tanuki Soba. The light broth sits in a casual earthenware jug, and the tempura bits give al dente soba a happy crunch.


The Una Don is just a sweet slab of eel over a warm bowl of rice, but the eel is perfectly tender, the rice is just right, and the combination carries a feeling of familiarity, flawless like a favorite routine.



The Ten Don scores a ten out of ten on the tempura scale. The long-tailed shrimp and variety of veggies are deep-fried to perfection in an impossibly light batter dissolving in an even lighter soy sauce dip.


There's a sweet, simple comfort in the mundane, and Matsui's sweet simplicity can set right a day gone wrong. If you're looking for a creative meal that excites, Matsui probably isn't the place for you, but if you want your Japanese favorites executed to perfection, Matsui is where it's at. Matsui Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

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