Masaya Yakiniku Don

Very friendly staff, great food and a self serve miso soup area. You can tell people love this place and the management is doing a wonderful job keeping it clean and tidy after each person is done. So glad I found this place while on a jury duty lunch break. More...

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Three things I like about this place...the food is absolutely delicious, the family that own/run the place are first rate, and it's a block away from my work.  The location is great for the downtown worker business M-F.  The last two times I visited this place were on Saturdays.  Even on Saturdays,  every table was occupied and there was a line to order.  I wish the owners well.  Great family.  I recommend Masaya Yakiniku don to anybody that likes Japanese food! More...

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Ordering was quick and easy. Even during the lunch rush. Staff was super friendly. I loved the self service miso soup and hot tea. Took about 10 min for my food to come out. Not too bad. Came out hot and smelled good. Meat was soft and flavorful. Cashier was going around to ask people how their food was. So awesome. Will definitely be back. Just wish their menu had more variety. More...

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This place is very clean and new, but far out from most businesses. Overall, it is definitely worth the trek because the food is delicious and the free soup and tea is a nice touch. The service is stellar and the lady working was incredibly friendly. I definitely will be back again! Also, the number 4 was bomb! More...

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Great customer service and the food is delicious. I love how miso soup and hot tea is self served.

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DELICIOUS! Lunch specials that includes up to 50% off. I got 20% off my lunch. Free tea and miso soup. Offers to-go and discount off Grubhub orders. Will definitely return.

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Very good food and service. Lots of flavor. I always get the #7 chicken, spicy tofu with brown rice. This is a convenient location if you work downtown, near Golden 1 Center, Amtrak, and Light Rail accessible 7th/I. Only thing is, open only for lunch, so check store hours first to be sure, 11am - 2pm I think. More...

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Almost everything's the same as day one.  The combos changed in pricing now. Basically just add on whatever you want, this they got rid of the combo price break.  Super clean, with friendly staff. Parking has only gotten worse with construction all around.  But don't let that keep you from a hidden gem. More...

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Referred here by a friend. Im glad I listened. Geez. It was FANTASTIC! Sunrise Don. Super delicious.

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Came here for lunch with some friends and we all agreed that the food was great! It was straight forward, and easy to order with the pictures of the food on the menu. This place was generous with the protein in the bowls and of course, the unlimited miso soup (with a $5.99 minimum purchase) was a great addition to our meals. The ramen soft boiled egg was perfectly cooked and had a nice bite to it. The rice was drizzled in their teriyaki sauce which made it more flavorful. Overall solid place to check out if you want a quick, casual meal in sacramento! More...

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Fantastic lunch, vegetarian and vegan options, friendly and helpful service, convenient location. Would definitely return!

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I'm updating the review because the owner reached out and offered to make things right by offering a free bowl.  Thanks for reaching out!

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Masaya Yakiniku Don is a fairly new Japanese restaurant located on 7th and H St., a little further away from most downtown restaurants and venues, but still walk-able on a nice day. I came here for lunch on a weekday and had a great experience! I ordered the Sunrise Don ($9.75) w/ poached egg and the Salted Green Onion Oyakodon with Tofu ($7.50) and both dishes were really good! The #4 Sunrise Don comes with steamed rice, topped with thinly sliced beef, mushrooms, green onions, and an egg. I asked to substitute poached egg and there was no problem. The #6 Vegetarian Yakinikiu comes with rice, a good amount of grilled tofu, green onions, and soft boiled egg. The flavors for both bowl were delicious and satisfying!What is really cool about this restaurant is that they have a self serve tea and miso soup station! The miso soup was not extremely flavorful, but it was nice that it was complimentary. Also, check-in on Yelp for a free side order of garlic edamame. We ate in and the store was clean and not crowded. Customer service was excellent as the lady taking orders was really nice and even came around and asked if we needed anything and if we enjoyed our food. She even filled everyone in the restaurant's water even though there is a self-serve station. I was not informed about the opportunity to pick a discount for the day's special, but I did hear the cashier telling customers that ordered after me. Not a big deal since the food I ordered, although not the day's special, was really good. I would definitely recommend this place for lunch if you are downtown, but it is a little bit further away if you are walking. If you are driving, there are only metered spots nearby. Overall, Masaya Yakinikiu Don serves great Japanese food with great customer service! More...

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Fast service and good food, can't ask for much more. Especially if you were in jury duty like I was. Go get some food here it's great.

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I love this place. Went here for the first time and staff was very friendly and helpful in getting us started with our orders. Location: It's easy to see right in the corner of 7th Street and H street. Place is clean and simple.Service: You get in, order and pay at the cashier. You pick your own table wherever you want to sit. They bring your food to you. Service is fast! They also have a self-serve hot tea and miso soup bar. Very time efficient in my opinion.Food: I ordered the Short Rib Yakiniku Don. IT WAS BOMB!  It comes with soft-boiled egg, kimchi and white rice. They have a balanced amount of meat and rice in a bowl. Price is fair considering good customer service, bomb food, and clean place. You can also draw from their discount jar for a random discount amount if you order from their daily special meal. Highly recommended place More...

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nice environment and nice food. they also have lunch special.  I LIKE CLASSIC DON  with their house special sause.

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I've been wanting to check this place out for some time and after I managed to gather a group of friends, we hit this place up on Saturday for lunch. It was a bit of a bummer to learn they are no longer open during dinner hours due to lack of business, which is understandable. The biggest issue is the parking. Expect to pay at metered parking nearby as the parking is very limited, so you'll likely have to walk a few blocks.It wasn't too crowded and our cashier very thoroughly explained the menu to us. They have lunch specials of the day where if you order one of them, you get to draw from a container for a 5-50% off coupon at random, which is kinda cool. At first I wondered why I only got the one discount when I ordered two bowls, but you have to order the exact meat choice listed for the discount. They have complimentary miso and hot tea to go along with everything that is also self serve. The rib meat bowls were almost double the price as the pork yakiniku don bowls. About $16, but if you order the lunch specials, they're around $9-10 with an additional discount that you draw.My pork bowl seemed a tad on the saltier side and was missing the fish roe as presented in the photo, but not a big deal. The service was pretty good for a fast dining place, as our places were picked up and water always filled. They brought out our Yelp check in edamame beans on our friends' plate, so he thought they came with his order, but they were nice enough to bring out another one.Overall, pretty good. I wouldn't say it's the best don I've had, but they have some pretty good stuff here. More...

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Amazing food!This place is located next to the Sacramento Supreme Court - so there's a big parking lot cross the street. If you turn left on 7th it's easy to miss the restaurant sign.I have to say the short rib Don is simply amazing - it comes with Kimchi so no need to order extra Kimchi. They also have this interesting concept of discount lottery - for daily specials you can just draw from a jar of folded paper to find out how much discount you are going to get - we got 5% off so not much but very interesting! More...

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The place is adorable, the service is amazing, and the food is beyond delicious. Prices were good and they filled the rice bowls with fresh ingredients. Complimentary hot tea and miso soup too :)) More...

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Love my # 7 mapo tofu with teriyaki chicken.  The service was awesome.  Complimentary, self serve hot tea and miso soup.  A bit outside of the old sac shops but worth the walk!  We will definitely eat here again next time we are in Sac!  Oh, You also get draw from a bin for random coupon to get anywhere from 5-50% off your bowl if you order one of the special bowls of the day. My #7 and my husband's kimchi bowls both qualified. We got 15 and 35% off our bowls!  We would have paid full price for our meal because it was that good but appreciated the discount! More...

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I got the number 1 classic steak. It's very good! It has poached egg on the top and steak, kimchi on rice. It's not too salty and the rice isn't within the dressing which is good. The server is also really nice.

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Just found this hidden gem on our way to Tahoe! They offer great yakiniku don which is probably the first restaurant in California. Price is great for a quick lunch and their grilled beef is amazing! More...

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I've been here about 6 times for lunch and I've loved it every time.  It's a very quirky place that lends to its charm.   It is an order at the counter establishment and they bring you your food.  Staff has always been pleasant.   One of their quirks is that, for lunch, they have you reach into a container of folded paper and each piece has a specific % off your meal.The thing that strikes me here is the quality of ingredients.   Always prepared very well.  Meats have been grilled properly, eggs are the perfect amount of runny, and the rice is creamy.   I particularly like the Classic Yanikuni Don, the Salted Green Onion Yanikuni Don, and the Sunrise Don.  They also have serve yourself miso soup that's included in your meal.Parking can be rough here if you don't work in the area, but the trek is worth it.   I'll definitely keep coming back. More...

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Recently got called for jury duty downtown in Sac. I went to lunch at MYD because the menu looked interesting and they are a block and a half from the court. Wow, was I surprised. MYD is a little hole in the wall that seems an odd mix of Korean and Japanese selections. Staff was very friendly.The biggest surprise was how few people were taking advantage of the really good food. I got the basic bowl and it was just delicious.Bottom line is I'm in this part of town regularly, not just for jury duty, and MYD is going into my list of regular places to visit. Give them a try. More...

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Very good bowls. Good quality food/ prices are reasonable. Bad thing about this place is the parking. Wish it was in a better location. Other than that, will be visiting this again. More...

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The food  is great! So much flavor. They have a miso soup bar and it's very good, and I usually don't care for miso soup. I stop there anytime I'm in the downtown area . The staff is very friendly. My son really likes the Korean Kimchi Don. He always orders 2 for left overs the next day. More...

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Stopped in here on a Saturday around 1:30pm. Sucks no parking of their own. Had to feed the fking meter. We got 2 Sunrise Dons and 1 teriyaki chicken bowl. All were excellent with the chicken probably the best being so tender. Superb. Hot tea and miso soup (albeit we had to scrape the barrel cuz it was nearly all gone), it was a nice touch and gratis to boot.This place is right by the Sac main jail and courthouse. Nice decor inside. They offer a 5% to 50% off for a lunch special of $12+-$15+ menu choices which change daily. We did not get any of those. You draw a piece of paper from a jar to find out your discount. Cool place. Location is not. They do not validate any kind of parking. Metered parking nearby but sparse. It is a place I would venture out to try other menu choices again. We all liked this place for some nice Japanese eats. Get some! More...

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I can't begin to explain how good this place is. The food is incredible, just delicious and filling and perfectly seasoned. I had the chicken and beef combo, which came with a side salad (so tasty, despite the fact I came for meat). Have you ever had perfect white rice? If you haven't, have a bowl here--seriously, so good. And the MEAT!!! They don't skimp on portions and everything is so tender and juicy. If you eat in, you can also have free miso soup with your bowl. Service is really quick. Also, everyone who works there is really sweet and very helpful. Can't really get better than this. More...

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比較正宗的一家丼食店，裡面還有切片肉賣，喜歡吃烤肉的朋友可以直接買生的肉片回家烤。它有幾款丼飯是可以抽獎最多能減50%的$，但我只抽到5% off，味噌湯和茶是需要自己去拿的，味噌湯挺好喝的，有豆腐，味道也比較濃。飯不用等很久，牛肉也能選幾分熟，飯裡面的汁很好吃，肉也新鮮，看上去小小一碗但其實肉很多，飯也很多，吃完非常撐。

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So I got to check this out. I must say this is the closest type of food you can taste from Japan. This will be the best place you can eat pork in town! I had their salted garlic bowl, I believe that's what if was called. Came with grilled pork and a ramen egg. The meat was cooked right with a nice crispy texture yet full of zest and taste. The ramen egg was properly marinated.  They give you free miso soup and green tea with your purchase. Everything this fairly priced. A little expensive for what it is but I give it a 5 star rating because it's not too expensive and the taste is phenomenal. I really hope to see more spots like this in Sacramento begin to pick up. More...

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I had been eyeing Masaya on Instagram for the longest time and when my friends and I bought tickets for the Cirque du Soleil - Crystal show, I suggested it for dinner!  It ended up being the perfect spot (aside from parking) considering we were on a time crunch to get to the show.  The menu is simple and the food came out quick.  You order at the counter and can grab your own drinks and miso soup.  I didn't do the ordering but I shared 3 different bowls with my friends and we loved all 3!  They all had different flavors, meat was tender and overall meal was so comforting!  Definitely coming back when I'm in the area! More...

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Love this place! Great selection. Great prices. Friendly staff. No complaints. Can't go wrong with their chicken.

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Masaya is a meal that always hits the spot and the employee that has been there that past 3 times I went remembers me, which is a great filling. This time was a bit different. I stopped by with a few friends around 12:30pm and it was pretty busy! We barely we able to get a table for 4. Even the complimentary miso soup pots were empty for a while. We had to ask for them to be refilled. I also saw many unfamiliar faces (new hires) that hadn't been there during my last 3 visits.I ordered the Classic Yakiniku Don with Kalbi (~$10). I also ordered extra Kalbi (~$2). I usually substitute the kimchi for seaweed salad. However, this time, the worker told me I would have to pay extra. I never had to do that before. Additionally, what I ordered was part of the lunch special yet I wasn't able to pick a coupon to receive some percentage off, but the rest of my friends were. Luckily, both those issues were resolved. She asked someone in the kitchen about the substitution and got the okay to do it, and ended up refunding and recharging me the correct amount. So it all worked out!The flavor of the food was delicious, as expected! That extra order of Kalbi really makes a difference. This is how much meat should come in the bowl, in my opinion. It is full of flavor and complimented the rice and seaweed salad well. The egg is honestly delicious. I love mixing it with everything - the rice, the meat, or even just by itself. It adds a whole other level of flavor to the dish.Since we sat there for a while just hanging out, we decided to order some dessert when the crowd died down. We ordered Mochi Ice Cream (2 for $2). We are able to mix and match, so we tried a total of 4 flavors for ~$4. We got the Green Tea, Red Bean, Black Sesame, and Mango. All of them were pretty good and easily shareable. My favorites were surprisingly the Mango and Red Bean.All in all, it is evident that Masaya is gaining popularity and making a lot of changes, I just hope that doesn't jeopardize the quality and customer services of the dishes. Despite this experience, I would come back! More...

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Check-in for a free garlic edamame. Which served cold. Self serve Free miso soup and tea. This is my third time here have tried 6. Salted Green Onion Yakiniku Oyakodon (chicken), 4. Sunrise Don (pork) and 7. Mapo Tofu Oyakodon (chicken). 6. Chicken was the best deal. Chicken is very soft but with skin still attached. You get drawing discount 5% and up to 50% for today's lunch special. More...

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I had sunrise gyudon and my friend had a classic Yakiniku don(pork). The food was good enough. Could've been less salty but still good. Parking wasn't the best (not that it's the establishment's fault) Staff was nice enough. Restroom wasn't disgusting but could use some cleaning.I wouldn't say no if someone asked me to go here, but I was just visiting Sacramento, so if I get another chance, I'd probably go and try other places. More...

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First time here and I though it was pretty good. I'm glad they use real Japanese rice  ! I also order the tofu as side dish it was amazing .  I probably be back

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Masaya Yakiniku Don. I have a special place in my heart for this absolutely lovely and delectable Japanese bowl establishment. I've been traveling to Sacramento for the past six months and my Sacramento journey comes to a close this week as I move on to another chapter of my life.I now document the past few months of Sacramento and how it's quaint charm has won me over through the little places that have made me feel at home. The first one is Masaya Yakiniku Don. I first walked into this shop when looking for a quick lunch before a meeting. It was in close proximity to my hotel and I'm a sucker for a good Japanese bowl (which isn't always the easiest thing to find!). Upon walking in, little did I know how magical this place would be. The cashier, Ben, is a singular individual who has a palpable enthusiasm for his customers and an intense appreciation for the food they serve. Ben has always patiently and kindly explained to myself, and my coworkers, any questions we've had about the menu - no matter how obscure they may have been. Ben has become an icon amongst my colleagues, as we all recognize how exceptional and unique he is amongst a sea of sameness. The food, feels as if every grain of rice has been attended to with care. The salted green onion bowl has perfectly grilled pork that cradles an umami green onion mixture on top of soft fluffy rice. The rice complements the savory pork in the must fulfilling way possible, and is sauced to perfection. I dreamt about this bowl after my first visit, and have dragged colleagues here ever since. The endless miso soup and green tea is a lovely touch that many shops don't have anymore. During lunch hours, Masaya Yakiniku Don offers a coupon for any lunch specials that can range from 5% to 50% off. These moments of delight are what have secured Masaya in my heart. As I leave Sacramento for the last time, I know that I will return to Masaya Yakiniku Don one day. A Japanese bowl here immediately recalls memories of riding the Amtrak along the California coastline, warm Sacramento falls, and the stunning leafy foliage. Ben and the salted green onion bowl with pork will never be forgotten. More...

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I've been here a few times and the experience gets better every time! The food here is always so flavorful and the customer service is grade A+! If there's ever (very rarely) anything wrong, they're very apologetic which is rare these days. I wish I lived closer here because I'd come here pretty often if I could. I love the unlimited self serve tea and miso soup as well! The presentation for their food is always so organized and appetizing, you can tell there was actual effort put in for the dish instead of chefs just slapping together something in a bowl and calling it a dish. I'm hoping to come by again soon! Their prices are fair, especially for what you get and the flavors that each bowl contains. I don't really have a favorite at the moment because I'm still trying out everything but I highly recommend you give this place a try! More...

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The workers greet you right when you enter. There's a few to choose from the menu but so far I've enjoyed trying the sunrise don and the number one, classic Yakiniku don with your choice of meat - they come with miso soup. My experience was good because of the customer service and food. If I go to a ramen place but want to order rice bowls instead then I would rather come here. More...

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The food was excellent and I loved the array of meat and vegetarian choices. The fact that each meal comes with miso soup and tea makes it truly worth the price. Lots of flavor! I am guilty of smothering my rice in soy sauce and condiments, which I heard is rude in Japanese restaurants, so it was nice to get enough sauce over my rice as it was served that way.  I liked that in a Japanese way everything was tidy, orderly and neat. But simple. After visiting Japan I learned how to make soft boiled marinated eggs, and it was wondeful to finally have some at this place because to me these eggs are addicting. The service (owner?) is very friendly. We weren't sure what to tip exactly because it was part self service.  He let us stay kind of late so that was appreciated! More...

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Great food. Nice place to grab a quality lunch/dinner that's not fancy. Very flavorful. All you can have miso is a huge plus as well!

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Had to work jury duty and it was the BEST thing to happen to me. I got a chance to discover this place and it was such a excellent experience. The workers are super friendly and super fast. I cannot wait to be downtown and eat here again! Thank you guys!!! More...

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Great service and quality food.  I tried their #1 with Pork.  Dish was savory and the quality of the meat cut was amazing for the price.  I would definitely recommend this place, and plan to revisit this establishment.  Lunch time the place gets packed quick, so I recommend getting here before 12pm. More...

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Right on the corner of 7th and H Street is the Japanese restaurant called Masaya Yakiniku Don. It is one block away from the county superior court. Aw huh, that same building we (Sacto residents) go to serve jury duty, among other things. Anyway the restaurant serves up Yakiniku (Japanese style grilled meats) in donburi (rice bowl). Ya! The meats are marinated and thin cut. Most of the bowls come with a soft centered egg, if it doesn't you can pay extra to add one. The egg is perfectly each time in my donburi, soft cooked yolk that lushly oozes when it's pierced. Also, I like that the meats are not overly sauced. No HFCS nonsense are used. The marinated meats are flavored right ... tasty. They provide chili flakes, soy sauce, and sirachi sauce. So you can jazz it up the flavors yourself.  I don't find a need to though. The bowl prices average $10 and up. My go to favorite dish is the Sunrise Don bowl. It comes with your choice of angus beef or pork.  Enokitake mushrooms are in the Sunrise Don, they have a sweet taste with a crisp texture. Yum. They have complimentary miso soup and hot tea. It is self serve and unlimited. So go to town. The miso soup is ok, not bad at all. Another thing to note is the place is not that large, so plan ahead if your party consist of six or more. Plus this is a order and pay at the counter type of place. They rotate the daily lunch specials; the specials are regular menu items that are marked down in price. Also since this place is located downtown, parking is mainly metered street parking. More...

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I asked the counter lady what Masaya meant. She said nothing. I said it's just Jesus. She didn't say anything. Would y'all let her know where she works!

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