Masa Sushi & Ramen

Just popped into Masa for a quick lunch and had a lovely first experience! The staff were so kind and attentive - they helped me when I arrived solo with my twin newborns (our first sit down dining!) coming in from pouring rain, and quickly helped me set up their seats. I tried the spicy tonkatsu and a spicy yellowtail roll - would get both again! Food came out promptly, both were satisfying portions and were delicious, the broth especially. Will definitely be back!

Came in to try out this spot, service was prompt on a Sunday afternoon and they were super polite! I ordered the Thai Tea and Pork Belly Buns first before settling on the tonkostu chicken ramen. The drink was creamy and smooth, could've been a bit sweeter but it was fine for the occasion. The Pork Belly Buns were soft and warm. The sauce was delicious and slightly sweet while the meat was tender. Definitley reccomend as an appetizer The Ramen bowl was so well made, and presentation was pretty. Definitely added in some chili oil to get the spice level up. The broth great, good body and flavor. Almost comparable to Tampopo in Greensboro which is my go to spot for ramen. Would love to comeback again with some friends to try out different items.

Masa Ramen is the BEST ramen in Cary. I recently visited Masa and it was really packed so, I figured we’d have to wait awhile for a seat and even longer for the food. Lucky for me, this was NOT the case. We were seated quickly and the food was served at lightning speed. I have gone to the “competition” and again, Masa is the best! Try the shishito peppers 😋

One of our go-to spots! I love the Carytown sushi roll—super fresh and flavorful. My husband always gets the Tonkotsu ramen, and it’s rich and satisfying every time.

Delicious. Delicious. Delicious. Best sushi rice I’ve had in the triangle. They offer Unique flavor combinations that were a surprising yet welcome change for someone who thought they’d already found their favorite sushi spot. My only complaint is that the seating arrangement is pretty tight.

First time trying Masa with my brother and it's now on our radar for future meals. Great service and great food! We ordered the pork belly buns as an appetizer, then a classic sushi roll and two specialty sushi rolls as our main. Loved all of our choices and can't wait to return to try other menu items.

They really impressed us with the presentation this time!! Almost a year since the last review, and they are still as good as ever. Favorite specialty rolls: Old Apex Amazon Cary Town —— We usually order takeout from their website, never had an issue. I like that they don’t skim on the quality and quantity of the ingredients. Keep up the good work!

The price and taste were great for dining with kids, so we visited again. The ramen, sushi rolls, and stir-fried noodles were all excellent.

I stopped in here for lunch during my short trip to the Triangle Park area...and what a great choice! The place itself has a very nice, inviting vibe with many seating arrangements...and the service was very quick and attentive. I ordered their Kani Salad, Rock Shrimp and Eel Buns...and YOWZA, all three tasted AMAZING!!! It was actually the first time trying a Kani Salad and Eel Buns, and I'm now a big fan of both. Kind of odd how Eel Buns aren't common in other Japanese restaurants. I also tried their $5 Sake, and it was quite the steal for the price...but I will say that the alcohol wasn't that strong. Still, glad I ordered it...as it went well with the foods ordered. Definitely one of the best meals I've had while visiting this area!

Masa is my third favorite sushi restaurant in the Triangle behind Akami and Ajisai. Being third may not sound as good as being first, but don't let that scare you off, this place is really good. And it's a much better value than the other two! I can only review based on sushi because that's all I've gone here for. I forgot they have ramen until I decided to write this review. I usually hit up Noodle Boulevard for ramen but I think I'm gonna have to come here specifically just to try the ramen. This is tucked into a shopping center in Cary/Apex that has a ton of parking. It can get quite busy here during the Friday-Saturday rush so I recommend going any other time than that. I can't comment on lunch because it's too far from me to get there but I've heard it's pretty busy but not impossible. I really love the decor, it's modern Japanese-American fusion. Tables are nice and new and most importantly clean. Nigiri and sashimi are decently sized and all of the fish tastes fresh and isn't warm. The rolls I think are the stars here...they have quite a few but be bold and step away from just your basic tuna and salmon or dragon rolls and go for one of the special rolls. The Lobster roll is one of my favorites, $20, tempura lobster, mango, asparagus, lettuce, avocado wrapped in pink soy paper, mango sauce, sumiso, eel sauce, red and yuzu tobiko. The Amazon is another good one, $16: salmon, apple, spicy tuna, tempura fish, avocado wrapped in green soy paper, eel sauce, spicy aioli, honey wasabi, furikake. It's a bit different and I love the honey wasabi. My absolute favorite that I get every time is the Baby Tako Salad $11 marinated baby octopus with sweet chili sauce. The baby octopus is just so tender and the marinade makes them less chewy. Service is great and what you'd expect out of a nicer sushi restaurant. Definitely worth a try!

This might be one of my new favorite sushi spots. The cube of the place is nothing fancy but the food is amazing with an extensive menu and some of the freshest sushi around.

This is really more of a 3.5 review...We came here on an early Sunday afternoon for lunch. It's located in an unassuming strip mall. The inside was clean and simply decorated (I did like the lighting fixtures!) The owner greeted us as soon as we walked and were seated quickly. I ordered the Tempura Shrimp Udon and Jalapeño bombs. The udon came out first which I thought was little odd since the bombs were an appetizer but maybe they didn't want us to wait? I've never had true ramen before so I'm not sure if this was authentic or not. It was pretty tasty but not life-altering in any way. I expected a little more for the $16 price tag. Now the jalapeno bombs were definitely delicious but there were only 4 halves of jalapeno...For $13. Everything was perfectly fine, good even but I wasn't really wowed by anything it was just acceptable. The prices seem a little high for what it was.

We came back and tried their sushi! Very happy with the quality of the sushi! I got the amazing tuna, which is rightfully named. All the flavors were delicious! The jalapeño bombs turned out way bigger than I thought they would be, and the cream cheese on that was rich and tasty. The only downside is that it's quite pricey. Service was fantastic and very attentive. The feel of the restaurant is nice as well, a little more formal than a casual eatery.

"Love their food, but beware--every time we've done pick-up, something is missing. Their only solution is a 'sorry' and a credit we never end up using. Pro tip: double-check your order before leaving! Most recently, I ordered a Kimchi seafood soup and... no Kimchi. Unreal. It's always something, and it's very frustrating."

This is always our go to ramen spot if you ever crave ramen. We got the spicy and non spicy tonkotsu ramen, both filled with rich flavored broth and the spicy wasn't overbearing. Service here is always consistent and spot on.

First time trying this place and it did not disappoint! I was on the hunt for some ramen, and did a quick Yelp search and found this place. I did an order for pickup and it was ready pretty fast. I ordered some shrimp gyoza, shrimp tempura and Tonkotsu ramen. The tempura was very good! The gyoza was alright compared to what I've had before but still yummy. The ramen was delicious! Broth was very good. I will be coming back here soon!

We were so happy they were open on Christmas. The staff were very attentive. We had the edamame and I had the avocado tomato salad, delicious ginger dressing. I also ordered the truffle tuna and it was DELICIOUS! We also ordered the spicy salmon roll and it was fresh, so delicious!. I will definitely be back

The menu is overwhelming I wish they had a small menu with great dishes. Food is average, ramen was OK.

I personally do not eat sushi or much ramen but I dined in with friends here and we had a good experience. I ordered a glass of prosecco, the truffle tuna and pork gyoza. My friends ordered sake, sushi and ramen. We all enjoyed our food. Masa is worth checking out if you are in the area.

This is one of my favorite spots to grab sushi from. My Sunday trips are always great. My favorite is the Cary Town. I love the flavor!

Best sushi we've had in a LONG time, and we all like sushi! The service was great, the ambiance is nice and the restaurant is clean and nice. Now we have a place to come every time we fly into RDU!

The service is great and the presentation exceptional. The weekday special is a treat but the food is meh. We moved from up North and outside the Gas Station Sushi, we've yet to find good sushi. We will probably come try again but it's just meh!

We really enjoyed our stop here. The sushi was fresh and delicious. The marvel roll was my favorite with the layers of flavor and textures. We had a great server who gave us enough time to make decisions but didn't hang in the back and forget about us. Very attentive service with refills and the check. We for sure would stop again if we were in the area.

Ambience is clean and decorative. The staff was always constantly moving, but maybe watching guests a bit too much, lol! Our table was a bit drafty with the door really brings in the cold. Sashimi was generous and fresh, nice presentation. Ginger salad was different than most but great and the edamame was tender. We really enjoyed the quality. Masa roll didn't live up to the hype for us, something about the way it's "rolled" and the lack of lasting texture while chewing. Idk, maybe it's just me but a roll has to have a good chew, this one is more of a nice, spicy fishy mush. Ramen wasn't hot. It was served warm and I was too hungry to say anything. Broth had a deep flavor but the noodles weren't my favorite. The ladle is awkward, too broad. Overall it was a great meal, these complaints are personal... except for the soup temp - that was such a shame! The table next to us was eating lo mein and egg rolls, I think, and it looked amazing so next time.... !

This place was so delicious- I didn't know I had great ramen right here in Cary this whole time. It's a cute restaurant with plenty of seating and parking and everyone inside was so nice. I ordered my food to-go but the hostess and servers all helped me with the menu and made sure I was good while I sat and waited for my food. I got the tarheel roll, spicy tantan ramen, and curry chicken ramen. The sushi roll was a 10/10 and my mom and I loved it and wish we got more. The hostess actually recommended it to me. I was happy to see plenty of ramen options without pork or pork broth. We got the spicy tantan and curry chicken ramen to-go, so we got both broths in to-go containers and mixed them together for the yummiest broth ever. Everything in the bowl tasted fresh and the egg in it was tasty. I would definitely come back whenever cause this meal was so flavorful and satisfying and they had a long menu of other items I wanted to try.

At long last, a very solid traditionally flavored bowl of Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen!! Considering the premium price, their servings are a bit on the small side, but the upside of this is you can have a full bowl and not leaving feeling like a baby ramen alien is about to burst forth from your chest cavity!! Your bowl arrives well appointed with a good mix of veggies and meat, along with a sheet of nori and a good slice of reasonably spicy chili oil. There's a good balance of toppings to noods, and oh that delicious broth that balances porky goodness, umami depth, and bright saltiness! And here's where I owe a side note from Bougie Josh...I simply love it when a chef chooses unique, high quality bowls and plates to present their delicacies. It shows complete respect for their food. The bowl the ramen was served in...beautifully traditional Japanese stoneware. Thank you, chef. All in all, one of the better ramen experiences I've had since moving to Raleigh two years ago. Will definitely be back!!

I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and I must say, the sushi and fried tofu were simply superb. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and each piece was a burst of flavor. The fried tofu had the perfect crispy texture and was wonderfully seasoned. It's a must-visit for sushi lovers, and I can't wait to return!

Great place with great food: we had Truffle Tuna as appetizers, sashimi plate and High House roll, awesome ! Great service and clean environment as well, will return.

We had the spicy tonkatsu and the kimchi ramen. Both were very good! Sushi was also fresh and the service was also great.

Went for lunch and was very impressed with the quality and authenticity of the food. The service was excellent and love the location. Unfortunately, they don't have options for kids- they suggested ordering an appetizer for little ones. That won't stop us from going back!

Been to this place twice and it has not disappointed yet. I was especially happy when I saw they had Uni on the menu. While expensive, it's always worth it. Service is always top notch and it's a nice chill spot when you want some good sushi and ramen.

Very nice place. Greeted right away, very pleasant people. Nice environment. Ordered gyoza, a tuna avacado roll, and a spicy tuna , cucumber roll. And a salmon, avacado and cucumber roll. Loved my gyoza and my tuna roll ! My son said his rolls were good. The only downside was is spicy tuna was diced up. He said he prefers it to be in whole pieces. Other than that. It was very good and I will certainly go back again. The Ramen bowls looked large and delicious. Maybe next time that is what I will try.

On a windy, December day, I was craving some soup. Found this place on Yelp and had to come here because I was influenced by another foodie's photo of the ramen. This place is cute and cozy and is great for a dinner date. Hubby and I both ordered the spicy tonkatsu ramen and a vegetable tempura to share. The veggie tempura (came with zucchini, sweet potato, onions and asparagus) was the perfect crispness of both the breading and the fresh vegetable! And of course the ramen! Spicy & flavorful, and the perfect broth I needed for this chilly day. The spicy broth was the kind of spicy that is not so hot it's inedible, and I was happy. Loved the ladle they provided as well, as it helped me get bigger bites haha. 10/10 - BEST ramen spot in Cary

Located off of 55, this place has been solid in terms of their sushi quality and ramen variety. They often have specials for sushi lovers and they have Uni!! The ramen is pretty standard, obviously not like a ramen house but the soup base is flavorful and toppings plentiful. There is a mango dessert place next door, how convenient

Very cool place. I usually refer to sushi in 3 tiers: a quick snack (grocery store), a nice dinner or lunch option, or a fancy place to try high-quality fish. I would say Masa fits the second category of a nice lunch/dinner place. We ordered primarily off their sushi menu and tried out several different rolls. With a menu featuring so many options, you are bound to find ones you love, and others that you don't feel too strong about. But the beauty in this is that you can try many different rolls, and find out which ones you like and dislike, leaving options for basically anyone. I specifically recommend their Raleigh roll. I haven't tried out their ramen yet, but I think I will be back to explore more of their menu and find the hits/misses.

I've been in the Triangle for over 5 years and it's been hard to find what I would call good sushi. I've tried at least 80% of the sushi restaurants in the area in my search and I can officially say that Masa is one of my favorites. The sushi/sashimi is fresh, service is absolutely excellent and presentation is on point. I try to get something different each time I've come and I've never been disappointed. I love their masa nigiri options. They're prepared with unique flavors and made ready to pop in your mouth. The sea bream with yuzu marmalade was melt in your mouth delicious. Plus, all their fish appetizers are excellent and their bao bun app was fluffy and flavorful. I haven't tried their fried apps but based on everything else I've eaten here, I'm sure they would not be disappointing. I highly recommend Masa. About time Cary got a good sushi place!

Masa Sushi & Ramen is on another level. I ordered the spicy tonkatsu ramen and had to also taste the sushi for the full experience. The ramen was the best I've had in the Raleigh-Triangle and surrounding area. The broth was so balanced and bursting with flavor! The noodles were the perfect texture. The meat was packed with flavors as well. The egg is cooked to perfection! What more can you ask for? This was a quality bowl of ramen! Also, I ordered 2-piece of Salmon and 2-piece of Salmon Belly nigiri. It was a melt-in-your-mouth experience! By far some of the best and freshest fish! I love how you can order by the piece, unlike most places where it comes as a pair. Take my money! I live 30-minutes away and willing to drive out to eat here! I love the interior! Top-notch interior design!

Masa Sushi and Ramen was a random stop along the way back to the airport. I was in a nearby town for work and thought WHY THE HECK NOT!? I had time to kill and knew I could get more bang for my buck eating outside of the airport. And BOY I was right! I came when they weren't as busy and was seated right away. The waitress came over and was super sweet and personable. She was down to explain the menu but I needed no tour guide. Id already reviewed the menu in the parking lot. The restaurant offer a super serene vibe. I immediately felt relax upon entry. The were playing the vibey instrumental you typical hear in spas or nail salons. Lot of natural light. I ordered the Onion Soup, the Tar Heel sushi and the Spicy Kimchi Seafood Ramen. I love a good onion soup. It came to the table steaming hot. The crispy onion still have a crunch and they weren't shy with the mushrooms. The Tar Heel was superb. Like OMG from first bite I was in love. I could literally eat this every day. Its spicy, crunchy and creamy from the avocado. YUMYYY! Now when I initially ordered the Kimchi Ramen I've never had kimchi before. While I didn't love the smell of the dish it was actually delicious. And to my surprise kimchi is wonderful. I really didn't know what to expect. I wasn't disappointed with my experience. Come check them out! You won't regret it.

Came here on a whim, and wells pleasantly surprised. The host greeted me right away and my waiter was very nice. The food was delicious l! It was my first time trying that Ramen as I normally stick to one place and order curry ramen. But the pork in the ramen was delicious! I added corn instead of the mushrooms. The Raleigh roll was made fresh and was also delicious. I went during lunch so it wasn't a lot of people but the place was clean and welcoming. I would go back and try more things!

Was told to visit Masa from a friend and I am so glad that I did! Upon walking in I was the only one there and there were tons of open seating throughout the restaurant and next to the sushi bar. I took advantage of their lunch special that was two rolls for $18. I got their salmon cucumber roll and Philadelphia roll. Both were okay, but I wish the salmon cucumber roll would've had more flavor, but the eel sauce did help! The service is really what made me give them four stars as everyone was very nice, friendly, and welcoming. I was able to sit before and after eating and I did not feel the rush or push to leave. The atmosphere was amazing! I just wish they would've had music in the background. Before I left they started up the music, but it was really light and kind of boring. I think that would make a difference! I wasn't a super fan of their sushi, but a super fan of their service. They have a lot of items on their menu, so it is worth a try!

I was craving ramen and this place had the best reviews. The he ramen was good, but not exceptional. The chashu was very tender. Egg was jammy, just the way I like. It was the broth that let me down. It's fine. It just tastes more like chicken broth. The noodles weren't chewy. I'm wondering if it was spaghetti. The ambiance is typical. The problem was the service. The greeter took me straight to the back of the restaurant near the bathroom, right past two available 2 tops. Sadly that's a common move when you're dining while black. Next my server tells me I can only order the larger beer, even though a smaller size is on the menu. I got it but won't return here again.

This place is great! I haven't had really good sushi in a long time and forgot what it was like. My only complaint is that the seating is really tight.

Very good for takeout and for eating in the restaurant. Great service and great food. It's our go to neighborhood place for sushi

Excellent sushi even for vegetarian. Very good Ramen noddle. Service was very good. Place was busy and full but we were lucky to arrive a lot early than typical dinner time. Ambiance is reasonably well with Sushi chef doing their artistry for all in restaurant to see. Recommend for sushi lovers!!

Well, they tried. I can't say the sushi is bad. It's quite good but they're just SO PROUD of it. They charge per single piece what everyone else charges for two. It isn't THAT good. The ramen, I got the spicy tonkatsu, was not good at all. I'm more the NYC/Vegas ramen type, sushi too. This is more the Yankee Doodle noodle type. It's not good. The noodles smelled eggy and had ZERO bite. They were overcooked, soggy. No chew. The broth was EXTREMELY underwhelming and undeveloped. They have no caddy on the table to make it any better, either. I wonder if it's instant. The chasu had a nice flavor but wasn't very tender. Very disappointing after reading so many good reviews. $33 for two pieces of nigiri and a bowl of ramen is ridiculous. I won't be back and I cannot recommend it.

Some days you just want sushi, and when I landed in Raleigh that is exactly what I was craving. I looked up nearby sushi spots on Yelp and landed on Masa Sushi & Ramen. They have some awesome lunch specials featuring my favorite and go-to order, chirashi. I was starving, so I opted for the Chirashi with salad and I also ordered a spicy salmon hand roll, and ikura. Everything was fresh and delicious. The service was super friendly also. If I lived in the area I would definitely be here regularly.

Because Masa has a Sushi and Ramen side, my rating of 3.5 stars is a combination of both sides of the menu. Realistically, ramen is 4 stars, and Sushi is 3 stars. The best things to get at Masa are the ramen and yellow tail carpaccio! The ramen is so flavorful and cooked perfectly. It is probably one of the better ramen options in the RTP area. Also, the carpaccio (yellow tail crudo in yuzu sauce) is so vibrant and absolutely delicious. The sushi... is a cry for help. haha. It's very clear they put ZERO effort in the sushi rice and in a nigiri... sushi rice is half the flavor profile. There is no vinegar taste to the rice, and the type of rice they used is short grain but is almost borderline jasmine rice in taste. There is nothing wrong with jasmine rice, but if you're a sushi spot that is going to make good nirigi, please make correct sushi rice. However, this is only a prominent issue when eating nigiri. If you're eating their rolls, the sauces and flares added to the rolls are good at masking the rice :P. We had the marvel, masa, and Diamond rolls - and I thought they were good. I would order it again for a quick "sushi fix". All in all, I would mostly only come back for ramen and the fresh yellow tail crudo. Taste: ramen 4/5 , sushi 3/5 Presentation: 4/5 - presentation is beautiful Recommend to a friend?: Yes, but only for specific dishes Consistent: yes Cost: $$ Parking: plenty of parking in the shopping area

We ordered the Masa roll and tonkotsu ramen. The roll was alright, a normal kind you would get in an average Japanese restaurant. The ramen cha siu and marinated egg was good. Not great but good. The broth was not authentic. The cheap taste of msg was there. Worse part was the waitress. Rude and unfriendly. Gave us the look like we are aliens when we ask about signature dish as we are from out of town. Food came out fast so and was the only thing great about the place. One visit is enough.

Super nice peeps. Small place and really quaint. Kind of unassuming as it's in a strip mall, and these days people are still doing a lot of takeout, but they stay busy and everything is fresh and made to order. Their sushi is really good, their ramen is great and perfect sized. I have obviously had the spicy Tenkatsu numerous times. Decent selection of saki, too, if you're in the mood. Been here probably 10 times in the last 4 months, and a go to place!

Amazing place! I love their food and service it's the best sushi restaurant I have been in North Carolina! But the chairs weren't comfortable this is why I think it's deserve 4.75 but you can't do .75 in yelp so i rounded it to 5

I was out running errands on my off day. And I was able to get the lunch special along with an order of shrimp shumai. The rolls for the lunch option were the classic ones, tempura shrimp & salmon roll. But it hit the spot to satisfy my sushi craving. I'll be back to try one of the entrees, thinking of the ramen.

Ramen on a cold rainy day always hits the spot and this place didn't disappoint! We were skeptical about the sushi but wanted to try, so we ordered some of the masa nigiri (salmon and amberjack with real wasabi) and it was surprisingly good. It is not the best but it is not bad! If you're really craving sushi and this place is nearby you should be good! We also got calamari because I had a craving for it and it was good as well. As for the ramen my husband and I both got the tonkatsu (I got chili oil in the side) and we both thought it was delicious! Broth is nice and rich, the egg is cooked perfectly, and portion size is just right. I would recommend appetizers to supplement if you have a bigger appetite though. Would absolutely return for the ramen here!!

New favorite sushi place in the area!! In the midst of a sushi craving, my friend and I checked out Masa this afternoon. We ordered chili garlic edamame to start us off, and then split the Amazing Tuna and Tar Heel rolls. I'd recommend all three of them. So fresh and flavorful!!! Service was friendly. I would totally come back.

It was a Wed evening and the restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived (6:45PM). We were seated right away and given menus. Waited about 5 minutes and no greeting from a server or any water service provided. After about 15 minutes I had to ask for a server. There were 3 working and about 9 guests total in the restaurant. Once we were assigned a server we placed our orders and got Ramen and 1 Specialty Roll. Food came out fairly quick. Mom said her Udon was meh and I really enjoyed my chicken ramen. The roll was so so. For a mom and pop this place is super pricey!! I'd rather have spent the money at somewhere like M sushi. The service was sub par and the ambiance was OK. Would I come back? I'm not sure.

I don't know why I waited so long to come here. This was the best everything ever. I was so excited about the food I forgot to capture a couple pictures. I sadly did not take a picture of my sushi roll or gyoza at all but it was amazing. We also tried their gyozas and pork belly buns and I got their ramen too. IT WAS ALL THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD. I just want to eat their every day for lunch and I would not be tired of it. A lot of their sushi rolls had apples in it, which j have never seen before. I did not want to try a lot of rolls due to that but after tasting their quality, I would trust if anyone can make that work, it would be them. I cannot wait to come back.

Honestly not that good even only comparing in the area. The noodles were over cooked and it was lacking in both toppings and flavor. The ramen wasn't spicy at all and because they use chicken broths instead of pork the broth is not that rich. The soy marinated egg could also use more marination.

Love their Ramen. It's as good when ordered for take out! The truffle tuna is also finger licking good!