Masabaga
Sandwich shop · Downtown
2022 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
Highlights
Katsu-style tuna belly burgers & yakisoba pan sandwiches
Katsu-style tuna belly burgers & yakisoba pan sandwiches
"Oakland “Perhaps one of the best things that happened to me during this godforsaken year was Masabaga opening up five minutes from my apartment. Their deep-fried toro burger, made with a cut of yellowfin tuna that’s breaded and deep-fried until flaky, juicy, and tender, is the star of the show at this new takeout-only sandwich spot in Oakland. The golden-brown piece of fish is topped with a tangy yuzu kosho aioli and a mix of pickled onions, mint, and greens, all layered in between a soft roll. It’s undoubtedly the best sandwich I’ve had all year, which is why I insisted on having one on my birthday (also because their massive, airy black sesame tapioca crackers make regular appearances in my dreams).” - Julia Chen, SF Editorial Assistant" - team infatuation
"The sandwiches will make their debut at a pop-up this Sunday, December 6, from noon until whenever they sell out, at Masabaga in downtown Oakland." - Luke Tsai
"He’s the co-owner of Masabaga, whose katsu-style tuna belly burger and yakisoba pan are dishes you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in the East Bay." - Luke Tsai
"At star sushi chef Masa Sasaki’s casual Japanese-leaning burger joint, the headliner of the menu is a crispy, katsu-style tuna belly burger that might be the Bay Area’s most luxurious fried fish sandwich. Just as enjoyable, though, is Masabaga’s take on yakisoba pan, the noodle sandwich that is a staple of Japanese convenience stores. Sasaki’s version of this carb-on-carb classic features stir-fried noodles and grilled pork belly tossed in tangy-sweet yakisoba sauce, half a hot dog, Sriracha mayo, and a scattering of scallions and sesame seeds — all served on a nicely toasted hot dog bun. It’s a full-on meal." - Luke Tsai
"Masabaga’s latest offering: yakisoba pan, a kind of Japanese stir-fried noodle sandwich — a staple of Japanese convenience stores and shonen anime. Chef Masa Sasaki started serving the sandwiches last month at his Japanese-leaning Oakland burger shop. Sasaki’s version is a super-premium version of the cellophane-wrapped kind you might find at a Tokyo 7-Eleven. The noodles are loaded with slices of grilled pork belly, with half a hot dog added for good measure. Topped with Sriracha mayo and a zip of ginger." - Luke Tsai
