masa
Chūō, Sapporo
Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
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Price
JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
An eight-seat tempura counter in Susukino with back-to-back Tabelog 100 selections (2023, 2025). Omakase courses run JPY 10,000–19,999 depending on service, with a simultaneous-start format that favors punctual solo diners and pairs. Counter-only setup and strict dietary policies—no wheat/soy restrictions or vegetarians—keep focus on fried-to-order technique.
About masa
masa is a Sapporo venue with a smart-casual dress code and price bands of JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025, a recognition tied to the tempura category. For other planning details such as specific seating counts, service format, hours, address-level location, dietary accommodations, payment methods, and takeout or delivery policies, guests should confirm directly with the venue.
Planning Basics
masa is a Sapporo venue associated with the tempura category through its Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 listing. The dress code is smart casual. Guests should confirm details about counter-only seating, simultaneous starts, lunch or dinner seatings, reservation rules, service charges, allergy policies, or vegetarian accommodations directly before booking.
Price Positioning
The price bands for masa are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999. That places it in a premium planning range for Sapporo dining, though the exact menu format, course structure, beverage options, and final bill should be confirmed with the venue. For comparison while planning a Sapporo itinerary, allowed dining names include Sushikin, Sushi Dokoro Ichii, Sumire Sapporo susukino ten, Milk Mura SAPPORO hon ten, and BAR YAMAZAKI; treat each as a separate option rather than a direct substitute unless you have current details for your date.
Takeout Considerations
Takeout or delivery policies are not specified. Guests should not assume off-premise ordering is available. If takeout, delivery, dietary accommodations, or a specific dining format matters to your plans, confirm directly with the venue before relying on it.
masa is located in Sapporo. Specific street addresses, building names, station exits, parking details, payment methods, and closing days should be confirmed directly with the venue.
For visitors mapping Sapporo's dining options, masa is a premium-priced Sapporo venue with smart-casual dress and a Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 listing. Guests should use these points as a baseline and confirm current hours, booking rules, seating, menu format, and any special requirements directly before visiting.
Planning details
- Location
- 北海道札幌市中央区南四条西4-7 松岡ビル 1F 浪花亭
- Website
- naniwatei.com
- Phone
- +81112317280
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined and intimate counter-only setting with a calm, focused atmosphere where guests share synchronized course timings and quietly watch tempura prepared in front of them.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Seasonal Hokkaido seafood tempura course
- Ezomae-style tempura omakase
- Small seasonal appetizers before tempura
- Uni tempura or uni dishes (seasonal)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 北海道札幌市中央区南四条西4-7 松岡ビル 1F 浪花亭
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sushikin, Notable alternative
- Sushi Dokoro Ichii, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Sumire Sapporo susukino ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- BAR YAMAZAKI, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown
- Milk Mura SAPPORO hon ten, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Restaurant context
Among Sapporo's award-recognized counters, masa sits in the mid-tier for price and exclusivity. Sushikin and Sushi Dokoro Ichii (JPY 10,000–14,999) offer comparable pricing but focus on sushi rather than tempura, making masa the clearer choice if fried seafood is the goal. For budget-conscious diners, Sumire Sapporo susukino ten (JPY 1,000–1,999) delivers ramen at a fraction of the cost, though it's a different category entirely.
The eight-seat counter at masa is smaller and less flexible than Milk Mura SAPPORO hon ten (JPY 2,000–2,999), which accommodates casual group dining. If you're after a drink-forward evening, BAR YAMAZAKI (JPY 5,000–5,999) offers a cocktail-focused alternative in the same district. Masa's Tabelog 100 nod and reservation-only policy place it above walk-in spots for quality, but the simultaneous-start format and dietary restrictions make it less forgiving than more casual options. Book if precision tempura is the priority; skip if flexibility matters more.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to masa?
masa has a smart-casual dress code. Polished casual clothing is the safest choice.
Can I eat at the bar at masa?
It is not specified whether masa has bar seating, counter seating, table seating, or a specific service format. Confirm seating details directly before booking if the layout matters to you.
What are alternatives to masa in Sapporo?
Other allowed names to consider while planning include Sushikin, Sushi Dokoro Ichii, Sumire Sapporo susukino ten, Milk Mura SAPPORO hon ten, and BAR YAMAZAKI. They should be treated as separate dining or drinking options, not direct equivalents to masa unless you confirm current details.
Is masa worth the price?
masa's price bands are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999. It may be worth considering if you are seeking a premium Sapporo venue with a Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 listing, but the exact menu format, seating, drinks, and final spend are not specified.
