Matsuri
In a Nutshell
Matsuri offers a touristy rendition of Japanese cuisine that needs a bit more heart and soul. Not a bad restaurant. Better than most in Santiago. But still way short of being a great dining experience.
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Japanese? Barely. But if you get over the lack authenticity and consider that your dining in a hotel restaurant, Matsuri is, perhaps better than acceptable … except for the price. The décor and ambience are nice although the lighting at the sushi bar was excessively bright. I suppose that’s mandatory in a hotel restaurant.
Available seafood for sushi and sashimi is limited. Salmon, tuna and not much more.
Execution of the touristy menu is acceptable, but not award-winning by any means.
The majority of diners are hotel guests and the place is rarely busy, making for a rather mundane dining experience.
And unfortunately, all this mediocrity comes with a very high price tag.
Matsuri is a pleasant. Not a bad restaurant. Just not a particularly good one.