OUR TEAM

  • Chef Rick Kim

    Co-founder & Executive Chef

    Chef Rick's culinary journey began at The Culinary Institute of America, where he studied culinary arts. With an innate eye for perfection, he has honed his skills and expertise working at some of the top Japanese restaurants in New York City. His dedication to excellence and passion for creating memorable dining experiences drive the culinary vision at Matsunori.

  • Kevin Liu

    Co-founder & CEO

    Kevin, the co-founder and CEO of Matsunori, brings a wealth of industry expertise to the table. With a background in finance and entrepreneurship having worked at Uber M&A. Kevin, as a managing partner at Chubby Cattle International, played a pivotal role in the restaurant's unique wagyu concepts. His strategic vision and entrepreneurial acumen are the driving forces behind Matsunori's commitment to excellence and innovation in the culinary landscape.

  • Raymond Lee

    Co-founder

    Ray, is one of the cofounders with a background in entrepreneurship with veteran experience in the restaurant industry with Fiya Chicken and LimeRed Teahouse under his belt. Raymond successfully helmed Foodrun Packaging, a company specializing in custom food packaging for restaurants and retail. Foodrun owns all of the manufacturing facilities overseas to ensure we have the best quality and pricing for all of our goods.

FEATURED PRESS

  • "The handroll options are plentiful, from crab legs to A5-grade wagyu from co-owners farm in Miyazaki, a prefecture known for its highly coveted breed of wagyu."

    - Eater Boston

  • "Put down your chopsticks: There’s a new sushi restaurant in town, and it’s all about the handroll. No fancy cutlery needed, no chopsticks learning curve; just grab by hand, dip, and enjoy"

    -Boston Magazine

  • "Handrolls are a good introduction to sushi for people who may be intimidated by it, and a treat for those who already enjoy the Japanese cuisine. A hand roll is filled with sushi rice, seafood, and other trimmings, with seaweed on the outside for easy handling – no chopsticks necessary."

    - ABC Channel 5 News

  • "Matsunori is a sushi destination entirely devoted to hand rolls (aka tamaki). The hand prepped pieces showcase New England seafood front and center with slices of spicy tuna or miso cod placed atop a piece of nori and sushi rice and then topped with a final drizzle of something special."

    -Thrillist

  • "The new handroll spot, adjacent to one of our favorite bubble tea stops, Shinmio Tea, brings a unique dining experience to the sushi space in Boston. Matsu specializes in handrolls, essentially mini sushi burritos to make for a fun and fresh dinner!"

    - Boston Uncovered

  • "Matsunori focuses on temaki-style sushi, and first-timers here should get the savory sweet miso-cod. Torched and caramelized, the fish tastes almost like honey, and comes served over just a pinch of rice that’s all tucked into a crisp piece of nori."

    - The Infatuation

OUR AFFILIATES

LOCAL PARTNERS

FAQs

  • Currently we do not do delivery or take out. Our Handrolls are wrapped in seaweed, which would get soggy by the time your order arrives. We are currently in the works of finding a supplier of seaweed that comes plastic wrapped so that we can soon offer deliver and take out.

  • We have vegetarian friendly options, but nothing fully vegan at this time.

  • We do not take reservations at this time. Only walk-ins.

  • We accept all credit cards and cash.

  • Not at the moment, possibly in the future.

  • We specialize in Temaki Sushi, otherwise known as handrolls. Another way you can think of us is Sushi Tacos!

  • We are located on the first floor with no ramps needed with easy access. We do not have high chairs for children, but have found that children sit easily in our booth seating as well.

  • We do not have any liquor licenses, however we are able to apply for one day BYOB licenses for private events and special holidays.

  • We accept all credit cards and cash.

  • Sunday - Thursday: 5-10pm, Friday and Saturday: 5-10:30pm