Frankfurt · Kaiseki · omakase
Masa Japanese Cuisine
Omakase kaisekiMichelin one starOmakaseKaisekiJapanese-ownedOstendSake pairingVegetarian omakase
Awarded one Michelin star in the 2025 Guide, Masa Japanese Cuisine is Frankfurt's standout destination for Japanese omakase dining. Chef Masaru Oae — trained under two-Michelin-star chef Yoshizumi Nagaya — offers seven or nine-course menus (fish/meat or vegetarian) executed with exceptional ingredient quality and both classic and modern Japanese sensibility.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Ostend
- Chef
- Masaru Oae
Plate № 01
About
Hidden in an unassuming townhouse in Frankfurt's Ostend, Masa Japanese Cuisine has earned the recognition its quality deserves. Chef Masaru Oae honed his craft in Düsseldorf under the guidance of Yoshizumi Nagaya — Japan's most decorated chef in Germany — before establishing his own kitchen. The two omakase menus, composed of seven or nine courses, showcase pristine produce: Michelin inspectors highlighted scallops with dashi butter sauce, excellent sushi, and elaborately decorated starter medleys as standout moments. Guests choose between a fish and meat menu or a vegetarian version, both elevated by optional sake pairings. The intimate room features both small tables and a food counter where guests can watch Oae at work. Visit Frankfurt Tourism rates it among the city's most important Japanese dining addresses.
Neighborhood & visiting
Masa Japanese Cuisine sits in Ostend, one of Frankfurt's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- One Michelin star — the only Japanese restaurant in Frankfurt currently holding a star
- Chef Masaru Oae trained under two-Michelin-star Yoshizumi Nagaya in Düsseldorf
- Seven- or nine-course omakase with vegetarian option and sake pairing
- Counter seating with direct view of the chef at work
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Frequently asked
About Masa Japanese Cuisine
- Is Masa Japanese Cuisine an authentic omakase kaiseki restaurant in Frankfurt?
- Yes — Masa Japanese Cuisine is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for omakase kaiseki in Frankfurt: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Masa Japanese Cuisine located?
- Masa Japanese Cuisine is located at Hanauer Landstraße 131, 60314 Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany in the Ostend neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Masa Japanese Cuisine?
- Masa Japanese Cuisine accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Masa Japanese Cuisine?
- Masa Japanese Cuisine sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for omakase kaiseki of this format in Frankfurt.
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