Bayside's Best Kept Secret for Authentic Japanese Cuisine!
📍 Masaaki Japanese Restaurant 214-16 41st Ave, Bayside, NY 11361 We stumbled upon this hidden gem in Bayside and can't believe we didn't discover it sooner! The spacious, welcoming interior makes it perfect for everything from family dinners to intimate date nights. 🍽️ Our Feast for Three: 🥢 Comp Edamame Fresh, perfectly salted pods - the ideal way to start your meal 🐟 Crispy Chilean Seabass Golden-crisp skin giving way to buttery-soft flesh - fish lovers will swoon! 🦞 Lobster Soup Rich, velvety broth with actual lobster chunks (no cheap shortcuts here) 🧈 Agedashi Tofu Crispy exterior, custardy interior soaking up savory dashi - unbelievable at just $8 🍣 Crispy Tuna Appetizer Textural magic - crunchy coating protecting delicate tuna belly 🍱 Roasted Eel Kama Meshi Rice Unagi so fatty it melts with the crispy rice - every bite is precious 🐟 Miso Black Cod Entree The signature dish - miso-marinated cod that flakes like a dream 💰 Total Damage: Just ~$40 per person for this incredible spread! ✨ Why It Stands Out: Authentic without being pretentious Generous portions at reasonable prices That perfect neighborhood vibe #MasaakiBayside #HiddenGemNYC #JapaneseComfortFood #BestSeabass #UnagiLovers #NYCfoodfinds #BaysideEats #IzakayaVibes #FlushingAdjacent #QualitySushi #CasualLuxury #NYCFoodie #FamilyFriendlyDining #DateNightApproved #MustTryJapanese