Masao's Kitchen — Restaurant in Waltham

Best restaurant in Waltham, best healthy restaurant in the Boston area. We always say that when Masao's closes, we're moving!

Vegan, macrobiotic, mostly buffet-style dining. Small, simple seating. Quiet with calming music. Clean. Delicious & nutritious.

One of our favorites is the noodle bowl-- broth, noodles, tofu, vegetables, tempura. Just add a bit of hot sauce! Other must-tries include the seitan cutlets & the potato salad.

The menu rotates depending on the day of the week. Masao posts a monthly menu online. You can also get tasty desserts all made with no refined sugars.

On-street two hour parking. Closed Sundays & Mondays. Don't come close to closing time because Masao typically runs out of a lot by the end of the evening (and the restaurant closes...

My friends and I visited on a whim on our way to pick pumpkins, and we can't help but overwhelmingly recommend it. From my understanding it's mainly - if not only - run by Masao himself, and we agree he's doing a lovely job. The atmosphere itself was very cozy and welcoming, and I definitely suggest dining in if you'd enjoy a space to take it slow and savor the peace.

Can't stress enough that the food is good!! I was very happy to find nearly everything on today's menu was gluten free as one person in our party can't have any, and it was all very fall-oriented flavors. I especially liked the BBQ tofu, butternut squash millet, black bean stew, and the...

I started eating here for more vegan options and to eat healthy. The food is always fresh, it’s a hot bar but constantly replenished. Even though the food is lightly seasoned (there are a lot of older customers) it is packed with flavor. The best part is seeing Masao doing his craft. He is genuinely happy and appreciative of all his customers, and his exuberance is quite contagious. Although he is a man of few words his actions and the kindness in his eyes speak volumes. If you order in a to go box, you place the box on a plate when it is weighed. I think the pricing is on par with other...