Rabat's iconic kaiten sushi bar on Avenue Mohamed VI
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Matsuri, Rabat
Rabat's iconic kaiten sushi bar on Avenue Mohamed VI
Matsuri is Rabat's most established Japanese restaurant, serving authentic sushi, maki, sashimi, and izakaya dishes from its spacious address on Avenue Mohamed VI near Route des Zaers. The centrepiece is a kaiten conveyor belt where guests compose their meal freely as plates pass by, while chefs prepare dishes openly in front of diners in a warm oak-and-Japanese-architecture setting. A loyal local following and consistently fresh fish make it the go-to address for Japanese cuisine in the capital.
Menu highlights
Kaiten sushi bar — plates of nigiri, maki, California rolls, and sashimi circle the counter for guests to pick at will.
Fresh tuna preparations, repeatedly cited by diners as a standout, including tuna nigiri and tuna sashimi.
Bento boxes at lunch, offering a balanced selection of Japanese classics at a set price.
Izakaya side dishes and noodle plates rounding out the menu beyond the sushi counter.
Why eat here
Matsuri in Rabat has been the capital's definitive Japanese address for decades, drawing loyal regulars with its kaiten conveyor-belt sushi and expertly prepared nigiri, maki, and sashimi.
Chefs work in full view of diners, turning the preparation of fresh-fish plates into a live demonstration of Japanese culinary craft.
The halal-certified menu, consistently fresh tuna highlighted by reviewers, and a welcoming non-smoking section make it suitable for families, business lunches, and solo diners alike.
Cuisine
Japanese — sushi, maki, sashimi, izakaya, bento, noodles. Halal-certified.
Opening hours
Daily 12:00 – midnight (noon to midnight). Lunch bento service from opening.
Best time
Weekday lunchtimes for quick bento service and a quieter counter — avoid peak Friday and Saturday evenings when the kaiten is at full capacity.
Arriving at opening (12:00) on weekends secures a seat at the conveyor belt without a wait.
How to combine
Pair a Matsuri lunch with a stroll along the nearby Agdal Gardens, one of the largest royal parks in Morocco, a short drive west.
Combine with an evening at the Bouregreg Marina, roughly 15 minutes north by car, for waterfront drinks after dinner.
Use Matsuri as a midday stop on a day that starts at the Chellah necropolis and ends at the Kasbah of the Udayas, both key Rabat landmarks.
Location
Rabat
FAQs
Menu highlights at Matsuri include Kaiten sushi bar — plates of nigiri, maki, California rolls, and sashimi circle the counter for guests to pick at will, Fresh tuna preparations, repeatedly cited by diners as a standout, including tuna nigiri and tuna sashimi, Bento boxes at lunch, offering a balanced selection of Japanese classics at a set price, and Izakaya side dishes and noodle plates rounding out the menu beyond the sushi counter.