Matsuharu Japanese - El Paso

This little hole on the was is amazing. The onigiri is sooooo good! I recommend coming here!!!Miso Spicy Ramen AMAZING!!!! PORK CURRY AMAZING!!!

Unassuming little hole in the wall in the middle of a somewhat more run down part of town. Needless to say, don't let the outside deter you from coming in. I've learned that this place has been around for over 3 decades and the lady who owns the place is the actual cook. It gets busy for dinner so come before the dinner rush. Sometimes it will take awhile for the food to come, but thankfully they have a TV set showing some anime to keep you occupied if you don't prefer being on your phone. The flavor of the food is better than most places I've been to in El Paso, but, coming from San Francisco and Las Vegas, it is pretty average compared to those two places' standards. I enjoyed the korroke, shoyu ramen and chicken katsu. I was not a fan of the takoyaki (lacked flavor and the oil seemed old) nor the udon (it was a bit too salty). Service however, was quite nice, the employees there are hospitable and polite. Interior is in need of some TLC, as the place looks a bit run down and very outdated. We come here because there aren't very many decent and authentic Japanese food in the area. Wish they still served sushi.

This was the third time we had tried to eat here, and the first that they were open! The menu was full as was I when finished. The food was very flavorful and we will be coming back. The major negative was the temperature. Eating hot soup in a hot restaurant doesn't work for me.

I like the food and price, friendly staff, they tried to keep it simple and good. If im correct this is the only restaurant that offer Onigiri for 2.50 only. It was a long wait like 40 mins since i ordered. Maybe they r experiencing shortage of staff. If they can work on the waiting time, I would be giving 5 stars.

Worth the wait!!! Get there early as there are only two people working. One in the kitchen, and one servicing the tables, door, and takeout- wowza! It is no longer cash only, but it might be nice to bring cash because you can just leave your payment and tip on the table and not have to wait to cash out. Onigiri is delicious, fried chicken app was to die for, spicy miso was the best ramen I've ever had, and the chicken katsu curry plate was just what a cold day ordered. They don't have alcohol, but they will let you BYOB. No regrets here!!