Comments on: Judging Restaurants – Masa 14

By: KK

KK — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:39:16 +0000

Went for dinner last week. I liked the atmosphere and the beer and wine selection. It was Sunday night so not too crowded or loud. I thought the food was tasty, but a bit to expensive for me. I’m just not that into tapas, the check adds up quickly but your stomach doesn’t. I would go again for drinks though.

By: URdweller

URdweller — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:04:47 +0000

I tried to eat here but the menu offered very few vegetarian options. I hope that the owners decide to expand their offerings with more vegetarian-friendly dishes!

By: Chris Loos

Chris Loos — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:29:48 +0000

We were at the preview a month ago and reviewed it 2 weeks ago. The post needs to step up their game ;P

Preview: http://readysetdc.com/2009/10/13/opening-night-masa14/
Review: http://readysetdc.com/2009/10/26/reinvigorating-fusion-in-logan-circle/

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:48:56 +0000

Post reviewed it last week

http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/restaurants/masa-14,1158447/critic-review.html

By: Goot Lemmon

Goot Lemmon — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:10:56 +0000

Yes, Masa, it sounds tempting!

By: ET

ET — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:53:55 +0000

So how many decibels would Tom Sietsema give in his Sound Check?

By: Peggy Lee Zorba

Peggy Lee Zorba — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:49:07 +0000

I thought the food was excellent. (I was also skeptical about the fusion dishes, but thought it worked quite nicely.) I do hope they maintain a “no reservations” policy, which will keep it more of a neighborhood place. It will be the locals who ultimately determine the success of Masa14 as trendy restaurants come and go on 14th.

By: Laetitia

Laetitia — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:43:34 +0000

Been there, done that… my advise: tequila flights on a wednesday night are a bad idea!
The small plates are really small so be prepared for very small portions.

By: +1

+1 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:43:17 +0000

+1 to formerchef’s comments. also, add LOUD to that list. Why does every restaurant in DC sound like a chuck e cheese?

By: formerchef

formerchef — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:32:08 +0000

Masa14 has 3 of my hated things in a restaurant: fusion food, small plates, and a bright dining room. o, and they list ceviche like its a legitamate menu category! BUT like the other poster, i am happy to support a new restaurant in my ‘hood that is not ethiopean – because, really, we have enough of those now. dined at Masa with visiting mother and boyfriend their first “real” opening night, had delicious food – tried 7 of the small plates, nicely priced glasses of wine, attentive service and a non-invasive visit from the manager who seemed to genuinely want feedback. If they lower the lights, and we only go on weeknights when the suburbanites haven’t taken over…try it everyone – its a great addition to 14th!