Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Masao yet. Call (515) 207-1570 to check before you go.
Typical hours for Japanese restaurants in Iowa
Most Japanese restaurants in Iowa open around 11:00 AM and close around 9:15 PM on weekdays; 88% are open on Sundays and 38% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 8 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
512 East Grand AvenueDes Moines, IA 50309
About Masao
Looking for a Japanese restaurant in Des Moines? Masao is at 512 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. Our Des Moines guide covers 377 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
You can visit for dine-in.
Phone: (515) 207-1570.
Quick facts
- Category
- Japanese Restaurant
- Address
- 512 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Phone
- (515) 207-1570
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for Japanese restaurants)
Japanese restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Japanese restaurants in Iowa.
Typical prices for Japanese restaurants across the US
Based on 709 menus with 84,326 priced items from Japanese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $7.28 and $18.00.
We don’t have Masao’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Japanese restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Edamame | 60% | $6.25 |
| Miso Soup | 54% | $3.50 |
| Seaweed Salad | 50% | $6.95 |
| California Roll | 49% | $8.00 |
| Gyoza | 42% | $8.00 |
| Spicy Tuna Roll | 41% | $8.99 |
| Rainbow Roll | 37% | $15.00 |
| Shrimp Tempura Roll | 36% | $10.00 |
Calculated from 709 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Masao there are 40 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 108 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (32), Mexican & Tex-Mex (11), Cafes & Coffee (9), and American (6).
Masao is the only Japanese restaurant within a mile (2 within three miles). The next closest is Sakari Sushi Lounge, 2.2 mi away.
22 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternOlympic Flame Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsQuinton's Bar & Deli< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeVibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- AmericanAlba Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodThe Continental< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Japanese restaurant
Japanese restaurants include sushi bars, ramen shops, izakayas (casual drinking spots with small plates), teppanyaki grills where chefs cook at the table, and specialists in tempura, udon, katsu or yakitori. Many sushi restaurants also offer cooked dishes and bento boxes, so there is something for diners who do not eat raw fish.
What to order
- Nigiri – fish over rice; the purest test of quality
- Ramen – tonkotsu, shoyu or miso broths at specialist shops
- Chirashi or a bento box – good value at lunch
- Gyoza and edamame – easy starters for the table
Good to know
- Lunch sets are usually much cheaper than the same food at dinner.
- Omakase counters often have fixed seatings – book ahead and arrive on time.
- Nigiri is traditionally eaten in one bite; a little soy sauce on the fish, not the rice.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Masao located?
Masao is located at 512 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309.
What is the phone number of Masao?
You can call Masao at (515) 207-1570.
Does Masao offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Masao. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Masao?
There are 108 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Masao. Nearby options include Olympic Flame Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), Quinton's Bar & Deli (< 0.1 mi), and Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Japanese restaurants near Masao?
None within a mile. The closest is Sakari Sushi Lounge, 2.2 mi away.
How much do Japanese restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 709 menus with 84,326 priced items from Japanese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $7.28 and $18.00.
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