What should I order at Matchpoint Restaurant & Bar?
Matchpoint Restaurant & Bar
Curry
Mentioned multiple times as top notch, fantastic, really great with large portions, lots of flavor, and tender chicken. The 'retro curry' is highlighted as unique and a treat.
Pizza (especially prosciutto with arugula pizza)
Frequently praised for excellent quality and specifically the prosciutto with arugula pizza is noted as a favorite by a regular customer.
Risotto (including Gorgonzola Risotto)
Recommended for its excellent taste and mentioned alongside other standout dishes like pizza and calamari.
Garlic Shrimp with Baguette
Recommended for its great flavor, with a tip to get extra baguette for dipping into the garlic butter.
Calamari
Frequently mentioned as a favorite and part of a fabulous dinner experience.
Cream Sauce Spaghetti with Bacon
Specifically noted as absolutely yummy and a great menu choice.
Poke Bowl
Praised for being perfect at every stage, enjoyed with a starter and beer.
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 1 AM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM to 12 AM |
About Matchpoint Restaurant & Bar
Matchpoint Restaurant & Bar is a modern izakaya, bar, and Japanese curry restaurant in Zushi, Kanagawa. It serves lunch, dinner, dessert, and late-night food, with dine-in and takeout available. Reviewers consistently praise the curry, including retro curry and curry with large portions and tender chicken, along with the pasta, pizzas, and cocktails. The space is described as small, cozy, casual, and trendy, and it is popular with solo diners, groups, and tourists.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Smoke-free place
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- PayPay
- Rakuten Pay
- Credit cards
Parking
- Paid parking lot
Frequently asked questions
What is Matchpoint Restaurant & Bar known for?
It is best known for its Japanese curry, especially the retro curry that reviewers call unique and the curry plates with large portions and strong flavor. People also mention the tender chicken curry and the overall menu variety, with pasta, pizza, and bar drinks all getting praise.
What dishes are most recommended at Matchpoint Restaurant & Bar?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the curry, retro curry, garlic shrimp with baguette, cream sauce spaghetti with bacon, pizza, and risotto. Other specific dishes that come up positively include Japanese pickles, salad with pork, calamari, avocado-wrapped prosciutto, Gorgonzola risotto, and bananas foster.
What is the atmosphere like at Matchpoint Restaurant & Bar?
The vibe is described as small, cozy, casual, and trendy, with a modern izakaya and bar feel. Reviewers mention it works well for solo dining, dinner with friends, and relaxed dates, and it can get crowded in the evening around 5.
Is Matchpoint Restaurant & Bar good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is ¥1,000–2,000, and reviewers often say the portions are big and the food is worth it. Comments like “small in size but big in taste” and praise for generous curry plates and hearty dishes suggest solid value for lunch or dinner near JR Zushi Station.
Do you need a reservation or is it busy at certain times?
Reservations are accepted, and one review specifically recommends making a reservation. Evening service can get crowded around 5, so earlier lunch visits or booking ahead are the safer choices if you want an easier seat.
Is parking available at Matchpoint Restaurant & Bar?
Yes. Paid parking lot is available.
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