Vegan
American
International
Macrobiotic
Organic
Buffet
Take-out
Small restaurant serving macrobiotic and vegan buffet including desserts. Open Tue-Sat 11:30am-3:00pm.
41 Reviews
First Review by zaphod46
Baldpegasus
Points +16
Home Cooked - Edit
Been going here for almost 20 years. Amazing. Masao is always there and is a honorable owner.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-14
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hanana
Points +161
Delicious Little Buffet - Edit
Food was $13.50 per pound and you just weigh your plate.
Read moreThere were at least 9 main dish items, soup, baked goods, and water cups.
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-30
Pros: Delicious food, Friendly customer service , All vegan
Cons: A couple items were cold
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suikunkun
Points +944
Cozy buffet - Edit
Came here and enjoyed a cozy buffet. Some flavors a bit bland but overall very tasty.
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Arthurg
Points +74
Healthy vegan buffet - Edit
Healthy food. Tastes great. Wish more places like this existed.
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jrdelisi
Points +602
One of my all time favorites - Edit
Healthy, simple, and really good food. I always feel so welcomed and nourished. Love the food. I only wish it was closer to my house so I could go much more often.
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patchase51
Points +38
Love this place - Edit
Owner is so kind and wonderful. Very consistent!
Read morePros: Consistently great food, Fresh and clean, Lots of choices for meals and dessert
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Marianmm
Points +36
Healthy and safe food - Edit
Simple but healthy & safe. I am very grateful that they provide food that I can eat without worry.
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MusicLoverCodes
Points +265
Masao’s the Man! - Edit
Unbelievable home cooked vegan meals by the chef! Local, small restaurant that serves a buffet of vegan meals that you can serve yourself. Closes once he runs out of food, makes the food fresh. He also has desserts available (I had the almond cookie). HIGHLY recommend this place!!!
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LaraChick
Points +20
Veg comfort food! - Edit
Always fresh and delicious. Always a calm, happy vibe. Love it here!
Read morePros: Great selection of food, Many options despite small venue
Cons: Go early - some items run out, Small seating area - not for groups of 4+
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BrightonMD
Points +1477
Homemade healthy food - Edit
Absolutely the best. Simple, tasty seasoned to perfection- if you want to customize, sriracha etc available.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Healthy food
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vegandinosaur
Points +649
One of my favorite restaurants ever - Edit
I dream about the seitan cutlets and barbecue tofu
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Gimmeedaball
Points +37
Can’t Be Beat - Edit
It’s very hard to find someplace that cooks only vegan, but Masao is an absolute wizard in the kitchen. Plus, he has a very kind and peaceful vibe, who wouldn’t want to eat here? Anyone leaving less than a five star review might not actually know what vegan means.❤️
Read morePros: Entirety vegan , Kind and welcoming vibe, Small minority owned business
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DanielCarpenter
Points +69
$12.50/pound when I went - Edit
Great food by the pound. All 3 mains and the side were great.
Read morePros: Entirely vegan , No spicy food per owner, Meal by the pound
Cons: May be running out of food by the end of the day
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WTFlexitarian
Points +151
Shokudo AYCE - Edit
This was my first AYCE vegan food! Its a small Japanese home style cafe or shokudo. The seithan variations were impressive!
Read more#flexitarian #plantbasedfoodie #plantbasedfoodies
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sam654321
Points +3543
Twas ok.. - Edit
Not bad.
Read more$12.50 / lb buffet...not all you can to eat buffet.
Had about 7 selections.
It was ok if in the area.
I didnt feel it was worth a special trip.
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EdiWald
Points +26
Simple, clean and tasty macrobiotic cuisine. - Edit
I was vegan for nearly two years before I learned how good tofu can be, thanks to Masao!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Masao is friendly and kind, Food is fresh daily
Cons: Only open 11-1:30
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Prajna
Points +6250
Small place, great food - Edit
Simple but tasty food. It took me years after hearing about this place to finally go, and although the place is quite small and very simple, the food is delicious. Home-made style.
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Jbird_O
Points +31
Great food - Edit
Happened to be in Waltham and been wanting to give this place a try. I wasn’t sure about a buffet, but the COVID precautions were great (all boxed up to-go dishes out and on display) and the food was stellar! Will definitely be coming back when in town.
Read morePros: Lots of options (everything is vegan)
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lactovegetarian55
Points +53
Great food, simple but delicious. Weight-based pricing. Friendly. Clean. - Edit
Fresh and simple foods. Good combination of Japanese and Western options. Owner is humble and kind.
Read morePros: Fresh and simple food. , Calm and humble atmosphere. , Reasonable pricing.
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lisakw
Points +1433
Simply the best - Edit
I've been going to Masao's since it was in Cambridge. Its commitment to wholesome food that tastes good has remained through the decades I've eaten here. The paying by the pound will help you not over eat.... Although it's very tempting to do so! Many gluten free and soy free options. Always delicious.
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SusanDill
Points +50
Really healthy and yummy! - Edit
Exactly what my body needs! Low oil, salt and sugar but tasty and nourishing. Its a small buffet so offerings change. Get the apple strudel. They do a great job with rhe crust and the filling is perfectly sweet without a bunch of sugar.
Read morePros: Healthy, nourishing simple food.
Cons: $10 a pound so watch portion size. Food lukewarm.
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NomNomNomNom
Points +43
Cozy and charming restaurant - Edit
I stopped here when I happened to be in Waltham yesterday. It’s a buffet, and I grabbed a little bit of almost everything to try. The food is not for everyone but I really liked it, and felt great after eating it. I was so strongly reminded of my grandmother’s cooking! She became a vegetarian in the 70s (before it was cool! Haha) and made similar dishes. The food is very simple and does not have a lot of salt or spice, and nothing is deep-fried. Flavors are mild but tasty. I really liked the squash and corn with the barbecue tofu, and the barley/whole grain mix. The owner was very friendly and I could sense the care and warmth radiating from him. I’ll come back if I’m in the area again. It’s a relief not having to check the ingredients of anything!
Read morePros: Everything’s vegan, Nice owner/chef
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HerbyDuverne
Points +72
Awesomeness - Edit
Love the food and very tasty!
Read morePros: Love the choice
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A_Bun_Dance
Points +58
Delighted and satiated! - Edit
While the inside is understated the man who greeted us had a warm smile that lite the place up. I felt instantly welcome and at ease. He explained the buffet to us, and we got started.
Read moreWhile eating we heard other patrons asking him for things by name, it is a very comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.
Everything was delicious. So excited to have found this gem! Highly recommended!
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cwelch
Points +92
Love - Edit
I love when you can feel the care and love in food and I believe I could here
Read morePros: All vegan, Quick, Reasonable price
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BallroomVegan
Points +258
Delicious! - Edit
Have been going here for years, long before we were vegan. Kids love it too!
Read morePros: lots of vegan options , Delicious & quick (buffet), Friendly atmosphere
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tcinc5
Points +81
Quick convenient healthy vegan food - Edit
Went to Masao’s kitchen for the first time and loved it. I’m newly vegan and live right off moody st. The food was very healthy and satisfying. I’m very glad I live so close to this place and will be going back often. Nothing fancy but a great place to grab some quick nutritious vegan food. Strong sense of community here. Everyone who came in knew the owner by name. Definitely going to try the buffet next time.
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