MASA – Japanese
Midtown Tallahassee's polished Asian-fusion room, tucked into 1650 N Monroe St and built by veteran local restaurateur Lucy Ho. The kitchen leans on seafood and a busy sushi bar, blending Eastern and Western technique: crab and cheese wontons, Thai coconut soup, coconut curry shrimp, bang bang chicken, and tuna served both as a tower and as a seared steak with vegetables. Lunch runs weekdays from eleven, dinner from half past four. Regulars come back for the attentive floor staff and prices that stay reasonable for the polish. Dark, calm, and quietly confident.
1650 N MONROE ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32303 (850) 727.4183 https://www.masatallahassee.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at MASA
Dairy-Free at MASA
MASA in Tallahassee has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cucumber Salad, Lobster Tail and Garlic Pepper Beef Tenderloin Tips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at MASA
MASA in Tallahassee has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lobster Tail and Garlic Pepper Beef Tenderloin Tips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at MASA
MASA in Tallahassee has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cucumber Salad, Lobster Tail and Shrimp Stir-Fried Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at MASA
MASA in Tallahassee has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Lobster Tail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at MASA
MASA in Tallahassee has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Lobster Tail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at MASA
MASA in Tallahassee has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Lobster Tail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at MASA
MASA in Tallahassee has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Lobster Tail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at MASA
MASA in Tallahassee has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cucumber Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at MASA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Lobster Tail | 0.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Cucumber Salad | 3.5 g | 0.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Main Courses
- Garlic Pepper Beef Tenderloin Tips - $18: Beef tenderloin tips, garlic, pepper Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tenderloin Tips with Broccoli - $18: Beef tenderloin tips, broccoli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant with Thai Basil Sauce - $15: Eggplant, Thai basil sauce, choice of chicken, beef, or tofu (shrimp available for additional $2) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir Fried Mushroom with Black Pepper Sauce - $15: Mushrooms, black pepper sauce, choice of chicken, beef, pork, or tofu (shrimp available for additional $2) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Tail - $32: Lobster tail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Dishes
- Shrimp Stir-Fried Rice - $16: Shrimp, rice, vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Tenderloin Rice Bowl - $16: Pork tenderloin, fried egg, shiitake mushroom, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgogi Rice Bowl with Kimchee - $17: Bulgogi beef, kimchee, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchee Porkbelly Fried Rice - $16: Kimchee, pork belly, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Cucumber Salad - $6: Cucumber, dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about MASA
- Is MASA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. MASA has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cucumber Salad, Lobster Tail and Garlic Pepper Beef Tenderloin Tips.
- What can I eat at MASA on a dairy-free diet?
- Cucumber Salad, Lobster Tail and Garlic Pepper Beef Tenderloin Tips carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does MASA have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cucumber Salad.
- Is MASA gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at MASA?
- Lobster Tail, at roughly 9.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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