suzuya

i love this place. the staff is always lovely and attentive. the food is nice andgoodportion size. i can feed my hungry husband without going broke. i love their complimentary pannacotta. i like sushi rolls more than their nigiri sushi though. 

we booked a table so we didn't have to wait but the group who arrived just before us was told that the waiting time was an hour.

we've been coming to this place for years. goodand satisfying japanese food.  wide selection of alcohol.  best of all, it's at great prices.

the food just okay notgoodnot bad but the waiting time is so long. not will come back here again.

friendly staff, big servings thusgoodvalue for money but food and was just regular japanese. nothing particularly amazing that would make me go back again.

one of surry hills finest japanese restaurants. my ultimate go to for japanese. dishes are packed full of flavour, mains are large enough to share between two, could easily share between 4 but would suggest ordering another main dish. sushi sashimi combogoodoption, karaage yum yum must have kewpie and mustard to dip in. i love the complimentary starter of glass noodle salad and single serve panacotta per customer.goodcasual dining, quality food, and accept byo wine.

maybe i ordered the wrong dishes but my experience wasn't as spectacular as most have rated here.

i came on a friday just before the peak lunch period and was the second table occupied. i ordered the agedashi tofu and the salmon salad as i had seen the photos on zomato and they looked good.

agedashi tofu - the tofu was fried well with outer layer thin and crisp while the tofu centre was silky smooth. the dashi (broth) was a little too strong but excused given the blan flavour of the tofu. the bonito flakes offered finished the dish providing flavour and texture. it was agooddish but nothing too special.

sashimi salad - this thing was enormous and when it came with a big serving spoon, i knew it was meant to be shared but i took the challenge and ate from this monstrous bowl. the salad was predominantly lifted by shredded cabbage but there was also carrots, rocket and some seaweed. the sashimi consisted of salmon, tuna, kingfish and mackeral. the mackeral imparted a very pungant flavour while the other fish were fresh but i could not tell because the citrus ginger dressing was far too overpowering and there was too much of it to the point. the salad would have beengoodas a side salad as there is only so much you can have of the dressing but as for a salad as large as this, the fish flavour was totally lost. neither the mayo or wasabe made a difference to the acidity.

the service was poor as i had to get the attention of the waitress to order despite only being the second customer in and the dishes were not cleared nor any polite hospitality synoymous withgoodjapanese custom or agoodjapenese eating institution.

good value andgoodserving portion, thumbs up! tried their lunch combo ($15.9?) which includes ageshi (fried tofu in sauce), entree sushi and chicken katsu (japanese fried chicken), similar to suma sushi, it was delicious and filling, i would also recommend their salad - comes in a huge bowl! will visit again soon.

i am blessed by having a lot of nice food around my office. suzuya foods are good, generous portion andgoodvalue especially if you order the set menu. however, their slow and unattentive service sometimes can be quite off putting. i do hope their services will improve in future.

why hello there ! what a gem to find in surry hills. first time here. went on a sunday night and the seats filled in quickly. complimentary condiments like glass noodles side, edamame beans and pannacotta for dessert so yum, very thoughtful indeed. we ordered 10 dishes amongst the four of us - soft shell crab, wagyu pot, miso eggplant, tuna nigiri (ordered this after our sashimi platter because it was reallygoodquality but $2.50 a piece), agedashi tofu, tempura prawns, sashimi and sushi platter, california roll, tuna and avocado roll and sashimi salad (with real seaweed and not dyed ones yay and bowl is super big portion like triple a normal salad you would order at japanese restuarant). first four/five dishes sit on my favourites list and the rest of the list isnt ordered they are all worthy to try, you cannot go wrong and will go back for more. the menu has many choices but somewhat limited. i wanted to eat unagi rice which would be really great for this restuarant, but maybe thats my own fault for craving it. they make everything from scratch, so very simple and fresh. for some reason the sushi rolls werent my favourite but nigiri's wasgoodwith slight vinegar taste. each dish was well portioned. chef was very friendly as we were sitting right next to the kitchen. include everything and looking at the bill and eating way more than we can... i think we found another favourite restuarant to go to.

chicken katsu is to die for!!!. value for money andgoodquality food, always busy around lunch time. salad comes in the size of a garden bowl.... love this little cosy place!!!!

the japanese you've been looking for .... what a lovely little asian oasis this place is. from the moment you enter you are greeted by a lovely simple decor, friendly staff and an atmosphere of friendly and sociable guests. we were greeted by a lovely lady (owner? manager?) who sat us down and made sure we had what we wanted. you feel like you're at someone's house rather than a restaurant. which is just charming. she was happy to make recommendations if needed just as much as leave us to ponder the menu. i personally don't think you can go wrong with the menu. all the food is lovely. from traditional sushi & sashimi (freshly prepared and beautifully presented) through to tempura, katsu and terriaki. a surprise for me was the panna cotta. i rarely like asian desserts ... they often miss the mark. but here, it was really a delight.

now i'll warn you ... this place is busy. it's surry hills worst kept secret. so remember to book, particularly on the weekend. but it's well worth it.


-----20 apr, 2014-----

great food, great value. this place is a hidden gem in the back streets of surry hills. a warm and welcoming atmosphere is balanced with friendly staff and great food. i had the 5 course special for $29 which provide me about 3 choices per a course. i was never disappointed with my choices. to me, the mark of agoodjapanese restaurant is how well they do tempura and sashimi. the chefs at suzaya are more than capable here and i enjoyed every mouthful. make the effort and pop into this place the next time you have a hankering for japanese.

wonderful, authentic and value for money japanese restaurant. i have found anothergoodjapanese restaurant. it's situated in the poshy part of surry hills not far from central station.

we ordered a $29 banquet with choices of classical japanese entrees, mains and side dishes. they are well cooked and authentic and value for money. we were so full and satisfied at the end of the meal.

highly recommended

want agooddeal for lunch? suzuya is the place to be... for $15 i could not ask for more! -- the food -- small glass noodle appetiser --  sesame soy dressed glass noodles simple yet tasty  agedashi tofu -- deep fried tofu in a soy bases sauce fried nicely as the oil was not reused too many times. sauce was simple but japanese food is all about simplicity miso soup -- nothing out of ordinary  sashimi !! generous serve of sashimi. fish was very fresh. sushi -- if you choose sashimi you don't get sushi and vice versa of course the sushi is not comparable to some other japanese restaurants as the rice and sashimi ratio is slightly off ... but i can't complain for a $15 meal!  main was teriyaki salmon -- although overcooked but quite nice served with rice what more could i ask for? glass noodle, miso soup, sashimi/sushi, teriyaki salmon or teriyaki chicken, agedashi  tofu and rice for only $15!!! bargain!!! come here to enjoy such agooddeal and walk around this neighbourhood for a nice c

what a great find! happened to be in surry hills, chose this place purely on its urban spoon rating, and am happy to say it deserves every one of its positive reviews! got the $29 special - every dish brought out was fresh and delicious - extremelygoodvalue, too much food for us to finish but taking the leftovers home was no trouble. kudos to the chef and owner, i hope the quality, value and service remain at the same high standard when the rest of sydney discovers this hidden gem!

value for money jap, run by same ppl as sushi suma on cleveland st.goodservice and pretty fresh stuff. great for a casual dinner serving the standard dishes you'd find in any other jap restaurant (but is done well)