suzuya

great new japanese restaurant!. definitely one of the best places for sushi in surry hills. it's refreshing to see a genuine japanese restaurant here (devonshire). it's price is really reasonable and cheap if you compare them to the sub-par korean style sushi down the street.

lunch menu -- $15~ $16 can get you:
- small noodle salad entree
- agedashi tofu
- 5 piece nigiri sushi (tuna, mackerel, salmon, squid)
- 6 piece tuna/salmon thin roll
- bowl of rice
- miso soup

- beef teriyaki (may i stress that they serve wagyu beef!) or
- chicken/pork katsu with salad

the chefs also give generously for the hot mains... i'm a guy, and i need to pack half of the main for takeaway.. so it's definitelygreatvalue.

highly recommended!

this is one of our favourite restaurants. we have been coming here for years. we followed the owners ryochi and susan over from sushi suma.
in fact, when i heard he was opening this restaurant in devonshire street, i drove by for weeks in anicipation of its opening. this restautant is a bargain gem serving up simple fresh and generous japanese meals for a reasonable price. our go to is the sashimi salad and believe me salad is usually the last thing i would consider ordering. this salad is sure to cause some food envy, i have witnessed it on many an occasion. this is a salad for 2, it is literally a mountain of fresh salad including seaweed, carrot, cabbage, lettuce, cucumber topped with a generous varity of sashimi including salmon, tuna and king fish. the salad comes with a sweet tangy dressing and on the side the salad is accompanied with fresh wasabi and a thick creamy japanese mayo. you can choose to mix the mayo in to the salad to turn it into a deicious japanese slaw or if you are on a heath kick, the salad tastesgreatjust as it is. suzuya also servesgreatkatsu(japanese schnitzel) pork and chicken, the lunch special comes with a tasty curry sauce which is agreatflavour combination. the teriyaki is also nice, with a choice of salmon, chicken or beef. for a heathy option the sushi and sasimi combination isgreatvalue. other recommendations include gyoza, miso nasu(eggplant served with a sweet miso sauce) chicken karage(japanese fried chicken). the restraunt also has a variety of japanese beverages available including beer, sake and umeshu(a sweet plum wine). the restaurant has a modern setting with hospitable and friendly staff. for a quirky side note: check out the bathroom at the back of the restaurant. it is decorated with pictures of mt fuji, japanese actors and there is also a table and 2 chairs. i still haven't quite figured out why the table and chairs are in there, maybe it is for the ladies who go to the bathroom for a chat.
anyway back to the review. i can honestly say i have never had a bad meal at this restaurant and as you can see would definitely recommend a visit. be sure to book as it can get busy.

we've been coming to this place for years.  good and satisfying japanese food.  wide selection of alcohol.  best of all, it's atgreatprices.

one of the best japanese restaurants in surry hills and most certainly the best value. the restaurant has agreatvibe and the owners are very accommodating - be sure to book on weekends as it can get busy. highly recommended is the sashimi salad - i could not believe the size of this dish and it is definitely meant to share!! popular starters are gyoza, chicken karage and edamame. the chicken katsu and pork katsu are delicious mains as well as the teriyaki salmon. my partner ordered the udon with tempura and like everything else the serving is generous. i also hear they havegreatlunch specials. highly recommend this place and cannot wait to come back.

excellent food,greatpolite staff, generous portions, very affordable and fair priced. a little squeezy inside because it's so popular! definitely worth your bucket list.

i am rating 5 stars due to service, food and value for money. the set menu for $29.90 is well worth it. some of the tastiest raw fish i've had in a while. i really enjoyed the potato croquettes and the salmon sushi / sashimi.greatportion sizes would definitely go back.

great foodgreatservice. fresh simple tasty japanese food. the presentation was excellent. meals came out in a timely manner. well priced. i will definitely be back.

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 really good quality 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 reallygreatfor 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 was good with 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.

alwaysgreatfood and service andgreatprices too.. highly recommend the eggplant with miso sauce...

good quality andgreatvalue japanese food!

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,greatvalue. this place is a hidden gem in the back streets of surry hills. a warm and welcoming atmosphere is balanced with friendly staff andgreatfood. 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 a good japanese 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.

what agreatfind! 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 - extremely good value, 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!

third time a wonder!. each time we try something a bit more adventurous and leave just as pleased. the gyoza is some of the best i've had while the katsu chicken is unbeatable. the pieces are big and juicy you'll be satisfied on your first bite.

we always order the wagyu pot and edamame. last night we tried the sashimi and we were all very satisfied. but i'm not sure if you can take my word for it because it was the first time i had eaten sashimi.

when it comes to pricing, i find it agreatplace to go with a group of 4-6. more and you would be overcrowding this quaint little restaurant and less and you will struggle to finish such large portions.

great place! make a booking or come early otherwise you'll struggle to grab a table.

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

if you’re feeling stretched for cash, don’t worry – dining out in sydney doesn’t have to be wallet-busting experience.

blimey, it's good. situated on devonshire street next to katsu yachiyo, just a short walk from crown street in surry hills, you’ll find suzuya japanese restaurant (byo). don’t de fooled by simple interior, the menu presents a wide range of typical japanese dishes including sushi, sashimi, tempura and all your regular favorites, large full dishes plates for sharing and i mean large to the point that i had to take a doggy bag home. this is a pretty good choice for a fun, casual, buzzy dinner out.

the greatest thing about suzuya is the service of the staff; they certainly make you feel like you are eating at someone’s house rather than a restaurant. suzuya scores fully on the really high standard of service factor -greatstaff/ impeccable service (from the smiling hostess to the various staff members made it memorable), very receptive to even the smallest of requests, couldn't have asked for more on this front. at one point the waitress came over to say we might have over ordered not realizing the portion size of the food hence the tile man vs. food!

for the moment, the crowds have not crashed the party as yet, so if you’re looking for your japanese fix this week, i urge you to book a table now. right now i honestly don't believe there is any better place for value for money! i highly recommend it.