suzuya

i absolutely love thisplace- definitely one of the better japanese restaurants in sydney! their style of cooking is very homey and generous. their salad is massive and their miso nasu sauce was so good. would definitely recommend thisplaceif you’re after an affordable but satisfying meal.

we've been coming to thisplacefor years.  good and satisfying japanese food.  wide selection of alcohol.  best of all, it's at great prices.

love thisplaceto bits. serve the best agedashi tofu in surry hills (some say inner city). big serving, value for money and extremely friendly staffs. visited during both lunch and dinner time - absolutely delish!

a while ago, i was introduced to this little restaurant by my work colleague, sr. suzuya japanese restaurant is located in a small street in the middle of surry hills. unless you are a local or someone referred you to it, you will most likely never heard about this place. it is now becoming a meetingplaceif i meet my colleague for lunch around surry hills.

one of my favourite places in sydney! food is just amazing! price is reasonable and affordable. portion is big! aplacefor all occasions: dating, gathering with friends or even a quick lunch. lunch set only $17 and you can have sooo much food! everything here is tasty! i'll certainly come back here as much as i can, though i don't work nearby anymore.
update: they don't have the free starters anymore. but it's still good. now $80 for 2 people is a bit pricey. will have the $32/pp set dinner next time

one of the best japanese restaurants in surry hills and most certainly the best value. the restaurant has a great vibe 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 have great lunch specials. highly recommend thisplaceand cannot wait to come back.

go here for lunch almost once a week. best value for money and food tastes amazing. portions are huge so be ready to share! recently they have been very busy so the service is slow. the sashimi is always fresh,placeis clean and service is nice. we always get the sashimi salad of kaiso salad. delicious!

c & i been wanting to go to thisplacewhenever we had dinner next door @ devonshire and finally went there when couldn't think of other places.

we were very surprised the size of the servings and quality is quite decent.

also another time went with friend, we had lots of complimentary snacks like edamame, agedashi tofu and small vanilla pannacotta to round off a nice dinner.

the japanese you've been looking for .... what a lovely little asian oasis thisplaceis. 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 ... thisplaceis 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. thisplaceis 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 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 thisplacethe next time you have a hankering for japanese.

best yet!. took an interstate friend to suzuya surrey hills based on urbanspoon review. the rating of 95% does not do thisplacejustice! the food was superb - highly recommend the $29 set menu. fresh and plentiful in serving. i have a feeling thisplaceis going to be a solid regular for years to come!

want a good deal for lunch? suzuya is theplaceto 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 a good deal and walk around this neighbourhood for a nice c

what a great find! happened to be in surry hills, chose thisplacepurely 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!

excellent service, delicious food. nice cosy littleplacewith cheerfully friendly staffs. ordered sashimi salad... very generous portion for the price, definitely a share dish. quality sashimi slices with fresh julienne veg, yums. followed by deep fried eggplant, served with a very umamied sauce.

their tempura udon noodles are cooked perfectly el dente with a clear flavourful soup, my only gripe is that the egg is overcooked. lastly, the beef teriyaki, portion is once again generous, beef slices are very juicy and served with lots of julienne veg as sides.

when we asked for the bill, they gave us a complimentary pannacotta each as dessert which is really light but tastes great. this is a restaurant that i would not hesitate to come back again and again.

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 a greatplaceto 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.

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 - great staff/ 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 betterplacefor value for money! i highly recommend it.