Aya E.
Yelp
Ordered:
Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura (~$11)
Mini Beef Sukiyaki Set (~$26): served with rice, miso soup, and Salmon & Avocado Millfeeyu Sushi
Suzuki Roll (~$23): Spicy Salmon, Spicy Crab, Crunch, Sliced Lemon, Fried Black Peppered Tuna, Avocado, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce
Sapparo Draft Glass (~$6)
Ikezo Sake (~$8): sparkling jelly sake with peach flavor
Aya's take:
What. A. Meal. Suzuki Shokudi is unassumingly serving some of the best traditional Japanese dishes I've ever had. Being from Astoria and driving past this place all the time, I'm ashamed to never have had it before! We started with the Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura which was lightly battered, crispy and savory, and very fresh. The Mini beef Sukiyaki Set is the most perfect combination to ever exist. You get Sukiyaki with rice and miso soup which is already enough on its own but then they throw in the Salmon & Avocado Millfeeyu Sushi which propels this to a whole new level. The Sukiyaki has a rich, sweet-savory flavor profile and the beef soaks up that umami sauce which creates a deep and rich taste. It comes with a raw egg which we dipped the beef into giving it a creamy and silky finish. The Salmon & Avocado Millfeeyu Sushi was so satisfying! The salmon was so fresh, the avocado was buttery and earthy, and the mix of soy sauce & wasabi paired beautifully with each bite. We couldn't leave without trying some sushi; chef Suzuki was behind the counter cranking out rolls so it was only right we order the Suzuki Roll. I took my first bite and closed my eyes to savor all the flavors. It was THAT good. You can tell this roll was crafted by an expert. The combination offers a rich balance of spicy, creamy, and savory flavors, with buttery fish, sweet eel sauce, and tangy lemon cutting through the richness. I also loved the crunchy and soft textures that balanced each other out. I definitely recommend getting a glass of Sapparo Draft to pair with your meal; it was crisp and refreshing with a clean and dry finish. I can't recommend Suzuki Shokudo enough! The interior feels like you're actually in Japan and the freshness of the fish and warmness of the staff make this a memorable experience.