What to Drink
Shimizu serves a variety of shochu, which can be made from rice, barley, buckwheat, sweet potatoes, or sugar. Beginners may wish to soften the potent beverage with lime and club soda.
Look Good
Your receipt may come back in Japanese, but the friendly staff here is glad to describe drinks and dishes in English--don't be afraid to ask for recommendations.
Delivery
There is a $20 minimum for delivery orders.
Customer Reviews
AWFUL EXPERIENCE AT THE SUSHI BAR!!!!! Reviewed by Himawari on
2009-04-18T09:32:23Z
"Zettai nidoto ikanai" means "I absolutely never go back there" in Japanese.. Sushi lunch maybe okay but DON'T even try to make a reservation for the sushi bar. They will charge you impossible $$$$. If you want to have good sushi in NY, go to the counter at Sushiden, Sushi Yasuda, Sasabune or others with the same quality of level. (There are many in NY) I have never seen a sushi chef who had long hair and, charged $85 for a tiny sashimi platter for 2. (assortment of four different kind of very thinly sliced plain fish, totally nothing special, this was a joke, not rip off ) I noticed that that's their strategy, serve sushi for tourists at lunch time at proper price and charge$$$$ for customers sit at the counter. My husband doesn't drink at all, I ordered just one glass of beer which was $6 and we paid almost $300 total. Do you still wanna go there??
Excellent Service.. Reviewed by marianneee on
2008-09-29T15:09:34Z
Excellent service...delicious sushi with a wonderful selection. I have been frequenting this establishment for almost a year now, and I must say that it has never disappointed me yet. The atmosphere is relaxing and the staff couldn't be more polite. Even my nit picking base requirements of my dining experience are always fulfilled without an issue or need to request. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone interested in sushi.
Very fresh seafood, small cozy place Reviewed by sihui on
2008-07-21T10:30:59Z
I came to Shimizu based on the recommendations of a Japanese friend. I ordered a Chef-selection plate of mixed sushi and sashimi. There was sea urchin among the selection. At first I dreaded eating it (not an urchin fan!) but to my surprise it tasted really sweet and tasty. It is like slurping a great oyster. The rest, needless to say, is history. My $75 plate had about 8 pieces of very good onigiri (toro, sardine, yellowtail, salmon, sea urchin, sweet shrimp, etc), seared mackerel sashimi, tuna sashimi,
