Simizu, Darlinghurst
By now, I think most people will notice how obsessed I am with Japanese food. To say I’m obsessed is probably an understatement, I don’t know what’s stronger than obsessed, but that’s definitely me. Every month, my small group of high school friends try to meet up at least once, just to catch up on work and lack of social life. Trusting my judgement (or possibly too lazy to choose) they delegated me the role of choosing the dining venue, suprise suprise, it was Japanese food.
Japanese Garlic Prawn (11.90)
To start of our night, a plate of flash fried garlic prawns was on order. I loved the sweetness of the sauce accompanying the prawns, but was a little dissapointed by the use of frozen prawns.
Seafood Tempura ($20.90)
Next up were the seafood tempura. Beautifully crispy with minimal oily residue, this was easily one of my favourite dish.
Sushi and Sashimi combo (Deluxe $34.90)
Whilst eating and chatting away, the arrival of the sushi and sashimi platter stopped us on our track. A large variety of fresh kingfish, tuna and salmon sashimi acompanied by some nigiri and maki. I’m ashamed to admit, but I probably ate half of the items on the platter, too good to resist.
Nasu Dengaku ($10.00)
I’m usually not a huge fan of eggplant, however rave reviews on eatability tempted me to try it, I’m glad they did. The eggplants were grilled to a degree where the flesh was rich and creamy and simply flavoured with sweet miso.
Beef tataki ($20.50)
Next up was the beef tataki. This dish for me is a little hit and miss. I wasn’t a big fan of all the sprouts, lettuce and red onion mix, as I thought that they detracted the natural flavours of the beef.
Green Tea ice cream ($6.00)
A meal is never complete without dessert. Green tea ice cream is a requisite for any restaurants offering it. You can’t go wrong with green tea ice cream, needless to say, we fought for the last bite.
Our final dish was the strawberry tempura and black sesame ice cream. I loved the contrasting texture and feel of the strawberry tempura. Dipped in the black sesame ice cream, pure bliss.
Simizu is another gem in an overcrowded Japanese restaurant market in Sydney. The good thing for us diners is that so many choices mean so many more opportunities to find the right one which suits our needs.
What’s your favourite Japanese restaurant in Sydney ? I get a different response from everyone which is great!
Simizu
152 Liverpool Street
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Phone 02) 9360 0057
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This article was written on 22 Sep 2009, and is filed under Dinner, Japanese, Sydney, CBD.
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last dessert sounds interesting..
and that sashimi/sushi platter *DROOOOOOOLS*
surprised you only stopped at half the platter, i would of demolished the lot
I’ve never seen a tempura strawberry before. It’s a great idea, especially with the icecream.
I’m the same as you – beyond obsessed with Japanese food
Mm.. I love miso eggplant, and that black sesame dessert sounds awesome! I’m going to add this to my never ending list of places to eat! Thanks!
Those prawns seem so good! If I visit Sydney I will print out what you recommend here!
mmm… absolutely adore black sesame ice cream (and with strawberry tempura! oh my!)
(and oh! a giant-huge-massive congratulations on being a finalist in the nuffnang awards you guys! totally deserved – well done!!)
It’s surprising how many different kinds of Japanese cuisines there are. They all look good! PS: Congrats to you all on your nuffnang nomination – it is so well-deserved!
haha- I’m much the same. Everytime I organise a gathering, it mostly ends up being at a Japanese joint.
No Japanese meal is complete without a green tea icecream finish! love it.
@ abercrombie- had to share with the others, LOL I would love to finish it myself
@ arwen- it tasted as good as it looked.
@ betty- np it’s a great place if you want a quick bite.
@ travelerfolio- LOL if you visit Sydney, e-mail us, we can provide you with an extensive list of where to go
@ Shez- Thanks heaps, we’re still quite suprised by it.
@ Belle- Thanks Belle. Yeah, I love all types of japanese food.
@ Adrian- totally agree with the green tea ice cream, lol it goes well after any cuisine.
You always order exactly what I would want to eat. I, too, love the idea of strawberry tempura, especially paired with sesame. Maybe some sort of entremet in the making?