Suzu Kin

Renzwycliff

4.0

SundaysI was there the time website said they'd be open. Nope. Closed.For affordable Japanese food, this is a good option and I also find its location in San Antonio okay. You get what you pay for. Servers are always friendly and the speed of service is reasonably quick.The coating of the Tempura is simple and reminds me of home-cooked meals but theirs has presentation.As of today, my new favorite is their Ebi Furai Teishoku. They give 5 generously-sized pieces that crunch perfectly while bitten on the outside. Thickness of the coating is, indeed, very thick to my liking and the tonkatsu sauce is also amazing!(updated)

Annisa' Fitri Azizah

4.0

Suzu Kin has been a family favorite for over three decades. I remember when I was starting my banking career, if we had Japanese food cravings, it was either Suzu Kin or Kimpura. There were not that many Japanese restaurants back in the '80s. Suzu Kin would more often be chosen because it was budget-friendly. In his later years, if ever my Papa would be gone from the house and did not leave word, for sure we would find him here eating his favorite sukiyaki.Though the place is definitely old and in need of refurbishment, this feels like home for the comfort and memories it brings.Today, I got the Kisu (apahap) Tempura Teishoku (P215) which came with rice and miso soup. Suzu Kin's miso soup is unlike other miso soups because it is more scrumptious with tempura batter flakes and seafood bits (fish, shrimp, scallop or whatever is in season). The fish, itself was fresh and delicious and came in 7 pieces (probably because I'm old and an old-time customer). Just on the first bite, I knew I was welcomed.Another thing, I do not pass up on is their coffee jelly dessert. It has grown a lot bigger than before, now it is being served in an ice cream sundae glass compared to the small bowl it was served in before. One thing I noticed though, is that it seems they already pre-make their coffee gelatin and store it in the freezer so some ice particles are present. Before, I remember it was silky smooth and freshly made that it rivaled the coffee jelly of Bunchum's Japanese coffee house, that arguably had the best coffee jelly dessert at the time. Nonetheless, today's lunch was a trip down memory lane.

Gül Ergül

1.0

First tried Suzu Kin when I was in Highschool until college, couple of years have passed and I l, together with my boyfriend tried it again around lunch time this morning. I was psyched to introduce this restaurant to him since they really had good Japanese food with an affordable price. The food wasn't as good as it was before, it was the complete opposite of what I remembered and was expecting. I hope that they could bring the taste of the food they before, it's such a waste for a well known place and loved.Btw we ordered their Tempura, 2 types of Maki, Chirashi, and Beef Gyudon.