A good place to be in if you like Japanese bar food. The decors were composed of a ton of old Japanese advertisements. They had interesting seating arrangements, like bars and window seating can only be sit by parties of two. Getting a space was not easy. Hostess was kind and helpful. Food: fried chicken was a bit dry. Not the Japanese crunchy puffy shell kind. Not bad. Yakitoris are all excellent! Nothing to complain. We ordered everything on the menu. All are good. All cooked to American perfection. Gyoza was good. Nothing to write home about. Ramen: tonkusut black was excellent. Broth was done with time. Tori was good. Also thick broth! Would definitely come back again. read more

Just like my review from before, Susuru is still one of my favorite restaurants in Orlando. It's still such a fun retro izakaya whenever I'm craving ramen or Japanese style tapas, and the service is always top notch. We almost always have Asuka as our server, and she's seriously the sweetest. She's always so welcoming and somehow always recommends something that ends up becoming a new favorite. They've added more ramen to the menu since my last review, and the Tan Tan ramen has quickly become one of my favorites. The spicy sesame peanut broth is rich, flavorful, and has just the right amount of heat. If I'm not in the mood for ramen, I always go with the shiso butter yaki onigiri with a side of pork chashu. They torch the butter right at your table, which is such a fun touch, and it smells incredible. The mentaiko fries are still a must order every single visit, and for dessert you can't skip the matcha tiramisu or the taro ice cream with the hot green tea. The ramen, grilled meats, addicting appetizers, fun drinks, awesome atmosphere, and consistently amazing staff are exactly why I keep coming back. Easily one of my favorite spots in Orlando. read more

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Tried this place after hearing so much about it on socials. Pulled up and there was a small line waiting for it to open. Really cool place with an open atmosphere. Kitchen is also open with a bar that looks directly into the kitchen as you dine. Drinks are simple. Plum wine, Japanese whisky options, beer, and soft drinks. Also a few mixed drinks, but again nothing crazy or exciting. Food was fresh and pretty good. The tuna sashimi appetizer was fantastic! The sauce is like a yum-yum and black sesame blend. Incredible. The bowl was wayyyyyy too sweet for me. Too much of the sauce. But the rice and chicken were pretty good. The pork belly is grilled and not seasoned much. So added it to the bowl to calm the sweet and it worked well. Overall, this place isn't worth queuing for, but still pretty good considering its location. Solid 6/10 for me. read more

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Tried this place after I've been hearing that it's a must try spot. Restaurant is pretty small and there's a line out the door. They don't take reservations. They serve small bites and shareables. The ambiance is pretty cool. It is loud as they blast Japanese music and there's also an open kitchen. When you walk in, there's a strong smell that wasn't appetizing. Prices are fairly high for the portions. I got the tonkotsu ramen as a basic meal to try for the first time at the restaurant. The noodles were good but the broth was super salty for me. Wasn't as impressed as this was highly recommended for me to try. read more

The place doesn't take reservations so expect to wait. We waited about 30 minutes for seats at the bar. The interior looks beautiful and really replicates Japanese art, culture, etc nicely. The service was decently fast as well as they gave us one plate at a time. The drink was tasty and you can definitely taste the alcohol in it. I personally enjoyed the Godzilla toy on it and they have a few alternations of it. The gyoza was probably the best item my girlfriend and I had as the chicken dumplings underneath were delicious. The skirt steak was tender and had a nice sauce on it too. The chicken karaage was our least favorite just because there wasn't much taste to it. It came with a sort of mayo dip, and it was fried nicely. read more

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Our favorite spot to celebrate all occasions! Food brings us back to Japan! Ambiance is retro /izakaya. You have to try their seasonal specials as well! Never disappoints. We LOVE the beef tongue. So tender, probably the best beef tongue we've ever had in the nation. The dessert never disappoints. A perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Kurobata sausage: delicious and cute! This is what high quality ingredients get you! read more

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What an amazing little hole in the wall! This is an Izakaya style eatery and they totally nailed the perfect vibe. From the decor, to the seats at the bar watching our food made, to the amazing tasty food at great prices, I wish I lived near here because this would be a regular hangout. We tried regular menu items, specials, themed cocktails, the whole bit, and absolutely everything was spot on! Service was super friendly, and it seemed everything was made to order. I loved everything about this place! read more

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I got so lucky again. I wanted to do on a Saturday night. I arrived around 730ish, and got lucky to find parking. When I arrived, I was told there was a bar seating in 10 minutes, which I took. I scanned the menu and had to have the old fashioned again (12 dollars). It was a great deal as it was boozy for me to stay happy for a while. For dinner, I splurged with the miso lamb (26 dollars) and chicken breast and thigh skewers (4.6 dollars each). All the meats were perfectly grilled and tender. The miso paste was perfect with the lamb, and the chimichurri sauce made it more flavorful. There were micro greens and potatoes for the vegetables. The wasabi topping on the chicken was very nice and brought the kick needed. I don't know if it was real wasabi, but it was still good. For dessert, the matcha tiramisu (8 dollars) was earthy and light, and the green tea was a nice gesture. The service was attentive and nice. My bartender made a great drink and the whole staff took great care of us. The vibe is still very nice, with lots of Japanese nostalgia displayed. The bar area has a nice open kitchen to watch the action as well. Music looks to be Japanese pop or anime. Parking can be difficult, and the wait times can get long, so bring your patience as it is well worth it! This is still a wonderful Japanese restaurant for bar food. No wonder it still gets crowded, especially on a Saturday night. I really need to visit their sister restaurant, Juju, as well. They are a similar concept with excellent food and drinks too! Overall: A read more

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誤打誤撞在Orlando 找到這一家好吃的餐館，沒想到在佛羅里達也有這麼特別的餐廳，不只有燒烤，還有拉麵，裡面玉米呀小香腸啊，牛舌啊，雞腿啊，什麼都有而且最可愛的是他們的簿子非常的特別有好多好可愛的日本小東西好像感受到日本來了，如果你要到這邊來吃飯，非常歡迎到這家店來 read more

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Susuru is the best restaurant in Orlando! If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would. Every dish we ordered was incredible, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. The staff was amazing, attentive, and genuinely the best part of our dining experience. I've eaten at a lot of restaurants and Susuru still stands out as my favorite! read more

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Street corn was really good! Great menu options. Service was great and our waitress was super helpful and knowledgeable on menu items and what to try. Sorry! I didn't get her name. This place is always busy so be prepared to wait. The atmosphere is also very cool. read more

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Overall we enjoyed the foods we ordered. The izakaya skewers and grilled items are great! Their ramen noodles are rated undercooked - not necessarily in a bad way - it's just not as soft as other places but I actually prefer my noodles a bit undercooked. The tonkotsu black are strongly flavored - lots of bamboo shoots. It is my least favorite. Miso lamb comes with chimichurri that's just out of this world. We had to wait for about 30 mins, but the are lots of benches outside so the wait wasn't too bad. read more

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We tried the tonkatsu, pork belly rice bowl, wagyu rice bowl and the chicken karaage. We recommend the rice bowls. The tonkatsu was a bit bland. The service was decent and fast. read more

I was in town for a work conference and ended up meeting up with one of my friends who also happens to be Yelp elite. She recommended this place and it was close to where I was staying so it sounded like a good deal. I got there just as they were opening around 5 PM and was seated promptly. The decor inside is very cool. I love the chairs and all of the Japanese influence. We had so many delicious bites from the skirt steak to the fried chicken. Everything had great flavor and texture. The Sapporo's were nice and cold and cheap. I did try one of the fancy drinks the Godzilla and it was yummy. As we were leaving this place was starting to get packed on a weekday which is a good sign to me. If you plan on coming here, definitely make sure you come with time so you can get yourself a nice table and enjoy some great food. read more

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Good food, plenty of parking, may have long wait. The ramen was missing a hint of savory, it just needed a little bit of something more. Will be returning back read more

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It was okay. We had ramen and it was decent, but seemed it was pre-made and just heated up (not quite enough). The vibe was nice and the server we had was good. The young lady when you check in wasn't super friendly or chipper. Seemed almost annoyed. Maybe she doesn't like her job, I dont know. read more

SUSURU is a great place to not only enjoy delicious Japanese bites, but a fantastic environment that immerses you the moment you enter. The staff have always been friendly and efficient, their menu offers a little something for everyone as well. Even for picky eaters as there are some basic rice offerings or a variety of sticks. It's also a good option for people wanting to try something that is not standard Japanese fare offered at many restaurants. If you're in the mood for Japanese food, or seeking a great late night bite option that isn't bar food or chain, you'll enjoy your visit here! read more

Susuru - Obligatory bathroom photo. - Izakaya Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I remember reading somewhere that Susuru felt like a Michelin star experience without the Michelin prices, and I couldn't agree more. Orlando has a small collection of these incredible Asian tapas places which warm the heart and feed the soul, and Susuru is now my favorite of those places. First impressions- the inside of Susuru is so damn charming. You really feel like you've been transported to a delightful restaurant you'd find in Japan. The atmosphere is fun but not crazy by any means. The restaurant was full with a 10 minute wait, and I believe that was late on a Wednesday night... I have friends that went back to Susuru and said that they waited over an hour on a Saturday night (they spent the hour at the Axe-Throwing tiki bar a few shops away). I don't believe they take reservations, so if you don't want to wait a while, make sure you go on a weeknight! Also, parking is plentiful, free, and not an issue. My buddy that I went with wanted to splurge and have a sort of Top Chef-fy experience, so she ordered way more than 2 people have any business ordering. Zero complaints, because we had a blast... and we found it pretty affordable considering how much we ordered. THE GOODS: 1) Tonkotsu Ramen- her and I were both craving ramen, so we started off with it. Ugh. Delicious. I got the regular Tonkotsu, and she got the Tonkotus Black (the only difference is the black garlic oil). We both loveddd it. And honestly, it was even more delicious the next day when we had the leftovers for a hearty lunch. The noodles and broth were great; and the egg was yummy (my favorite soft boiled egg in town is still Domu's East End location's bruléed soil boiled egg). I'd order the ramen again. 2) Chicken Karaage- perfectly battered and fried. Sometimes, I feel like karaage is over-battered and so crispy that it hurts your mouth when you're crunchy down on it... This had the ideal crunch with tender pieces of chicken inside. And the yuzu mayo was a great complement to the dish. 3) Mentaiko Fries- I felt like the more I had these, the more I liked them. I'm a big fan of putting roe on more food items, so I loved the idea of making a spicy mayo with roe. The fries were crunchy and went so well with the roe mayo. Thumbs up. 4) Susuru Gohan- this was a nice dish. I liked that it was pretty simple and a nice addition to the rest of the meal. I'd think of it as ordering a flavorful side of rice rather than an appetizer or dish on its own. 5) Momo (Yakitori)- this was good. Not super memorable... but tasty. I've had better chicken thigh yakitori. I'd probably order something else to try something new next time. 6) Beef Tongue (Kushiyaki)- OH MY. Hands down, my favoriteee bite of the whole experience... and quite honestly my favorite bite I've had of something in a while. The beef tongue quite literally melts in your mouth. Ughhh what a savory and delicious bite. I could have this every single day of my life and never get tired of it. I am salivating just thinking about it. 7) Matcha Tira-Masu- While the matcha tira-masu was tasty, I went into dessert thinking this was going to be my #1 dessert... but I actually liked the Ube soft serve more. This tasted more along the lines of a very light cheesecake dusted in matcha. I love how it was served- it was a beautiful dish. 8) Soft Serve (Ube)- this was great and was surprised by it. It felt like a much lighter ice cream, and wasn't heavy or super creamy. It reminded me more of an asian shaved ice (like at Saigon Snow at Mills Market). The ube flavor was delightful and wasn't overpoweringly sweet as it often is. Be mindful that the flavors vary- a friend of mine that returned to Susuru LOVED this ube soft serve when we had it but didn't like the new flavor she had when she returned (she couldn't remember what it was, maybe a vanilla?). Overall, I absolutely loveddd my experience at Susuru. I even bought one of their t-shirts so I can get 10% off every time I return, lmao. I now tell everyone and their mothers about how great this place is. I wish it was closer to me- but I'll have to plan a Disney + Susuru trip on that side of town soon just to experience my favorites all over again (and try some new bites)! I definitely recommend coming here!! read more

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Rounded up from 3.5 stars. We were sat at a table in the middle of the room. It's a bit loud in the restaurant and it wasn't the most comfortable place to sit being surrounded by noise. We really like the small plate concept so that you try several plates in one sitting. They were out of several menus items that we were hoping to try but we were able to find enough to make a meal out of what was available. Lastly our server just seemed like she didn't want to be there. I don't know what she had going on but it just doesn't make the experience super enjoyable with an unenthusiastic server. read more

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Very cute izakaya! Only 20 min wait on a Tuesday night around 9pm, was totally worth it! Our favorite dish was the mentaiko fries, and we loved the matcha tiramisu. The chicken oyster and chicken thigh skewers were very tender too! For cocktails, we got the yuzu lemonado and a beer, the beer was good, also yuzu, but I think I will pass next time on the yuzu lemonado. I think the other skewers like the shiitake, and Brussels sprouts were just alright, but would definitely come back for the mentaiko fries and matcha tiramisu! read more

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I enjoyed this ramen place a lot. The flavors were 7-8 out of 10 for me but the service was 10/10. What I would say that separates this place from other Ramen places is the simplicity and the ambience. But I do have to say the service was excellent and a "never let your cup go empty" kind of place. The desserts were a bit limited but all were delicious! read more

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Immediate vibe as soon as you walk in the door. We got lucky with no wait on a Thursday evening at 6 pm, but otherwise come early. Worth the wait! Great price, great flavor. Will be back read more

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After leaving Player 1 Video Game Bar earlier than expected, my girlfriend and I decided to stop by Susuru for a late bite. It ended up being a great decision. We started by sharing a drink that came in a cool fishbowl-style cup, which was a fun way to kick things off. For appetizers, we ordered a few skewers that were really good and full of flavor. One of the highlights was the fries topped with seaweed and a special sauce, they were honestly amazing, and we pretty much devoured them right away. We also tried a fried mochi with bacon. It was definitely interesting with its sweet and savory mix. A little unusual, but still good and worth trying if you like unique flavors. For our main dishes, we both ordered ramen. By the time it arrived we had already filled up on appetizers, so we ended up taking most of it home, but the ramen itself was still really good. To top things off, the staff gave us a free mini matcha cake, which was a nice surprise. I enjoyed it, although my girlfriend is a bit picky with desserts. The restaurant itself also had a really cool vibe with vintage figures and decorations that added a lot of personality to the space. Final Thoughts: Great food, fun atmosphere, and a solid ramen spot overall. I'd definitely come back again read more

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Best food ever!! Awesome service, great location, clean, safe, family friendly restaurant. You need to eat here on your next trip to Orlando! read more

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Susuru never disappoints! Been going here for years and every time, it hits the spot. The team there always serves up delicious skewers (my favorite the beef tongue) and unique cocktails (get the astroboy!) I've tried pretty much everything on their menu and I recommend: hamachi Kama, fries, karaage, any specials they may have, beef tenderloin, chicken thigh, and pork belly! You may might have to wait since this place is awesome and it can get busy around dinner time, but believe me when I say it's worth the wait! read more

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I have so many photos from Susuru that Yelp won't even let me post them all. That should give you an idea of how much I love this place. I know Juju is closer to my side of town, but Susuru is the one that I go back to. It's a crowd favorite too! All our family, friends, guests, coworkers, and anyone else we've taken here just rave about it and say that it's one of the best places they've eaten at. In a plaza full of heavy-hitters, Susuru holds its own and keeps me coming back on repeat. All the food is served small plate-style and comes out as it's ready. So it's best to order things family style as different dishes will come out before others and, if you order separately, there's no guarantee all the food will come out at the same time. It's also good to order 2-3 dishes per person. You absolutely have to get the Mentaiko Fries, King Salmon Tataki, Tempura King Oyster Mushrooms, and Hamachi Kama to start. Then, I love getting the Momo, Negima, Kawa, Beef Tenderloin, Brussel Sprouts, and Eggplant skewers. Pairing all of this with the Susuru Gohan will absolutely stuff you. Make sure to reserve a Matcha Tiramisu when you order because once they sell out, they sell out! But the Matcha Tiramisu is sooo good and I could eat a billion. 5/5 Stars -- can't recommend enough. read more

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Went on a Saturday night around 7/8. The wait time given to us was 45min. We waited over an hour. The food here is always outstanding. The service was great. This time around I had the horchata ice cream for dessert $6. It was great. The mentaiko fries $13 were crispy and tasty as always. The wasabi sasami, sausage, skirt steak were tasty $4-6. I always get the chasu gohan but this time I got it with chicken and not pork belly $12. The single boiled egg was an extra $2! Kevin got the tantán ramen the broth didnt have that much flavor and was spicy. The noodles had the perfect chew to them. They have Sapporo beer, bottled for $4! I took a star off because they were seating parties without the whole party being there. This caused wait times to be pushed back. read more

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We stopped by here after a long day at the parks and it was so worth it. We wanted to try a little of everything on the menu, and it was all fantastic. The portions were very generously sized. Delicious food and great value, highly recommend! read more

What a fun atmosphere! The spot is decorated like a local Osaka izakaya (but too spacious)! we were seated immediately on a Thursday night and offered a variety of Japanese beers, definitely try their specials, it's the perfect drink to pair with izakaya food. I love the pork belly rice & wagyu don. The fried mushrooms also had the perfect light batter! Definitely need to try more on their menu next time I'm back! read more

Susuru - Wagyu don - Izakaya Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Highly recommend this restaurant it was tasty with an innovated menu. Continently located with lots of parking.

A local friend recommended this spot, and I'm so glad they did! We came on a Saturday night around 8pm after a theme park visit and somehow got seated in under 5 minutes -- a total miracle considering the usual long wait. The interior gave me nostalgic Japan vibes, and service was friendly and attentive. The yakitori had that great charcoal flavor I love -- almost as good as what I had in Japan, though I think the marinade there is slightly different. Prices are similar to what I'm used to back home in California. The place is spacious, but they don't take reservations, so I'd recommend coming right at opening unless you're prepared for a 1-2 hour wait. read more

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Ordered: Astro Boy Mule (~$15): Haku vodka, lime juice, ginger beer, ginger syrup Truffle Sesame Tuna (~$20): tuna, sesame dressing, black garlic, truffle oil, rice puff Wagyu Don Special (~$24): Japanese wagyu, raw egg yolk, house pickles and scallions over rice Momo Yakitori (~$5): chicken thigh Soriresu Yakitori (~$5): chicken oyster Wagyu Short Rib Kushiyaki (~$12) Matcha Tira-Masu (~$8): matcha tiramisu served in a Japanese masu wooden cup Aya's take: Susuru was one of my favorite meals on my trip to Orlando! Upon entering, it has a very nostalgic look & feel. From the staff greeting when you're seated to the Japanese signs all over the walls to the action figures & games. I started off with the Astro Boy Mule which disappointedly, did not come in an Astro boy can. It was a light and mild beverage to sip on with dinner so I enjoyed it. The Truffle Sesame Tuna was absolutely delicious. The tuna was fresh and thick, the sesame dressing with truffle oil was plate-licking-good, and the bits of rice puffs added a nice texture contrast. The Wagyu Don Special is one of my favorite comfort meals. It's satisfying, delicious, and well-balanced. What more could you want? The wagyu was tender and delicately seasoned. The rice was soft with umami flavor and with the egg yolk mixed in, it became even creamier and delicious. The house pickles seem minor but were really necessary to balance out the savoriness. It's a 10/10 dish! Susuru also specializes in yakitori and I can totally see why. The chicken ones (Momo & Soriresu) ended up being my favorites. Of course when I saw the Matcha Tira-Masu on the menu, I had to unlock my second stomach. It was so creamy and slightly tart from the cream layer, paired with the earthiness of the matcha, it ultimately wasn't too sweet and was the right bite to end on. All in all, a very memorable and delightful meal! read more

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I was lucky to stay within walking distance of Susuru, which was one of the top restaurants on my to-do list in Orlando. The surrounding area is generally excellent to stay in if you don't want to stay on the Disney resorts, with the abundance of affordable food options and shopping within walking distance. Came here for an early dinner and was seated at the bar. The decor is super cute--izakaya vibes with homages to anime characters. Chris (who I believe is the owner) was so kind and looked out for me and other customers. I had the Tantan ramen, which had me easily sold with the spicy peanut broth. Although I couldn't taste any semblance of peanut flavoring, the broth was creamy, rich, and flavorful and had a perfect hint of spiciness to it by default. The chili oil is what makes it spicy and Chris was nice to set that aside for me so I could add it to my liking (and unfortunate low spicy tolerance). I also ordered a side of the bacon-wrapped mochi, which was superb. In fact, the appetizers all sounded mouth-watering, but I had to narrow it down to one and it was fun to eat. Chris was nice enough to offer another one on the house because his kitchen made an extra one. I was too full by then and sadly had to skip the Matcha Tiramisu, which I was so looking forward to. Such a gem of a place that I highly recommend as a top restaurant if you're looking to eat outside of the Disney areas. read more

Susuru - Bacon-wrapped Mochi - Izakaya Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Susuru is a great local spot with authentic food and atmosphere; one of the best local spots around for ramen and Japanese tapas. My favorite dish is the Tantan Ramen, which is great for those who appreciate a spicy broth. There are many great small plates to choose from, perfect for sharing and sampling. The service is always fast and friendly, and I've often gotten in with little to no wait, but some nights do get very busy. A couple of times there's been about a 90 minute wait, so plan accordingly. It's a small restaurant so there's not a ton of capacity. There are lots of toys and neat decorations around; something you won't find in a typical restaurant and definitely more of a casual atmosphere. It's a great place to try if you're local or visiting the Disney parks, as it's located very close by. read more

It was good and service was good. Only 3 stars because it's just not my kind of food.

Susuru had some highs and lows for me. The vegan ramen was really good, and I loved the matcha cheesecake. Some of the side dishes were way too spicy for my taste, and when I asked if they could remake them, the response wasn't the nicest. The wait was also pretty long and the seating wasn't very comfortable, but overall the food itself was solid. read more

Susuru - Izakaya Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Very authentic Japanese food and the atmosphere was great. Open late for great hangout with friends. Good selection of Yakitori. Service was good. Highly recommended if you just finished your day at the universal studios or Disney Spring. Highly recommended. read more

Super trendy looking inside. The bar and kitchen are together in an open concept. We shared a couple items such as the yuzu street corn, Brussels sprouts , zucchini , chicken karaage, mentaiko fries. We also ordered sake and a sukiri kiwi. I enjoyed everything however I was not a fan of the chicken karaage and my sukiri was not sour as it states on the menu. I would rate this place higher but our server left as we were stilled seated and never advised us so we were searching for someone to order more items. read more

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What a gem of a spot - izayaka with delicious food and alch and non alch drink options. Cool decor and vibe inside and the bar was a lovely place to sit and watch the chefs work their magic. Top items for me: Yuzu street corn Baby scallop skewers (yakitori) Okonomiyaki Service was great, the server helping us was amazing and the place was slammed. Many many people waiting for tables. Indoor seating only. Feedback for me was the negima skewer needed salt and some of the chicken in the karaage were dry but they were hot/freshly fried. No complaints with the gyoza but nothing special. I'd come back here but would avoid busy time if I could. read more

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Walk in only, no reservation, our wait was about 1 hour when given 40 minutes wait. There are bars in the plaza for drinks while waiting. Food are hit or miss, Yakitori items are very good while most of the small dishes were okay. Chicken Lower Thigh, Chick Oyster, Wings, Shishito Pepper were great, tender and perfectly grilled skewers. Beef Tongue was the only Yakitori that we didn't love. It was weird in texture and the form. Fries with Mentaiko Mayo were YUM. We ordered extra Mentaiko Mayo for dipping. Best buck spent! The Tako Wasa was very good. Refreshing with a kick. Tempura King Oyster was very watery. Karrage was fine. I's stick with the chicken wing from Yakitori menu. Onigiri with butter torched at the table - guilty pleasure but I can do without. Grilled Squid - rubbery. Grilled Street Corn - not bad, nothing special though. Lamb Chop - I'm not a lamb person but my friends enjoyed it. Came with slices of kabocha. Taro soft serve for the end. read more

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