I am glad I did't read the last 2 reviews before going to Bistro 33 this weekend or I probably wouldn't have gone. My friends chose the place because they had been there before and everyone thought it was great! We shared a bunch of sushi and appetizers, the crab cakes were really tasty with just a little bit of spice and I loved the corn that came with it. We also had gyoza, the lamb chops (which I tried under protest and then ended up wanting more). I thought the sushi is some of the best I've had in Queens and even better than a lot of places in Manhattan. I tend to like the ""special"" rolls (with lots of different combinations) as opposed to being a sushi purist, but my friend ordered the sashimi and liked that as well. I had the sea bass with sunflower seeds for an entree and it was sooo good! The fish just melts in your mouth and the sunflowers seeds are crispy and a little salty, it's a great combination.\r
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We also shared a few desserts...the chocolate souffle was soft in the middle, warm and delicious, but my favorite was a white chocolate cake with blueberries. The prices are totally reasonable. We were full, happy and even had a few drinks (try the sake mojito) for about $40 bucks a person...a real bargain in my opinion. The chef even delivered our dessert himself and he was really nice. We asked if he was going to have brunch, because there aren't that many places around that offer it . He said they are starting this weekend and gave us a menu. It looks really good...they even have blueberry pancakes! I have to try that next time.
Pros: Sushi, White Chocolate cake, friendly service, reasonable prices
Cons: a little small, can get crowded
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