Goodbye Zabb Thai...Hello Matsu

Matsu - 34-11 30th Avenue, Astoria NY 11103

718.726.7029

N/W Train to 30th Avenue

While strolling on 30th Avenue this weekend, I noticed that the short-lived Zabb Thai has been replaced by a sushi joint called Matsu.  While there hasn't been much change to the restaurant's appearance, the cuisine is clearly different and poses a rivalry with their neighbor, Go Wasabi. 

Matsu is offering an enticing incentive for diners in honor of their grand opening - they'll give out complimentary hot sake & house wine for all dine-in guests.  Hmm...I'm considering it for sure.  In the meantime, here's a peek at some of their menu selections:

Appetizers:

Gyoza - Pan fried pork, shrimp or vegetables...$4.50

Soft shell crab...$9

Sweet potato tempura...$5

Ebisu - Shrimp with sweet vinegar...$6

Sashimi Jalapeno - Tuna, salmon, yellowtail with jalapeno & yuzu sauce...$9

Matsu Specials:
Tuna Martini - Tuna wrapped in nori, lightly fried, served in spicy shichimi sauce...$8

Kani Pizza...$7

Peking Duck - Crispy duck with cucumber, scallion & hoisin sauce...$9

Fancy Rolls:
Jesup Roll - Crabmeat, avocado crunch topped with eel...$11

Madrid Roll - Spicy white tuna, avocado, crunch, jalapeno with soy bean wrap...$11

Disney Roll - Inside: two shrimp tempura. Outside: eel & avocado...$11

Hollywood Roll - Inside: spicy mix of tuna, yellowtail and salmon.  Outside: scallop, kiwi...$11

Foxwood Roll - Inside: kani avocado, crunch.  Outside: toro, avocado & spicy sauce on top...$11

Entrees:
Salmon teriyaki...$15

Tofu steak...$10

Chilean seabass...$20

Chicken or pork katsu...$13

Lunch Specials:
Bento boxes: $9-$12

Sushi lunch special with a choice of soup or salad...$8.50-$10

Bistro 33 Now Delivers

Bistro 33, a long-time Astoria favorite of mine now delivers.  You can enjoy their sushi, sandwiches, burgers and signature small plates in the comfort of your home.  Delivery might be a good option if you're not in the mood to wait and be seated in their small space.

The delivery area includes Shore Blvd to Steinway Street, from 20th Avenue to Hoyt Avenue/Astoria Blvd North.

Take a look at their delivery menu below and add them to your take-out list.

Salads:
Mixed Greens - Mesculin, carrots, tomatoes, red onion, ginger-daikon dressing...$6
Blue Cheese Walnut Salad - Candied walnuts, Stilton blue cheese, tomato, carrot, onion, raspberry vinaigrette...$10
Tofu Salad - Sesame/onion dressing...$7

Appetizers:
Tuna "Dumpling" - Crab salad wrapped with tuna paper with eel & wasabi sauce...$10
Moules Frites - PEI mussels, garlic, thyme & white wine butter sauce, pomme frites...$9
Sushi Sandwich - Spicy tuna, eel, avocado, sandwiched in sushi rice, sweet-spicy sauce...$11
Sushi Tostada - Tuna or salmon with guacamole & spicy mayo on a tortilla...$11
Shrimp Kakiage - Tempured shrimp and vegetables...$7

Entrees:
Salmon Sandwich - Salmon filet, lettuce, tomato, cucumber sweet chili relish, fries...$12
Crab cakes -  Mixed greens, sweet yuzu sauce...$16
Scallop Sobaccine - Seared sea scallops, soba pasta, uni butter, piave cheese...$19
Black Angus Beef Burger - Bacon, gruyere cheese, lettuce tomato, red onion, fries...$16
Duck Confit Crostini - Cucumber, Japanese mayonaise...$11
Steak Frites - Grilled hanger steak, pomme frites, mixed greens...$20
Short Ribs -Boneless short rib, miso daikon, roasted fuji apple...$23
Katsu Pork Chop -Panko breaded pork chop, garlic mashed potatoes, green apple-wasabi brulee...$17
Roasted Hen - Potatoes, mushrooms, bacon, hen au jus...$ 17
Portabella Mushroom Burger -  Portabella mushroom, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, fries...$11

Sushi:
Thirty-Three Sushi - 2 pieces tuna, 2 pieces yellowtail, 2 pieces salmon with spicy tuna roll...$19
Tricolor Sashimi - 4 pieces salmon, 4 pieces tuna, 4 pieces yellowtail...$23
Sushi Platter -7 pieces assorted sushi, spicy tuna roll...$20
Sashimi Platter -15 pieces assorted sashimi...$20
Sushi & Sashimi Combo - 5 pieces sushi, 12 pieces sashimi, spicy tuna roll...$24

Signature Sushi Rolls:
Fuzzy Tuna Roll - Mango, kani topped with spicy tuna & potato crunch...$8
White Tuna Asparagus Roll - Spicy white tuna, asparagus, white tuna, avocado, wasabi tobiko, potato crunch...$10
Tuna Love Roll -  Tuna & avocado with spicy tuna & potato crunch...$12
Tuna Tataki Roll - Toasted almonds, sweet soy...$7
Spicy Girl Roll -  Tuna & avocado roll topped with red pepper tuna...$11
Firecracker Roll - Spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, crunch topped with kani salad & potato crunch...$12
Fire Dragon Roll - Eel, cucumber, avocado, spicy tuna, sweet soy...$9
Red Spider Roll - Spider roll topped with spicy tuna & avocado...$13
Old Man & the Sea Roll (no rice) - Lobster & shrimp tempura, kani, avocado, soy paper...$15
Naked Godzilla Roll - Tuna, salmon, white tuna, eel, kani...$9
Sesame Crusted Shrimp Roll - Orange-curry mayo, balsamic glaze...$7
Island Roll - Mango, avocado, mushrooms, cucumber, tomato, soy paper...$7
Garden Roll -  Cucumber, asparagus, avocado, tomato, greens...$7
Sun dried tomato - Avocado... $5

Bistro 33 - 19-33 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105
718.721.1933
N/W Train to Ditmars Blvd (last stop)
www.bistro33nyc.com