This establishment has been here for so long that they've developed an "if you don't like it, go elsewhere" attitude. Be prepared to be nickel-and-dimed for everything, including a hidden $2 charge for tea they never mentioned upfront. The menu is very limited: no bento boxes, no hot kitchen food, and classic rolls. A la carte is a ridiculous $4.95 per piece. They refuse to make substitutions on the Sushi/Sashimi Deluxe unless you pay an extra $2, and the "avocado bomb" doesn't even come with rice. Because we felt bad about leaving after we sat down, we ended up ordering 2 appetizers and 3 special rolls. The waitress actually gave me a disapproving look and asked, That's it?" when I ordered. Yes, that's it--because your menu is so limited I already knew I'd have to order from another restaurant for my kids as soon as we left. For 5 items, the bill was over $110. The check was just a mess of handwritten scribbles with gratuity already added. This place is absolutely not worth it. There's plenty of Japanese Restaurants in Queens that have better selections and flexibility. read more

With just one visit, this spot may have become my favorite sushi restaurant in queens. The quality was so fresh. The rice to fish ratio was on point. It's a cozy restaurant, so call ahead to make a reservation if you can. I walked in and was able to grab a table for two. Jennifer was the sweetest!! read more

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A small and somewhat hidden place for Japanese food. The signage is minimal, you could almost miss it. It's as if you only go there because you're an insider and know how to find it, like those hidden nightclubs. Inside is not too big, fits about 25 people? Cozy and bright atmosphere with minimal decor. The menu is also minimal; just one page. After ordering, it seemed like a pretty long wait to get our food- maybe 20 minutes? Unexpected since it was only half full of people. As for the food, I have to admit it seemed really fresh and good. But portions are not large and the prices were not cheap. Getting the check also took a while. The worst part? They added a 15% tip on to the bill! Because of that, we're not going back. Too bad for them; we normally tip 20%! read more

Mickey’s Place - Tip written in on the bill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

Mickey's Place fans had a bit of a struggle over the years keeping track of all the iterations of this classic Queens sushi spot. Their original home in Forest Hills closed eventually led to a stint in Bayside on Bell Blvd. and now in their most current version here in Auburndale. Long time fans (including myself) will tell you that it is so worth it. Speaking with Jenny, the head matriarch of this mom and pop shop, she explains that they are cash only because this location does not have any internet/landline services to process transactions. The number they have is a mobile line so you can call or text your orders for pickup in if you are so inclined. All the classic rolls introduced during their Forest Hills days still remain such as the Diana roll, Kanda House social roll, Luba Roll, Murray Roll along with newer rolls and an updated menu that does away with many of their cooked dishes. This is now a stripped down, sushi-centric establishment, which is fine by me. It has always been about the rolls for me here. My order is more or less the same for the 30 years I have been a fan. This feels more like a pop-up version of Mickey's with only weekend dinner hours. This location is about the same size as Bell Blvd, but I like the decor here better. The seating is still tight. Although they've been here for a little over 2 years, Jenny explained they may be closing once again next year as she tells me about her struggles in no longer having her long time staff and difficulty finding good help. I told her I would work for sushi, but she swiftly dismissed the idea stating only trusted individuals get to work with their fish. Good call Jenny.. good call! Better to keep your long time customers coming back for more! read more

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Disappointing Experience at Mickey's Place We went to Mickey's Place when we were craving sushi for dinner. We'd passed by this restaurant many times before and always found it closed. From the outside, the windows looked dirty, and the signs on the window were faded and barely readable. When we finally noticed a sign on the door behind the gate saying they're open from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, we decided to give it a try since it's in our neighborhood. Inside, the interior was casual and plain; no tablecloths, and the menu was just an 8x10 sheet of paper inside a plastic protector. We ordered the sashimi and sushi combo ($39.95). The waitress mentioned it would be the chef's choice of sashimi. The presentation was average. It included: 2 pieces of yellowtail, 3 pieces of tuna, 2 pieces of salmon, 2 pieces of white fish, 2 tuna sushi, 1 white fish sushi, and 1 yellowtail sushi. What really disappointed me was that an imitation crab stick, a cooked shrimp, and a piece of egg were counted as sashimi. For the price, I expected better quality and authenticity, though the portion size was just fair. There was also some inconsistency with communication. One waitress mentioned the green tea was $2 per cup, so I only ordered one. Later, another waitress told us it was actually complimentary -- a bit confusing. The waitress recommended the Futomaki, saying it was "the best in town." It was slightly larger than usual, filled with avocado, tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet), cucumber, fish roe, and imitation crab stick but missing the usual kanpyo (gourd strip). She suggested we order half a roll for half the price ($21.95 full price), which was considerate, but still felt pricey for just four pieces. We also ordered a Dragon Roll (only five pieces) and a Salmon Avocado Roll, which oddly wasn't listed on the menu even though that's a standard item at most Japanese restaurants. Our bill came to $101 with tax, handwritten on a guest check pad, with some items scribbled on a scrap piece of paper. For a restaurant charging that much, the lack of professionalism really stood out. Overall, while the staff were polite, I didn't feel I received good value for the price. The food quality, presentation, and overall experience didn't meet expectations. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

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Fresh and delicious sushi and sashimi. Very high quality food, and the price is the same as any other Japanese restaurant in the area. Cash only and limited hours! This is the Mickey's that used to be on Bell. read more

The food is super tasty. The service is excellent. It's nice and cozy. Great for a date night.

Going out of my way for memorable Japanese cuisine might be a new favorite pastime of mine. Everything was prepared to perfection down to the desserts. We ordered a round of 5 rolls and house salad, Kani salad, shrimp tempura, hamachi collar and spring rolls to share. The hamachi collar was tender and fatty. Expertly cooked and a rare treat to have such an authentic preparation. Some folks in our group somehow had room for more so we doubled down on two more rolls while we decided if we wanted dessert. After some tea, we found out our waitress had made the puff pastry on the menu and had to try it. We ordered the tiramisu and the puff. The tiramisu, which I'm sad I had to share, was superb. The puff pastry, was delicious - the texture of the puff and the custard filling were so great and clearly made with a lot of love. As someone who usually is too full for dessert, I'm so glad I got to try them both. read more

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This is the absolute BEST sushi restaurant if you care about quality of fish. Everything is exceptional and super fresh. The staff is so warm and attentive, it feels like family every time I go. And the ambiance is so cozy! I've been coming to this establishment for over 20 years and I've never found a place that does it quite like them. The MUST try dish has to be the spicy tuna bomb....if I had to pick the last thing I'd ever eat that would be it The owners Jen and Mickey are so down to earth and arguably just as good as the sushi there. I love this place so much. read more

Mickey's is finally back after shuttering it's long standing spot on Bell Blvd. a few years ago. While a bit more out of the way than the old digs, it's still worth a trip here if you're in the area. The food is just as good as it used to be although the menu is far smaller than the old place. The classics are still here though - avocado bomb was as good as ever and their sushi and sashimi were fresh and tasty. Decor is updated but still in the vein of the old restaurant. Service was good when we went but I can see them getting a bit overwhelmed if it gets busy. Prices are reasonable. My only gripe is parking can be tough since there's a lot of eateries in the area. Other than that though, it's great to have them back. read more

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I had a very pleasant experience at Mickey's Place. From the start, I received warm and friendly service over the phone when making my reservation, which continued into the in-person dining experience. The staff are all cheerful and friendly, and I saw them chatting with many of the patrons in a friendly way. Even the sushi chefs will acknowledge and thank patrons as they are about to leave. The food we received was very vibrant and fresh with a beautiful sheen, cut to good portion sizes. I particularly enjoyed the spicy tuna and spicy yellowtail rolls, which had slices of fresh fish (not minced) with a spicy mayo that uses a sesame oil base, which stands out and enhances each bite. The orange that was served after the meal was so beautifully cut and arranged like a work of art! The overall environment was very clean and bright, and the walls displayed various colorful drawings and tapestries that were all on theme. I look forward to returning soon! read more

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I remember when Mickey's Place was on Bell Blvd and my son was so excited when we found out that it reopened on Franny Lew. We arrived around 8:30pm and figured that would be a good time because they don't close till 9:30. When we walked in we were asked if we had reservations, which we didn't but was seated right away. The young lady told us that the restaurant was CASH ONLY which was fine with us. The restaurant was packed so we saw it as a good sign that the food was still just as good as it was on Bell Blvd. Mickey's Place isn't a big restaurant at all but it's homey looking with pretty light fixtures that my son was admiring. We sat down and was given ONE menu for 3 of us. We sat and waited for a waitress to take our order. Finally I had to flag someone down just to place our order .. sitting for 10 mins with just water and being hungry isn't a pretty sight. We ordered the tempura appetizer, avocado bomb, spicy tuna roll, salmon roll, 2 shrimp tempura rolls, spicy yellowtail roll and the double dragon roll. This is going to sound crazy but I had my son time the whole dinner experience cuz I wanted to see how fast or slow the service was going to be. In my mind if I didn't flag someone down to take our order, how long would they have waited to take our order? The first thing to come out was the tempura appetizer .. 37 mins AFTER we placed our order. The order was not a big portion which was aggravating. There were 2 pieces of shrimp tempura, one carrot and 2 pieces of broccoli that were stuck together. We agreed it was very tasty but my 15 year old son said, 'if you're hungry and have to wait almost 40 mins for food ... anything is delicious'. The next was the avocado bomb ... 57 minutes after we placed our order. My husband and son said we only got it so quickly was because 3 other orders all went out at the same time so the sushi chefs did all this orders at the same time. Not for nothing by waiting an hour for essentially 2 appetizers is ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, both the tempura appetizer and the avocado bomb were very good but not worth the wait. When I looked at the time and realized our food wouldn't be coming out till next week, I started yelping restaurants in the neighborhood that were open that we could go to. The young waitress kept on looking over at our table but never did she once tell us that our food was coming or apologizing for the wait. All she did was fill our glasses of water up. Right as I was going to ask for the check .. 1 hour and 15 mins AFTER we initially ordered .. the majority of our food came out. Was the fish fresh ... yes it was. Was it good ... yes. Did it look like it was thrown together quickly ... absolutely. The rolls weren't closed completely and kept on coming apart when I dipped them in my soy sauce. The sushi rice was too warm for my liking. To eat a piece of room temperature fish with warm rice is not my cup of tea. Ten minutes after the majority of the dishes came out the last piece of our order came out, the double dragon roll. At that point I just wanted to go somewhere else to eat or just go home and make instant noodles. Frustrated and obviously disappointed with the service, I asked for the check. The funny part of this review is that it came .. 2 mins after I asked for it!!! You maybe asking yourself, 'why did you even stay that long and not just leave?' ... cuz I kept asking my family the same question. My husband reminded me that we have to give places a chance and this experience at Mickey's Place will be a funny story we can share with others. read more

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This restaurant is my new go to Japanese restaurant for the queens/bayside/auburndale area. The staff is so friendly and they won't rush you. It is a little pricier than your average sushi joint but the quality of the fish is impeccable. It's amazing how fresh everything is and you can see the small touches of love they put into everything. I'd come back here just for the staff but the food is also delicious. A great spot for a date night or intimate gathering with loved ones. It is a small restaurant so be sure to call ahead of time to make reservations or see if seating is available. read more

They're back! Mickey, Jennifer and team have moved from their Bell Blvd. location (rent & landlord drama I hear.) The quality of fish is impeccable - from the uni, the botan ebi (large shrimp; don't forget to ask to get the fried shrimp heads!!!), scallops and whatever else Mickey gets. It's clear that he takes pride and selects only the freshest fish. Rolls are great but not crazy combos like at other places - some are large and may cause sticker shock. The cooked items are also fantastic and if you call ahead, they may be more accommodating with off-menu items like soba noodles with shrimp tempura or yellowtail collar. Desserts are now a big hit with some cream puffs that rival Beard Papa's, banana pudding pie, plus let's not forget the tempura oreos. The new space is bright and pretty with blond woods. Service is super friendly. We've met so many other long time patrons who've followed them from their original Forest Hills location in the 90s. Only downsides are finding street parking and they're only open Fri-Sun 5-9pm. read more

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you had me at....avocado roll great local queens sushi place, now on francis lewis. regulars were warmly greeted as they came in. read more

Mickey’s Place - avocado roll with spicy tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

Finally, a good sushi place in the neighborhood!!! I am so glad this place opened up. The sushi in Whitestone and Bayside area frankly is not good. Mickey's is excellent could not more pleased! Everything is always super fresh. The avocado tuna bomb is amazing! I was happy with any roll. I pretty much ordered. Highly recommend checking this place out. I wish they were open during the weekdays. read more

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Mickey's Place is back! After they closed on Bell Boulevard we were worried they wouldn't find a place, but they have. Our family favorite from Forest Hills to Bayside now in Flushing. Excellent sushi. Wonderful service. Welcome back! read more

Great food, fresh, super friendly staff. Service was speedy and on point. Will be back!

Mickey's Place might be the best sushi in NYC. Neither fancy nor pricey, us loyalists have followed them for decades. The avocado stuffed with spicy tuna is spectacular, and honestly the best strategy when dining-in is to just ask for chef's choice. Couldn't be happier they've reopened!! read more

I love this new spot for Mickey's! The decor is fancy but you get the original delicious fresh Sushi. Mickey and Jenny always gets the freshest fish all around. We got Omekase and it did not disappoint. read more

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Best Sushi in Queens... Been going to Mickey's Place for years. Try the Avocado Bomb! You won't be disappointed!

Went to this place last night party of 6, the lady who gave me the check was I believe the owner, pretending not to speak or understand English well. Never explained she already included the tip on my bill, I ended up giving another 20% so yeah I got robbed!!! When I gave the extra tip and another waitress picked it up, she looked confused and the owner whispered something in her ear. I just hoped the tip was well distributed. Food was good but I will never go back because of dishonesty. read more

Great, authentic food! Lovely service! So happy Mickey's moved closer to me. Ambiance is delightful!

Soft openVery bad service. Premium price but very small portions. Never go back. Terrible service. read more

Been coming here for years. THE BEST SUSHI IN QUEENS! Always the freshest fish. Ive been to many a spot in Manhattan, and every time I found myself craving this GEM of a spot. Please if you haven't tried Mikeys Place, do yourself a favor and fall in love (The Avocado Bomb is to die for). Been coming here for about a decade, and will continue to do so for another one. 6 stars. read more

Excellent quality sushi. Always freshly prepared by chef I have been a customer of Mickeys since they were in Forest Hills. 25 + years. My niece and nephew have grown up eating at Mickeys and agree it's hard to find sushi as good as Mickeys. If you want to have a special meal this is the place. read more

Sad that they have really good sushi but will not be coming here anymore. 1 bad experience and this place got ruined. First of all, in order to place a pick up order you have to text them to an actual iPhone. I called to see how long it would take for pick up and was told 35-40 mins (which is the norm) and at the end she said text the order which I was kind of surprised that she couldn't easily take the order over the phone right in that moment. So I placed a pretty decent order via text waited for an hour and then went to go pick it up. When we got there, she asked what are you here for and we said pick up and was told nothing was there. We said that we texted the order and then she laughed and said oh so sorry I didn't hear the phone. So you're telling me to order via text but then you don't look at your phone? She didn't even offer to make the food right then for her screw up or offer anything. Also, food is way too pricy for what the limited menu offers. You can go to other sushi places in the area and get your money's worth and more. Oh, also better service. Unless you want to waste over $100 on 3 rolls at decent quality go ahead. read more

A delicious and wonderful experience whenever you go to Mickey's! Some of the best sushi in NYC and I'm grateful they've opened up again. Everything on the menu is delicious and fresh. Do yourself the favor and check this place out. You'll be hooked! read more