I see a lot of really great reviews here for this place. I think it boils down to the type of place you are looking for. My thing is finding little family run ethnic places where the food is good and the prices low. Service is important, but decor and ambience are non-factors to me.
Sochu House is the opposite. It is all about atmosphere and decor. Trendy, as they say. But it was nothing I would look for. We went for lunch, so I think the menu is a little different. If you go for dinner your experience may differ. Food was okay--spring rolls good, wings very good, red curry okay. We ordered the spicy lemongrass dish and asked for chicken--which was supposedly one of the choices along with shrimp or fish. The waiter returned to say the chef refused to make it with chicken because it would not taste right. So, we ordered it vegetarian and it sucked. I've had better at countless places in the Valley. I think I should stay away from places that say "fusion," my luck is often bad. Also, I thought prices were high for lunch and the size of portions.
Enough said.