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| - After my initial review, Sujeo reached out and offered an opportunity to try them again. I always value a restaurant that reads and takes feedback (both positive and negative).
On Friday, I did just that and my opinion is still unchanged.
My girlfriend and I decided to try out the noodle bar on visit #2. I went with the Dan Dan noodles while she went with the Bun Cha.
My Dan Dan noodles were well prepared but the sauce that was described as "spicy peanut" definitely had spice but lacked a strong peanut flavor. The oiliness of the sauce left a sheen in my bowl.
After the heavily sauced Dan Dan, I thought the Bun Cha was a refreshing change of pace. The Thai sausage was just on the verge of being underdone but I appreciated the flavor of the seasonings used. The vegetables were fresh and the nuoc cham that was drizzled over the rice vermicelli noodles was the perfect blend of fish sauce, acidity, and sweetness. A solid dish but at $16, I don't see the value. Yes, the sausage is homemade but for 2 links, some noodles, carrots, daikon. cucumber, and some greens, I can't wrap my head around the price point. This was my view, as well, during my first visit. I have no qualms paying a high price but the food absolutely has to warrant it. Unfortunately, Suejo doesn't warrant it.
I don't think I will be back for a third visit. There are just too many other places in the Madison area that are churning out consistent food on a consistent basis.
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