I last reviewed Soho Bistro in mid-2011, and last night my young daughter and I popped in there for dinner before a show. I thought I'd provide an updated review!
The place is still awesome. The atmosphere is still peaceful and quiet, and the wait staff efficient and polite.
We ordered four items off the menu: scallion pancakes, crab wontons, tangerine chicken and sesame shrimp. The scallion pancakes were just as good as they ever were. The crab wontons were a bit disappointing - we were expecting something closer to crab Rangoon (based on the description) but these are more grainy than creamy. The filling almost looked like cous cous or quinoa. Despite this, we ate all but two of them, so they were still good.
My tangerine chicken was OUTSTANDING. From first bite to last, it was delicious and is my new favorite thing. My daughter's sesame shrimp was also delicious (she let me have a bite) although she thought it was a little too sweet.
Staff was quick to refill drinks throughout the meal, and our total bill for dinner was $38 - a relative bargain considering we had two appetizers, two entrees and multiple refills on my daughter's soda.
I continue to recommend this place for good Chinese food at a great price. Can't wait until my next event uptown so that I can dine here again!