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| - Expectations for Sujeo were extremely high due to Chef Tory Miller's success at L'Etoile and Graze. With all of the hype and mixed reviews surrounding the new restaurant, I was eager to give it a try.
I went with a large group and the general consensus was that it's a good restaurant. Nothing more, nothing less. I ordered the Mango Curry and I loved it, as did everyone else that tried the dish. It had fresh veggies, decent sized shrimp, and mango chunks, with a side of sticky white rice. The curry sauce was the best part. It was creamy and very rich, which made the dish quickly satisfying. I would suggest this dish to anyone.
No one else was impressed with their food as I was with my dish. As far as the noodle/ramen style dishes, Sujeo is definitely outdone by Umami over on Willy Street. The menu has a couple of all-star dishes (like the Mango Curry dish I ordered, and the Hot Pot), and the rest are average. But when it comes down to it, the menu is reasonably priced. If it was any more expensive, my group would have felt more disappointment at the end of the meal. But it's good food for what I think is relatively cheap.
I would definitely come back for drinks here. They have some unique cocktail options. My friend ordered the Tongue Thai'd, that used chili infused tequila, giving it a bite of spiciness, which I love. They have a ton of other interesting drinks that combine the craft cocktail trend with the asian fusion theme of the restaurant.
The service at Sujeo was outstanding. We were regularly checked-in on. I had ordered the mint herbal tea, and a waiter was always refilling my glass for me. They shared their advice and their favorites about the menu in a genuine way that didn't seem rehearsed.
The atmosphere was trendy and cool with it's modern design and bright walls. The dimmed lights made it an intimate setting and for that reason I think it would be a great place for date.
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