Although not totally my cup of tea in terms of taste and ambiance, this Susur Lee joint is par excellence in terms of execution.
Was here for a large group on a prix fixe menu and the service was seamless as dish after delicious dish was ferried our way.
The grilled octopus was particularly nice, I've never had it before but it seemed cooked to perfection...not at all rubbery or overdone with full grill flavour. The beef carpaccio was to be savoured.
The spicy maple fried chicken was perfect. Not too spicy at all and just a hint of maple, it was a surprising flavour combination that worked well.
The beef ribs and Brussels sprouts were hearty and filling. My wife and I split in the desserts - she was unmoved, but I enjoyed the freshly made chocolate ice cream the kids were given (and turned away..used to store bought flavours sadly)...the other desserts were adequate as well.
A faux pas with my coffee ... the cream had spoiled ... was quickly rectified and a new one produced quickly.
The mark of a truly good restaurant is not perfection as there is no such thing, but instead, how well hiccups are fixed.
Overall I'm not sure if I'd be back. But this has more to do with the loud droning Drake-influenced hip-hop and nearly pitch-black lighting, making conversation difficult and offending my less urban musical tastes. The prices will keep me away as well, as I tend to favor spending this sort of dough on a nice Barberian steak or Scaramouche duck confit and cheese plate.
But for those who don't mind, this is a sure home run.