Soos

The high rating and the allure of “reimagined Malaysian cuisine” was the hook that drew us in; the multiple preexisting multi paragraph essay like Google reviews intrigued us; the execution of the food combined with the excellent level of service is absolutely what 1) helps us understand why people would want to write novels on Soos’ praises, and 2) will absolutely have us coming back for more. bullet points on the experience: - fun ambiance, not too loud, just hits the vibe between upscale Ossington and homey/ “hole in the wall”. - excellent food. like really, really, well executed. rarely have we ever been to places where EVERY single dish was a knockout, but kudos to the chef(s) because they DELIVERED. scallop crudo, so fresh and so many layered flavours. coconut tacos, are you kidding me?? char kway teow, the smokiness on that noodle had us DREAMING. pineapple pie, was there crack in there??? - dishes were taken off our table within 5 mins of us finishing it. a very underrated part of the dining experience, a very small gesture that speaks absolute volumes and helps shape a rather large portion of the perception of a restaurant. attentiveness 10/10, no notes. - FOH team worked like a beautifully greased wheel to provide all guests with an excellent experience. all the girls were kind, quick, knowledgeable, and everything you want in an employee. absolute queens!! tl;dr they can take all my money.

Soos was overall a great dining experience and something refreshingly new. The food was exquisite—rich, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, though the portion sizes were on the smaller side. Our server, was wonderful and very attentive throughout the meal. We tried the Piña Colada, Negroni, and Lucano Spritz, and all were excellent. The food also came out surprisingly fast, which we appreciated. The only reason I’m giving this place 4 out of 5 stars is because the experience felt rushed. We were told before being seated that another party was coming at 7 pm, which was understandable. However, there’s usually a bit of buffer time, and a 10–15 minute leeway is generally expected. Instead, our menus were taken away at 6:30, and staff began clearing our table before we had finished eating. This was disappointing and took away from an otherwise great meal. The ambience was very cool—unique wallpaper, nice lighting, and clean restrooms. I fully understand that restaurants need to keep tables moving and accommodate upcoming reservations, but personally, I wouldn’t jeopardize the experience of guests who are already dining for the sake of a party that may or may not show up.

Me and my group of friends tried the “Feed Me” menue, sort of like the tasting menue. Here’s what I noticed off the bat. 1. The portion sizes were almost the same irrespective of if you were 2 people or four. So even though our table of 3 thought it was enough food, the table of 5 beside us was left hungry because the portion sizes for both our tables were SAME. 2. The food was too salty. We had to send a dish back and ask for the rest of the things to be less salty. So if you go, ask for less salt 3. They were accommodating to food allergies and requests. 4. The service was polite and friendly So was it worth it? In my opinion…no. They had a few things I would go back for like the scallops and the mushroom bao but over all the entire experience for $280 for 3 people was not worth it. Further, I paid over $40 for gratuity alone which was the lowest option for tipping.

Tried the scallop crudo, slaw, char kway teo, curry. All were exceptional. Would highly recommend the slaw. The dishes tasted authentic. Also tried the pandan sago sago which was delicious. We will be back!

We came here for a birthday dinner after the restaurant was so highly recommended to us by friends. We had a table booked on the cute patio out front, but sadly it started to rain just as we sat down! Our server quickly invited us inside and within 5 minutes we had a spot at the bar. While a table option did open up for us later, the bar was comfortable and it was fun watching the bartender work. I love the decoration inside, it was very fun with very cool lighting and a fun atmosphere. I will say it is very loud in the restaurant, so if you’re looking to have good conversation, it might be difficult. The food. THE FOOD. Omg have the cauliflower broccoli appetiser, you’ll thank me later. My partner said the Rendang curry was the best he’d ever had and the mango tofu curry was a solid yum. We can’t recommend the tequila cocktail enough (Smokey jumper?). So good! We can’t wait to come back.

Maybe I went in with expectations too high but I found the food underwhelming. My friend and I sat at the bar on a crowded night. The service was friendly. We shared a cocktail teapot, the kari puff, and the cod dish. Kari puff is essentially a large flaky samosa. It was all okay but didn’t match the hype or price.

We just had an amazing dinner at Soos! The char kway teow and cod in opor curry were super delicious! Also outstanding was the vegan oyster mushroom bao and prosperity slaw. Server Ari (Aria) was attentive, personable, professional and kind. She and her team made for a memorable dinner experience. The restaurant's ambiance is warm and welcoming. Would definitely return. Highly, highly recommended!!

My favourite restaurant of the year. Everything was incredible and we got to try most of the menu with the tasting menu. The scallops, Kari puff and Cod were especially great. Service was excellent and the food came out quickly. Really great value, I would’ve been happy even if it was 2x the price. Definitely will be back.