The concept of Susur’s six course tasting menu when I visited was a division between masculine and feminine dishes – two menus with complimentary cuisine. Everybody must participate in the $120 tasting menu, since there is no a la carte, but you have no idea which side of the menu your server will bring you. For example, my boyfriend received roast bison and I received Cornish hen, while for seafood, I received lobster and my friend received Ahi tuna.

They say a restaurant experience can be judged by its bread basket, and Susur was no disappointment. The server placed fresh-from-the-oven Portuguese buns on our bread plates and then instead of boring butter, set down a trio of homemade spreads – sundried tomato and chilli, lentils, and pesto. Incredible. Then came the most beautiful presentation of amuse-bouche: quail eggs, and caviar, fois gras, and tuna and taro. We each had 4 -5 per person. It was a very generous portion. Then the six course tasting menu proceeded in reverse order, starting from the main and ending with the salad. I will not and cannot go on about each dish, but will say that i was impressed with every one. We finished the night with “sweet dimsum” which turned out to be two tiered trays of mini desserts – about 6 different kinds. It was the best part of the meal. There were bite-sized passion fruit sorbet balls, mini creme brule with red bean on the bottom, chocolate banana cake, chocolate mousse balls, and so on.

I won’t be visiting Susur again any time soon, mostly because I live in Vancouver, but I would recommend the experience at least once to anybody who can afford it. It is a dining experience you will never forget. You might even catch a glimpse of that famous pony tail like I did…

I felt like a judge on Iron Chef … and Susur won!!!

ammmmmmaazing delish cus=isine.

Wow gastronomical heaven. Everything was a feast for the eyes as much as it was for the mouth. Susur is brilliant, and was robbed of his Iron Chef America win. Had the 7 course tasting menu and everything in between the amuse bouche and the pastries for dessert was delicious. Simply put, bring your wallet, it’s definitely worth it. Since we sat in the private dining room, the service was excellent, I’ve heard otherwise though.

Definitely my ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE so far. Food was so delicious and fresh. The price scared me a bit, but it was 100% worth the experience.