Sogo
237 Northampton St.
Easton, PA
(610) 250-0198
Thank you to everyone who suggested that I visit Sogo in Easton. My wife and I went on a recent Friday and had a wonderful experience.
Sogo is the newest arrival in a burgeoning restaurant scene in downtown Easton. It's not exploding by any means, but if you look at the recent additions (River Grille, Sette Luna, Ocean , with others on the way) it has more growth than other Valley downtowns. Sogo is not only new -- it's hip and metropolitan. Its decor could be transplanted into Philly or NYC without much of a stretch. Friday night was busy, but we got a table without reservations and without a wait.
We started with seaweed salad to see how Sogo would treat this conventional dish. The answer: pretty well. The tender seaweed was topped with a mellow sesame dressing that was not overpowering like others I've had. It was the right size, texture and flavor for a salad.
For an entree, I selected two sushi rolls: a hard rock roll (soft shell crab and veggies) and tuna roll topped with caviar. Prepared by a bandana-clad trio of Asian sushi chefs, both were fresh and among the best sushi rolls I've ever had. (Other rolls beckoned, auguring a future visit.) My wife ordered a thai-inspired spicy chicken and shrimp dish. With tender shrimp and a light coconut sauce, the entree was tangy and satisfying, though nothing too different than you could get in an everyday Thai place.
A quick note on the bathroom right off the bar: you won't find a more decorative floor anywhere in the Lehigh Valley. An intricate mosaic tile pattern stretches from wall to wall. With cool fixtures and accessories, it's worth drinking extra water to ensure a visit. But beware: there are only two unisex bathrooms. I waited both times I ventured there.
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If I can offer up a recommendation, check out the new restaurant at the southeast corner of Broad and Center. I believe its called Desayuno's but I don't recall the full name. The food is Salvadoran and quite good.
Thanks, Robin. Recommendations are always welcome. Another commenter mentioned that place -- it's where the Kim Chee Express used to be, right? Because it's so close to my office, it's near the top of my list to visit.
you know i was this close to trying sogo, but to my extreme disappointment they don't have brown rice. i just can't bring myself to eat that white, processed, spike up your blood sugar crap. does anyone know of a good sushi place with brown rice, in the LV?
:'(
Carolyn,
Thanks for your post. I know that Fan's Asian Delights in the Allentown Farmer's Market has sushi with brown rice. Certainly, Fan's doesn't have the chic atmosphere that Sogo and other restaurants have. But if you're after nutrition, you're probably going to have to sacrifice a bit in the Lehigh Valley. Frank, who runs the stand, is one of the friendliest people you will ever meet. Good luck.
It's not sushi, but JJ Wongs in the shoppinbg center at Freemansburg off 33 has brown rice for all their dishes. Their Chinese food is very good and it's the only place we go.
I absolutely love Sogo. I always start with the Edamame, very nutritious and yummy. The Monkey Rolls are a must!! I have no clue what is in them except that is it a type of fried shrimp and 3 types of sauce. Does anyone know?? I would also recommend the Master Chicken mm-mm!!
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