Surisan

Hey there reader, take a moment, kick back, and give this a read through if you'd like a play-by-play of an excellent meal.

Surisan is a playful fusion Korean restaurant. It has just enough of the traditional to satisfy those people who are familiar with Korean cuisine but puts a fun and unique twist on lots of traditional dishes. I love how the chef has incorporated Korean fast foods like fried chicken and ramen cups into the meals, and yet maintained a high level of quality and deliciousness.

We started with a tofu salad. I thought that the inclusion of the pickled raddish balanced well with the avocado and the fried tofu. The dressing was light and it was beautiful with the edible flowers.

The Pimped Up Ramyun was an amusing dish as it is served with the Ramen cup on its side. It was rich and spicy, but it was a tiny bit dry and would benefit from some sauce. The Bulgogi Fried Rice is much more a traditional dish but was delicious, it's a deceptively simple dish if the balance is off. Thankfully Surisan's was just right. The Dolsot Bibimbap was a lovely suprise with the pickled radish, mushrooms, and other sliced veggies--which were a departure from the kinds of things you'd find in a traditional bibimbap. Finally the Chicken Cup Bap with the smashed “Shin” cup noodle fried rice, fried egg, popcorn K-style fried chicken, dry seaweed, cheese, spicy mayo was also lively dish. It made me think of long nights at university eating fast food and cup noodles, but in a much more elevated and gourmet version.

We loved the Raspberry Lemonade and the Tea Forte ginger pear teao was so delcious and such an excellent pairing for many of the dishes that I went home and bought it.

Overall Surisan has good service and a relaxing interior (if a little bit cold when we visited) and kinda chill for a place that obviously has a sense of whimsy and humor in its food. I would urge you to give it a try. It's what good fusion food should be, the best of different cuisines and styles all tangled together in delicious harmony. Enjoy!