Paula Ahn (Taste of Chengdu orbit) brings Korean comfort + playful fusion to Central Florida Parkway. Dosirak, bingsu, ju-an sang — built for sharing.
Quick Facts
- Opened: Sep. 11, 2026
- Where: 5474 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
- Phone: (407) 778-1226
- Hours (official site): Mon–Thu 12–9:30 p.m. · Fri–Sat 12–10 p.m. · Sun 12–9 p.m.
- Note: Ignore earlier aggregator hours that listed later closes — use sujuoorlando.com
New spoon-and-chopstick energy south of downtown
Sujuo (수저) is the Korean word for the spoon-and-chopstick set — a fitting name for a table built around sharing.
The restaurant is now open at 5474 Central Florida Parkway near SeaWorld, led by Paula Ahn, longtime partner behind MICHELIN-recognized Taste of Chengdu. Local food coverage (Tasty Chomps / Orlando Weekly) framed the Sep. 11 open as Korean comfort with modern, playful fusion — crispy, saucy, sizzling plates meant for the middle of the table.
Official site positioning matches: “crispy, saucy, sizzling Korean favorites meet fresh, playful fusion.”
What to order first (coverage-backed, not a review)
Early menu highlights circulating from opening coverage — confirm prices/availability in-room:
- Sujuo Sliders (~$5 each) on makgeolli rice-wine buns — bulgogi, Korean fried chicken, or spicy pork
- Gochu-Cream Crispy Shrimp
- Ju-an Sang — savory pancakes paired with soju or makgeolli (anju energy)
- Dosirak meal sets — rice, banchan, soup/salad with protein choices
- Bingsu for dessert (red bean, matcha, melon, mango, fruit)
This is not a starred review — it’s a “new door is open, here’s the entrée point” tip. Go hungry, share plates, leave room for bingsu.
Hours — trust the official site
SujuoOrlando.com currently lists:
- Mon–Thu: 12 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
- Fri–Sat: 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
- Sun: 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
Earlier preview writeups listed later closing times. When sources conflict, OCH follows the restaurant’s own site.
Why We’re Hyped
A new Korean share-table from a team already trusted by Orlando food people — still warm weeks after opening — is exactly the New & Coming Soon slot the library needs beyond barbecue-and-pizza reopen news.
The Details
- Address: 5474 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
- Phone: (407) 778-1226
- Web: sujuoorlando.com
- Email: info@sujuoorlando.com
