Keo

I usually make it out to Tulsa once a year, thanks to the fact that my great friend moved back there after Katrina. It seems like every time I go there are more and more modern eateries and furniture stores and clothing boutiques sprouting up. It is great to see such a movement, especially in a city with many areas seemingly stuck in a time warp dating back to the 20's. Don't get me wrong though, I love that about this town, the new meshes very well with the old and the art deco architecture and signage is fantastic to look at. Anyway, I digress, you are here for the food and the food you will have. I decided to try Keo, one of the new, modern restaurants. A cool, little Asian spot nestled in the heart of Brookside. It opened a little over a year ago and seems to be doing pretty well with it's minimal but inviting decor and wonderful photos printed on canvas flocking the walls. Today my friend and I decided to try the vermicelli salad and the soba noodle salad.
The vermicelli salad was a typical rendition of the Vietnamese classic consisting of seared beef, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots and vermicelli noodles. It is then dressed in a vinegary fish sauce. This is by far my favorite Vietnamese dish and I eat it at home at least 2 times a month, so I like to think of myself as an expert. This version did not dissapoint. The only thing that could have made it better would be if they had pickled the carrots.

The other salad impressed me, it was not what I was expecting. It was a cold salad of soba noodles, mung bean sprouts, cilantro and red bell pepper. You have a choice of beef, chicken, tofu, or shrimp to top it. We went with the tofu and mixed in a toasted sesame dressing with it. It was an extremely light and fresh tasting dish.

The meal as a whole was very delightful and they seem to be very consistent according to my friend. We had wine with our lunch but I did notice a great cocktail menu as well. I will definitely be hitting this place up in the future. If ever you are in Tulsa I suggest you do the same!

Happy Dining!

Keo
3524 S Peoria Ave
Tulsa, OK 74105-2529
(918) 794-8200
keorestaurant.com