We stopped in Saturday night about an hour before close. We opened the door and were greeted with wonderful smells and a welcoming bright interior. We ordered the roast duck, roast chicken, curry, and sweet chili shrimp. All meals came with rice, salad, and wonderful pickled vegetables. The duck was perfectly roasted and was paired with a delicious sauce, this was same for the chicken. The chicken curry was a yellow curry warming with the perfect amount of spice. The chili shrimp also amazing. After the meal we talked to the chef and he said the menu would be expanding soon which means the next time we go back we can experience even more great food. This is definitely a great spot to go Wednesday- Saturday as they are not open everyday of the week so be sure to check their hours! read more

Well worth a stop. The food was tasty and the owners were pleasant and friendly. I would definitely go back.

I can't say enough good things about this place, the crispy roast pork and roast duck are AMAZING. The mango sticky rice is just a nice balance of all flavors, sweet with a hint of mango flavor. The skin on the crispy roast pork and roast duck is so crispy! The owner and the manager are so friendly, we will definitely come back again, there are more dishes waiting for us to try! read more

Sago - Crispy roast pork and roast duck, sooooo good! Definitely will come back again! - Malaysian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The food here is amazing! Highly recommend the bbq pork buns I could literally eat 10 in one sitting! Also the crispy pork is amazing as well! read more

Went to Sago recently with an eclectic group of friends. Even with the differences in taste, our group loved every dish that Sago presented. In terms of entrees, we partook in the roast duck, the roast chicken, Hainese chicken and the roast pork along with the accompanying sauces that provided a strong complement to the main fare. The appetizers, which the owner kindly allowed us to sample beforehand, also acquitted themselves quite well. This included the curry puffs, roti, dumplings and roast pork buns. By night's end we had the opportunity to have an enlightening chat with the owner and management. Sago blew my expectations out of the water by providing something for the more sophisticated palate that is rare to find in the surrounding area. Would definitely recommend going with a group of friends and ordering the larger portions to share family style so that everyone can enjoy the array of delights all in one sitting. read more

Sago - Some of the trappings - Malaysian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Amazing find! Chef Paul not only makes incredible food but he has also created a great atmosphere where you feel at home as soon as you walk in. We are lucky to have Sago minutes away from our house and pricing is very reasonable. read more

Had the roast chicken, fried dumplings and samosa. Everything was perfect. The chicken skin was crisp, the rice fluffy and the salad a perfect complement to the meal. The dumplings were some of the best I ever had. read more

The duck was great I got extra meat which added the other quarter so it was a half of a duck and the fish my wife got was really unique wrapped in aluminum foil and some sort of big leaf tons of fresh chillies and veg cooked hard and was perfect mix of steam and grill. Vegetable noodles and butter Rice on mine in a different price on my wife's pickled vegetables on both everything was outstanding possibly the best meal I've had in Cincinnati. Carryout was set up with online order and pay my food was waiting in a insulated bag up front no contact and super quality read more

Saw that there was a new spot in Mt Lookout square, so we decided to order some takeout. I ordered the Hainanese Chicken Rotisserie meal, and my bf had the BBQ pork sandwich. We also had the Seared Pork Dumplings. Everything was delicious! The meats are fall-off-the-bone tender. The rotisserie meals give you plenty of food with the side salad and pickled vegetables. The garlic butter rice is so fluffy and melts in your mouth. Hats off to chef Paul Liew, this is definitely simple, delicious food. Would recommend! read more

This has become one of our go-to carry out options. We've tried the nasi lemak, the Hainanese chicken, the dumplings, and the pork buns. All are excellent! Looking forward to trying the roast duck soon. This is a great addition to Mt. Lookout. read more

We have been enjoying takeout here and it is the best! Online ordering and easy pick up. New Shrimp and mango salad is great. Great spot for some delicious and unique flavors in Mt Lookout Square. The Roti Canai is a must- fabulous flaky bread- served with a small portion of lentils on the side. We had the Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang served in the traditional style. A hearty, thick, tasty beef dish with coconut rice, and other sides. Need to come back and try the rest of the menu soon. read more

Went tonight for dinner after waiting months for this place to open. It is in the old El Camino spot and hasn't changed too terribly much internally but as soon as you walk in you'll notice how good it smells and having the kitchen exposed is cool and shows you there is no tricks up their sleeve. We ordered a crispy pork and a roast chicken meal, some pork dumplings and a bbq pork roll. The food was absolutely wonderful, the chicken was crispy and moist and they debone it after cooking so it is just all amazing, there appears to be some plum somewhere in the sauce because the back end is kinda sweet but it is just so good and buttery and crunchy, the duck was wonderful and fatty and seems to use the same marinade or sauce as the chicken, the sides are some quick pickled veggies which are good and a nice balance to the protein, there is a mesclun green salad that tastes nice but seems a bit redundant with the pickled veggies but is still a nice green addition, a small cake of garlic rice is there too, if ya like rice you will like it. The bbq pork bun was delicious and sweet but a little small for 3 bucks but the star of the show was the pork dumplings, they are really stuffed and delicious, kinda spicy without being too much and totally crunchy while still being soft. All around this is fantastic and I urge anyone in the area to go there as the chef is cooking things from his heart and it is nice. The only ding I'll give it is they ran out of crispy pork and bbq pork for dinner service after we had ordered and didn't inform us for almost 15 minutes and then asked us to pay the 2 dollar difference to get the duck, I recognize everything works on margins but it still seems a bit odd to make us pay for their mistake. Regardless that is a small thing and in no way reflects the food and if you enjoy delicious food make sure ya stop in! read more

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Authentic food, friendly staff. Limited seating. I was hoping to try the Hainanese Chicken, but they had limited portion on hand. The roasted chicken noodles was yummy.. read more

Disclaimer: I haven't been to the actual restaurant or ordered anything myself but some friends brought some roasted duck and crispy pork belly to share. I can definitely say that the food is well done! Who knew Cincinnati would have a place that gets Cantonese BBQ right reminiscent of what you get from the 99 Ranch Market or Sam Woo restaurants back in California. If you can't tell from some of my previous reviews, I am very spoiled when it comes to Asian food especially for Cantonese BBQ so I judge Asian places in Cincinnati very harshly. I have made my own roasted duck and crispy pork belly multiple times and while I still feel proud of myself for doing so with desirable results, they do it better than I can which is not surprising because I'm a home cook while these people are professionals with specialized equipment required to achieve the best results. Cantonese BBQ especially roasted duck is no easy feat. If I don't want to go through the work of doing my own Cantonese BBQ while achieving substandard results compared to how it's done here, I know where I should go! read more

First time ordering and will definitely be back! Amazingly friendly staff. Quick. Restaurant was very clean. The food was so good. I got the rotisserie duck, garlic rice, and roasted veggies. Telling all of my friends about this place! read more

Sago - Rotisserie duck, garlic rice, roasted veg. HUGE portion. It was absolutely delicious. 9.5/10 - Malaysian Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is a great place to go for carry out or a quick bite. The good: friendliness of staff and the food. Started with a chicken curry puff. Would have liked a little less pastry and a little more filling but it was a good starter. Each meal comes with rice, a salad, and pickled vegetables. I hate red peppers and even those pickled were good. Our protein choice was chicken curry and spicy shrimp. Both were excellent and the chicken was smaller chunks than a typical curry so it wasn't as dry. The shrimp was indeed spicy but not hot. Both excellent The things to be aware of: - No alcohol but they allow you to BYOB - seating for about 6-8 four tops so may want to plan ahead or do takeout. - limited hours. 5-9 wed-sat read more

A hidden gem. Amazing food and personal service! Was never a big duck fan till I tried Paul's.

We went to Sago for the first time yesterday, and we will definitely be back! The owners were so friendly. The dishes were great! We ordered the chicken curry puff, beef rendang, and sweet and spicy shrimp. The rendang was our favorite dish, and we've had rendang all over the world. The puff was tasty and filling. The sweet and spicy shrimp had a good amount of heat, and the pickled veggies were a great side dish. read more

Food was delicious! Tried to duck and crispy pork entrees - both were great. The owner and staff were super friendly. Will definitely be back. read more

My family is from Malaysia and all the food here tastes exactly like Malaysia. Paul is an amazing chef and pours so much love in to his work. Probably the best roast duck I've had in America. read more

I have travelled in Asia and lived in places with excellent Asian food scenes -- this may be the only Asian restaurant in CIncinnati that is on par. Every dish I have tried has been spot-on / perfect. By far the best and most authentic Asian cuisine in Cincinnati.. read more

The crispy pork belly was amazing!! It comes with a generous helping of rice, salad, and pickled vegetables. For $12.50, it was a great value as well. The skin was crispy perfection, and I can't wait to get back to try the duck. Excited there is finally a great, accessible restaurant in this space (Mt Lookout Square, a few places left of Delwood). Also, the baked curry puff and pork bun were delicious. Perhaps the pork bun could use a little more filling , but great flavor. The staff was very friendly as well. They had me in and out in 5 minutes. No dine in, but great carryout experience. Will post a follow up after I try the duck, and other items. read more

I had the nasi lemak rendang daging, and it was delicious. I've had this dish in Malaysia and in Indonesian restaurants in Asia, and this was a very good version of it, especially because of how rare it is to find in the US generally. My one complaint is that the meat was a little tougher than you'd expect for rendang, but if you get it take out and have some time, you can just cook it longer--if you want to cook it much longer, you can add some coconut milk so the sauce doesn't burn when it reduces. But overall, very good. read more

Wow. Great carry-out spot with fresh food. Pork was crispy and delicious. Not to mention the garlic chili sauce tasted like it was freshly made minutes before I ordered. Service was amazing. They even gave me Lindor truffles for an after-dinner treat. We will definitely be back! read more

We got the crispy roast pork and Hainanese chicken rotisserie meals and the 5 spice tofu. We liked all of it, especially the tofu dish (the bok choy and mushrooms were stellar)! The portion sizes were generous, and the pickup procedure was easy. We look forward to trying other dishes! read more

The roasted duck and roasted crispy pork are both amazing. Crispy but succulent. Great addition to Mt Lookout Square.

Sago is a fantastic restaurant. We are real foodies and dine out at least twice a week. We can wait to go back. The duck is to die for!!! We also enjoyed the chicken curry puffs and the BBQ pork buns. It's a very casual atmosphere but with superior service. Next time we'll try other items on the menu but that duck is going to be very hard to pass up!!! read more

If any of you used to go to Straits of Malacca in Mason, OH, please note that Malaysian food is back in the greater Cincinnati area! And, the chef still does not disappoint in terms of his cooking technique and incorporating the authentic flavors of Malaysia. My husband is from Malaysia, and this place reminds him of home. We have been there twice since it opened, and the food has been consistently delicious. We have eaten the BBQ meat plate with roast duck and pork. The duck is AMAZING! It is cooked perfectly - not dry - and has a delicious sauce. The accompaniments also add to the dish, with some pickled vegetables to break up the fattiness of the duck and butter rice. We also have ordered the chili shrimp dish (which provides an homage to the lovely chili crab, chili lobster, and other chili seafood dishes that are finger-licking good in Malaysia) and the nasi lemak with beef rendang - traditional style (not only was the entree great, but the picked chili vegetables were perfect to balance with some spice). Appetizers also are yummy, such as the curry puffs and the char siu bao. If you can't tell, we loved the food! read more

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