Best Soto in PJ

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Soto is among the pride of Indonesian cuisine and its well-adorned by Malaysians too. Unlike all those excessively gussied up soupy dishes out there, a good bowl of soto is meant to be kept simple. It’s a light-bodied herbal or chicken soup simmered with turmeric powder, herbs and spices which is then ladled over nasi impit, vermicelli or yellow noodles. Fried shallots, bean sprouts, tender slices of chicken, boiled egg, vegetables and sprinkle of herbs are then scattered over the surface of the dish. You can never deny that this is what you desperately need during a perfect cold weather. Noodle geeks, the curated list below present a challenge for you to return to your previous noodle favourites. 

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    Village Park Restaurant is a stalwart in the nasi lemak scene and the teeming crowd is a dead giveaway you should be a part of it too. Apart from the main attraction of the restaurant, their soto has been nabbing a fair amount of accolades too. Cubes of nasi impit are buried in the delicious broth and topped with generous amount of chicken slivers and fried tofu, then finished with sprinklings of fried shallots, herbs and nuts that add an element of crunch to the dish. The texture of the rice cakes deserve a mention, it’s soft yet chewy, certainly complementing the savoury broth. 

    Tips

    Opt for extra chicken

    Things to expect

    Bustling crowd during peak hours

    Best with

    Milo Dinosaur

    Price

    RM5.00 to RM10.00

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    Village Park View restaurant

    5, Jalan ss21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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    0377107860

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    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    07:00AM—07:30PM
    Sunday
    07:00AM—06:00PM
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    Chawan is a popular chill-out spot for locals who hanker for a decent selection of Malaysian delights. Among the trump card on the menu is their soto ayam which can be savoured with rice vermicelli, yellow noodles, both mixed or nasi impit. The balmy bowl is then spruced up with chicken pieces, a smattering of nuts and chopped chives. A soul-warming bowl of soto without a hefty price tag in a cosy and clean environment, it has everything you can ask for. Oh yes, do wrap up your meal with their signature freshly brewed coffee that is served in a Baba Nyonya chawan, that’s how the name came from. 

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    Things to expect

    Authentic Malaysian delights

    Best with

    3 Layer Tea

    Price

    RM14.00 to RM30.00

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    Chawan @ Citta Mall View restaurant

    G.43A, Ground Floor, Citta Mall, 1, Jalan PJU 1A/48, Ara Damansara, 47301, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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    0376295888

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    08:00AM—01:00AM
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    As the likeable name goes, this comfy restaurant has been winning a multiracial crowd over with a sheer variety of Malaysian delights. Noodle lovers, choices are far from lacking which includes their soto ayam – a bowl comprising noodles of your choice or rice cakes, generously loaded with chicken slices, herbs, sprinkle of nuts and a dollop of sambal. The balance of savouriness and gradation of textures are on point, while the engaging vintage backdrop and P.Ramlee songs in the background create a laid-back atmosphere. If you’re looking for a side to further perk up your meal, their fried chicken is highly rated here. 

    Tips

    Assorted snacks available to kick start with

    Things to expect

    Laid-back atmosphere

    Best with

    Coffee

    Price

    RM5.00 to RM10.00

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    Ali, Muthu & Ah Hock (AMAH) View restaurant

    Lot B-G-01, Ground Floor, Block B, Oasis Ara Damansara, Jalan PJU 1A/7, 47301, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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    0378323138

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    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    08:00AM—07:00PM
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    Waroeng Penyet Pork free d90bfb235d64e73ff14d8ad65b89aaab71a3af43962907cb9cd494af0a63fa21

    Waroeng Penyet is widely revered for their dazzling showcase of Indonesian cuisine. Their ayam penyet commonly hog the headlines but their soto ayam has earned a dear place in the heart of comfort food lovers too. The generous haystack of noodles, beansprouts, moreish chicken slices, halve boiled egg and a handful of herbs are doused with a humble-looking broth that packs a punch. Aside from the subtle flavour, the alluring aroma hovering in the air does nothing but encourage you to mop the bowl clean within a blink of an eye. 

    Tips

    Check out their webpage

    Things to expect

    Clean and neat atmosphere

    Best with

    Ayam penyet

    Price

    RM6.90 to RM15.00

    Waroeng Penyet @ The Curve View restaurant

    131 & 132, 1st Floor, The Curve No.6, Jalan PJU 7/3 Mutiara Damansara, 47800, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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    0377266761

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    Every day
    10:00AM—10:00PM
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    Tahu Bakar @ Station

    Touted as the best spot to pamper your palate with tahu bakar but that’s only a slice of what’s on offer. The extensive menu features a wide array of local delicacies that are admired by budget onlookers. Looking for something comforting and delicious, their soto is definitely a choice to be reckoned. Nasi impit cubes is heavily baptised with shreds of chicken, beansprouts, crunchy nuts, fried shallots and herbs. To bombard your palate with a spicy ride, a spoonful of sambal is dolloped on top of the landing fried dough pad.  

    Tips

    A casual hangout spot

    Things to expect

    Convivial atmosphere

    Best with

    Ice bandung and Roti JOhn

    Price

    RM5.00 to RM10.00

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    Tahu Bakar @ Station View restaurant

    6-1, Jalan Teknologi 3/6, Taman Sains Selangor, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, 47810, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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    12:00PM—02:00PM
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    07:00PM—01:00AM
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