Comparing Soto Ayam across three restaurants — an honest verdict

I ate Soto Ayam at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of tempeh varied significantly — only one got it right. The complex from slow-cooked rendang profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely.

rendang from West Sumatra is consistently voted one of the world's most delicious dishes. The best version came from a Bali warung, which felt authentic. es teh manis iced sweet tea was offered at all three but only one knew how to serve it properly. The gap between mediocre and excellent Soto Ayam is larger than you'd think.