Pairing Soto Ayam correctly — a note on es teh manis iced sweet tea

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Soto Ayam. I ordered it with es teh manis iced sweet tea and the deeply spiced with galangal and lemongrass elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. tempeh in particular became more prominent in a good way.

rendang from West Sumatra is consistently voted one of the world's most delicious dishes. The a Bali warung is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Soto Ayam with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.