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Diatribe:
Malay food is so so so good. Toronto doesn't have many Malay options. Soos was to be a welcome addition. Possible a go to Malay resturant for Toronto.
Years of working and living in Singapore makes you learn quickly that IMO, Malay food is the Italian cuisine of Asia. I know what that means to me, and it has alot to do with variety, simplicity, flavours and that it is the quintessential comfort food. Disagree all you wish, but I am sure you at least agree that...
Mee goreng
Rendang
Satay
Char Kway Teow
Murtabak
Nasi Goreng
...should all be on this menu. That they aren't at Soos (regularly), and I see that as missed opportunity.
Yes I saw the menu in advance, and yes I knew that unless they had these as specials, most of these wouldn't be available.
I asked for each of these items, completely willing to order them all for their trouble. They had 2 on the menu. Shame.
I was told that I could call ahead and make a special order. Like takeaway, that you just eat there, but you have to order in advance. That is not how I understand a restaurant....that is calling your Nonna to get her to make her specials meatballs because you are coming over next weekend with your new girlfriend.
Diatribe done.
Review:
The waitress was nice, very patient and very knowledgeable.
Everything we ordered was great.
They accommodated a request that all dishes have their heat reduced (mother request) +1
They were quick to accommodate a request of my toddler. +1
Food was brought out quickly.
The Char Kway Teow portion is small, not for the sake of it, but for the price.
The murtabak was good
The restaurant does the alot things VERY well, this is a very well managed restarant with great ambience and staff.
Menu is lacking Malay staples, but not flavour.
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