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| - Malaysian food in a modern setting - this is what Soos brings to Ossington. Traditional flavours - chicken rice, char kway teow, laksa; and some modern takes - the rendang poutine is one.
With a week of soft open under their well-experienced belts, official opening was today. The room has touches of of east Asia in the wooden slatted shutters and is surrounded by more modern splashes. The restaurant's name is spelled out in mismatched and large block letters along the wall. Spiky and organic-looking lights float over head, and work lamps with dim bulbs round out the lighting. A large room in the back is perfect for groups.
Though tasty, the chicken rice isn't the one I'm looking for. Still far superior than any rendition I've had in kilometres. Grilled chicken breast on a generous portion of rice and presented in a clay pot. I thought the chili sauce (mild) that it came with was very good.
The char kway teow had nicely cooked shrimp on it and the noodles had the right flavour. I still wanted it to have more wok hay, but I'm nit picking. It's a solid dish.
By far, my favourite was the laksa. Nice nutty and rich soup base with both requisite noodles - the fat yellow egg noodle and the thinner rice noodle. The bowl is deceptively small, but filled with fried tofu, chicken, & shrimp. This is best with the sauce on the side - the sambal.
Overall, this is a place you'd want to hit if you want Malaysian downtown. Prices are commiserate with its location - my parents would definitely complain - but given that dearth of good Malay/Sing restaurants, this is a welcome addition to the downtown - and especially Ossington - strip.
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