KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 -- In the world of Indonesian noodle dishes, mee soto tends to be eclipsed by bakso, its cousin with the bouncy meatballs.

Once you taste a good bowl of mee soto though, you will agree with me that it's waiting in the wings to stage a huge comeback.

That's why Soto King deserves a big pat on the back for giving this understated bowl a proper stage to shine.

Opened in March, mee soto is celebrated with all kinds of toppings here, allowing you to create the ultimate bowl.

It's not just chicken or beef, there's also an unheard of pairing with fried fish, in a bid to make this dish more inclusive.

Bovine lovers can also enjoy variations with beef balls, tendon, tripe and brisket too.

Soto Ayam King (RM13) is the wa...