Best of both worlds

When you can’t decide on local or Western cuisine, Harome in Paramount Garden, Petaling Jaya, has the best solution. The homey restaurant serves local Asian (Malay and Nyonya) and Western cuisines, and is pork-free. Knowing that I liked Southern fare, my friend got us a table and told me to come with a healthy appetite.

The first dish we had was the Soto Ayam (RM13.90) that came with nasi impit (compressed rice). You can also opt for vermicelli. The portion was sizeable with generous toppings of shredded chicken and two large pieces of bergedil (potato medallions). The key to a good Soto Ayam lies in the spiced and flavourful broth, and Harome did not disappoint. Light yet packed with flavour, this was a comforting dish which I thoroughly enjoyed.