How to pronounce Soto Padang

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈsoto ˈpadaŋ/. In plain English letters that is SOH-toh PAH-dahng, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Soto Padang?

Soto Padang is a soup or stew of Indonesia. Where it comes from: West Sumatra (Padang). People usually eat it for breakfast and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beef and potato. It tastes savory.

Where Soto Padang comes from

Soto Padang is one of 46 signature dishes of Indonesia on this map. See all dishes from West Sumatra.

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• Dendeng balado · Main dish · West Sumatra

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• Gado-gado · Main dish · Jakarta

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Food of Indonesia

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