Char Kueh Teow since 1965 @ Ayer Itam Pasar, Penang

Having created delicious, fragrant meals since 1965, this store owner is probably looking for a heir to inherit his stir-frying skills.

It is not exaggerating when it is said that Penang is home to one of the world's best street food cultures. With recipes and secrets passed down from generation to generation, the state's street food cooks are artisans in their own right, whipping up dishes with amazing tastes and sensations that are a rarity these days.
Char Kuay Teow, one of the state's signature dishes, is an example of Penang's attitude towards street food. In a time when hawker stalls are being manned by immigrant workers, the heirs of the tradition continue to personally stir-fry the rice noodles, creating plates of delicious, fragrant char kuay teow with amazing "wok-hei".
These days, many of the char kuay teow artisans can still be found operating along the road or just outside coffee shops. It is a taste not to be missed!

There are various ways and styles to prepare char kuay teow--come to Penang to experience them all!