Cling! Clang! Clung! The sound of a metal spatula striking the wok.
Shrimp! Sizzle! Smoke! The smell of smoky Char Kway Teow fills the air.
Flip! Flash! Fry! The sight of the cook tossing noodles with flair.
Heat! Steam! Sweat! The touch of the cook mastering flavours with care.
Light! Savoury! Wok Hei! The taste of each bite, a moment to share.

I heard the Char Kway Teow (S) (RM 8) near KSL was quite famous, so I had to give it a try. As you approach the local coffeeshop, the strong aroma of wok hei beckons, setting a trap to lure in hungry eaters. The sound of the metal spatula clashing against the wok intensifies the enticing smell, guiding you directly to the stall. Before you know it, you find yourself right in front of the Char Kway Teow stall, mesmerised by the cook skillfully tossing order after order in the intense heat. You can’t help but think, “Wow, I need to get a plate!”

The uncle prepares Ipoh-style Char Kway Teow, which includes kway teow, garlic, preserved radish, prawns, bean sprouts, chives, cockles, eggs, dark soy sauce, and, interestingly, anchovy stock. If you notice, no pork lard was used, which is a signature ingredient for many CKT lovers. Instead, anchovy stock is used in place of the pork lard. Watching him cook is a therapeutic experience.

After getting a small plate, I took my first bite. The kway teow was chewy and slightly moist, just right—not too dry. While it looked appealing, the wok hei flavour was a bit subtle, and the overall taste felt light and mild; the bean sprouts were notably stronger. However, I really enjoyed the prawns—they were fresh, succulent, and packed with umami. Overall, the noodles felt a bit too healthy for my liking. Without the richness of pork lard, I found myself wishing for something a little more sinful to enhance the flavour.

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Cooking Up Yum by mehmehfoodventure
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🚩Ipoh Char Kway Teow Stall, Restaurant Sing Li, 34, Jalan Serigala, Taman Century, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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