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2012-09-03
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Went to Penang recently with friends for some glutton fest, and to just enjoy. So one of the must-go places is the infamous Lorong Selamat's char kuay teow!We arrived there at approximately on a Sunday afternoon 1.30pm. Luckily it was still opened at that time. So we ordered 1 plate each.As you can see from the picture, the prices range from RM7.50, RM8.00 and RM9.50. In order to make an order, we had to secure a table first, and inform them how many plates you want at whichever table number sec
We arrived there at approximately on a Sunday afternoon 1.30pm. Luckily it was still opened at that time. So we ordered 1 plate each.
As you can see from the picture, the prices range from RM7.50, RM8.00 and RM9.50. In order to make an order, we had to secure a table first, and inform them how many plates you want at whichever table number secured.I was initially curious on how come there are 2 different cooks, and was worried if mine were cooked by the famous auntie herself. Turns out that the other cook only cooks the prawn, but the final frying is done by one person only.
Our orders came 2 by 2 (we ordered 6), the last one arriving around 20 minutes later. I have already expected to wait, given the notorious reputation of the auntie.
Surprisingly, we weren't ill treated or shouted at, nor did we hear anybody getting some bad service from the auntie.
When my char kuey teow arrived, I knew immediately that this will not disappoint, and I was right. I could smell the aroma from the dish, and from the very first bite, I could taste the 'wok hei' of the char kuay teow. It was cooked with such strong heat, but it wasn't anywhere near burnt. The cockles were juicy,plump and bursts inside your mouth unlike many which I have tried before. The beansprouts were fat and juicy and accompanied with spring onions.Finally, the star of the dish were the 3 big prawns. Juicy and full of prawn taste and smell, it is the perfect compliment to the kuay teow.
This is without a doubt is the best char kuay teow I have ever tasted. I have tried many, especially in KL, but this stall is still the undisputed in my books.
It may be above priced, but this is what paying for quality means.
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