If you've been to Penang you know this noodle. And, chances are, you recognize this woman. She has been called many things ('crusty' might be the most complimentary) by those who have supplicated at her stall and endured the wait for what is argued to be Penang's best char koay teow. 'We Penang-ites are arrogant,' a native of the island told me before our last trip up north. 'We know we make the best food in the country, and we know you know it. So we don't have to be nice.' Uh-huh. In truth we didn't find Soon Suan Choo, who's been working her ... read more

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