>Siam Road: Where Penang’s soul sizzles on a charcoal bed!
Follow the plume of smoke, a siren song leading to Siam Road’s legendary Char Kuey Teow. Here, Uncle Tan, a culinary maestro, wields his wok like a fiery baton, conducting a symphony of flavors.
For over 70 years, his family’s secret recipe has seduced palates with its smoky magic. Watch as flat noodles dance with prawns, eggs, and bean sprouts in a rhythmic ballet, bathed in a dark sauce that whispers sweet and spicy secrets.
Each bite explodes with texture – the chewy embrace of noodles, the succulent snap of prawns, the fluffy whisper of eggs, and the refreshing crunch of bean sprouts. A symphony for your senses, a Penang love song on a plate.
But Siam Road is more than just a culinary quest. It’s a tapestry woven from friendly banter, shared laughter, and the simple joy of savoring street food at its finest. Witness Uncle Tan’s artistry, a legacy passed down through generations, a testament to Penang’s vibrant heritage.
So, come hungry, come curious, and surrender to the allure of Siam Road. Let the smoky whispers guide you, and prepare to be swept away by a taste of Penang that will linger long after the last morsel is savored.
Find your wok-kissed destiny: Siam Road, open daily 12:00am-5:30pm (or until the noodles run out!). Cash is king, but prepare to be crowned the ruler of your taste buds.
Siam Road: Where Penang’s soul sizzles, and your culinary adventure begins!
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michael lin
2 weeks agoLong queues! Stood about 40mins for this chat Kuay Teow. Ordered a big one but was given and was charged the middle size. Partly my fault as they have the sizes advertised at the front of the stall but I was hurrying to the queue and missed it. Once you’re in the queue there were no menu. It’s only when near the head of the queue was I asked for sizes. So just for the record there are 3 sizes, and it’s possible to add extra on ingredients should you wish, which I would recommend! The food was delicious. Prawns plump and the noodles had nice wok hey. But if I was to close my eyes, I wouldn’t be able to tell this was cooked via charcoal. Great theatre though. Just not sure it was worth the long queue as there are so many great char kuay teows in Penang.
Rafe
5 months agoQueued for 1.5hours on a Saturday afternoon. Tastes good but not worth the long wait. They only use chicken egg, would be even better if they use duck! Despite the long wait and huge queues, they did not increase their prices. I give them 3 stars for taste but I up to 4 as they kept their price integrity. Barley drink is so good, fried chicken is also great appetizer while waiting
Super Fragrance
3 months agoOrdered ckt with egg for 9rm. Other options are 8rm without egg and 12 for large. Not a long queue but still waited for 45min from 4 plus.The plate just scream flavor. Not sure about wok hei it doesn't matter, the noodle is tasty, mildly spicy. Lup cheong and pork lard adds more savoriness to it. Egg and tao ge for the soft and crunch. 2 large prawns were bouncy. Hum was a little small but no harm.Small plate though should had ordered the larger one.
fatcat
3 weeks agoOwner still continue to use charcoal for this which is amazing and rare. Standard is still there so please come early as this place still attract alot of tourist and locals.
Ilona Cyd
4 months agoI have known this place since the first time, around 20 years ago. The best kuey teow in town is the Jalan Siam Char Kuey Teow. The special taste with a charcoal aroma (wok hei touch) is the best you can find here. However, the queue is very long. I almost spent an hour waiting for it to be ready. He cooks one by one. I hope that next time I visit, I won’t have to stand in line for that long.