The hunt for noodles continues


Black fried char koay teow.

READER Tan Jit Seng from Kepong asked: “Hello Sam, I have been reading your articles for awhile and noticed that you have a liking for the black sauce char koay teow. Can you tell me why?

Okay Mr Tan, here’s my story: I grew up in a neighbourhood where this fried noodle dish was available fast and cheap.

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