I wonder if you have noticed a strange phenomenon. Up to 90% of restaurants found under big trees are delicacies. Could it be that… this is the emerging “law under big trees”?
Don’t believe it? Then follow us and experiment! This issue of delicacies under the big trees allows you to discover the good taste hidden under the lush foliage!
Oneh Char Hor Fun
Having been under a big tree for more than 30 years, “Oneh Char Hor Fun” is as tall and unyielding as this tough tree. Simply setting up his small shed, the boss Wu Kai Cheng held the spatula steady and rolled the fried noodles in the pot. Here, he sells his signature char hor fun, fried rice, and fried hokkien mee, and his neighbors have been with him for decades, and they have a very good relationship.
Boss Wu said that this is a craft passed down to him by his father, and now it has become his own skill, and he can make a living with it. Living behind the main road in Penang Island, he came to this big tree by chance and started a journey of making char hor fun that lasted for more than 30 years. It is known to nearby residents as “Char Hor Fun under the big tree”.
Perched at this end, the stall is protected by the shade of the trees, and there are one or two seats for diners on the side, allowing diners to experience the natural experience of tasting delicious food under the big trees.
Boss Wu’s enthusiasm is like the bright sun, which cannot be stopped under the shade of trees. Unable to resist the boss’s enthusiasm, hot char hor fun and fried rice were served to the table in a short while. Tender shrimp, pork slices, perfectly cooked pork liver, barbecued pork, etc. are spread on the char hor fun, presenting the most beautiful appearance of an authentic plate of char hor fun.
“I also have dry-char hor fun here. Many customers like to eat dry-fried rice noodles. The flavor and taste are different.”
Whether it is char hor fun, dry char hor fun, fried rice, fried hokkien mee, etc., they all contain three pieces of fresh and tender shrimp. The shrimp chosen by the boss are also very fresh and chewy. Friends who know how to eat shrimp will be satisfied.
It is worth mentioning that the owner’s homemade chili sauce is a must-try for those who like spicy food. It can sublimate the already delicious char hor fun and fried rice!
The first food experiment under the big tree was successful! Oneh Char Hor Fun lives up to the label of more than 30 years of experience, no wonder it is so loved by the neighbors.
The boss will also add lard residue. If you like to eat lard residue, remember to tell the boss and ask him to add extra.
Oneh Char Hor Fun
Location: 321 D, Jalan Perak, Taman Ara, 11600, George Town, Pulau Pinang
Business hours: 12pm to 8pm every day (closed on the first and fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year)
Price: Fried Hor Fun RM7, Fried Rice RM7, Fried Hokkien Mee RM7
Lengkok Burma char kway teow under the big tree
It is very common for Penang people to eat char kway teow. Although the legend that “all the char kway teow you encounter around the corner in Penang are delicious” is exaggerated, it is still undeniable that Penang’s char kway teow are of a uniform standard.
Among the “all good” choices, we discovered a highly rated char kway teow under the Big Tree. Sure enough, everything under the big tree is recognized as delicious food!
This char kway teow stall, run by two sisters, is located under the Lengkok Burma tree, on the side of a small road, and many people driving by will probably notice it. The two sisters took over this small stall from their father and continued to prepare delicious char kway teow for diners.
The “chef” is played by the younger sister Chen Xiu Feng, while the older sister Chen Gui Ying plays the role of “proprietress” and is the chef’s strongest support. They said that the char kway teow stall has been here for about 18 years. In the beginning, it was only their father and a few vendors who set up stalls there. In the past, my father would ride a tricycle and circle around the surrounding houses to sell his goods. Whenever they heard the whistle, everyone would know that Brother Char Kway Teow was coming.
Now run by two sisters, the restaurant is equally prosperous. Early in the morning, diners arrive one after another with almost no interruption. The crispy lard residue is one of the characteristics of this char kway t.eow. Every time you take a bite, you can see the crystal lard residue. The taste is really bursting after being put into the mouth. This must be why everyone loves it so much. .
Thinking of trying char kway teow under this big tree? The sisters open their stall very early, so it’s perfect for anyone who wants to have brunch.
Many diners like to add shrimp meat, lard residue, etc. The shrimp here are very delicious and very big!
Lengkok Burma Char Kway Teow under the big tree
Location: Lengkok Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10350, George Town, Pulau Pinang
Business hours: 7:30am to 3pm (closed on weekends)
Price: Eggs RM6 (small) RM6.50 (large), duck eggs RM7 (small) RM7.50 (large)
Eggless RM5.50 (small) RM6 (large)
Lengkok Burma Siam Laksa under the big tree
Foreigners are also fascinated.
There is really little Siam Laksa in Penang, and it is even rarer to find delicious ones. Also located under the big tree of Lengkok Burma, this Siam Laksa, which is a good friend of the “Char Kway Teow” sisters, also has very good reviews.
When we visited, a few foreign tourists happened to give up their seats in a friendly manner. During the chat, we discovered that they loved the Siam Laksa here, saying that it was so delicious that even foreigners would be fascinated by it.
So, I ordered a bowl of Siam Laksa, sat by the stall, and waited happily under the aroma of the soup. Later, a bowl of beautifully colored Siam Laksa was served, and my appetite was immediately satisfied.
After taking a sip, you can see that it is indeed a very delicious soup, and it is also the taste that authentic Lemak Laksa should have. The combination of fresh fish, ingredients, etc. is very appetizing. The laksa powder is slippery and the texture is excellent. Ever since I accidentally ate the whole bowl.
Owner Huang Jing Bao said that he spends about 2 hours making the soup every morning, and the construction of the Siam Laksa soup base is particularly complicated. Afterward, he will start visiting the market and buying fresh ingredients to ensure that diners eat the most delicious Siam Laksa every day.
They also sell assam laksa here! Many diners also like to order “Laksa Cham”, which combines the soups of Siam Laksa and Assam Laksa with ginseng. It has a unique flavor and is also worth a try!
The stall next door happens to sell fried popiah, and Boss Huang will enthusiastically recommends it to diners. Laksa and fried popiah are always the best combinations.
Lengkok Burma Siam Laksa under the big tree
Location: Lengkok Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10350, George Town, Pulau Pinang
Business hours: 10:30am to 3pm (closed on weekends)
Price: RM6 (small) RM6.50 (large)
