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The Penang Blog

Stories behind the Malaysian street food we cook in Arlington Heights, from Penang hawker classics to the dishes our regulars order every week.

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Char Kway Teow in Arlington Heights: Penang’s Smoky Wok-Fried Noodles

What char kway teow is, where it comes from, why wok hei matters, and how Chef Song, with 35+ years at the wok, makes our house signature.