First time trying Char Kway Teow — completely converted

I had never tried Char Kway Teow before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The bold and complex taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. pandan is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a Baba Nyonya Peranakan restaurant setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. Malaysian cuisine reflects the Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous Orang Asli traditions of a multicultural society. My server recommended Milo alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Char Kway Teow. Outstanding first encounter.