Dogs in pedicabs and delicious street eats.
The latter, in this case, being 'dry' wonton mee tossed with dark soy sauce, lard oil and a few stems of choy sum (Chinese mustard). Topped with Hong Kong-style barbecued pork and a fluff of shredded chicken breast and served with a deep-fried wonton and a spoonful of sambal belacan soured with kalamansi juice, the nearly translucent noodles display a good amount of 'Q' (springy chewiness). Accompanying wonton is suitably porky.
This version can be found at the coffeeshop on Malay Street (corner of Beach), across from a fruit stand. Mornings and afternoons. George Town, Penang.
The dogs and their driver can be found idling on Jalan Penang and cruising the heritage zone.
I love georgetown too and your post brought back great memories...your photography is very very inspiring
Posted by: Kalyan | 2011.03.13 at 03:41
Cute! I wonder what happens to the dogs when the pedicab driver picks up passengers?
Posted by: Teri Y | 2011.03.14 at 04:14
Penang's the only places to get wantan mee with sambal I think :D
Posted by: KY | 2011.03.14 at 10:31
Thank you Kalyan! Yep, George Town is a special place.
Teri -- they hang out with the other trishaw drivers on Jalan Penang. There's a whole row of them.
KY - I think you're right. Haven't encountered sambal with wonton mee elsewhere.
Posted by: Robyn | 2011.03.14 at 11:07
oh i love penang. these pictures bring back nice memories
Posted by: Account Deleted | 2011.03.14 at 16:28
True Malaysian scenes
Posted by: Shan | 2011.03.21 at 12:52
Love the pic of the dogs - the one with its head on the arm rest looks like its really chillin' in its ride in the sun :)
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