If you’re ever in Bukit Bintang and craving a great vegetarian char kuey teow, head over to Blue Boy Vegetarian Food Court.
Located above a seven-storey apartment block built in 1962, this place has been a local favourite for years, and it’s easy to see why once you taste their char kuey teow.
The Man Behind the Dish
According to a video posted by FMT, the man behind this iconic dish is Vijayan Narayan, or Ah Wa, as everyone calls him.
Born and raised in KL, Ah Wa started working at Blue Boy when he was just 15 years old. Back then, he didn’t speak Cantonese or Bahasa Malaysia.
“It was like a chicken trying to speak to a duck,” he says, remembering his early days. But as he worked with the aunties at the food court, he slowly picked up Cantonese.
“I learnt it in two years. Now I can talk about anything in Cantonese,” he says.
How the Char Kuey Teow Became Famous
Ah Wa’s vegetarian char kuey teow is the reason customers keep coming back. The dish is cooked fresh to order, which gives it that perfect smoky wok hei—the charred aroma that makes a good char kuey teow stand out.
The combination of soy sauce, chili paste, and spices creates the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Plus, with eggs, beansprouts, mushrooms, greens, and vegetarian fish cake, it’s a dish that’s been pleasing customers for over 40 years.
A Dish Loved by All
Ah Wa has been serving char kuey teow for over 40 years, and he’s watched generations of customers grow up.
“People trusted me, tried it, and once they liked it, they kept coming back,” he says.
And it’s not just the locals who love his dish—people from all over the world have made their way to Blue Boy to try it. “Now, I can say I’m world famous,” he adds.
If you find yourself in Bukit Bintang, make sure to stop by Blue Boy Vegetarian Food Court. Whether you’re a local or a first-time visitor, it’s the perfect place to try a legendary vegetarian char kuey teow, and the story behind it makes the meal even better.
Address:
Blue Boy Vegetarian Food Court
Lorong Pudu 4
Jalan Tong Shin
Bukit Bintang
50200 Kuala Lumpur
Business hours: 8am – 4pm
