9 Asian Hawkers With Skills So Impressive You Wonder If They're Human...
When making food becomes a performance.
By Darian Goh — 07 Apr 2015, 04:52 PM
1. The flying wan tan mee man. With his nimble hands and dexterity, this uncle turns the simple wan tan mee into a wonderful performance
Where to find him: Jalan Bakawali 13, Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
2. The amazing roti canai man. This man should be the number one pick on any Ultimate Frisbee team. We bet all his roti canais are fluffy and crisp.
Where to find him: According to many videos, this video was taken at a mamak in Selayang but the name of the mamak was not given.
3. The dancing rojak man. This rojak man from Penang is known for his dancing and singing skills. Just look how sharp the cleaver is!
Where to find him: Many videos states that he could be found in Batu Ferringhi, Penang. Watch him sing along to Venga Boys while doing his thing here.
4. The man who fries chicken with his BARE HANDS. Kann Trichan operates a fried chicken stall. But what's so special about it? He fries them by dipping his hand into hot burning oil and not getting burnt.
Where to find him: Chiang Mai, Thailand. Don't believe us? Check out the video here!
5. The knife-wielding, coconut cutting man. This man quickly opens a coconut with his hands placed so near the knife!
Where to find him: Subang.
6. The artistic Ramly burger man. He made a huge omelette to cook 12 patties at one go, then signed his initials before to finish off his masterpiece. How cool is that!
Where to find him: According to the YouTube description, this Ramly man is from Singapore. Watch him in action here.
7. The teh tarik pro. The poise of a ballerina combined with the precision of a sharpshooter, this teh tarik man from Thailand gives Malaysians a run for their money.
Where to find him: According to the YouTube video, this man can be found at JJ market in Thailand.
8. The giant wok fried rice uncle. Giant wok + cool uncle = tasty fried rice. Look at his strength!
Where to find him: Multiple videos shows that this originates from China and not much is known about this uncle.
9. The ice cream man from Thailand. This Thai ice cream guy combined cream, Oreos and M&Ms into something delicious...
Where to find him: According to this video, this man can be found in Phi Phi Don island.