In Asia, hawker food is synonymous with fast-food which one can dine, drive in , or take home, especially in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong or Philippines. It is cheaper than a commercial fried chicken or hamburger, made to order complete with seasonings, spices and a little bit of everything. Hawker food is not only tasty, but also gives such a moth-watering aroma. Dieters might find it hard to resist the temptations.....
Hawkers food first started with a few food stalls built side by side. Later on, more and more stalls are opened offering various delicacies and ethnic favorites that are modified to suit the local taste. Pasembor, Curry mee, Fried noodles, Pau, Leng Chee Kang and bubur cha-cha are among the most popular "modified" recipes.
Acceptance and support from the society has encouraged hawkers food business growth tremendously. Sometimes, a specific location is reserved where twenty to thirty or more hawkers are 'stationed' to add the varieties of food and drinks to choose from. Working people prefer buying freshly prepared and warm hawkers food after a long day at work. This is also another good alternative for a fast, clean, healthy and economical family eat-outs.
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