In the premiere episode of Martin Yan’s Asian Favorites, Chef Yan brings focus to the classic Asian staple, the humble noodle. Noodles were invented in China as early as 4,000 years ago and gradually made its way around the globe. With so many varieties made with different types of flour, there are, as Chef Yan says, a million ways to make noodles taste delicious. He kicks off the episode with Crispy Caramelised Noodles from Thailand, memories of eating at a roadside shop with elephants, followed by a bowl of tangy Malaysian Fish Head Noodles with pickled vegetables. From his travels to Singapore, he makes Yan Style Stir-Fried Noodles inspired by the traditional Char Kway Teow.