Over the years as the dish became popular, most char kway teow served have undergone various alterations resulting in the various forms of the dish which are slightly different and in which the nuances would be discernible by Asian food connoisseurs and char kway teow enthusiasts only. Depending on one's exposure and experience in relation to char kway teow, the Penang-style char kway teow is generally the most popular variety. Until recently, pedlars in Malaysia and Singapore would affix the word "Penang" or "槟城" to "char kway teow" at their stalls or stations in food courts in order to pass off as an authentic "Penang Char Kway Teow" or "槟城炒粿條" to lure more customers.