We are all fans of delicious hawker-fare. Their humble stalls are no less a part of the Malaysian landscape as our twin towers towering over them, one an icon of progress, the other of cultural heritage.

But how much do we really know about those who man the stalls? The old and overlooked men and women... have you ever imagined the world from behind their stalls, those tiny windows of aluminium and perspex?

We love their food, but what do we know about the things they cherish, and what keeps them cooking, day in, day out?

Do we know how it feels when one out of a thousand bowl of noodles doesn't turn out right, to bear the unkind words that follow?

Unlike the influencers of today, our local hawkers are not particularly well-groomed, articulate or savvy. But they are masters who have perfected their craft and deserve all our respect.

To us, they are cultural legends.

This documentary attempts to bring us closer to their world. Our palate is nourished by their food. One day perhaps, Malaysians will be enriched by their stories.

These are our Local Legends.