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CHAR KOAY TEOW

Also known as: Char Kuey Teow, Char Kway Teow, Fried Koay Teow

Char Koay Teow
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The Story

A beloved stir-fried noodle dish with a smoky aroma, often cooked over a charcoal fire.

Flavor Profile

Smoky, savory, and slightly sweet with a rich umami flavor from soy sauce and seafood.

Key Ingredients

Flat rice noodles, prawns, cockles, Chinese sausage, bean sprouts, chives, egg.

Did You Know?

The key to a great Char Kway Teow is the "wok hei," the smoky, seared flavor from being cooked at a very high heat.

Average Price

RM 8 to 15

Per serving

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WHERE TO FIND IT

Explore the best spots across Penang serving authentic Char Koay Teow

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

133 amazing places to try Char Koay Teow

Din Mee 1st Branch

Din Mee 1st Branch

Address: 46 35, Medan Mayang Pasir, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

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Dann Char Kuey Teow

Dann Char Kuey Teow

Address: Jalan Pekan Darat, Permatang Tok Jaya, 13800 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang

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Zam char kuey teow

Zam char kuey teow

Address: PSS DI HDPN KOMPLEKS & PASAR JALAN TENGKU JELUTONG, 11600 George Town, Penang

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Jalan Tengah Sim Food Court

Jalan Tengah Sim Food Court

Address: Block 70, G-1, Jalan Tengah, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang

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Jerung Char Koay Teow

Jerung Char Koay Teow

Address: Lengkok Kelicap, Mutiara Perdana, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

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GAMA FOOD COURT
★ 3.8

GAMA FOOD COURT

Address: Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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