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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

127 amazing places to try Char Koay Teow

Char Kuey Teow Stall

Char Kuey Teow Stall

Address: 86, 86, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Penang Air Itam Char Koey Teow

Penang Air Itam Char Koey Teow

Address: Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Air Itam, Penang

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Yan Char Kuey Teow

Yan Char Kuey Teow

Address: Kompleks, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Abg Zai Char Koay Teow

Abg Zai Char Koay Teow

Address: Jalan Laguna Bestari, Kampung Jawa, 13600 Perai, Pulau Pinang

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Presgrave Street Ah Shen Duck Egg Char Koay Teow 三条路亚胜鸭蛋炒粿条

Presgrave Street Ah Shen Duck Egg Char Koay Teow 三条路亚胜鸭蛋炒粿条

Address: 67B, Lebuh Presgrave, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Kedai Kopi Lok Khoon

Kedai Kopi Lok Khoon

Address: 656 MKD, Jln Kuala Jalan Baru, Kampung Jalan Baru, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang

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