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CHAR KOAY TEOW
Also known as: Char Kuey Teow, Char Kway Teow, Fried Koay Teow
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
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
Siam Road Charcoal Char Kuey Teow
Address: 82, Jalan Siam, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Golden Prawn Hokkien Mee
Address: 531, Jalan Sungai Ara 1, Sungai Ara, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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呷好料炒粿条JIAK HAO LIAO CHAR KOAY TEOW
Address: 68J, Jalan Free School, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Man Char Kuey Teow Wet Style Penang (Halal)
Address: Lot 32 Kompleks Penjaja Desiran Tanjung, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang 1, 10470 George Town, Penang
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ming qin charchol duck egg char koay teow
Address: 29, Jalan Betek, Sungai Rambai, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
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Char Master Sauce
Address: Fasa 3, 1, Lorong Kampung Jawa, Taman Perindustrian FTZ, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
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