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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
Ah Leng Char Koay Teow
Address: 343, Jalan Dato Keramat, Kampung Makam, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Lau Pheng Yu food court
Address: 89, Jalan Stesen, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Or Leong Char Koay Teow (Ah Leong)
Address: Jalan Tanjong Tokong, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, 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
Address: 67B, Lebuh Presgrave, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Seng Ghee Char Kuay Teow
Address: 110, Jalan Siam, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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