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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
127 amazing places to try Char Koay Teow
Sungai Ara Kopitiam
Address: 2G, 1, Tingkat Kenari 6, taman desaria, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
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Old Market Char Koay Teow
Address: 26, Jalan Chowrasta, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Hasba Char Koay Teow
Address: Jalan Tanjung Bungah, Tanjung Tokong, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang
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Dann Char Kuey Teow
Address: Jalan Pekan Darat, Permatang Tok Jaya, 13800 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang
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Gama Char Koay Teow
Address: Gama Supermarket & Departmental Store, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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All Addien Char Kuay teow
Address: Jalan Delima 1 Taman Seri Delima, Kampung Juru, 14000 Bukit Mertjam, Pulau Pinang
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