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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
110 amazing places to try Char Koay Teow
Home Café Seow Fong Lye
Address: 94c, Lorong Macalister, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Char Kuey Teow Jalan Tenggiri
Address: 63, Lebuh Tenggiri, Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Pulau Pinang
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Ah Leng Char Koay Teow
Address: 343, Jalan Dato Keramat, Kampung Makam, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Lejen Char Kuey Teow
Address: NO 3407-A4, Pusat Perniagaan Desa Cahaya, Jalan Rozhan, Alma, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang
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