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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

133 amazing places to try Char Koay Teow

Char Koay Teow/ Mee/ Rice

Char Koay Teow/ Mee/ Rice

Address: 80, Jln Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, 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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Batu Lanchang Food Stalls Complex

Batu Lanchang Food Stalls Complex

Address: MY Pulau Pinang George Town 25, Lintang Batu Lancang, Jelutong, 11600

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Char Master Sauce

Char Master Sauce

Address: Fasa 3, 1, Lorong Kampung Jawa, Taman Perindustrian FTZ, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

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Line Up Char Koay Teow

Line Up Char Koay Teow

Address: 190, Gurney Dr, 10250 George Town, Penang

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Perak Lane Lau Yi Char Koay Teow

Perak Lane Lau Yi Char Koay Teow

Address: 1, Lorong Perak, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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