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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

Yan Char Kuey Teow(Halal)
★ 4.9

Yan Char Kuey Teow(Halal)

Address: Kompleks, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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All Addien Char Kuay teow

All Addien Char Kuay teow

Address: Jalan Delima 1 Taman Seri Delima, Kampung Juru, 14000 Bukit Mertjam, Pulau Pinang

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Siam Road Charcoal Char Kuey Teow

Siam Road Charcoal Char Kuey Teow

Address: 82, Jalan Siam, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Duck Egg Char Koay Teow

Duck Egg Char Koay Teow

Address: Restaurant EIGHTY SIX, 2741, Jln Kulim, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang

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Old Market Char Koay Teow
★ 4.4

Old Market Char Koay Teow

Address: 26, Jalan Chowrasta, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Jiwa Char Kuey Teow

Jiwa Char Kuey Teow

Address: FFHX+HR, Taman Haji Ahmad Jamil, 13300 Tasek Gelugor, Pulau Pinang

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