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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
Batu Lanchang Food Stalls Complex
Address: MY Pulau Pinang George Town 25, Lintang Batu Lancang, Jelutong, 11600
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Bagan Char Kuey Teow
Address: 4873, Jalan Bagan Luar, Kampung Benggali, 12000 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang
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Ailan Char Koay Teow
Address: Gerai No 22 Astaka Medan Selera, Lorong Kulit, Stadium Bandaraya, 10460 George Town, Penang
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Heng Huat Kuey Tiao
Address: 108, Lorong Selamat, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Char Kuey Teow CIMB Kepala Batas
Address: Jalan Usahawan 1, dato kailan, 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang
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