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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
Char Koay Teow Fried Rice
Address: Jln Trengganu, Taman Free School, 10460 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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char kuey teow
Address: Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Char Master Sauce
Address: Fasa 3, 1, Lorong Kampung Jawa, Taman Perindustrian FTZ, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
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Din Mee 1st Branch
Address: 46 35, Medan Mayang Pasir, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
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Sky 7 Hutong Island88
Address: Jln Tanjong Tokong, Kampung Belachan, 10470 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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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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