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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
133 amazing places to try Char Koay Teow
GAMA FOOD COURT
Address: Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Zam char kuey teow
Address: PSS DI HDPN KOMPLEKS & PASAR JALAN TENGKU JELUTONG, 11600 George Town, Penang
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Tiger Char Koay Teow
Address: 246, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Ah Soon Char Koay Teow
Address: 26, Jalan Sungai Kelian, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang
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Tsan Char Koay Teow @ Chowrasta （Tsan 炒粿条）
Address: Jalan Chowrasta, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Abang Is Char Kuey Teow - The Famous Penang Char Kuey Teow
Address: Jln Arumugam Pillai, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
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