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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
328 Char Koay Teow (Branch) 328 炒粿條(分行)
Address: Gerai No. 4-M, Kompleks Medanika, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Awesome Char Koay Teow (齿留香炒粿条）
Address: 99 Jalan Lembah Permai Tanjung Bungah, 11200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Happy Food Court
Address: 68, Jalan Perniagaan Star Avenue, 14100 Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Hiong Hiong Char Kuey Teow
Address: Medan Batu Lanchang, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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