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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
Gurney Drive Hawker Center
Address: 172, Solok Gurney 1, Pulau Tikus, 10250 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang
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Adam Char Koey Teow
Address: 115, Jln Permatang Pauh, Permatang Pauh, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang
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Pulau Tikus Hawker Center
Address: Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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JJ Garden Food Court
Address: Jalan Sungai Kelian, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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叶炒粿条 Yeap Char Koay Teow
Address: Kedai Makanan Seong Huat, 1, Jalan Larut, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Home Café Seow Fong Lye
Address: 94c, Lorong Macalister, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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