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CHAR KOAY TEOW

Also known as: Char Kuey Teow, Char Kway Teow, Fried Koay Teow

Char Koay Teow
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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

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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

Char Kuey Teow Jalan Tenggiri

Char Kuey Teow Jalan Tenggiri

Address: 63, Lebuh Tenggiri, Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Pulau Pinang

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Call Me Fire Char Koay Teow

Call Me Fire Char Koay Teow

Address: 8, Jalan Desiran Tanjung 3, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 11200 Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang

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Char Kuey Teow Stall

Char Kuey Teow Stall

Address: 86, 86, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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PENANG ROAD FAMOUS JIN KOR CHAR KUEY TEOW 檳榔律驰名仁哥炒粿條
★ 3.8

PENANG ROAD FAMOUS JIN KOR CHAR KUEY TEOW 檳榔律驰名仁哥炒粿條

Address: 475, Jln Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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EIGHT HENG FOOD CITY

EIGHT HENG FOOD CITY

Address: 19, Lintang Paya Terubong 1, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11060 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang

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Old Market Char Koay Teow
★ 4.4

Old Market Char Koay Teow

Address: 26, Jalan Chowrasta, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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