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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

110 amazing places to try Char Koay Teow

CHONG Charcoal Seafood Char Koay Teow 炭烧海鲜炒粿条

CHONG Charcoal Seafood Char Koay Teow 炭烧海鲜炒粿条

Address: 35, Lorong Baru, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Char Master Sauce

Char Master Sauce

Address: Fasa 3, 1, Lorong Kampung Jawa, Taman Perindustrian FTZ, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

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Sungai Ara Food Court

Sungai Ara Food Court

Address: 12, Tingkat Kenari, Taman Sri Puteri, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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An Char Kway Teow

An Char Kway Teow

Address: Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bandar, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang

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Fresh Food Court 新时代饮食中心

Fresh Food Court 新时代饮食中心

Address: 754, Jalan Song Ban Kheng, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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ming qin charchol duck egg char koay teow

ming qin charchol duck egg char koay teow

Address: 29, Jalan Betek, Sungai Rambai, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang

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