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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

127 amazing places to try Char Koay Teow

Ah Yee Char Kuey Teow 阿依淡车头炒粿条

Ah Yee Char Kuey Teow 阿依淡车头炒粿条

Address: 616, Jalan Air Itam, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang

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Din Mee 1st Branch

Din Mee 1st Branch

Address: 46 35, Medan Mayang Pasir, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

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三條路美香園炒粿條
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三條路美香園炒粿條

Address: 103, Jalan C.Y. Choy, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Jin Kor Penang Road Char Koay Teow

Jin Kor Penang Road Char Koay Teow

Address: 475, Jln Penang, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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槟城七条路850炒粿条 850 Char Koay Teow

槟城七条路850炒粿条 850 Char Koay Teow

Address: Malaysia, : Georgetown, Lebuh Cecil, PasarM44,Pulau Pinang, 10300

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Uncle Haris Char Koew Teow

Uncle Haris Char Koew Teow

Address: Lintang Sungai Ara 9, Sungai Ara, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

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