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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
Old Market Char Koay Teow
Address: 26, Jalan Chowrasta, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Char Kuey Teow CIMB Kepala Batas
Address: Jalan Usahawan 1, dato kailan, 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang
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EIGHT HENG FOOD CITY
Address: 19, Lintang Paya Terubong 1, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11060 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
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Abang Is Char Kuey Teow - The Famous Penang Char Kuey Teow
Address: Jln Arumugam Pillai, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
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Baba Char Koay Teow
Address: One Corner Cafe, 12, Jalan Bawasah, Georgetown, 10050 George Town, Penang
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All Addien Char Kuay teow
Address: Jalan Delima 1 Taman Seri Delima, Kampung Juru, 14000 Bukit Mertjam, Pulau Pinang
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