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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
127 amazing places to try Char Koay Teow
MAN Char Kuey Teow Tokong Ular
Address: 10, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
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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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Hiong Hiong Char Kuey Teow
Address: Medan Batu Lanchang, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Char koay teow Ita penang hill
Address: 230 Jalan Tuanku Yahya Petra, Bukit Bendera, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
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Batu Lanchang Food Stalls Complex
Address: MY Pulau Pinang George Town 25, Lintang Batu Lancang, Jelutong, 11600
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D'tomato Street
Address: Taman Batu Bukit Blok 17, Jalan Tanjong Tokong, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia
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