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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
Perak Lane Lau Yi Char Koay Teow
Address: 1, Lorong Perak, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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ming qin charchol duck egg char koay teow
Address: 29, Jalan Betek, Sungai Rambai, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
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Sanlun chi Char Kway Teaw
Address: 292, Chulia St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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Feng Wei char kuey teow
Address: Jln Macalister, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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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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Lebuh Presgrave char keow teow
Address: 15, Gat Lebuh Presgrave, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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