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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

No. 5 Char Koay Teow

No. 5 Char Koay Teow

Address: 94, Jln Macalister, Sunshine City, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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PP 44 Char Kuey Teow

PP 44 Char Kuey Teow

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PENANG Char Koay Teow

PENANG Char Koay Teow

Address: 3-5 Church Street, Lebuh Gereja, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Man Char Kuey Teow Wet Style Penang (Halal)

Man Char Kuey Teow Wet Style Penang (Halal)

Address: Lot 32 Kompleks Penjaja Desiran Tanjung, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang 1, 10470 George Town, Penang

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Char koay teow Ita penang hill

Char koay teow Ita penang hill

Address: 230 Jalan Tuanku Yahya Petra, Bukit Bendera, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang

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Ida Mee Udang Sungai Dua

Ida Mee Udang Sungai Dua

Address: 3640, Jln Sungai Dua, 13800 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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