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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

char kuey teow
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char kuey teow

Address: Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Abg Zai Char Koay Teow

Abg Zai Char Koay Teow

Address: Jalan Laguna Bestari, Kampung Jawa, 13600 Perai, Pulau Pinang

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107 Cantonment Road Famous Char Koay Teow

107 Cantonment Road Famous Char Koay Teow

Address: 107, Solok Gurney 1, George Town, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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New Lane Street Foodstalls

New Lane Street Foodstalls

Address: Lorong Baru, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Lejen Char Kuey Teow

Lejen Char Kuey Teow

Address: NO 3407-A4, Pusat Perniagaan Desa Cahaya, Jalan Rozhan, Alma, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang

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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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