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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
Rainhill Kopitiam
Address: 63, Lebuh Presgrave, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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char kuey teow
Address: Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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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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328 Char Koay Teow (Branch) 328 炒粿條(分行)
Address: Gerai No. 4-M, Kompleks Medanika, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Sky 7 Hutong Island88
Address: Jln Tanjong Tokong, Kampung Belachan, 10470 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Sungai Ara Kopitiam
Address: 2G, 1, Tingkat Kenari 6, taman desaria, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
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