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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
Old Market Char Koay Teow (旧街场炒粿条）
Address: 26, Jalan Chowrasta, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Char Koay Teow so-so
Address: Kompleks Makanan Medan Renong Padang Kota Lama, 19, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Gurney Drive Hawker Center
Address: 172, Solok Gurney 1, Pulau Tikus, 10250 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang
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PENANG ROAD FAMOUS JIN KOR CHAR KUEY TEOW 檳榔律驰名仁哥炒粿條
Address: 475, Jln Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Ailan Char Koay Teow
Address: Gerai No 22 Astaka Medan Selera, Lorong Kulit, Stadium Bandaraya, 10460 George Town, Penang
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GAMA FOOD COURT
Address: Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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