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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
Uncle Haris Char Koew Teow
Address: Lintang Sungai Ara 9, Sungai Ara, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
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Hean Char Kuey Teow
Address: 317, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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char kuey teow
Address: Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Rui He Char Koay Teow
Address: Lintang Merdeka, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Jin Kor Penang Road Char Koay Teow
Address: 475, Jln Penang, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Jalan Rangoon Corner Char Kwetiaw
Address: 166, Jln Macalister, 11400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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