PenangTime.com: Food Guide
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
Loading map...
RESTAURANT GUIDE
133 amazing places to try Char Koay Teow
Old Market Char Koay Teow
Address: 26, Jalan Chowrasta, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
View Details
Jalan Rangoon Corner Char Kwetiaw
Address: 166, Jln Macalister, 11400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
View Details
Char Master Sauce
Address: Fasa 3, 1, Lorong Kampung Jawa, Taman Perindustrian FTZ, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
View Details
PENANG Char Koay Teow
Address: 3-5 Church Street, Lebuh Gereja, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
View Details
Amir BM Char Koay Teow Sungai Nibong
Address: 60, Lebuhraya Nipah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
View Details