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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

133 amazing places to try Char Koay Teow

PENANG ROAD FAMOUS JIN KOR CHAR KUEY TEOW 槟榔律驰名仁哥炒粿條
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PENANG ROAD FAMOUS JIN KOR CHAR KUEY TEOW 槟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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Lau Pheng Yu food court

Lau Pheng Yu food court

Address: 89, Jalan Stesen, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Sanlun chi Char Kway Teaw

Sanlun chi Char Kway Teaw

Address: 292, Chulia St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Pulau Tikus Hawker Center

Pulau Tikus Hawker Center

Address: Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Sungai Ara Food Court

Sungai Ara Food Court

Address: 12, Tingkat Kenari, Taman Sri Puteri, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Jiwa Char Kuey Teow

Jiwa Char Kuey Teow

Address: FFHX+HR, Taman Haji Ahmad Jamil, 13300 Tasek Gelugor, Pulau Pinang

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