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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
★ 3.8

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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Keys Char Koay Teow The Legend

Keys Char Koay Teow The Legend

Address: TBP 4964, Jln. Permatang Rawa, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang

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Yan Char Kuey Teow(Halal)
★ 4.9

Yan Char Kuey Teow(Halal)

Address: Kompleks, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Chaa Char Koey Teow

Chaa Char Koey Teow

Address: 6, Lorong Bukit Tambun, 14100 Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang

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Rui He Char Koay Teow

Rui He Char Koay Teow

Address: Lintang Merdeka, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Sungai Ara Kopitiam

Sungai Ara Kopitiam

Address: 2G, 1, Tingkat Kenari 6, taman desaria, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

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