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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
Charcoal Fried Kway Teow at Lai Yip Yuen
Address: Lengkok Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Or Leong Char Koay Teow (Ah Leong)
Address: Jalan Tanjong Tokong, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang
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Kedai Kopi Lok Khoon
Address: 656 MKD, Jln Kuala Jalan Baru, Kampung Jalan Baru, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang
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Zam char kuey teow
Address: PSS DI HDPN KOMPLEKS & PASAR JALAN TENGKU JELUTONG, 11600 George Town, Penang
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