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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
Char koay teow Ita penang hill
Address: 230 Jalan Tuanku Yahya Petra, Bukit Bendera, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
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Gurney Drive Hawker Center
Address: 172, Solok Gurney 1, Pulau Tikus, 10250 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang
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PENANG Char Koay Teow
Address: 3-5 Church Street, Lebuh Gereja, 10200 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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328 Char Koay Teow (Branch) 328 炒粿條(分行)
Address: Gerai No. 4-M, Kompleks Medanika, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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