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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
Call Me Fire Char Koay Teow
Address: 8, Jalan Desiran Tanjung 3, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 11200 Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang
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Duck Egg Char Koay Teow
Address: Restaurant EIGHTY SIX, 2741, Jln Kulim, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang
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Abg Zai Char Koay Teow
Address: Jalan Laguna Bestari, Kampung Jawa, 13600 Perai, Pulau Pinang
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Hiong Hiong Char Kuey Teow
Address: Medan Batu Lanchang, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Char Koay Teow so-so
Address: Kompleks Makanan Medan Renong Padang Kota Lama, 19, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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