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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
EIGHT HENG FOOD CITY
Address: 19, Lintang Paya Terubong 1, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11060 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
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An Char Kway Teow
Address: Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bandar, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang
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CHONG Charcoal Seafood Char Koay Teow 炭烧海鲜炒粿条
Address: 35, Lorong Baru, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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MAN Char Kuey Teow Tokong Ular
Address: 10, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
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