Char Koay Teow is one of Penang’s trademark food. If you happen to travel to Penang, and you did not try out any of the Char Koay Teow, never tell your friends that you came to Penang.
These popular dish in the northern region of Malaysia is made of ingredients such as garlic, light and dark soy sauce, chili paste, cockles, prawns and bean sprouts. It is then stir-fried with Kuey Teow to make a nice and tasty plate of Char Kuey Teow.
If you aren’t sure which stall to get a good, delicious one; check out this list that we have curated. Although there are a lot more amazing ones out there, you can never go wrong to start with these few ones.
Ah Leng Char Koay Teow
Jalan Dato Keramat, Kampung Makam, 10150 George Town, Penang.
Operating Hours: 9.30 am – 3.30 pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow
82, Jalan Siam, George Town, 10400 George Town, Penang.
Operating Hour: 12.00 pm – 5.00 pm (Closed on Sundays & Mondays)
Tiger Char Koay Teow
179, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10450 George Town, Penang.
Operating Hours: 8.00 am – 2.30 pm (Daily)
Left-handed Char Koay Teow
79-G-11, Ivory Tower, Kampung Jawa Baru, Off Jalan Datuk Keramat, 10150 George Town, Penang.
Operating Hours: 11.00am – 7.00pm (Daily)
Ah Shen Presgrave Street Duck Egg Char Koay Teow
67B, Lebuh Presgrave 10300 George Town, Penang.
Operating Hours: 3.00pm – 10.00pm (Daily)
Ah Soon Char Koay Teow
26, Jalan Sungai Kelian, 11200 Tanjung Bunga, Penang.
Operating Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Sin Hwa Coffee Shop Char Koay Teow
329, Jalan Burma 10350 Penang.
Operating Hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm (Daily)
