Best Char Kuey Teow in Penang

It’s fragrant, it’s greasy, it’s scrumptious and it’s oily. That’s a plate of Char Kuey Teow (fried flat noodles) for you. A comfort food that is well-loved by both locals and tourists. Not forgetting, it’s also one of Penang’s most famous street food. The ingredients are pretty standard: it’s either chicken or duck egg, flat noodles, soy sauce, bean sprouts, chives, cockles and prawns. But what makes Penang char kuey teow such a beloved favourite is the way the dish being stir-fried in a wok over a high heat. It’s commonly served over a slice of banana leaf to seizure the desired wok _hei aroma that complements the overall dish. Where in Penang? Keep scrolling.