Best Char Kuey Teow in Penang

Located just outside Kedai Kopi Sin Guat Keong along Kimberley Street, this famous stall is widely revered for its char kuey teow mixed with mantis prawns. The char kuey teow itself is full of wok hei and blessed with a distinctively fragrant taste thanks to the use of a duck egg. Of course, the additional ingredients of succulent mantis and regular prawns helps enhance the richness of the char kuey teow flavour. Also, the employment of bean sprouts and chives add a nice textural contrast to the greasy yet tasty dish. So join the beeline and bloat your tummy! 

If there’s one duck egg char kuey teow you’re looking for, then the stall at Mei Le Hwa Restaurant should be your next go-to list. Just like any good CKT joint out there, expect a never-ending crowd. What makes them so special? Well, Ah Heng, the stall owner prepares the noodles over a charcoal fire. His mastery of fire control and quick frying skills is sure to grab your attention. The CKT was sinfully delicious and was packed with wok hei. Also, make sure you request for an additional fried duck egg. It really helps enhance the overall flavour.

Unlike the usual dry version of Penang’s char kuey teow, Sg. Dua Char Koay Teow at Butterworth offers an alternative “wet” variation. For the uninitiated, the “wet” version refers to the gravy-based char kuey teow. The key here is the gravy that marries the whole dish together with spicy and savoury flavours. In fact, even with the normal serving, they are never skimp with the prawns and cockles. However, many do order the special version to multiply the amount of seafood goodness on the plate. Best enjoyed with pickled chillies. 

Gurney Drive may be one of the most overrated place in Penang, but there is still a particular stall that serves pretty decent good Char Kuay Teow. Known as Stall 107, their version of the Char Kuey Teow is fragrantly fried to cater to so many customers, especially tourists. Customers can choose from either the normal chicken egg or something a little more luxurious like the duck egg. Accompanied by a generous amount of beansprouts, each plate is truly a delight on its own. It may not have been the best in the city, but it certainly is pretty good.

Considered the pioneer for charcoal-fried Kuay Teow as well as one of its main factor of attraction, this humble stall at Siam Road has gotten quite a number of locals and tourists, queuing for it. An elderly uncle, and probably the creator is the only one that mans the store, whipping out delicious plates of Char Kuey Teow accompanied by a handful of medium-sized prawns and Chinese sausages. Finding the stall wouldn't be easy, so just spot the one with the longest queue and you're most probably at the right line. There's also a coffeeshop by the name Hock Ban Hin nearby therefore to ease your consumption time.

This place got its name from where its located, which is beside the drain. Although the Char Kuey Teow in Penang is usually made with pork lard, Char Kuey Teow Parit keep it Muslim friendly by serving their Char Kuey Teow without it, but still able to keep it flavourful. Instead, their Char Kuey Teow is served with prawn and topped with a fried egg. 

Whether it’s Char Kuey Teow, Curry Mee, Laksa or even Asam Laksa, you can satisfy your Penang food cravings at Left-handed Char Kuey Teow. Their delicious Char Kuey Teow is pork-free, and is served with egg, bean sprouts, cockles, prawns and chives. Besides that, you can also get Ice Kacang and Cendol here!

Presgrave Street Hawker Centre is the food court that tourists and locals would visit to enjoy the delicious authentic Penang foods. The Charcoal Duck Egg Char Kuey Teow is served with prawns, Chinese sausage and duck egg. The Char Kuey has a rich taste of each ingredients that will make you want more!