Char Koay Teow is a Penang hawker dish of flat rice noodles stir fried with prawns, eggs (mostly chicken but some times duck), bean sprouts and chives (koo chye). Cockles are often added. Chilli is another optional ingredient. The rice noodles, called koay teow, are stir fried in pork fat, and crisp pieces of pork lard, called bak yew phok, is considered a delicacy by many.
Char Koay Teow had its origins among the labourer class. Due to its high fat content, it was a cheap source of energy among the working class. Today, however, Char Koay Teow is accepted as a dish for all classes of the community, and some of the most famous Char Koay Teow stalls are literally dishing it out at premium prices.
Ingredients of Char Koay Teow:
koay teow (flat rice noodles)
prawns
eggs (chicken, some times duck)
chives
cockles
chilli paste as desired
Char Koay Teow Map
The following map shows a growing list of locations where char koay teow is available. To best view this map, zoom in by click on the ( + ) button to the widest position, then scroll to the location. More locations will be added to this map so check back regularly.
Where to find Char Koay Teow
Char Koay Teow is available at the following coffee shops in Penang:
The Golden Cutlery for Char Koay Teow, as determined by readers of Penang Travel Tips, is presently held by Gurney Drive Hawker Centre.
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