Best Char Kuey Teow in Johor Bahru (JB)

With plenty of positive reviews via word of mouths and online articles, it’s close to crime to ignore this feted stall. Burrowed between stalls in Hong Kong Boy restaurant, you would be drawn in immediately with the alluring smoky aroma that brings you over to this bustling stall. Grab a table, engage in a full-of-life food court ambiance and wait till the tempting plate reaches your table. Served piping hot, the kuey teow noodles is laced with a liberal amount of cockles, plump prawns, egg and bean sprouts. Gleamingly greasy with smoky overtones, just like how an exemplary one should be. 

This unassuming stall is a communal spot for locals who are looking to satiate their craving for Malay-style Char Kuey Teow. The silky smooth noodles lounge in a red gravy pool copiously flooded with bean sprouts, prawns, and cockles. And what better way to whet your appetite other than a fried egg with a runny yolk perched atop, and a gravy that is packed with savoury punch to boot?

There is something for everyone at this food paradise, planted at the heart of Taman Tebrau, therefore, be ready to be spoiled to rotten with choices. Among the most vaunted stall in the series of Char Kuey Teow joints, you can constantly hear the raining orders. Once the hearty plate thuds onto the table, the smoky fragrance greets your nostrils and your hands fail to hold steady. The cockles, prawns, eggs and bean sprouts are present in abundance within the heady mixture of noodles. The portion may fit for two, but sharing isn’t in your plan anymore. 

Among the senior players in the Char Kuey Teow scene, this ever-busy stall is highly revered by the locals for "CKY" fix, especially early birds. Despite the flocking orders, there is not much waiting time and the quality is absolutely up to the mark. The lovely smoky aroma wins you over and once the noodles land on your palate, it turns you into a regular. Apart from the meaty and prawns, this plate just leaves you yearning for more after each mouthful. 

Cedar Point Food Centre has an abundance of goodies within. After all, it is a massive food court with many stalls. However, if you're in the mood for some char kuey teow, do not worry as theirs is pretty decent. It is nicely charred from the heat of the wok, as well as providing a smoky aftertaste. It's well seasoned and noodles are cooked till firm - lovely!

Are you drooling already looking at the picture above? A gargantuan “Udang Galah” sits amidst murky gravy laden with flat rice noodles, prawns, cockles, bean sprouts and smatterings of yellow noodles. The generous splash of seafood is rave-worthy, gravy is lip-smacking, along with an ideal symmetry of spice and savoury that is best enjoyed with their chopped chillies! Just so you know, it is equally satisfying and worth that Instagram shot, as depicted by the monstrous platter itself!

You’re in for an impeccable bowl of Char Kuey Teow with a fire show tagging along. Upon walking in, the aromatic wafts just tugs your heart right away. Looking at your meal being prepared under an excellent fire control is sheer joy and the plate arrives piping hot with crimson-red gravy that is worth licking till the last drop. The ratio of prawns and cockles to noodles is admirable and the flavours certainly have a nod, even from the fussiest eater you can look for.