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! 

This tourist-friendly spot is famous for its char kuey teow. The bustling stall is commonly thrown in with raining orders but fret not, there are no cutbacks in quality. Both regular and special renditions are available. Come on, with so much hype, not opting for the special CKT would be insane, as it comes with a generous mix of big prawns and mantis prawns. While chicken egg is often used to stir-fry the dish, you can request for duck egg at an additional charge. After all, frying with duck egg helps make the char kuey teow tastier.

Perhaps the most popular char kuey teow stall that is located along Lorong Selamat. Why so famous? Of course, the flavours are spectacular and the aunty with a red hat is said to be pretty rude, especially if you’re upset with the waiting time. The lady cook uses a charcoal stove to stir-fry the dish, which gives the char kuey teow a rightful whiff of woodsy fragrance. Furthermore, you’ll find three pieces of fresh and huge prawns interlaced with cockles, noodles, bean sprouts and eggs. So all your patience will be paid off with an exemplary CKT.

Whether you go for the standard char kuey teow with chicken egg or the more delectable variation with duck egg, this fried flat noodle dish is just as flavoursome. Then there’s the juicy and fresh big prawn, which complements well with the fragrant char kuey teow. A common rule adhered by the patrons here is to add more prawns for that extra oomph! Six plump and juicy prawns to be precise. Despite scoring in terms of taste, the portion is rather small. If you’re really hungry, opt for the big serving. 

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.

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!