Although the same dish but different cooking methods might be used by different people while cooking it. Kampung Jawa Char Koay Teow located in Wahong Café is not only cooked in a unique way but also presented in a distinctive way. Throughout the years, Kampung Jawa Char Koay Teow has grown its reputation and had successfully made into the list of must eats of tourists in Penang. Operating for over 20 years, the Char Kuey Teow here is well-known among the workers around the area. This place would be perfect for morning people as its operating hour starts from 6 AM to cater as a breakfast spot for people who work in that area. Wahong Café is no five star café but you can expect the traditional coffee house to bring you some good food for sure.
Some people would avoid having Char Kuey Teow having a perception of it being oily and unhealthy but the Char Kuey Teow here is perfectly moist flat noodles stir fried with fluffy eggs that elevates the fragrance of the dish. Topped with two huge yet fresh prawns, the Char Kuey Teow here is served on the edge of the plate which is a distinctive way of presentation by the owner.
Despite the huge crowd, the owner still insists on frying the Char Kuey Teow plate by plate to present the best of the dish. So do reserve some time to wait for your food to be served and try not to visit when you are in a hurry. But you can always try out the other food stalls in the coffee shop such as their Wantan Mee, Penang Hokkien Mee, Chee Cheong Fun and Koay Teow Soup which has received positive comments.
A hidden gem in Bayan Baru, Kampung Jawa Char Koay Teow should definitely be in your list of must eat Char Kuey Teows when visiting Penang.
