Tiger Char Koay Teow George Town

Featured in Best Char Kuey Teow in Penang from RM5.00

We all have a whole list of foods that we must eat when we visit Penang and I’m sure everyone’s list shares more than one similarity that revolves around Penang’s well-known dishes. Asam Laksa, Teo Chew Cendol, Koay Teow Soup and of course, how could we forget Char Koay Teow. Being one of the iconic foods in Penang, Char Koay Teow could be found in almost everywhere, but put a little more effort and you can find the best of Char Koay Teows. When we talk about Penang Char Koay Teow, Sister’s Char Koay Teow and Ah Leng Char Koay Teow is the first to come to the mind of tourists. Impressing tourists are hard but Tiger Char Koay Teow managed to impress even the locals and stayed around for decades.

Nestled in Ping Hooi Café located in Carnarvan Street, the old coffee shop remained its furnishing from way back in the days. The business has been passed down for three generations, so you can imagine how long this place has been around. Currently running the business is the grandson of the founder which not only inherited the Char Koay Teow recipe from his grandfather but also tried to innovate it.

A simple plate of flat noodles stir fried with airy, fluffy eggs and a handful of chives and sprouts to give the dish a refreshing crunch. You can have your Char Koay Teow stir-fried with chicken eggs or have it the Penang way and have yours with duck eggs. Chip in a little more to have extra juicy plump fresh prawns that are definitely worth it. Don’t be satisfied just yet, head over to the stall next door and get yourself a plate of Lobak which is also highly recommended by locals.