Best Char Koay Teow in Georgetown
Welcome to the best Char Koay Teow in Georgetown Penang! No matter how you spell it, whether it’s Char Koay Teow or Char Kuih Tiau or Char Kuey Teow, it is a much loved dish. This curated list showcases the top Char Koay Teow options in this historic city, each one a delectable masterpiece in its own right.
Chiefeaters have personally savoured every bite, ensuring that only the finest Char Koay Teow establishments make it onto this exclusive list based on their personal preferences. Whether you prefer your Char Koay Teow with extra chili kick or a gentler flavour profile, our recommendations cater to all palates.
Char Koay Teow is more than just a dish; it’s a beloved symbol of Penang’s culinary heritage. With its flat rice noodles stir-fried to perfection, succulent prawns, crispy bits of lard, and a harmonious blend of flavours, it’s no wonder this dish is an absolute must-try for anyone visiting Georgetown.
No. 5 Char Koay Teow is Good
Char Kuey Teow, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Lucia Lai had the CKT at No. 5 Char Koay Teow on Macalister Road and finds it to be the kind that she likes
Kopi Kia Macalister Char Koay Teow
Char Kuey Teow, Street Food, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Lucia Lai was back at Kopi Kia Macalister since their opening in Feb 2024 and had Char Koay Teow this time
Chowrasta Morning Market Char Kuey Teow
Char Kuey Teow, Street Food, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee had a plate of Char Kuey Teow with the extra cockles at Chowrasta Morning Market for breakfast
Barefoot Char Koay Teow is a Must Have
Char Kuey Teow, Street Food, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Steven C T Tea rates the CKT Barefoot Char Koay Teow in the Cecil Street Market is a must have if you are in Penang
Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow Is Not Too Bad Lah
Char Kuey Teow, Street Food, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Veronica Yap-Yong decided to brave the line at Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow and give the CKT a try
Hock Poh Lye Cafe Char Koay Teow
Char Kuey Teow, Street Food, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Boris Chang makes quick stop at Hock Poh Lye Cafe to enjoy the Char Koay Teow eventhough the price has gone up
Food at Kopi Kia Macalister is Good
Toast, Char Kuey Teow, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater AS Lim sampled several different types of food at Kopi Kia Macalister and found it to be all good
Tiger Char Koay Teow the OG
Char Kuey Teow, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Andrew TF Wong still prefers the OG Tiger Char Koay Teow in Kafe Ping Hooi for his fix of Char Koay Teow
Wawasan Cafe & Resthouse Char Koay Teow
Char Kuey Teow, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Russ King Karl say that while taste is subjective, he liked the Char Koay Teow at Wawasan Cafe & Resthouse
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No. 5 Char Koay Teow is Good
Char Kuey Teow, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Lucia Lai had the CKT at No. 5 Char Koay Teow on Macalister Road and finds it to be the kind that she likes
Kopi Kia Macalister Char Koay Teow
Char Kuey Teow, Street Food, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Lucia Lai was back at Kopi Kia Macalister since their opening in Feb 2024 and had Char Koay Teow this time
Chowrasta Morning Market Char Kuey Teow
Char Kuey Teow, Street Food, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee had a plate of Char Kuey Teow with the extra cockles at Chowrasta Morning Market for breakfast
Barefoot Char Koay Teow is a Must Have
Char Kuey Teow, Street Food, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Steven C T Tea rates the CKT Barefoot Char Koay Teow in the Cecil Street Market is a must have if you are in Penang
Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow Is Not Too Bad Lah
Char Kuey Teow, Street Food, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Veronica Yap-Yong decided to brave the line at Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow and give the CKT a try
Hock Poh Lye Cafe Char Koay Teow
Char Kuey Teow, Street Food, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Boris Chang makes quick stop at Hock Poh Lye Cafe to enjoy the Char Koay Teow eventhough the price has gone up
Food at Kopi Kia Macalister is Good
Toast, Char Kuey Teow, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater AS Lim sampled several different types of food at Kopi Kia Macalister and found it to be all good
Tiger Char Koay Teow the OG
Char Kuey Teow, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Andrew TF Wong still prefers the OG Tiger Char Koay Teow in Kafe Ping Hooi for his fix of Char Koay Teow
Wawasan Cafe & Resthouse Char Koay Teow
Char Kuey Teow, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Russ King Karl say that while taste is subjective, he liked the Char Koay Teow at Wawasan Cafe & Resthouse