Where to go for the best Penang Char Koay Teow ?

In Penang, we are truly blessed with an abundance of Char Koay Teow stalls. With such fierce competition, you are pretty much guaranteed a good plate wherever you go, doesn't matter if it is a famous or just a small neighbourhood stall. Although I try not to eat too much Char Koay Teow, my FIL and hubby must have their Char Koay Teow fix. So yes, I have eaten my fair share 😄. Though there are so many more to try and discover.

Based on my own makan experience, here is a list of some of the most memorable Char Koay Teow in Penang-the ones that made me go wow. Keep in mind that this list is not in any particular order. I will keep adding to this list as I journey on 😊. Keep checking back!

317, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Couldn't resists joining the crowd for Hean Char Koay Teow - 🏆 winner of Penang Char Koay Teow Competition 2025. Came early 1 weekday morning, the coffee shop was already almost full …. Sea More

108, Lorong Selamat, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang

This is definitely one of the most iconic char koay teow stalls in Penang with varying reviews. It was better than expected …. Sea More

Mk 18, Block F-G-4, Jln Lembah Permai, Taman Seri Setia, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang

This is the spot where Zermatt Neo had his char koay teow food challenge. This super hidden spot has been getting lots of love lately. We came on a Saturday afternoon, it was a full house …. Sea More

Latest update (2026-03-10) : Heard they have moved to Eight Heng Food City (available from 2:30pm onwards)

110, Jalan Siam, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Superb char kway teow. It’s a bit different from the regular version. The kway teow is very smooth, and has good wok hei. RM6 comes with 2 good size prawns …. Sea More

Lengkok Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang

The charcoal Char Koay Teow where the locals go to. Located in a rather hidden part of Pulau Tikus, this small no-frills food court by the road side is loved by the locals …. Sea More

14, Seh Tan Jetty, Pengkalan Weld, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang

Will this Char Koay Teow be the next "Internet Red" (网红) ? Lately, this CKT stall, which is tucked away in a totally unassuming kopitiam by the Tan Jetty, has been receiving a lot of love from seasoned Penang foodies …. Sea More

GF, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang

Though this is not an award winning or "Internet Red" (网红), this neightbourhood CKT is noteworthy …. Sea More