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Lorong Selamat Char Koay Teow (Kafe Heng Huat)

street-food · George Town

Area

George Town

Hours

Daytime; closed Tuesday (listings vary on exact hours, so check before you go)

Price Range

$

One of Penang's best-known char koay teow stalls, fried in front of Kafe Heng Huat on Lorong Selamat. The cook is known locally as the "red hat" auntie, though recent diners say the person at the wok varies. Plates come with large prawns, cockles, egg, bean sprouts and chives. It is a daytime stall and is listed as closed on Tuesdays. Expect a wait at lunchtime.

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Specialties

Char kway teow
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