Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow

暹路炭炒粿條 MICHELIN

92% Sifumeter

12 critics 8 social

4.1 Google Stars 2.3k reviews

82 Jalan Siam, off Anson Road, George Town

$ per person

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Penang-traveltips penang-traveltips.com

My verdict is not bad but over rated already. That it is good does not surprise me, for I would fully expect it to be good. It certainly does have the aroma that comes from stir frying the koay teow over a charcoal stove.
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Penang Foodie penangfoodie.com

Awarded with a Michelin Bib Gourmand for “good quality and value cooking,” Siam Road Char Koay Teow will hook your taste buds in with just one bite.
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Smartdory smartdory.com

If there’s one stall that captures Penang’s smoky soul in a plate—it’s this one. Uncle Tan’s wok-fried Char Koay Teow, cooked over blazing charcoal, sends out fragrant clouds of wok hei that pull people in from down the street.
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Kyspeaks kyspeaks.com

I went out of state a few times in 2014, and there were a few places worth checking out if you happen to be there. Fu Man restaurant at Tanjung Malim for those pork dishes and tofu.
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Taufulou taufulou.com

I gave up many rounds last time by looking at the bee line queue with at least 2 hours waiting time frame. Even during MCO period, only Penang regular also already 1 hour waiting line.
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Danielfooddiary danielfooddiary.com

The Michelin Bib Gourmand listed Siam Road Charcoal Char Kuey Teow is opened for only half a day, and specialises exclusively in one dish: Stir-fried Koay Teow.
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Chiefeater chiefeater.com

Waited for 50 minutes in 35 celsius and 85% humidity at the Michelin Bib Gourmand rated Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow. I would probably do it again for another shot at the ultimate charcoal powered Penang CKT , yummilicious!
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Myweekendplan myweekendplan.asia

The formerly disused wayside stand off Siam Road now has its own store, also on Siam Road. Better surroundings and longer lines for foodies follow.
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Rebeccasaw rebeccasaw.com

I don’t quite get the hype of this Siam Road char koay teow. I was in Penang earlier this year for a trip with Berjaya Air and queued an hour for my char koay teow here.
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Tatlerasia tatlerasia.com

It’s hard to go anywhere in Penang without someone recommending a visit to Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow so we knew that it was a must-try after a cab driver (and the BBC ) passionately explained why it was the best.
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Thestar thestar.com.my

Many locals and tourists are suffering from withdrawal symptoms because the one stall where people flocked to and were willing to wait for up to an hour to lap up its plates of stir-fried wonder – Siam Road Char Koay Teow – has doused its…
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Malaymail malaymail.com

Unlike many other stalls that have switched to gas, the Tans still use charcoal fire for the char koay teow which gives the noodles an added smokiness.
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H.T. 6001 · Apr 2026

Initially went here for lunch but ended up eating as tea break instead due to the long queue. Not only they serve Michelin grade Char Kuey Teow, they also have fried chicken wings.
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Seann · Mar 2026

The son is frying the char koay teow. At times can be too salty and at times, it was just right. Can be inconsistent. The kopitiam is basic and clean, with ceiling fan.
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Johanes Johari · Apr 2026

The place is ordinary, but the char koay teow is really delicious. There are fresh shrimp, lapchiong, and clams. It's a must try. michelin for 3 years in a row.
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Sun KKAW · Apr 2026

No doubt it’s the best CKT in Penang but probably its time to upgrade to a better ordering system where people don’t have to stand up to queue for the food?
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Lucy Lin · Apr 2026

The wait was far too long, and the only dish available was fried kway teow, which was rather salty and not as delicious as I had expected.
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Jesselyn Andrew · May 2026

Must try CKT at penang, so yummy to my taste.. too bad there is no chili pickled on the side, still overall worth to visit❤️
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Ng LP · Mar 2026

Today we q for 1 hour 45 mins however the ckt turn out not tasty like last time. Quite disappointed
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