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#4 Wantan Mee in Malaysia · 2026

Lemon Koay Teow Soup

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🐖 Non-halalRM5–RM25

A modest village stall in Bagan Lallang that sells only koay teow th'ng, sharpening its pork broth with lemon juice and topping the bowl with minced meat and fish balls. A Bib Gourmand in the 2027 guide.

⚠️ Details last checked before 2025; please confirm hours before you go.

Michelin Guide
Bib Gourmand (2027, Penang) · Official listing ↗
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What to order
Pork-based koay teow th'ng finished with lemon juice
Address
4415 Lorong Cengal 5, Taman Mega, 13400 Butterworth, Penang
Area
Butterworth, Butterworth, Penang
Hours
Tue–Sun 7.30am–11am or until sold out; closed Mon (check before you go)
Price
RM5–RM25 per person
Halal status
🐖 Non-halal
🧭 Directions

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☪︎ Muslim-friendlyRM5–RM12Since 1954

Order: Roti canai with daging cincang (minced beef curry)

Founded in 1954 by Indian-Muslim brothers and once a haunt of Australian airmen from the Butterworth base, now run by the founders' great-grandchildren. Also known as Kedai Pokok Kurma - the mainland's roti canai legend.

⚠️ Details last checked before 2025; please confirm hours before you go.

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