#2 Char Kuey Teow in Malaysia · 2026
Lorong Selamat Char Koay Teow (Kafe Heng Huat)
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The famous lady in the red beret has been frying here since the 1970s, making this one of Penang's oldest and most talked-about CKT stalls. Pricier than most and the wait can be long, but the fat prawns and fiery, smoky noodles keep the legend alive.
- What to order
- Spicy duck-egg char koay teow with jumbo prawns
- Address
- Kafe Heng Huat, 108 Lorong Selamat, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang
- Area
- Lorong Selamat, George Town, Penang
- Hours
- Wed–Mon 9:30am–5:30pm (check before you go)
- Price
- RM12–RM15 per person
- Halal status
- 🐖 Non-halal
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