#6 Char Kuey Teow in Malaysia · 2026
Ming Qin Charcoal Duck Egg Char Koay Teow
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Wajib Cuba · Must Try
Mainland Penang's answer to the island legends, frying over charcoal since 2002 and a Michelin Bib Gourmand pick. Duck egg plus serious charcoal heat makes for deep, smoky wok hei, and it's a proper supper spot.
- What to order
- Charcoal-fried duck egg char koay teow
- Address
- 29 Jalan Betek, off Jalan Sungai Rambai, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
- Area
- Bukit Mertajam, Bukit Mertajam, Penang
- Hours
- Tue–Sun 6pm–11pm (closed Mon) (check before you go)
- Price
- RM8–RM15 per person
- Halal status
- 🐖 Non-halal
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Order: Soup and dry claypot bak kut teh
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⚠️ Last confirmed before 2025 — check it is open before you go.
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