Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow
A Michelin Bib Gourmand char koay teow stall cooked over charcoal, where weekend queues can take one to two hours.
A famous char koay teow stall on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list, cooked over charcoal from a cart outside the shop at 82 Jalan Siam, now run by the founder Uncle Guan's son. A plate costs around RM 8 to 11, with options to add an egg or get a larger portion. Queues are longest on weekends and public holidays, taking up to 1 to 2 hours during peak times, and the queue may close early, so arriving shortly after opening is recommended. The stall is located just outside the core UNESCO World Heritage zone of George Town, so taking a taxi is advised.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat around 12:00–18:00, or until sold out / queue closes early; closed Sun–Mon
Nearby sights
- The TOP Komtar
- Kimberley Street Night Food
- Chulia Street & Love Lane
- Sun Yat-sen Museum Penang
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (The Blue Mansion)
- Penang Street Art – Armenian Street
- Khoo Kongsi
- Kapitan Keling Mosque