Lorong Selamat Char Koay Teow

Name: Lorong Selamat Char Koay Teow
Address: 108, Lorong Selamat, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, George Town, Penang, MY
Telephone: +60 16-492 1948
Price range: RM 14–20
Rating: 3.5

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13 critics 6 social

3.5 Google Stars 1.2k reviews

108, Lorong Selamat, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

$$ per person Cash only

30–45 min at dinner rush

Arrive before 6pm on weekdays

+60 16-492 1948

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Penang-traveltips penang-traveltips.com

Kafe Heng Huat is a coffee shop along Lorong Selamat in George Town, Penang . This is the location of the famous Lorong Selamat Char Koay Teow. Although I have tasted the char koay teow many years ago, and I find it to be "not bad", I…
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What2seeonline what2seeonline.com

The next Char Koay Teow stop was at Kafe Heng Huat in Lorong Selamat. The lady owner can be recognized easily as she wears a huge goggle. The plate of char koay teow completed with large prawns and cockles is priced at RM9.00.
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Penang Foodie penangfoodie.com

We’re heading to savour the absolutely delectable CKT at Lorang Selamat Char Koay Teow next! Made with love, their CKT features succulent shrimps, lap cheong and duck egg, which are the hallmarks to an iconic CKT.
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Smartdory smartdory.com

I tried the Red Hat Lady’s Char Koay Teow long before the social media fame. Honestly? It didn’t live up to the hype—for the price, the taste, or the vibe.
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Crispoflife crispoflife.com

Yes, I have to agree this plate of Char Koay Teow (RM10) was good. Frying with charcoal has essentially imparted an elusive wok-hei into it. The koay teow was rather smooth and slick easily into your mouth.
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Kyspeaks kyspeaks.com

A plate of CKT here goes for RM 6.50, or more if you asks for extras. The photos you see here were the Rm 6.50 plates, with three really huge prawns that is properly marinated with salt to give it that extra kick, there’s also egg,…
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Thokohmakan thokohmakan.com

For RM10, the CKT comes with three huge prawns, a good serving of fried pork lard, and slices of lap cheong. However, the CKT here is not served with cockles. We enjoyed it! Mr Red Shirt’s plate of CKT was full of wok hei.
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Taufulou taufulou.com

Penang Street Food Char Koay Teow In Lorong Selamat Penang run by this auntie is one of a famous char koay teow that many travelers regard as. She had been running this stall easily for more than 30 years.
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Chiefeater chiefeater.com

Aheng missed this Lorong Selamat Char Koay Teow, since today not too crowded so ok lar. This big CKT one plate cost RM15 but it still worth. Because the big prawns in it really fresh n good.
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Myweekendplan myweekendplan.asia

A delicious location to enjoy a freshly cooked dish of Penang Char Kuey Teow with all the necessary “Wok Hei” is Lorong Selamat Char Koay Teow. They satisfy your cravings for Char Kuey Teow and also have plenty of room for seats, whether…
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Bangsarbabe bangsarbabe.com

The prawns were very fresh, big and bursty. The crispy pieces of lard were well distributed and there were also bits of crushed up lard. Thin, slightly crisped Lap Cheong (chinese sausage), juicy cockles, egg and chives – it was THE…
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Rebeccasaw rebeccasaw.com

Yes I said it. I actually like the overrated “ Lorong Selamat char kuey teow” . It cost me RM8 and I didn’t even finish the prawns. It was the kuey teow that had me hooked.
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Tatlerasia tatlerasia.com

Lorong Selamat Char Koay Teow was another spot we couldn’t go anywhere without someone mentioning it. Unsurprisingly, it was one of the most highly ranked places on Google and by every cab driver we asked.
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Jun Xiang · May 2026

Visited during a Royal Caribbean port day after getting a recommendation from our Grab driver and this ended up being one of the highlights of the food trip. The char koay teow was an instant banger from the first bite.
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Rian Fajar · May 2026

Lorong Selamat Char Koay Teow A legendary char koay teow since 1967, its quality is undeniable. The wok hei is strong, the noodles are soft but not mushy, and the toppings of large shrimp, lap cheong, and egg create a rich flavor.
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Thareendran · Apr 2026

Believe the hype! This is arguably one of the most iconic and flavorful plates of Char Kway Teow in Penang. Run by the famous Auntie, is widely regarded by travelers as one of the best in the state.
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Eu Gene · Apr 2026

The CKT is a let down. No taste and really oily. I wonder why this place is recommended by some article. If you have high expectation eating a good plate of CKT you will be unhappy. Not easy to get parking around here.
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Kitty Fong · Apr 2026

A classic kopitiam-style spot known for selling their signature Char Koay Teow. It’s nice to see the younger generation now taking over most of the cooking. This was my first time trying the stall. 1.
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Clarice Choy · Jan 2026

This was without a doubt my favourite CKT when I first tried it exactly 10 years ago and I returned many times since. Fast forward post-Covid, I had it today and could not finish my plate because it was so so so salty.
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Ah Boy Like Ramen · Jan 2026

Tried 10 CKT around Penang and this is my favourite so far. This plate doesn’t rely on hum or cai poh. Instead, it’s about fat control and flavour clarity. Pork lard is fragrant, Chinese sausage brings a rounded sweetness.
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TC K · Dec 2025

Pretty good CKT with 2 sizeable prawns. Had wok hei but not strong enough possibly because it was fried too fast. Tasty and not over salty. Only complain is its too oily.
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Calvin Calvin · Mar 2026

By far, this is the most delicious CKT for me in Penang. Not too oily, the saltiness is already OK, not to mention the super big and juicy prawns. Definitely worth the wait.
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