First of all foreigners need to learn one thing - Char kuay teow is traditional Chinese food. In fact the name means friend rice thick flat noodles in Hokkien dialect (the same language spoken in Taiwan). Authentic char kuay teow recipes use loads of pork...lard, without which, is the same as eating American/English breakfast with fake bacon. Other than the lack of pork lard, you want to go to the famous char kuay teow stalls in Georgetown cooked by Malaysian Chinese Char kuay teow cooks. This malay version is like pretending a malay cooking coq au vin is the real deal.More

Date of visit: June 2018

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Mark D

1,296 reviews

Reviewed 13 March 2017

A "Penang Iconic" dish prepared the "RIGHT WAY"!!

People in Penang have their favourite places to buy this wonderful dish [hence the wide variety of reactions to Mady's version]. BUT, one also has a choice of many other dishes-- all of which are "much more than acceptable"! If you were at the nearby...beach or wish to visit the night market this makes Mady's an even better choice! If it's busy--- there is a great reason... and, don't be surprised!More

Date of visit: March 2017

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mdfirdaus2015

30 reviews

Reviewed 4 March 2017

Tasteless!!

Totally not a char kway teow. Regret. Service quite slow. Go to Sani char kway teow which is much better and cheaper.

Date of visit: February 2017

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safwanlim

109 reviews

Reviewed 27 January 2017 via mobile

Mady's the best

By the roadside among from the others.. there is none other serves malay styled char koay teow.. either from two choices...a wet plate or a fried dry...which you need to inform. One could order from the menu..coconuts..satay...let the person recommends what dishes you prefer. Each...stall varies its cooking...family recipies...learn from others...whatever that is.. try it today.More

Date of visit: January 2017

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joanadventure

1,017 reviews

Reviewed 16 December 2016

Many Char Koey Teow

When in Penang and at this place - do drop by to enjoy the Penang favourite food Char Koey Teow with your friends.

Date of visit: February 2016

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kamilahafidz

11 reviews

Reviewed 14 September 2016 via mobile

Sizzling delicious

If you're a char kt sucker u should really try this! I would recommend both wet and dry style, but the wet is really good. It is one of the most authentic malay style char with fresh shrimps (only 2-4pc though) and fresh crunchy bean...sprouts. Service was quite bad as there were many customers, but it was worth it especially when you're too lazy to get out from batu feringghi areaMore

Date of visit: September 2016

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AliAzzam

346 reviews

Reviewed 6 May 2016

Delicious cheap HALAL char koey teow

This place is not a huge restaurant but the taste is definitely a 5 star standard. And the most important is Halal. Give it a try ...my son ate 2 plate and still craving for more the next day.

Date of visit: May 2016

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mezzura

31 reviews

Reviewed 8 April 2016 via mobile

Not like what people was recommend

The place was nearby my hotel..easy to find the place..i try the special char koay teow but it seem like koay teow with egg and 4 pieces of shrimp only..

Date of visit: April 2016

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On Ki W

8 reviews

Reviewed 6 April 2016

Mady Char Koey Teow

so yummy food, we are so many people to went to. The environment so beautiful and yummy ... if next time can come so great.

Date of visit: May 2015

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A Tripadvisor Member

2 reviews

Reviewed 15 March 2016

the best char koay teow i've had since long time

the best char koay teow in penang i would said.reasonable price and fast service too.the soy sauce he use really nice and hard to find delicious char koay teow now

Date of visit: January 2016

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azhania3

2 reviews

Reviewed 17 December 2015 via mobile

Very nice Char Kuew Teow

The prawns are fresh, but there's no cockles (Kuew Teow Kerang) available. It's a typical road side stall, and the food is worth the money paid.

Date of visit: December 2015

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686izami

37 reviews

Reviewed 1 December 2015

CHAR at its best

You dream of having hometown popular delicacies for dinner even staying in a high class hotel? Have a feast at this place where they offers Char Koay Teaw..Mee Ketam (Crab Mee)..Ayam Golek..etc. Do not worry about the price we ate for 9 pax 3 Koay...Teow, 1 Sizzling Mee, 1 Mee Ketam, 3 Fried Rice, 1/2 Ayam Golek, 15 Satays and 9 drinks cost only RM79.00. Just a walking distance from our hotel which allow us to stroll the night market after that. Discovers..More

Date of visit: November 2015

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