The ultimate comfort food: Perth's best Char Kway Teow
North Perth
We can't get enough of the food from this hole-in-the-wall eatery on Angove street. The char kway teow (or as they call it, the C.K.T) is a delicious mess of smoky noodles, bean sprouts and pork sausage.
Thornlie
Located inside the famous foodie destination of Spencer Village, it's got some tough competition for your tastebuds. But with its delicious smoky flavours, there is a good reason this should be on the menu for any Spencer Village visit.
Northbridge
The Penang-style char kway teow is a signature dish at this Malaysian eatery, and when they say it is their most popular fired dish — we believe them. Choose between chicken, beef, seafood, or vegetarian, but just make sure you add it to your order.
Willetton
West Leedy's loss is Willetton's gain as this popular Singaporean and Malaysian eatery has picked up sticks and decamped to the southern suburbs. The char kway teow with tiger prawns, fish cake slices and Chinese sausage remains on the menu along with all the other favs at this restaurant with a cult following.
Morley
If I was a deep undercover international spy and needed a discrete meeting place where no one would think to look, Mamak House would be top of the list. What I'm saying is, it's not the most likely location for a rendezvous, or a topnotch Malaysian restaurant for that matter. Luckily, those who know , know that this is a top spot for very very good food including a char kway teow to knock your socks off.
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