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Gu Bak Koay Teow (Beef Noodle) Stalls in Penang

Gu Bak Koay Teow of Kang Beefhouse, Perak Road (22 September 2012)


Gu Bak Koay Teow (Penang Hokkien: Gu3 Bak1 Koay1 Teow2 ), or Beef Kway Teow, is a beef noodle dish sold by some hawkers in Penang. It is similar to Koay Teow Thng, except that the main ingredient is beef and other beef derivatives. Ingredients include beef balls, beef slices and offal. The dish is available with koay teow as well as with rice. A bowl costs anywhere from RM6 to RM10 depending on size - due to the ingredients used, it is much more expensive compared to a bowl of Koay Teow Thng. Gu Bak Koay Teow is served with a condiment of hot chilli sauce.

Gu Bak Koay Teow (1 September 2008)



Gu Bak Koay Teow is not one of the most popular hawker food, partly on account of its high price. Nonetheless, if you are looking for stalls selling it, the food map I've put together shows most of the popular stalls on Penang Island.

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Where to find Gu Bak Koay Teow Stalls

  1. Kwang Beef Noodle, Sri Weld Food Court, Jelutong
  2. Kang Beef House, Jelutong
  3. New B Garden Cafe, Batu Lanchang
  4. Kedai Kopi Lam Ah, Beach Street/Chulia Street junction
  5. Kafe Dua Lapan Dua Lapan, Perak Road, at the junction with Jalan Lim Khoon Huat My Favourite
  6. Sin Yin Nam Cafe, New Lane
  7. Northam Beach Cafe, Northam Road



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