Where is the best char kway teow in Kuala Lumpur?

Based on diner recommendations, the best char kway teow in Kuala Lumpur is at Lee Char Kway Teow. We compared 10 restaurants serving char kway teow.

How much does char kway teow cost in Kuala Lumpur?

Char Kway Teow prices in Kuala Lumpur range from MYR6.50 to MYR11.00 across 10 restaurants.

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Best Char Kway Teow in Kuala Lumpur

10 restaurants compared

Price range: MYR6.50 – MYR11.00

Avg recommendation: 93%

Top 5 Char Kway Teow in Kuala Lumpur (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 10 restaurants:

Lee Char Kway Teow, MYR9.50 (Damansara Uptown)
Lee Char Kway Teow, MYR6.50 (Damansara Uptown)
Amir BM Char Kuey Teow, MYR10.50 (Keramat Wangsa)
Lee Char Kway Teow, MYR10.00 (Damansara Uptown)
Amir BM Char Kuey Teow, MYR7.00 (Keramat Wangsa)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 10 Restaurants Compared

Lee Char Kway Teow

Damansara Uptown·$

Char Kway Teow with Cockles

MYR9.50

Extra-generous cockles in their natural shells, wok-fried with the standard noodle and ingredient mix.

Tip: Cockles are a signature element here—they stay plump from the high-heat wok work. Order this version if you love shellfish.

Lee Char Kway Teow

Damansara Uptown·$

Char Kway Teow (Small Portion)

MYR6.50

Reduced-size serving for lighter appetite or sharing with a friend.

Tip: Small portion is still reasonably sized—good if trying multiple stalls in the food court.

Amir BM Char Kuey Teow

Keramat Wangsa·$

Char Kway Teow with Beef

MYR10.50

Flat noodles with sliced tender beef that cooks during the final wok-toss.

Tip: The beef is sliced thin and cooks in the wok—timing is key. They do this well and keep it tender.

Lee Char Kway Teow

Damansara Uptown·$

Char Kway Teow with Extra Prawns

MYR10.00

Standard dry-style char kway teow with additional fresh prawn for protein upgrade.

Tip: The extra prawns are worth the upcharge here—they're fresh and the stall handles them well.

Amir BM Char Kuey Teow

Keramat Wangsa·$

Char Kway Teow (Small Portion)

MYR7.00

Reduced-size serving of the signature char kway teow for lighter appetites.

Tip: Small portion is still generous—good for solo diners or those trying multiple stalls.

Amir BM Char Kuey Teow

Keramat Wangsa·$

Char Kway Teow with Squid

MYR10.50

Flat noodles with tender squid rings, maintaining the signature sauce and wok technique.

Tip: The squid is cut fresh and cooks in seconds at high heat—ask them to go just until cooked through so it stays tender.

Amir BM Char Kuey Teow

Keramat Wangsa·$

Char Kway Teow with Extra Prawns

MYR11.00

Standard char kway teow upgraded with generous fresh prawns for more protein.

Tip: The extra prawns justify the upcharge—they're plump and sweet, not the thin frozen kind.

Lee Char Kway Teow

Damansara Uptown·$

Char Kway Teow with Squid

MYR9.50

Dry-style flat noodles with tender squid rings cooked fresh in the wok.

Tip: The squid is cut fresh and the high heat keeps it tender—order it without worry.

#994% recommend

Amir BM Char Kuey Teow

Keramat Wangsa·$

Char Kway Teow (Standard)

MYR9.00

Flat rice noodles wok-fried with lap cheong, prawns, cockles, bean sprouts and chives in their signature 6-ingredient sauce.

Tip: Ask them to go light on the sauce if you prefer—they're happy to adjust the balance to your taste.

#1091% recommend

Lee Char Kway Teow

Damansara Uptown·$

Char Kway Teow (Dry Style)

MYR8.50

Flat rice noodles wok-fried with prawns, cockles, fish cake, egg, bean sprouts and chives.

Tip: Watch the owner's technique—he does a dramatic wok toss that helps create the perfect wok hei. Request extra lap cheong (Chinese sausage) if you want more richness.