The longer read
What the reviews say
What the reviews say about the best Char Kway Teow in Melbourne, restaurant by restaurant.
Why it leads
Why Hungry Lah is the pick for Char Kway Teow
The Char Kway Teow at Hungry Lah is smoky and bold, with good wok hei and a Penang style plate that includes five big prawns. Diners also praise the fried laksa, which is unlike anything else in the city and is generous and good value, and one says the Char Kway Teow portion was just right. In Coburg North, the fried laksa and smoky Char Kway Teow are what make Hungry Lah a standout Malaysian kitchen, and takeaway is quick.
The alternatives
Where the other Char Kway Teow spots shine
Not everyone wants the same Char Kway Teow. These are the clearest differences reviewers point to among the next-best places.
- Kakilang Char Koay Teow (Balwyn): Kakilang Char Koay Teow (Balwyn) is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Melbourne.
- Kakilang Char Koay Teow CBD: Kakilang Char Koay Teow CBD is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Melbourne.
- Lulu’s Malaysian Hawker Chadstone: Lulu’s Malaysian Hawker Chadstone is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Melbourne.
- Kopilicious: Kopilicious is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Melbourne.
How to choose
Choosing Char Kway Teow in Melbourne
Treat this as a shortlist as well as a winner: Hungry Lah has the strongest reviews for the Char Kway Teow, and the others are where reviewers found different strengths across Melbourne.
- 13,579 reviews across 21 restaurants ranked; that total covers every dish they serve, not only the Char Kway Teow.
- 18 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow at Hungry Lah, and 94% of them are positive.
