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Sydney · Updated 16 Oct 2026

The best Char Kway Teow in Sydney

Ranked from 12,611 reviews across 15 restaurants.

The winner

Malay Chinese Taste

Malaysian · North Sydney

Char Kway Teow at Malay Chinese Taste comes in a good portion with a nice smoky wok flavour and chewy noodles.

reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
4
of them positive
100%

Shop SFC08/36 Blue St, North Sydney NSW 2060

Plan a visit

It is cooked on the less salty side so that diners can add soy sauce to taste, and one diner said it would not be out of place at any Malaysian or Singaporean food court. In Sydney, the restaurant stands out for its aromatic chicken rice, where the chicken is very juicy, and a menu of Malaysian-style plates including laksa.

How it’s holding up

restaurants ranked
15
reviews across them
12,611
reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
88
last updated
16 Oct 2026
Mentions of the Char Kway Teow, month by monthPositiveNegative

65 of the 88 mentions of the Char Kway Teow have a date within these months; the chart shows those.

The 12,611 reviews are every review these restaurants have, about any dish, so not all of them were read for this guide. We collected 822 of them, which can include more than one review from the same person. 4 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow at Malay Chinese Taste. Rankings are based on public reviews, not visits.

Also worth a trip

The other 14 restaurants ranked for Char Kway Teow in Sydney, in order.

  1. Number 2: Alice's MakanSydneyAlice's Makan is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.6 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
    Char Kway Teow at Alice's Makan

    Malaysian · 580 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

    Alice's Makan is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

    83% of reviews of the Char Kway Teow are positive

  2. Number 3: Into Laksa WaterlooWaterlooInto Laksa Waterloo is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.7 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
    Char Kway Teow at Into Laksa Waterloo

    Malaysian · SHOP 5/5 Archibald Ave, Waterloo NSW 2017

    Into Laksa Waterloo is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

    100% of reviews of the Char Kway Teow are positive

  3. Number 4: Malay Chinese Town HallSydneyMalay Chinese Town Hall is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.3 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
    Char Kway Teow at Malay Chinese Town Hall

    Malaysian · Shop 1/267 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000

    Malay Chinese Town Hall is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

    100% of reviews of the Char Kway Teow are positive

  4. Number 5: Malay-ChineseAshfieldMalay-Chinese is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.6 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
    Char Kway Teow at Malay-Chinese

    Malaysian · 287 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW 2131

    Malay-Chinese is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

    83% of reviews of the Char Kway Teow are positive

  5. Number 6: Into Laksa MascotMascotInto Laksa Mascot is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.6 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
    Char Kway Teow at Into Laksa Mascot

    Malaysian · Shop5/256 Coward St, Mascot NSW 2020

    Into Laksa Mascot is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

    83% of reviews of the Char Kway Teow are positive

  6. Number 7: Sayong Curry and LaksaSydneySayong Curry and Laksa is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.3 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
    Char Kway Teow at Sayong Curry and Laksa

    Malaysian · Pittsway Arcade, 303 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000

    Sayong Curry and Laksa is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

    67% of reviews of the Char Kway Teow are positive

    Open - Closes 4 pm

  7. Number 8: Ipoh town On YorkSydneyIpoh town On York is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.4 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
    Char Kway Teow at Ipoh town On York

    Malaysian · 83 York St, Sydney NSW 2000

    Ipoh town On York is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

    75% of reviews of the Char Kway Teow are positive

  8. Number 9: Kopitiam CafeUltimoKopitiam Cafe is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.3 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
    Char Kway Teow at Kopitiam Cafe

    Malaysian · 594 Harris St, Ultimo NSW 2007

    Kopitiam Cafe is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

    100% of reviews of the Char Kway Teow are positive

  9. Number 10: Malay Malay HaymarketHaymarketMalay Malay Haymarket is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.6 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
    Char Kway Teow at Malay Malay Haymarket

    Malaysian · Shop 5/37 Ultimo Rd, Haymarket NSW 2000

    Malay Malay Haymarket is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

    83% of reviews of the Char Kway Teow are positive

  10. Number 11: Ho Jiak HaymarketHaymarketHo Jiak Haymarket is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.5 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
    Char Kway Teow at Ho Jiak Haymarket

    Malaysian · 92 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000

    Ho Jiak Haymarket is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

    80% of reviews of the Char Kway Teow are positive

  11. Number 12: Temasek ParramattaParramattaTemasek Parramatta is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.3 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
    Char Kway Teow at Temasek Parramatta

    Malaysian · 2/100 George St, Parramatta NSW 2150

    Temasek Parramatta is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

    33% of reviews of the Char Kway Teow are positive

  12. Number 13: Nanyang KopiSydneyNanyang Kopi is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.20 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
    Char Kway Teow at Nanyang Kopi

    Malaysian · 77 Liverpool St, Sydney NSW 2000

    Nanyang Kopi is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

    75% of reviews of the Char Kway Teow are positive

    Open - Closes 10 pm

  13. Number 14: Ho Jiak Town Hall - Junda's Playground (Enter from York Street)SydneyHo Jiak Town Hall - Junda's Playground (Enter from York Street) is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.6 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow

    Malaysian · 125 York St, Sydney NSW 2000

    Ho Jiak Town Hall - Junda's Playground (Enter from York Street) is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

    100% of reviews of the Char Kway Teow are positive

    Open - Closes 10 pm

  14. Number 15: Malay Chinese Noodle BarSydneyMalay Chinese Noodle Bar is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.6 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow
    Char Kway Teow at Malay Chinese Noodle Bar

    Malaysian · Shop CQT06/33 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000

    Malay Chinese Noodle Bar is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

    100% of reviews of the Char Kway Teow are positive

    Closed - Opens 11 am Mon

The longer read

What the reviews say

What the reviews say about the best Char Kway Teow in Sydney, restaurant by restaurant.

Why it leads

Why Malay Chinese Taste is the pick for Char Kway Teow

Char Kway Teow at Malay Chinese Taste comes in a good portion with a nice smoky wok flavour and chewy noodles. It is cooked on the less salty side so that diners can add soy sauce to taste, and one diner said it would not be out of place at any Malaysian or Singaporean food court. In Sydney, the restaurant stands out for its aromatic chicken rice, where the chicken is very juicy, and a menu of Malaysian-style plates including laksa.

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.

  • Alice's Makan: Alice's Makan is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.
  • Into Laksa Waterloo: Into Laksa Waterloo is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.
  • Malay Chinese Town Hall: Malay Chinese Town Hall is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.
  • Malay-Chinese: Malay-Chinese is a top-rated spot for Char Kway Teow in Sydney.

How to choose

Choosing Char Kway Teow in Sydney

Treat this as a shortlist as well as a winner: Malay Chinese Taste has the strongest reviews for the Char Kway Teow, and the others are where reviewers found different strengths across Sydney.

  • 12,611 reviews across 15 restaurants ranked; that total covers every dish they serve, not only the Char Kway Teow.
  • 4 reviews mention the Char Kway Teow at Malay Chinese Taste, and 100% of them are positive.

Questions people ask

What is the best Char Kway Teow in Sydney?

Malay Chinese Taste in North Sydney is currently ranked #1 for Char Kway Teow in Sydney, among 15 candidates in our available dataset. Char Kway Teow at Malay Chinese Taste comes in a good portion with a nice smoky wok flavour and chewy noodles. It is cooked on the less salty side so that diners can add soy sauce to taste, and one diner said it would not be out of place at any Malaysian or Singaporean food court.

Which other Char Kway Teow places in Sydney come close?

Alice's Makan, Into Laksa Waterloo, Malay Chinese Town Hall round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 15 ranked restaurants.

How is the best Char Kway Teow in Sydney decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-10-16. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.

How we rank

Each restaurant’s score combines its overall rating with how often its reviews mention the Char Kway Teow. How positive those reviews are, and how that is changing, is shown for context and is not part of the score. Rankings are based on public reviews, not visits.

Read the full method