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George Town

Sister Yao's Char Koay Kak

$$$$Restaurant · Street Food

Why we point you here

George Town street food charted by Michelin's Bib Gourmand, worth the detour for Malaysian hawker craft.

George Town's street food scene is legendary, and Sister Yao's Char Koay Kak gives you a reason to roam its lanes. Michelin's Bib Gourmand recognition in 2025 points you to exactly the kind of unpretentious Malaysian hawker cooking that makes Penang essential—real deal, worth the detour.

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11