Dive into Penang’s culinary scene with 15+ tastings. Discover hidden gems, meet local chefs, and savor the island’s rich food culture.
- George Town - Our feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the backstreets of old George Town. It’s a carefully curated foodie experience led by a team of professional Penang food guides.
Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine and the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here’s an honest appraisal for the tour so no-one is disappointed ✘ Unsuitable for vegetarians, vegans, no-pork diets and those who follow a vegan diet ✘ Unsuitable for severe allergies. ✘ Unsuitable for severe gluten intolerances / coeliac, there are traces of gluten in soy sauce. ✔ Suitable for lactose intolerances. ✔ Suitable for no beef diets. If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
- George Town - Many are unaware of Penang’s unique culinary history, a mouthwatering mishmash of Malay, Indian and Southern Chinese culminating in a unique Nyonya cuisine. Penang might be one of South East Asia’s lesser visiting spots, but the culinary scene more than measures up to its neighbors.
Four hours of feasting on our curated daily food experience awaits. Master your chopstick skills over sizzling plates of Hokkien char and char ho fun, dip lok lok in simmering aromatic hot pots, mop up daals and vegetable curries on banana leaf thalis and discover what colourful Nyonya kueh are among more than a dozen more sumptuous tastings at places you’d struggle to find alone.
- George Town - The tour concludes at Kimberly Street Night Market in all its foodie glory. Enjoy local hospitality and meet new friends along the way. End the tour armed with the knowledge you’ll need to continue eating across Penang and Malaysia.
- 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Penang food tour
- Bottled water and local soft drinks included
- 4 hours of feasting around the old George Town
- Led by professional foodie guides
- Maximum of 8 exclusive guests on each tour
- Alcoholic drinks excluded
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
Penang is a diverse hub of culinary traditions, and the sheer breadth of local dishes can seem daunting at first. Worry not. Our curated Penang food tour offers a comprehensive introduction to some of George Town’s most beloved dining spots, many of which are hidden gems not easily stumbled upon alone. During the tour, you’ll take a deep dive into Penang’s rich food culture and history, seeing how it has shaped the current gastronomic scene. You’ll encounter the people behind the meals, salivate over 15+ tastings, and discover the key ingredients that have created this island’s vibrant food scene.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
