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Eat Like A Local: Penang Street Food Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Brown-sugar biscuits. Spiced pork rolls. Fresh guava. Taste these Malaysian treats and more on this private 4-houra tour of Penang’s best street food. A foodie guide takes your group to the streets of Georgetown when food hawkers roll out their carts. Learn local know-how about Penang’s gastronomy as you savor 15 to 18 tastings on this customized private tour. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to eat like a local as you nibble on fritters, noodles, seafood and tropical fruits!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Please be advised that the meeting point is Parag'i'n mall. Not Parag'o'n mall

Transportation is included in the total duration of the tour.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages is only permitted for travellers over the age of 18.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Penang Road, a popular stop for locals that are able to taste 3 different hawker delights. Depending on availability of the stalls delights may differ.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

A stop at a clan jetty for some tea time snacks.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Professional English-speaking guide

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Non-alcoholic beverages

Food tasting

Food and drinks, unless specified

Alcoholic drinks

Gratuities

Options

5:00pm Night Tour

5pm Night Tour: This package is for night food tour starts at 5pm.

Reviews

4.80

97 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Highly recommend

    Michelle S,Apr 12, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We had a great food tour with Junie. She drove us to five different areas to try about 10 different dishes which really gave us a great overview of the many different types of dishes and food available in the area as well as a bit of city tour. She also told us a lot about the town and its different ethnic groups. At the end she even kindly sent us some recommendations for other restaurants to try based on the dishes we liked the most. We really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it!

  • Great evening, well organised and lovely food

    UKSanT,Mar 27, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Jesus (guide) and Baptist (driver) gave us a wonderful personal experience where we visited a mixture of restaurants, stand alone stalls and hawker stall ‘collectives’, sampling at least 12-15 different dishes and a few types of local beverage. They were both engaging and Jessi spoke very articulately about Penang’s history and its food scene. We never felt rushed and there was plenty of food (no way we could have finished it all, so it’s worth pacing yourself!).

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  • The best way to try street food in Penang

    lembasts,Mar 5, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I heard all about the amazing street food in Penang and this is an excellent tour to sample what Penang has to offer. I am a fussy eater but I found everything to be delicious. My recommendation is to try and avoid lunch as there is alot of food on this tour! I would add this tour as a 'must do' in Penang.

  • Come hungry! Excellent tour

    PhilGoh,Feb 6, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Kevin was such an awesome host. He took us to taste many fantastic dishes and we left extremely full and satisfied. It was great to see my kids trying and liking foods I would have never expected. The food quality and variety were excellent. It was also nice to see the city and learn more about its history. Thank you Kevin for a great morning.

  • A culinary experience not to be missed

    Gail W,Jan 29, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We were guided through the local area expertly by Kevin who explained the ingredients and method of cooking in each dish we tasted. It was a wonderful experience and one we will remember with great memories.

  • A fantastic way to begin eating your way around Georgetown!

    benjwwalker,Jan 2, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was a great experience! Junie was so knowledgeable and passionate and showed us places and food we’d never have found on our own. It was just myself and my partner on the tour and she drove us around town to different spots and chatted about Georgetown sights in general too (and answered loads of our questions, and gave extra recommendations beyond the tour!). We tried so many different foods, make sure you go hungry! Highly recommended

  • Georgetown Harmony food. Malaysian, Chinese, Indian and Muslim all in one 4 hour tour.

    K6020LRbarryh,Dec 26, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Lovely experience in the small alleys, eating where the locals eat and tasting the authentic dishes, from Starters to dessert. Kevin Wong was great at getting the right food and he know all the people and they know him. We felt safe and there was soo much different flavours.

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  • Brilliant food tour that catered to vegetarians

    Sonali S,Dec 26, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Junie was a fantastic tour guide. We went to some really great places to eat, trying different types of food and drinks and she also answered a lot of questions about Penang and its history in general. We were 3 vegetarians and 1 vegan and Junie accommodated our dietary requirements with no problems, we felt treated the same as the others with no requirements and we didn’t miss out on anything. Having the minivan drive us between stops made it easier to cover more ground in the heat. Also a nice way to see some of Georgetown. Highly recommend!

  • Be a local for the day

    Wendy L,Dec 5, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    It’s definitely eating where the locals eat. An eye opener. Lots of food to try and like or dislike.

  • Eating like a Local - excellent

    Susan H,Nov 15, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Kevin our guide was excellent, he took us to places we would have never considered eating. He explained all about the food and its origins, the whole evening was brilliant. Thoroughly recommend the food experience and having Kevin as your guide

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