Eat Like A Local: Penang Street Food Tour
Overview
Available languages
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
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.
A stop at a clan jetty for some tea time snacks.
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
92 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fantastic way to begin eating your way around Georgetown!
benjwwalker,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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
5.00Lovely 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.
Brilliant food tour that catered to vegetarians
Sonali S,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Junie 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
3.00It’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
5.00Kevin 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
Outstanding experience
Frizzante,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Janice was an excellent guide. We visited a range of places to sample foods that as tourists we would never have tried. The food was exquisite and it felt very authentic and local. Janice was great company and told us lots of interesting facts. We had a memorable experience that we will cherish forever.
Great food tour with super English speaking guide.
mrstwalsh,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on a food tour with my son in Penang. Kevin was fantastic, he took us to 5 different places, and we got to taste lots of different foods. He explained the origins of the dishes, talked a lot about the fusion of cultures within Penang. He was informative and really helpful. We were stuffed by the end of the tour, so much food!!! He also took us on a drive around Penang and gave us some insight to the history. Thank you Kevin, I would certainly recommend you to any friends who plan to come to Penang.
Amazing local food experience with Kevin!
oliviasF1443QL,,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00**Amazing Local Food Experience with Kevin!** Just finished this food tour last night and it was fantastic. Kevin was an awesome guide who took us to hidden spots we never would have found on our own. We got super lucky being the only ones on the tour, which made it feel really personal. Kevin was happy to answer all our questions and explain the local food scene and history. It felt more like exploring with a local friend than a typical tour. By the end, we understood so much more about the area - not just the food, but the culture behind everything. Kevin really made this an authentic “eat like a local” experience. Highly recommend if you want to discover the real food gems you’d miss otherwise. Thanks Kevin!
Nice tour. Delicious
Concernedmonkey,,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour. We had 5 different locations to go to and Kevin was very informative about all the food and all the locations. Everyone had different highlights. For me it was the pork sausage on the Chinese jetty and also the Indian at the end of the night. Well worth the time.
Fantastic tour
Sherrie V,,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide Kevin Wong was excellent and has huge wealth of knowledge . Amazing tour and loved each place we went. Sone of food not to my taste but was well worth doing
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