Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

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

What To Expect

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!

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

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.

2 hours•Admission Not Applicable

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Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

Reviews

4.96

293 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

283

Perfect way to explore Penang
Sophie F,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We loved our food tour with Jenny in Penang. The food selections were delicious and filling and Jenny was an excellent guide with deep knowledge of Penang. She went above and beyond to make sure we all had a great time, including for our infant child. We would definitely recommend this tour!
Delicious Evening.
Emily K,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We explored a lot of different cuisines, and ate a lot of delicious foods. Highly recommend taking this tour as well as making sure you arrive hungry as there was so many tasty treats to sample, you definitely didn't leave hungry. Along with delicious foods, we were also given a lot of information about the people, food, and culture of the area.
Perfect Food Tour
Leopoldo S,
May 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Sandy was knowledgeable and engaging throughout the tour, and it was a perfect balance of food, walking, and talking with the guide and others. I would highly recommend the tour to get a good intro to the Penang food scene!
Book this tour, zero regrets!
Sarah J,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Do this tour, you won't regret it. Our guide, Sandy, not only introduced us to local food and family run food stops, she educated us about the food and cultures around where we walked. We took our 7 and 10 year old children, who were happy to eat the same food as adults, but Sandy asked us at quite a few locations if we wanted any swaps for more child friendly options. The only one we accepted was a chocolate pani puri, which was delicious according to my 7 year old. This tour really delivers on the 15+ tastings. When your guide says "would you like to share or have your own?" If you don't mind, sharing is a good idea. Because you get a lot of delicious foods. Highly recommend this tour for everyone, but particularly those who want to either sample a lot or are feeling a little out of their comfort zone with the food stalls in the area.
Excellent tour of the eateries of Georgetown
Kathleen F,
Apr 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
An interesting food tour round the eateries of Georgetown with an excellent and knowledgeable guide. We learned some of the history of the development of the culture, both food and people. The actual tastings were varied and delicious and we were in a good group of 8 people from all walks of life.