Overview
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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
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!
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.
Options
Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
618 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing food tour!
mayarP1120TS,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time on this food tour! Ken was a lovely host, very knowledgeable and took us to some great spots! I’ve been to a fair few food tours and this was definitely up there as one of the best!
Great walking food tour in Georgetown
Rae S,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Come hungry with comfy walking shoes. Great tour guide Ken, yummy food and learnt some of the culture of Penang. Highly recommended 😊🍜👏
Highly recommended
adame601,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rachel was a wonderful guide! It was my partner’s first time to Penang (and mine after 26 years) and she got an in depth tour of the wide variety of food the island has to offer. Rachel was knowledgeable, friendly and adapted to the group’s needs.
Great guide
chrismT3305PN,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Our guide, Grace, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Make sure you haven’t eaten for 24 hours before because 15 tastings is a lot!
Top 3 food tour of all time for us
woody418,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the tour with four in our party and two other folks who were lovely. The smaller size, compared to other food tours, kept the experience intimate and allowed for great conversation throughout. Sandy, our guide, was amazing. Her passion for the people, community, and food really came through. Alongside her deep knowledge and willingness to answer any and all questions made it one of our best food tour experiences and we have done dozens of these around the world. The food was an amazing mix of local, family owned street stalls and restaurants. Each tasting was unique and showcased a facet of the local culture and also happened to taste great! The choices were a good mix of iconic flavors without straying too far into flavors that might be difficult for non-locals (like we didn't have durian fruit or bitter melon as a couple examples). Overall, it ended up being one of our favorite food tours of all time and largely it was because of Sandy who made it so memorable (thanks again Sandy!)
An authentic way to try the best of Penang's food
helloblaise,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour after experiencing a fantastic A Chefs Tours in KL, and it definitely did not disappoint! All of the tastings were outstanding, bursting with flavour and variety. Rachel was our guide and she was very knowledgeable and passionate, making sure everyone was looked after and very well fed. We loved learning so much about the city's food, culture and history. Cannot recommend this tour enough to experience the very best of Penang!
Incredible food tour!
L9674DPlisac,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We joined this food tour in George Town and honestly it was one of the best group tours I’ve ever done. Over 4 hours we had 15 tastings, with a brilliant mix of street food stops and sit-down sharing meals with the group (there were 7 of us in total). Every single thing we tried was outstanding. Our guide Sandy was fantastic. She was so informative, not only about the food but also about George Town itself as we walked between places. She shared loads of local tips too, including the best times to get certain dishes, how locals order, and afterwards even sent us links and recommendations for other places to try. The whole experience felt really personal, relaxed and authentic. We left absolutely stuffed and learned so much along the way. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Penang.
If you love food, do this tour
jernd,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone who loves food! You’ll get to try so many different types of dishes, experiencing the unique influences of Georgetown’s food scene! Sandy is a wonderful guide, she knows so much about each dish and each establishment, on this tour you’ll also learn a lot about the local history of Georgetown as well as trying delicious food! As a solo traveller, I sometimes feel a bit nervous about going up to food stalls in case I order the wrong thing or don’t have the right money, so having a guide to help navigate all this was great!
Amazing food tour!!
amberlM9730LX,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sandy was an amazing guide, so friendly and happy to answer all our questions! She made this experience so much fun, and took us to some amazing food spots to try a variety of delicious Malay, Chinese and Indian food. Would highly recommend!!
Amazing tour!
libbyhL9077YS,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an incredible tour, all the food was delicious and our tour guide Sandy was so lovely and informative. Would definitely recommend to everyone!
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