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Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

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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 To Expect

1

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
2

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

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

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Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

Reviews

4.97

586 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Simply the best

    Helen P,Apr 23, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Wow Grace Lim our guide was so fun and full of great knowledge nothing was a problem. Food amazing at all stops with Grace informing us all along the way ….. ate way too much and loved every mouthful of the food and Grace with her knowledge 🙏

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  • Super recommended!

    Turchish,Apr 22, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Lovely tour guide, Shen! Food was delicious and diverse, top quality tour with a very nice group of people.

  • Yummy for your Tummy

    vickiw508,Apr 21, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Thank you Sandy for an amazing 4 hr food experience. Our group of 5 had an absolutely fantastic tastebud experience! Soooo much food. Do not eat lunch!!!!

  • Come hungry because you will eat!!

    277leons,Apr 20, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I had an exceptional food tour of Penang with Ken from ‘A Chef’s Tour’. Ken walked us through Penang, giving us an invaluable local insight into its rich history and culture. He gave us context to the wonderful foods we had the opportunity to try! We started with delicious Samosas, a highlight was the Blue Rice! I loved every curry I tried and I need to go back to Gou Lou to have their Chao Dai Luk Mee all to myself. Ken was fantastic and seemed to know everyone! I cannot recommend this experience more highly, if you love food and want a great walk through history, seek out Ken. 10/10 - I will be sending all my friends and family here. Last note, come to the tour hungry - I had a very light breakfast- you will be fed so much and you need to have room to try it all.

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  • Good food-good guide

    lauriehV52TU,Apr 20, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    So enjoyed the evening food tour. A good way to try a variety of dishes. Food was good and Shen was a great guide.

  • Great food, great guide!

    Voyage240225,Apr 19, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was an amazing experience. Ken, our guide, was delightful, helpful and knowledgeable about cuisine and culture. He guided us through a huge variety of delicious courses spanning the range of what Penang has to offer!

  • Tons of delicious food and knowledgeable guide!

    PaulinaJ21,Apr 19, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Had an awesome time – very interesting area to walk through and loved the variety of food with many different tastings. Great experience!

  • Superb!

    Belinda T,Apr 19, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our guide Shen made this tour interesting and fun. We tasted a wide variety of delicious dishes. I wish I had done this tour at the beginning of my 4 nights in George Town as I would love to revisit many of our stops. All the dishes were very tasty but the samosas, aubergine and chicken with onions stood out for me. I know other members of the group enjoyed different dishes too. I highly recommend this amazing foodie experience.

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  • Great introduction to Georgetown

    isabelk2014,Apr 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We really enjoyed this food tour and the kids (aged 7 & 10) still talk about the different dishes they tried and how they were made.

  • Above and Beyond - Great Experience!

    bgb0513,Apr 17, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    First time visiting Penang and first time going on a found tour with this group. Wonderful! The evening option was perfect as the weather started to cool a bit throughout the evening. Our guide, Wei Shen, was kind and knowledgeable. I had an allergic reaction to something I'd never had, and he was quick to take action and make sure I was okay and safe. He checked in with me throughout the rest of the tour, which I appreciated. I'm very happy with this experience and would recommend it to anyone that wants to try authentic cuisine from Penang and learn more about the culture!

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