Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

Name: Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Price: 49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.96 (448 reviews)

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

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

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

Options

Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

Reviews

4.96

448 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

433

Amazing Food Tour Experience in Penang
Mario D,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our food tour experience in Penang was nothing short of incredible. Sandy Oh was a fantastic guide, and her knowledge and enthusiasm were inspiring. Sandy gave us the knowledge and confidence to be able to navigate the amazing food stall scene here in Penang with confidence. Moreover, Sandy provided us with much information about the culture here in Malaysia. Do not hesitate to book this tour, it was great!!!
A taste of Penang
awuorb,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was worth every penny. Sandy, our guide, is very knowledgeable. She gave us a very good variety of snacks, food, fruits and desserts.
Great food, even better guide
kn415,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ken was very knowledgeable and really made the experience much more enjoyable than just eating We started off with some historical context of the city and walked around the town from Indian cuisine to Chinese cuisine. We were completely full to the maximum by the end of the tour. Some great tips for future visits and street vendors were also given along the way.
An adequate food tour in Georgetown Penang
Kitson K,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
A good food tour through the heart of Penang. There was plenty of food to eat which lots of variety. While our guide had excellent English, the visits and narrative lacked an overall narrative that we have experienced on other food tours. While it was adequate and matched our expectations, including 3 full meals, it was shy of full marks.
Enjoyed the food tour by Ken
Jessica C,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our foodie guide Ken was knowledgeable & explained all the food each every food we tasted including the origin & culture of each cuisine. He’s really good on what he does. Thank you Ken!
Amazing and Yummy Food!!
Afia S,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I was full and yet continued to try all the dishes. The variety was so diverse and the food authentic and yummy!! Learnt a lot about Penang’s food, history and culture. The guide was very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this tour!
Food tour with history!...
Chi L,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Food tour with history! Great to learn about a couple restaurants in Georgetown. History was great, food was subpar.
Simply Amazing...
Olga S,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Simply Amazing experience. You learn about food and culture. The tour guide was brilliant. This tour is a must in your to do list :)
Fantastic Food Tour Experience
Z7327MYfionam,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sandy Oh was an incredible tour guide who was not only knowledgeable and informative, about food, history and Penang itself, but also entertaining with her infectious enthusiasm and humour. The food was amazing and as a vegetarian, I was extremely well accommodated. A must do experience. 10/10 experience. I will highly recommend and will definitely do again when we come again with Family.
Fab food tour
Jacqueline S,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great guide. Lots of information. Great food. Nice small group, 8 people. A great chance to see Georgetown and experience all the different cultures too.