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4 hours
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With a mix of cultural influences on the nation's cuisine, it's no wonder that Malaysian food is a lip-smackingly complex beast.
We'll meet in the old district of Chow Kit and Kampung Baru, one of the last remaining districts that is yet to be developed into glassy high rises.
Don't expect other foreigners. Stroll in this local neighbourhood of nightly street eats, sampling a variety of 15+ tastings, carefully curated for their culinary history.
The flavours change across the year, but highlights include the fragrant bowls of laksa, hand stretched rotis, nasi lemak with piquant sambal and herbal chicken rendang, charcoal-grilled mackerel, and soothing iced cendol with custard-like durian. We'll end with a fine view of the mighty Petronas Twin Towers.
I'm sure you have a lot of your plate, but here's some food for thought. While it's possible to attempt such a culinary marathon yourself, you'd be one sandwich short of a Malaysian picnic not to join me on our moveable food feast.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour isn't suitable for vegetarians due to street vendors' limited menus. The tour is fully halal. Pescatarians may be have skip a tasting or two. Other dietary restrictions may require some dishes to be missed
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella in rainy season
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant meals not included
The tour isn't suitable for those with a severe allergies due to the nature of street food. Suitable for gluten intolorances as long as traces are acceptable. Other allergies may require some dishes to be missed
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bottled water and local soft drinks included
4 hours of feasting around the backstreets of old Kuala Lumpur
15+ food tastings included, more than any other Kuala Lumpur food tour
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
Kuala Lumpur
Our 4-hour feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the backstreets of old Kuala Lumpur. It's a food tour designed by a chef, led by our team of professional foodie 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 ✘ Unsuitable severe allergies. ✔ Suitable for pescatarians though one or two tastings will need to be skipped ✔ Suitable for lactose intolerances. ✔ Suitable for no beef and no pork diets. ✔ Fully halal. ✔ Suitable for gluten intolerances if traces are acceptable. If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
Chow Kit Market
Malaysian cuisine is a complex beast, a blend of Malay, Indian and Chinese flavours. Thankfully, you can hit the street food tour scene running if your join our daily 4-hour food feast. Exclusive to just 8 guests, you’ll be led away from the tourist crowds to one of the last remaining undeveloped districts, a place known for its community spirit and sizzling street eats. We don't want to spoil the surprise, but prepare to drool over banana-leaf grilled mackerel with piquant sambal, coconut-steamed nasi lemak with rich chicken rendang, flamed-grilled skewers with nutty peanut satay among a dozen more tastings in places you'd struggle to find alone.
1,841 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mejdi A,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
Ian was a lovely tour guide who clearly loves his job and has so much information about food and history. He creates a warm and an inclusive environment for everyone to feel included during the walking trip. You will eat many delicious types of food, drink lots of fresh drinks, and he will consider all your dietary restrictions and suggestions. We had a lovely group and truly enjoyed our walking tour with Ian. Thanks so much!
Parham B,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
Uncle Sam was fantastic. Food was tasty and comfortable between spots. 15 tastings are a perfect number.
Gary G,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
Worth doing excellent information and loads of food jay was very informative and knowledgeable about the foods and the local area
Carolyn C,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
Great guide. The food was plentiful and delicious (except maybe the durian but at least we tried it!). Pace was good, stories and history of food and vendors was entertaining. Highly recommend.
Peter B,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Ian our tour guide looked after us and we expereienced so much of a food journey, a must do if you are going to KL
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