Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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
What To Expect
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.
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2,187 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So many great spots I...
Simon H,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So many great spots I never would have found by myself. Lots of great food and new flavors. Ian was really helpful explaining the food, ingredients and history behind the dishes and the country!
Amazing experience with a fantastic guide
emmafrancina,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was absolutely amazing, we saw so many different areas and tried so much incredible food! Jay was an amzing guide, so friendly and knowledgeable.
Simply Amazing!
Tour28306119909,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We tried out food the we wouldn't have tried before. Every tasting was amazing, and we learned a lot about the history and culture through are tour guide Ian!
Sambal Streets Tour a “Foodies Heaven”
earthGypsy88,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our delightful guide Nadia was fantastic! So knowledgeable, passionate, kind and caring. She took us on a magical food journey thru Malaysia! Every tasty morsel that hit our tastebuds was accompanied by stories of how it is made, ingredients etc.. Our group bonded over the shared love of food tastings, with lots of laughs and banter along the way. By the end our group was at bursting point having eaten a lot on our 4hr journey. Make sure you bring your appetite, good walking shoes, open mind and heart - so then you can throughly enjoy the experience as much as I did. 10/10!!! Highly recommend.
Amazing food tour in a vibrant food culture
Mcrian,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly great experience with heaps of fantastic food. I enjoyed everything, but what I especially liked was trying things I would not normally go for. Here’s looking at you, durian! Lots of interesting tidbits about Malaysian history, culture and cuisine were explained by our wonderful guide Stephen, who was also very adept at adjusting portions as our bellies became full. Can’t believe it’s taken me till now to do a food tour; this was my first but it certainly won’t be the last.
An eye opener on KL accompaned by great food and company
timbO7521GN,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour of a different side of KL as well as getting a great understanding from Kiran about the issues facing the traditional residents and communities - and alot (and I mean alot) of great food. The group include San Francisco Chinese, indian fanily with Tennessee man, and a foodie German. Why do I say this? The mix of the group that Chefs tour gets adds to the fun
Fun + the most fabulous food
Gillian K,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our wonderful warm and keen foodie guide Jay made this tour one of the best we’ve been on. Every bite of food (and we ate a LOT) was delicious or interesting or both, and Jay also explains why that item has been included, how it’s made and the cultural background. Highly recommend the adventure. Thank you Jay for a fantastic introduction to KL AND Malaysian food.
An insider guide for true venturers
Chinal P,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide, Kiran, was a true master of her craft. She was inviting, engaging and so friendly. I was late for my scheduled time so she added me on to her group at last minute and I believe in fate bc this coincidence turned into the best food tour of my life. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys peeking behind the curtain in new countries.
Fantastic insights into food culture
Robert H,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic tour with great stories about food and beyond. Our guide, Steve, was great! Thank you!
Great experience!
D5256DKjennifern,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful experience. Steve - our guide, has conveyed the cuisine authentically and lovingly, even with wit and charm. Anytime again.
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