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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2,244 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing food experience
Vacation59836312155,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam was fantastic. We have gone through about 15 dishes and Sam was giving information about them all the time. It was an amazing experience, a must if you are visiting KL.
Excellent Tour
MichaelWeber,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nadia was a fantastic guide in every respect. She genuinely seemed to enjoy her time with us and cared about making sure everyone had a great experience. I've gone in many food tasting tours and this was amongst the best. Only two warnings (and they're both positives): come hungry (there's a lot of food to taste) and block out the evening.
Highly recommend this tour
christinerK498GM,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful evening with Nadia as our guide and 2 fellow travellers. Nadia had wonderful bubbly personality and lots of food and local knowledge. Lots of food - come hungry - and a wide selection suitable for most. Would highly recommend this tour.
Great Food Tour
B6656SYjeffb,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time on this tour! Stephen was an excellent host and guide, keeping us engaged and giving lots of interesting food and facts. I really liked the wide variety of tastings as well as the extra details Stephen provided on different foods. Lots of food, our host made sure we didn't leave hungry.
Incredible, delicious, not to be missed
Colin B,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Disha and Sean led us through an amazing night filled with delicious food, local history and customs, and showed us the sights, smells and sounds of KL. The food chosen was excellent and diverse, and incredibly generous portions and variety on offer. Our guides were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and helped foster a great environment to try all the amazing foods on offer. Definitely the highlight of our trip to KL so far, and would strongly recommend anyone interested in food and culture!
Superb food, amazing guide.
benitao2018,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience Karin was absolutely brilliant. Her knowledge and passion shone. We throughly enjoyed all the stops. The food was beautiful and freshly prepared for us. Definitely recommend, we certainly didn't leave hungry👌
Great tour
Roam40385322634,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Disha! Not only was she knowledgeable but the whole tour felt like we were eating out with a friend. She was very attentive with everyone’s needs and never in a rush. I would definitely recommend this tour.
A great foodie experience very highly recommended
Q8630GJchristinef,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Sam and his friend. Sam was so informative about the history and culture of Malaysia as well as an expert in the food. What a foodie experience! Amazing food, great company and an incredible tour. This comes highly recommended. Come with a big appetite and you will enjoy the experience!
Just book it, it’s incredible!
Scenic12677493393,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best food tour we have ever done! Our guide was Kiran and wow, what a guide she was! So incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much history with us. I hugely appreciated Kieran’s approach to hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring all cutlery and plates were super clean before we ate. We tried about 16 dishes in total, and learned about each on the way. Kiran was so incredibly kind, and funny and we had the absolute best time with her! Would highly highly recommend this tour.
Foodies Delight
U2Sisters,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic way to sample a variety of dishes and cuisines. Kiran was a fabulous host , took time to explain history and the cultural influences. Very easy walk and a good way to get bearings of the city. A LOT of food. I would recommend sharing dishes early in the piece and pace yourself with fluid intake. All the vendors were delightful and happy to engage with us. Highly recommend this tour…. GO with an empty belly and a big appetite.
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