Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Overview
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4 hours
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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!
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.
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
490 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best experience in Malaysia!
458libbym,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This food tour is incredible!! We had Sandy lead us and she was amazing. Sandy went into the history behind the food and Penang we learnt lots. Make sure to arrive hungry as there are so many delicious dishes and do this tour early in your trip to Penang so you can return to the lovely food restaurants! This has been our favourite experience in Malaysia so far!
A must!
Cruiser61571300241,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the highlights of George Town. Couldn’t recommend enough. All food stops were delicious and a great mix between street food and restaurants. Ken was a great host.
An absolute ‘must-do’ tour!
MichelleF9921,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing! Sandy, our tour guide, was funny, informative and passionate about sharing her culture. The food was absolute delicious, highly recommend this tour - an absolute ‘must-do’ in Georgetown!
Awesome & Amazing.
84bigtim,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grace was great and the food was amazing. We went to several Michelin Bib Gourmand places that no one would ever know of or find. It was a great experience and I highly recommend it.
Foodie evening in Penang
D4281ZTalans,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a vey enjoyable evening with a nice bunch of people. Grace our guide was obviously very knowledgeable and enthusiastic in her job and this made the experience more enjoyable for us. We enjoyed all of the food we ate (which was plentiful) with a surprising highlight of the chicken samosa. Thank you Grace for looking after us.
Must-do Experience in Penang
270heathery,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A Chef's Tour walking food tour in Penang was great! Our guide, Grace, was knowledgeable, helpful, and took very good care of us. The dishes were interesting and tasty. Plus we met neat people on the tour! (And, we really appreciated the ability to accommodate no fish or seafood.)
One of the best travel experiences ever
366maireadm,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best food tour we have ever been on.A fusion of dishes from different cultures. Sandy not only explained the backround to the food but gave us a huge understanding of the fascinating cultural influence behind. Where different cultures unite. I hope someone can capture this in a documentary soon so many more can experience this wonder of tne world
The Best Guide, the Best Food
Kathryn D,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic street food tour and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Sandy. We truly felt like we’d lucked out getting her. Every single thing we ate was delicious — so much so that it’s genuinely impossible to pick a favourite. The food alone would have made this tour worthwhile, but what really elevated the experience was Sandy herself. Her local knowledge is incredible, and the way she shares it — with such enthusiasm, warmth, and genuine passion — makes you want to listen for hours. The four hours flew by, and we were completely engaged the entire time. It felt less like a “tour” and more like being shown around by a knowledgeable local friend who loves her city and its food. Thank you, Sandy, for such a memorable experience. We’ll be recommending this tour to everyone we know who’s coming here — it’s an absolute must-do. — Kathryn
A great way to experience Penang street food
GinaHPerth,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this tour! Our guide CE was fabulous and shared so much local history and knowledge not only about the food but also the art, social history and origins of the different foods. The walk between each bit of eating was also really good as there was so much delicious food!! Highly recommended.
Must do
142ricardoh,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tasting experience led by Sandy. I can highly recommend this, and would do it again! We tasted numerous, very different dishes, from fantastic samosas, over some great Nyonya food and more Chinese noodles. We did this on our first afternoon in Georgetown, which was a great way to start the trip, get a feeling for the city, and know what food to seek out again!
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