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4 hours
Up to 1 day
8 people
English
Discover Penang’s rich gastronomic culture and history. Meet the people behind the food, enjoy the tastes that Penang has to offer, and learn about the island’s bustling food scene.
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. 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.
Vegans Vegetarians People with food allergies People with gluten intolerance People with nut allergies
The tour starts from the courtyard of the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. It's easy centrally located in George Town and easy to reach from most hotels in the city.
Comfortable shoes
Umbrella
Weather-appropriate clothing
Unsuitable for vegetarians, vegans, no-pork diets and those that follow a halal diet
Unsuitable for severe allergies
Unsuitable for severe gluten intolerances, there are traces of gluten in soy sauce
Suitable for lactose intolerances
Suitable for no beef diets
Other dietary restrictions or allergies may require some dishes to be missed
The traffic in Penang can often be unpredictable, ensure you leave with plenty of time to reach the meeting point
Member Since 2024
Meet At: Malay Kitchen Solaris Mont Kiara, Solaris Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, 50000, Malaysia
