Penang food tour
PENANG FOOD TOUR - There’s little doubt when it comes to Penang’s culinary prowess - some of South East Asia’s most exciting street eats are cooked in the backstreets and lanes of old George Town.
For centuries, this Malaysian island outpost has been a bastion of Malay, India and Hokkien Chinese flavours simmering alongside uniquely fusion Nyonya cuisine.
Ready to eat, eat, repeat? Our Penang food tours are limited to just eight exclusive guests allowing us access to smaller street stands and hole-in-the-wall joints that larger food tours just can’t go.
If you truly want to understand Penang’s culinary scene, we’ve got just the menu to work your chopsticks over. Night time’s the right time for eating and we’ve got four hours of drool-worthy feasting on our daily Penang food tour.
While there are simply too many to list, some highlights include dainty Nyonya kueh and fried Chinese radish cakes, submerging skewered lok lok in fragrant hot pots, practicing your chopstick skills over smoky plates of Hokkien char and mopping up daals and vegetable curries from banana leaf thalis, among many more surprises. Salivate away.
As for the other dozen or so lip-smackingly good eats? Well, you'll just have to wait to find out.
Do you have any dietary requirements? Can't eat pork? Have a food allergy? Please refer to the dietary information below. If you have any concerns, please contact us here to discuss before booking.
Full on your preferred date? How about our morning Penang food tour?
Why this tour is awesome
Penang's a melting pot of culinary influences and the dizzying variety of dishes make it difficult to know where to start. Fear not. Our curated Penang food tour provides a solid introduction to some of George Town's favourite eats in places you'd struggle to find alone. Throughout the tour you'll learn about the Penang's food culture and history and how it fits into today's culinary landscape. Meet the food heroes, feast of 15+ tastings and understand the ingredients that make the island's food scene so exciting.
Your guide
Born and bred in vibrant Penang, what Ash doesn’t know about the food scene in George Town isn’t worth knowing. Ash is the man to show you how Penang’s culinary scene ticks from street eats to local feasts. Your foodie experience is always in safe hands when you join Ash on his Penang food tour.
Colourful Penang kueh and Nyonya yam cakes
Banana leaf thali with crisp papads
Frothy spiced masala chai
Spiced yogurt-drenched dahi puri
Perhaps the world's best samosa
Giant burning incense sticks outside the Goddess Of Mercy Temple
Hakka-style fried pork and Guiness stout chicken
Secret recipes you won't find anywhere else
Lok lok hot spot, a Penang favourite
Smoky Hokkien char and char ho fun
Homemade steamed rice cakes
For those with a sweet tooth
Sign off with a refreshing icy si koh
Includes
- Price US $45 per person. Children under 13 are half price
- Language English
- Small group Our small group tours have a maximum of 8 guests. Larger private groups are available on request
- Tastings The tour includes 15+ tastings. No hidden charges
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
- Duration The tour lasts for 3.5 to 4 hours
- Licensed guide Led by one of our superb Penang food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours
- Transport Walking tour
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Meeting point The tour kicks off from the courtyard of the Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Dietary information
- Lactose Suitable, but 1 tasting includes lactose
- Gluten Possible if soy sauce can be consumed. 2-3 tastings have larger sources of gluten
- Beef No beef tastings on the tour
- Pescatarian Possible, but 2-3 tastings would be unsuitable
- Peanuts / tree nuts Possible, but 1-2 tastings are unsuitable. Traces likely. Not recommended for severe allergies
- No seafood Possible, but 2-3 tastings are unsuitable
- Shellfish allergy Possible, but 2-3 tastings are unsuitable. Traces likely. Not suitable for severe allergies
- Pork Unsuitable for strict no-pork diets as pork cooked in using the same equipment as other ingredients
- Halal Unsuitable for those who follow a halal diet
- Vegetarian Unsuitable for a vegetarian
- Vegan Unsuitable for a vegan diet
- Food allergies For other food allergies, please contact us on info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join our Penang food tour, use the calendar above to select your preferred date, and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, please contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any food allergies, please contact us before booking.
What to expect
This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. It’s a walking tour, but the pace is gentle, the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the best Penang food tour in the city, you won't regret it.
Meeting point
The tour departs from the small courtyard of the beautiful Pinang Peranakan Mansion. It's easy to reach and a comfortable space to wait if you arrive a little early for your tour. There will be more details on your booking voucher.Â
Cancellation Policy
Why you should book with us
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Secure payments through provider Peek
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No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps