Penang Plates Food Tour in George Town with 15+ Tastings
by A Chef's Tour Penang
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$98Overview
The Penang Plates Food Tour in George Town includes more than 15 tastings over a four-hour walking tour through the backstreets of old George Town. Led by professional local food guides, the tour visits a variety of street food vendors offering dishes influenced by Malay, Indian, Chinese, and Nyonya cuisines. Participants sample plates such as Hokkien char, char ho fun, lok lok hot pots, daals, vegetable curries served on banana leaf thalis, and Nyonya kueh. The tour begins with an introduction to the local food scene and dietary considerations. It continues with a detailed exploration of Penang’s culinary offerings across multiple stops, covering over two hours of tasting and walking. The tour ends at Kimberly Street Night Market, where guests can enjoy the local atmosphere and receive guidance on how to explore more of Penang’s food scene independently. Bottled water and local soft drinks are included. Alcoholic beverages and hotel transfers are not provided. The tour is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, no-pork diets, or those with severe allergies or gluten intolerance but accommodates lactose intolerance and no beef diets. Group size is limited to eight people.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
George Town
The tour starts with a culinary walk around the backstreets of old George Town, showcasing a wide selection of local street food vendors. The guide notes that the tour cannot accommodate vegetarians, vegans, no-pork diets, severe allergies, or severe gluten intolerance due to ingredients like soy sauce. It is suitable for those with lactose intolerance and for no beef diets.
60 min
George Town
The main part of the tour highlights Penang’s diverse food history, featuring a mix of Malay, Indian, and Southern Chinese influences that form the Nyonya cuisine. Guests taste dishes such as Hokkien char, char ho fun, lok lok hot pots, daals, vegetable curries served on banana leaf thalis, and various Nyonya kueh. This portion lasts about two hours and focuses on foods difficult to find independently.
120 min
George Town
The final hour of the tour takes place at Kimberly Street Night Market, where guests enjoy local hospitality, meet fellow food lovers, and receive information on how to continue exploring the food culture of Penang and Malaysia.
60 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
The tour concludes at Kimberley Street Food Night Market. It's centrally located in George Town. Your guide can help your find a taxi should you wish.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Penang Plates Food Tour in George Town with 15+ Tastings
by A Chef's Tour Penang
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$98Overview
The Penang Plates Food Tour in George Town includes more than 15 tastings over a four-hour walking tour through the backstreets of old George Town. Led by professional local food guides, the tour visits a variety of street food vendors offering dishes influenced by Malay, Indian, Chinese, and Nyonya cuisines. Participants sample plates such as Hokkien char, char ho fun, lok lok hot pots, daals, vegetable curries served on banana leaf thalis, and Nyonya kueh. The tour begins with an introduction to the local food scene and dietary considerations. It continues with a detailed exploration of Penang’s culinary offerings across multiple stops, covering over two hours of tasting and walking. The tour ends at Kimberly Street Night Market, where guests can enjoy the local atmosphere and receive guidance on how to explore more of Penang’s food scene independently. Bottled water and local soft drinks are included. Alcoholic beverages and hotel transfers are not provided. The tour is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, no-pork diets, or those with severe allergies or gluten intolerance but accommodates lactose intolerance and no beef diets. Group size is limited to eight people.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
George Town
The tour starts with a culinary walk around the backstreets of old George Town, showcasing a wide selection of local street food vendors. The guide notes that the tour cannot accommodate vegetarians, vegans, no-pork diets, severe allergies, or severe gluten intolerance due to ingredients like soy sauce. It is suitable for those with lactose intolerance and for no beef diets.
60 min
George Town
The main part of the tour highlights Penang’s diverse food history, featuring a mix of Malay, Indian, and Southern Chinese influences that form the Nyonya cuisine. Guests taste dishes such as Hokkien char, char ho fun, lok lok hot pots, daals, vegetable curries served on banana leaf thalis, and various Nyonya kueh. This portion lasts about two hours and focuses on foods difficult to find independently.
120 min
George Town
The final hour of the tour takes place at Kimberly Street Night Market, where guests enjoy local hospitality, meet fellow food lovers, and receive information on how to continue exploring the food culture of Penang and Malaysia.
60 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
The tour concludes at Kimberley Street Food Night Market. It's centrally located in George Town. Your guide can help your find a taxi should you wish.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.