Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Penang Island, Malaysiaby A Chef's Tour
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 8 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
When it comes to food, the residents of Penang have it good. There’s few places which measure up to George Town’s culinary prowess. It might not be as visited as Bangkok or Singapore, but those who cross the Penang Strait are treated to some serious feasting. There’s just nowhere like it. Each morning the street vendors and shophouses burst into breakfast action simmering, frying and steaming some of George Town’s best eats. With us, you’ll take a deep dive into the city’s rich food culture and history, encounter the people behind the food and mop up over 15+ tastings providing a unique, flavourful perspective to the food scene you’d struggle to do alone.
What's included
- 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Penang food tour
- Bottled water and local soft drinks included
- Led by professional Penang foodie guides
- 4 hours of feasting around the backstreets of old George Town
- Maximum of 8 exclusive guests on each tour
- Alcoholic drinks excluded
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
Itinerary
- 1
George Town
1 hour
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 ✘ 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!
- 2
George Town
2 hours
Penang’s culinary scene is second to none. Why? A tasty tapestry of flavour from over a century of Malay, Indian and Southern Chinese influence. And the best time to see it in all its simmering glory? Morning. Forget your hotel buffet. Over four hours we’ll take a deep dive into Penang’s food scene mopping up 15+ tastings around old George Town. We don’t want to spoil all the fun, but some salivate-inducing highlights including kaya-slathered toast with Malaysia coffee, smoky stir-fried rice noodles, fruity Penang-style laksa and some of the island’s best dim sum among more than a dozen more dishes. Along the way, discover the history and culture of Penang’s food expertly led by a knowledgeable host.
- 3
George Town
1 hour
The tour concludes close to the meeting point in central George Town. Enjoy local hospitality and meet new friends along the way. End the tour armed with the knowledge you'll need to continue eating across Penang and Malaysia.
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is at the Xia Boey Kochabi Restaurant in old George Town. Many guests stay within walking distance of the old town and the meeting point.
End point
The tour finishes not far from the meeting point, along Jalan Penang street, nearby to the Majestic Theatre
Good to know
- 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
- 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.
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