Penang Plates Food Tour with Over Fifteen Tastings

Explore Penang's rich culinary history and culture. Discover what makes up this island's thriving culinary culture, get to know the people behind the food, and indulge in over fifteen tastes.

Duration

4 hours

Free cancellation

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Cancellation Policy


Free cancellation

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Last Minute Availability

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Maximum 4 participants allowed for this slot.

Highlights

  • Enjoy 15+ tastings over 4 hours of feasting in historic George Town
  • Discover Penang’s vibrant food scene through a curated culinary experience
  • Tours are limited to 8 guests for an exclusive experience
  • Explore cultural neighborhoods including Little India and Chinatown

Included

  • 4 hours of feasting around old George Town
  • Discover Penang through 15+ tastings
  • Maximum of 8 exclusive guests on each tour
  • Bottled water and local soft drinks included

Excluded

  • Alcoholic drinks excluded
  • Pick-up and drop off at your hotel excluded

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.

Full Description

Penang is a culinary paradise, but its wide variety of local dishes can be overwhelming. Our curated food tour takes the guesswork out of exploring George Town’s vibrant food scene, guiding you to some of the city’s best-loved and hidden dining gems.

Over the course of four hours, dive into Penang’s rich food culture and history, meet the passionate people behind the dishes, and enjoy 15+ tastings that showcase the island’s diverse flavors. Learn about the ingredients and traditions that have shaped Penang’s unique culinary identity.

Feast on sizzling plates of Hokkien char and char ho fun, dip lok lok into aromatic hotpots, savor daals and vegetable curries on banana leaf thalis, and discover the colorful world of Nyonya kueh—all at authentic spots you might never find on your own.

This tour is perfect for food lovers seeking a deep, delicious, and authentic taste of Penang.

Know Before You Go

  • Not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, no-pork diets, or halal diets
  • Not suitable for severe allergies or severe gluten intolerances (traces of gluten in soy sauce)
  • Suitable for lactose intolerance and no-beef diets
  • Guests with other dietary restrictions may need to skip certain dishes
  • Penang traffic can be unpredictable; allow plenty of time to reach the meeting point

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Umbrella
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
Not suitable for
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians
  • People with food allergies
  • People with gluten intolerance
  • People with nut allergies

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