Penang Plates
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. 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.
Hosted by one of our Penang tastemakers
Experience hosted by Ash, Grace & other local tastemaker guides
What you can expect
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.
The essentials
Destination
Penang, Malaysia
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
15+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Everyday
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Penang food tour
- Smallest group size in Penang
- Led by Penang tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion in Georgetown offers a unique cultural and culinary experience, set in a classic Peranakan heritage building.
Nestled in the vibrant streets of George Town, TCR PANI PURI KITCHEN CAFE is a beloved local eatery hailed for its authentic pani puri, offering a burst of flavors that thrill both residents and travelers.
You’ll try
Yoghurt pani puri and traditional pani puri
Ali Capati Corner in George Town is a beloved local eatery known for its freshly made capati, a soft, delicious flatbread that pairs beautifully with their array of curries and dhal.
You’ll try
Lace pancake and mutton kheema curry
Penang Famous Samosa is a beloved street vendor in George Town, known for its perfectly crisp and flavorful samosas that have become a staple among locals and tourists alike.
You’ll try
Chicken samosa
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Penang food tour, Smallest group size in Penang, Led by Penang tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Ash
Tai N
Leading the A Chef's Tour Penang good tours since 2023.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts — and where it ends up.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
29, Church St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Glow Planet Penang (3d Glow in the Dark)
145, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Reviews
Guest
“10/10 would recommend Our third tour with A Chefs Tour and our second in Penang and it did not disappoint. As with all the other tours we were absolutely stuffed by the end having tried many amazing dishes we wouldn’t have thought to try. This one has more Indian food compared to the morning one which leans more Chinese, but both are brilliant. Sandy-Oh was very knowledgeable and made the whole experience fun. It took just under 4 hours with a bit of walking but you’re glad for the digestion break towards the end.”
19/11/25
Zackary Shearer
“Poorly planned and executed Food tour was disappointing. The guide was verbose for my taste. His choices in restaurants we almost all carbs and too cheap. I don’t mind hole in the wall places, in fact, I love them. They don’t have to be posh either, just good food. Most of the places were noodles, rice cake/mochi like desserts, we were lucky to get some samosas[at least they had some chicken in them. Also poorly executed. We had a full group, 8 people. You would think the restaurants would be planned out in advance with reservations and orders placed. Not, so. If the intended restaurant was too full we'd go to another. Would place the order and have to wait to have it prepared. In some cases it was quite a wait bc the food was prepared in the order it was placed. You'd think the Food Tour Co would have a relationship with the restaurants in order for this to go more smoothly. Overall a poorly done tour. I think 3 stars is being very generous. At least the people in the tour were very friendly and accomplished. The 3.5 hrs passed fairly quickly though much of it was listening to Ken drone on and waiting for the food to be prepared.”
19/11/25
Guest
“Best walking food tour Earlier this month I took the walking food tour with my elder parents who were a bit hesitant with trying local street food. Our guide Rachel was amazing, she introduced us to the origins of the food, local area knowledge and took us to some amazing places that my parents were keen to go back to on our other days in the city. It was a great tour and one i would highly recommend. We still talk about it weeks later :)”
19/11/25
Guest
“Great food and portions We loved this tour! The variety of food and the portion sizes were perfect. This tour was a great way to try some local spots and also learn some cultural factors too. There wasn't one dish we didn't enjoy and the vendors were all very welcoming.”
19/11/25
Guest
“Wonder Food Tour. Ken or KK is a friendly and good food guide. Joined this small food tour by chance when my nephew from Singapore unexpectedly dropped from this programme. I had a wonderful 3+ hours walking and eating tour.”
19/11/25
Guest
“Make sure you’re hungry! Ken was a great guide for our food tour of George Town, Penang. He spoke about not only food but also the history of the area. He made sure everyone was comfortable along the way and each stop was a chance to try new things! Thanks Ken and A Chef’s Tour, highly recommend this if you’re looking for a small group tour and trying many Penang foods! Be sure to come hungry and ready to eat :)”
19/11/25
Guest
“Excellent food tour We just did the food tour with Grace. Still recovering from the amount of food we consumed. If you planning to do the tour don’t eat anything all day. Grace was a fabulous tour guide. Not only we get to taste Georgetown specialties, but we also got to learn a lot about the history and customs of the town and the region. It was fabulous way to spend the evening . I could not recommend it hard enough.”
19/11/25
Guest
“Well worth it Wonderful food and so much of it. So many different courses. Great explanations and given. Would highly recommend.”
19/11/25
Guest
“A great tour to try new things It was a fantastic experience, and I tried many dishes that I wouldn't normally order from the menu or that wouldn't have appealed to me visually. Everything was delicious, and there weren't any overly unusual dishes. Our tour with Sandy was great. She was a good guide, and our group was a diverse mix. You definitely won't leave hungry. And if the portion sizes aren't enough, you can get seconds. I would recommend doing the tour at the beginning of your stay so you can use your new knowledge in the following days.”
19/11/25
Melissa Lee
Getyourguide
“Super informative tour and we got to try lots of things that I wouldn’t usually! Ken, our guide, was fantastic. Very well organised tour and ensured everyone was enjoying themselves!”
17/11/25
Dan
Airbnb
“This tour was really fantastic. We were given all the information we needed ahead of the tour, and finding the meeting place was easy. Our tour guide, Grace, was outgoing and knowledgeable, and the other guests were fun and friendly too, which helps. Grace made things interactive at all times, keeping us involved with questions, not just monologuing through the tour, which was refreshing. She also did a good job of occasionally bringing the different food vendors into the conversation too, which kept things interesting. And the food was delicious from start to finish! We tried a great range of different dishes, and those with dietary requirements weren't left out. Combined with all the information we could need about the food, seeing the sights as we walked around town, and lots of interesting history, this food tour was more it less perfect. Thanks, Grace!”
16/11/25
Sheila Coupe
Getyourguide
“Grace was a fantastic guide, food was awesome and plentiful, go hungry would highly recommend”
16/11/25
Marco
Airbnb
“Thanks to Sandy for the great tour. Definitely recommended”
16/11/25
Oksana Shcherban
Getyourguide
“Really amazing tour and our guide, Ken, did an incredible job giving us a glimpse into the Georgetown culture and food scene.”
16/11/25
Lena Siergiej
Getyourguide
“We really enjoyed our Tour! Apart from the food insights, we also learned a lot about George Town and Malaysian History. Thanks to our tour guide Sandy!”
15/11/25
Manny Salazar
Airbnb
“The tour was great. Got to try really tasty food while getting a genuine cultural experience.”
15/11/25
Mohamed
Airbnb
“"The tour was very thorough and the host (Ash) was extremely friendly, helpful, and accommodating to my dietary preferences"”
15/11/25
Guest
Airbnb
“"This tour was so great and so much food! It was cool to have so many tastings. Would recommend and come with a big appetite!"”
14/11/25
Bradley Yewers
Getyourguide
“Our tour guide Sandy was amazing !!!”
14/11/25
Guest
“only star”
14/11/25
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