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Half-Day Layover or Shore Excursion: Discover KL Like a Local

  • 5 hours
  • Day Trips
  • Kuala Lumpur
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Experience hosted by Siddoz

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

How do you picture the perfect Kuala Lumpur experience? Now you can make it a reality! With a local guide by your side, enjoy a fully personalized half-day tour, starting with a convenient pickup from your hotel, cruise terminal, or the airport. Travel comfortably by car and decide where to stop—whether it's iconic landmarks, cultural gems, or hidden local spots. The city is yours to explore at your own pace!

Destination
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Category
Day Trips
Duration
5 hours
Transport mode
Car
Available languages
Melayu, English, Tamil, Indonesian, Msa
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Transport by Car
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to Attractions
  • Meals

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Your personal city tour in Kuala Lumpur – by car!
  • Fully personalized: 100% tailored to your preferences
  • The best of Kuala Lumpur with the comfort of a private car
  • Ideal for special occasions or themed adventures
  • Explore at your own pace and on your schedule
  • Insider tips & tricks for navigating the city

What you can expect

 Half-Day Layover or Shore Excursion: Discover KL Like a Local in Kuala Lumpur - KL_Your_Way_Trip7.jpg

What’s on your must-see list in Kuala Lumpur? Whether it’s the vibrant Petaling Street, the streets around KL Tower, or a mix of hidden gems, this tour is all about you! With a private car and a local guide for half a day, you have the freedom to explore the city exactly as you want.

Forget rushing through public transport or sticking to a rigid schedule—this fully personalized experience lets you discover KL at your own pace. Your local host will craft a custom itinerary based on your interests, from iconic landmarks to lesser-known treasures. Plus, with a car at your disposal, you can easily reach spots beyond walking distance, maximizing your time in the city.

Each host brings their own unique perspective, so browse their profiles and choose the guide that best matches your style. They’ll have a great base plan ready but are always happy to adjust the route to suit your preferences.

Want to go beyond the city? If you’re craving more adventure, you can extend the tour to places like the Batu Caves or tailor it for a longer journey—just connect with your host and customize your experience.

Please note: The listed price is for a half-day city tour and may vary based on your requests and the personalized offer created by your host. Entrance tickets are not included.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at - Kuala Lumpur to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. This Experience is YOURS!

    Take control of your day and explore Kuala Lumpur by car on a fully personalized tour. With your private guide and vehicle, with pick up from your hotel, the airport or the cruise terminal, you decide where to go and what to see. Just let your local host know your interests, and they’ll tailor an unforgettable journey for you.
  4. See the Must-See Sights

    What’s on your must-visit list? Cruise from one landmark to another, soaking in the sights from the comfort of your car. Your host will share insider tips and show you the best ways to experience Kuala Lumpur's top attractions.
  5. Discover Hidden Gems

    Want to avoid the usual tourist spots? Your local guide will take you off the beaten path, uncovering lesser-known gems and unique views of Kuala Lumpur’s famous landmarks, all while skipping the crowds.
  6. Explore Neighborhoods Your Way

    With a car at your disposal, you can easily dive into Kuala Lumpur’s neighborhoods. From local hotspots to historic streets, there’s so much to explore beyond the main attractions. Where will your curiosity take you?
  7. The Best of Kuala Lumpur, All Day Long

    Enjoy a half-day adventure with the flexibility to explore Kuala Lumpur at your own pace. Choose the sights, decide the timing, and let your host craft the perfect itinerary, ensuring you tick off every must-see on your list.
  8. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Aurore
(About local )
19 April 2025
One of the highlights during our Malaysian trip. Siddoz is a very kind and caring person. He tailored a tour to our needs and requirements. Thanks to him we experienced the local KL life. Already recommend him to few friends.Amazing experience
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Martin🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
(About local )
18 April 2025
We had a brilliant night out with Siddoz walking around the various food stalls in KL. Siddoz took time to explain a lot of details as we went along - not just the recopies of the dishes, but also the history and culture of the neighbourhoods. It was a great tour and we recommend him highly.Awesome food and excellent knowledge
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Stephan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 April 2025
This was a memorable introduction to Malaysia’s diversity as seen through its food experiences. Siddoz was a patient and excellent guide who was able to answer even some of our most obscure questions. We’re very happy we made this tour. Intro to country through food
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pjl
(About local )
15 April 2025
Great trip thru the wonderful diverse nature of Malaysian food with siddoz. Be prepared for a culinary feast,thank you very much for showing us wonderful street food hideaways as well.Foodie delight
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sy7w2dwvgz
(About local )
15 April 2025
Siddoz was a great host and set a good leisurely pace to some great food venues that we would never have found on our own. Excellent cultural insight and food, garnished with some memorable culture visits. Siddoz was flexible around our interests and requirements. Insight to KL with amazing food on top!
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mark
(About local )
10 April 2025
Enjoyed a great food tour with Siddoz, would highly recommend!
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manjeet🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
29 March 2025
Siddoz is a lovely tour guide who took us to places we would not have otherwise visited. His passion for the country and its culinary offerings was evident from this relaxed and very tasty food tour! Would highly recommend.Lovely informative foody tour!
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Karen🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
6 March 2025
Our group of 4 enjoyed a great private tour in the heart of KL’s Chinatown with Siddoz and his trainee (Steve?). Siddoz was firstly very patient and understanding as we were delayed in KL traffic for ~15 mins. He catered to my fussy parents, explained the dishes we were trying and introduced us to foods we wouldn’t have ordinarily tried. He also took us to a couple of really cool spots for photo ops, some of the best photos on our holiday (thanks Steve, our personal photographer too!). They were both very personable, felt like chatting to old friends. Culinary and cultural adventure through KL
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Rainer
(About local )
2 March 2025
We had requested a food tour focused on authentic local cuisine and street food that the locals eat here. I am a foodie and amateur cook myself, having lived and worked on three continents – most recently for three years in China. My interest always lies in the true local cuisines of ordinary people. I had not yet experienced Malaysian cuisine firsthand. Through Siddoz, we learned more about this cuisine in one evening than we could have on our own in a week. It was entertaining, delicious, and interesting. Highly recommended!Great Introduction into Local Cuisine
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Connie🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
16 February 2025
Siddoz guided us to some good food which was a useful introduction to Malaysian cuisine. He spent quite a lot of time on his phone so there wasn't a lot of interaction between us but he knew his way around the best food stalls which was really what we were interested in! Would definitely recommend the tour.Good food tour
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Wray
(About local )
15 February 2025
Siddoz was an excellent guide who tailored the tour to our eating preferences but made sure we tried some foods that were new to our palate. He also ensured that we learned about cultural aspects of Malaysian food and life. He knew the local food scene well and at the end of the tour we knew something too. Don’t eat beforehand. A Tasty Tour
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Nikita🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
9 February 2025
I booked this food tour as a birthday present for a friend and her partner. They both had a great time with Siddoz! They are both vegetarian and Siddoz did a great job of accommodating and making sure they could still try loads of great dishes! Excellent!
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Woei
(About local )
2 February 2025
We had an amazing time with Siddoz. He’s super personable and extremely knowledgeable in the areas and food. Highly recommend anyone to join this tour and select him as a tour guide.Amazing tour guide
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Ilyas🇲🇾 Malaysia
(About local )
7 January 2025
Siddoz was extremely accommodating to our group with our individual dietary needs. He is also knowledgable and we learnt a lot of fun facts and historical context for the food we had. Highly recommended!Excellent tour, amazing food
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Stijn🇯🇵 Japan
(About local )
31 December 2024
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Budi
(About local )
30 December 2024
Highly recommend Siddoz if you’re thinking to do food tour, he’s very knowledgeable with his food, recommend really great places, and best of all he’s very very friendly!Superb food and friendly guide, perfext!
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ram
(About local )
26 December 2024
Even prior to the meeting Siddoz was very prompt with messages and tailored the tour as per our needs. This was my third visit to Malaysia and I think I knew most about Malaysian food. However within the first 2 dishes quickly proved me wrong. We went from stall to stall - each hand picked for what it was great at - and we got to try some great dishes from the differnt ethnic groups that make up the Malaysian population. Would definitely recommend this guide. Great intro to malaysian food.
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Sjors
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22 December 2024
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Lisa🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
21 December 2024
We had a great evening tour with Siddoz! He was really accommodating and flexible for our family with kids. The food was amazing - best Dosa ever - and his connection with the locals was obvious. He had so much knowledge and gave us some great tips for our trip. Thanks Siddoz!Superstar tour guide
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jouni🇫🇮 Finland
(About local )
30 November 2024
The tour and guides were OK but the food wasn't very goodquite an okay foodtour
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John🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
28 November 2024
Sidoz was knowledgeable and friendly and we enjoyed our time sampling different local foods. There was only one dish we didn't enjoy, but we still were completely full at the end! It was an abrupt end to the session, but that was down to heavy rain that suddenly appeared.Great half day food tour
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Olga🇭🇺 Hungary
(About local )
25 November 2024
We tasted 14 different meals with Siddoz and his trainee, indian, chinese, malay. The best was the Petaling street Assam laksa, we will never forget. Thanks a lot for introducing us to this feast of flavors!Taste all KL in one afternoon
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Esti 🇿🇦 South Africa
(About local )
22 November 2024
I met Siddoz (and Cash who was being trained at the time) at the Central Market and was taken on a food tour to remember. I got to sample Malaysian, Chinese and Indian food. It was all great but the Asam Laksa was outstanding. Siddoz is very charming and shares a lot of interesting information on more than food alone. Great experience. Esti Forbes South Africa November 2024Street food in Kuala Lumpur
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David
(About local )
19 November 2024
We have a great time with Siddoz and tried lots of interesting tasty food we wouldn’t have had to confidence to do without him. He is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.A must do tour
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Val🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 November 2024
Siddoz brings an enthusiast’s perspective to Malaysian cuisine, offering detailed insights into the food’s history and preparation methods. As a dedicated foodie rather than a chef, his approach focuses on appreciation and understanding rather than technical cooking aspects. Practical Tip: Book this tour within your first few days in Kuala Lumpur to make the most of the recommendations. Come prepared with questions and appetite - the information shared can help shape your dining choices throughout your visit. Consider taking notes of suggested locations and dishes for future reference.Professional Food Enthusiast
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Victoria🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
6 November 2024
Siddoz took us around to places we would not have otherwise found and got to experience some great, authentic food and sights, as well as insights about the history and culture of Malaysia. Highly recommend doing one of these tours, especially if you like trying new foods and finding hidden (inexpensive) gems! Siddoz was also great at giving us some advice the day after, when we were venturing in to Little India - had some of the best Indian we have had there, on his recommendation. Really appreciate this going over and beyond!Great way to experience KL's food
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Thijs
(About local )
30 October 2024
Siddoz showed us the best bits of what the streetfood culture in Kuala Lumpur has to offer. It had been an amazing evening which I would recommend to everton to do.Fantastic evening with Siddoz
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Jeanie
(About local )
19 October 2024
We had a fabulous afternoon with Siddoz. Three New Zealanders, we loved all the varied foods he introduced us to... Malaysian, Chinese and Indian. Siddoz is very interesting to talk with, has wide knowledge and an infectious love of food and culture. Very appreciative that he took care of some particular concerns we had and ensured we felt absolutely comfortable and safe. Highly recommend this tour. Great experience
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Sabine
(About local )
14 October 2024
We had a very interesting and good time with Siddoz. He gave us a good insight into Malaysia´s history and current situation and we were able to taste a variety of typical dishes, all excellent. A very good experience and very recommendable tour.Great Food Tour
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Tanja🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
9 October 2024
Hatten eine sehr nette Tour und viel ausprobiert was wir selbst nicht bestellt hätten. Danke für den Abend!Sehr nette Tour mit Siddoz!
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Daisy
(About local )
27 September 2024
Our food tour with Siddoz was great not only for eating the wide variety of food on offer but also learning more about Malaysia as a country and its culture. He was also very accommodating with our two kids, one with a peanut allergy. Definitely recommend. Great variety
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Rebecca🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 September 2024
Siddoz was a fabulous guide- he took us to numerous delicious stops, expertly tailoring the experience to be a good fit for two vegetarians. The food was absolutely delicious, the conversations interesting and we learned a lot about the history and culture of the areas we were eating in. Also, the value for price was perfect! We were so full we had to ask to take away food from the last 2-3 spots and they easily accommodated us. Now we have ample leftovers as well of delicious food. Highly recommend booking with Siddoz! Absolutely wonderful food tour!
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Mark🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
4 September 2024
We undertook a food tour with Siddoz which exposed us to the very many varied cuisines available in Kuala Lumpar, and he proved to be a very knowledgeable food host. Along with his offsider trainee guide Raja, we learnt a great deal about not just the food, but what goes into it, and the endless variety of what we might consider to be the nasi, mee, and ayam classics, and so on. Trying everything from unusual small cakes, flavoursome tea, various forms of laksa, tasting noodles everywhere from the real back street food scene to the new and upmarket, the night did not lack from a variety of foods and tastes. The tour also had the advantage of being able to be experienced within a short walking distance so the time was well spent. On a final note, bring your appetite. There’s a lot to try and experience!A walking feast
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Federico🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
26 August 2024
Ho svolto un tour culinario individuale con Siddoz per circa 3 ore. Mi sono trovato davvero, davvero bene. Mi ha permesso di assaporare e gustare le prelibatezze di KL. Davvero ottima esperienza. Ottimo tour culinario con Siddoz
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Kelly-ann🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
22 August 2024
We had a great food tour with Siddoz. Really glad we booked because we tried lots of foods that otherwise you wouldn’t have tried. Thanks Siddoz. Fab food tour with Siddoz
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Anne
(About local )
25 July 2024
One of the best food tour we ever had. Siddoz and his friend were so nice , we learned a lot of things and tried so many dishes. One cannot miss it!! Thanks againGreat tour!!
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Asaf🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
10 July 2024
My tour with Siddoz was very enjoyable. Siddoz was knowledgeable on the history of Malaysia and knew his food inside out. I really enjoyed the tour and would recommend to anyone!
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Sarah🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
5 July 2024
A very delicious walking tour with Siddoz, who was very friendly and interesting. We all enjoyed it so much . And came away very very full ! Highlight was the incredible laksa at the end. Wow ! Loved exploring hidden places we would not have found otherwise. Highly recommend doing a food tour x Fun and interesting
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Rus
(About local )
2 July 2024
Siddoz is a thoughtful host who took us to many interesting food stalls and restaurants. The food quality was stunning. Especially the sweet potato balls and fried bananas. Highly recommend.Delicious Treats in KL
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Fiona🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
24 June 2024
Siddoz conducted an excellent tour of street food in Kuala Lumpur making sure we tried food representing the breadth of the cultures that have contributed to Malaysia. Had we not been with Siddoz, we would not have known where to begin. Many of the items were new to us, and all were delicious. (I really enjoyed the fried banana near the start of the tour, like a simple appetiser.) We tried food you can get nowhere else that was common fifty years ago but has now been overtaken by other methods of cooking. We tried laksa from a stall the same family has run for seventy years. Wherever Siddoz took us, the ingredients were fresh, and he explained how it was prepared and the cultural context. He also gave us a good sense of the history of the areas we walked through and some of the stalls and shops themselves. By the time we finished, we could not consume another bite. Every bite was worthwhile! I thoroughly recommend Siddoz. He paced the tour perfectly in terms of both our feet and our stomachs.An excellent taste of Kuala Lumpur
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Maria🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
14 June 2024
We (2 people) did the Tour "A taste of Kuala Lumpur" with Siddoz. We met punctually at 5:30 h at Molten Chocolate Cafe, where we started a very nice food tasting tour. I recommend it for all visitors who want to experience the local food, but do not feel confident enough to choose the dishes at the small restaurants and kiosks along the street market. We tried various dishes in the Jalan Along Night market and the surrounding area and Siddoz explained always, what were the ingredients or how to eat the dish. Thank you Siddoz!A Taste of Kuala Lumpur: Tour with Siddoz
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Hallie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 May 2024
This was such a phenomenal tour! We had Siddoz as our guide and he was absolutely lovely! Took us to multiple places around/near Chinatown and Central Market and we had some of the most delicious food I've ever tasted in my life. He also gave us some history of the area and we stopped at two temples also. Definitely check this out early on in your stay so you know some of the best foods to eat! And come hungry!This tour is a must!!
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Gloria🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 May 2024
We had been in Kuala Lumpur for a couple of days when we took Siddoz's food tour. It's too bad we didn't start with his tour. The places he took us had far better versions of the dishes were tried! He took us to the places you'd never find as a tourist including a restaurant with no name in Chinatown that has a dish considered to be one of the best in the world. The tour offered a taste of Malay, Indian, and Chinese cuisines. He also gave us a brief history of Kuala Lumpur as we wandered about. Siddoz is a lovely guy who really knows his food. Go hungry and pace yourself though. By the 3rd tasting, I was so full, I could only muster a couple of bites!Great guide, awesome food
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Jessica🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
24 April 2024
My family had a wonderful time eating our way around KL. Siddoz was a cool, laid-back guide who was perfect for our family. He put the food we ate into a cultural context that helped us understand the people and history of KL and Malaysia. We learned so much, which we appreciated, and ate so much, which we enjoyed. The perfectly curated dining locations were so fun! We loved trying new foods from Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures. Thank you Siddoz!KL Streets with Siddoz
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Sarah🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
10 April 2024
Es war genau wie erwartet. Unser Guide Siddoz hat uns an Essenstops geführt, die wirklich von Einheimischen besucht werden. Authentischer Einblick, vielfältige Geschmäcker und viiiel Essen. Kommt hungrig. Leckeren Food-Rundgang
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Matt🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 March 2024
Siddoz was a great host for our food tour. He asked what types of conceptions we had and if we wanted to try anything in specific. He had great stories and gave very interesting history as well. He was very fun, funny, and informative. We would definitely book a tour with Siddoz again!Siddoz is fun !
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Antje🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
5 March 2024
We simply loved it Food in KL can be terrific and Siddoz made sure we could try the best & off the beaten track We would have never found the places on our own He listened to our interests and made sure we could learn a lot, try without end So many delicacies 😋😋😋 and so much fun 🤩 We enjoyed every second Thank you Siddoz A heaven for foodies
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Jonathan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 February 2024
Sadly, Siddoz fell ill and couldn’t show us around. He did offer a replacement in Fareez or postpone for a different day. We went with Fareez and had a great time. He showed off Chinese, Malay, and Indian foods. We enjoyed all the bites and appreciated his wit and charm. He offered us a bonus Malaysian hamburger which was unexpected and tasty. We had a great time!Fareez was fantasic (feel better Siddoz)
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Mubashir🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 January 2024
Siddoz was incredible. He is extremely organized and was able to cater to our needs. I requested vegetarian and Halal and he was able to accommodate both of our needs. He is the owner of this Food Tour in KL. I highly recommend him and he took me to many of the major highlights that I also found on YouTube. He gave some history and some local tourist. It was truly a wonderful experience and I recommend to anyone who is looking to experience great food, great energy, and great company.Amazing and well organized
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James
(About local )
22 January 2024
Siddoz's knowledge was excellent and allowed him to provide insights into KL we would never otherwise have got. The food was amazing and we were so full at the end.Great insights from a true expert

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