The 10 Tastings of Ipoh: Street Food in Ipoh - Ipoh_Food
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The 10 Tastings of Ipoh: Street Food

  • 3 hours
  • Food Tours
  • Ipoh
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Experience hosted by Withlocals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Ready to taste the best food in Ipoh? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Ipoh.

Destination
Ipoh, Malaysia
Category
Food Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English
Included
  • Private Guide
  • 10 Local Tastings
  • Vegetarian Options Available
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to Attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Can be 100% customized to your food wishes
  • Taste the best of the Malaysian cuisine
  • Try classic Kaya Kok & Ipoh White Coffee at real local hotspots
  • 10 local tastings
  • Stop to see highlights of the city along the way
  • It’s not just food; it’s local culture

What you can expect

The 10 Tastings of Ipoh: Street Food in Ipoh - Ipoh_Food

Fall in love with the flavorful Malaysian cuisine on this delicious food tour in Ipoh! Enjoy a selection of 10 food and drink tastings hand-picked by your foodie local host, just for you and spread over at least 3 different local spots. From yummy must-tries like Kaya Kok to unique dishes typical of the city such as Ipoh White Coffee; you’re in for a treat, so bring your appetite.

This culinary tour in Ipoh is a cultural journey that takes you further than the food you’ll eat. As you enjoy authentic local bites ranging from savory, sweet as well as drinks, you’ll also discover the city and its highlights. Stop to admire the Concubine Lane, Chinatown, and hear about their local relevance from your host as you hop from one food hot spot to the other - what can be better than that?

Want to know what this food tour has in store for you? Your local foodie has you covered! And because sharing is caring, you and your group will get to try bites of famous dishes. Each of the hosts has carefully selected the tastings you’ll enjoy during this food tour. All of them passionate about food and their city, know the best spots to get the most authentic and typical bites. Pick your host according to your interests and you’ll be a part of a unique and flavorful experience catered to your taste buds.

Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know! The foodie locals are ready to take you on the best food tour in Ipoh. All you have to do is check out their profiles and pick your favorite local for a delicious culinary experience. This Ipoh food tour can be 100% personalized to match your diet and allergies.

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 At the entrance of Mei Wei Biscuits - Ipoh 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. 10 Tastings

    This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!
  4. The Classics

    A food tour in Ipoh would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Kaya Kok and Ipoh White Coffee and taste them in their true local flavor!
  5. Locals’ Favorites

    Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Ipoh picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!
  6. Typical Drinks

    With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer.
  7. City Highlights

    This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Ipoh. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!
  8. Vegetarian Alternative

    Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!
  9. Special Diet or Allergies?

    If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience
  10. 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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Karl🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
12 February 2024
Thank you for an enjoyable food and history tour of Ipoh We visited during Chinese New Year so a number of businesses were closed but we still saw a lot and enjoyed some food tastings, also our guide shared interesting stories of her youth and the town Enjoyable food and history tour
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Roy
(About local )
1 February 2024
We met Nurul at the Wei Nei biscuits and she took us to a park where there were a lot of street food outlets. Our first taste was cold fried fish gougons and then raw turnip with a sauce and sesame seeds. A drink of coconut juice followed and then food that was similar to a fried pancake and delicious. Nural informed us about the history of Ipoh as we returned to the old town. The difficulty we had was that Nurul did not seem to be aware of the information on the website. We had to ask for Kaya Kok and also Ipoh white coffee. She was unaware of the list of typical drinks particularly alcohol as mentioned on the website. We did this tour early evening but places that she would have taken us to were closed. She offered to take us to another place but the heat was so oppressive we got her to drop us off at an air conditioned bar. Overall disappointing and not as expected from the what we had read on the website. We thought there would have been a planned route showcasing the local food. Certainly not worth the money.Disappointing
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Alison🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
18 February 2025
Frustratingly Nurul arrived 40mins late to our meeting place so not a great start but to be fair she had kept us informed on her delay due to traffic issues, and in the end she extended the tour finish time to make up for the late start. The tour itself was very informative and Nurul did a great job of bringing to life the history of Ipoh as well as sharing some of the more interesting places. We ended the tour with refreshments and then due to the lateness she got her friend to give us a lift back to our car, which we were grateful for.Very Accommodating
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Hylke🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
2 September 2024
I had a really nice walk with Nurul through the city of Ipoh. We tasted some local drinks and foods and saw a lot of the city! Nurul knows a lot about the city and it’s history so the tour is also very informative Very fun and informative
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Cecile
(About local )
12 August 2024
Visite très intéressante qui permet de visiter les principaux points d’intérêt d’Ipoh. Nurul prends le temps d’expliquer et de répondre aux questions, elle donne également des bons conseils sur les choses à faire dans les environs. Un bon aperçu d’Ipoh
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Camilla🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
24 June 2024
Nurul is an excellent tour guide. She was incredibly accommodating as my bus was delayed and she met me at my hotel. It was really great to hear about Ipoh from a local and the hidden facts that I would not have known without speaking to someone from here. Nurul answered all my questions and it was lovely meeting her. It felt like I was catching up with a friend and the cup of coffee and kaya toast rounded the tour off perfectly. A must for anyone coming to Ipoh. Thank you Nurul! A true local insight into Ipoh
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Nathalie🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
4 June 2024
Nurul showed us the highlights of Ipoh by walking us past meaningful buildings in the history of the city. She was friendly, knowledgeable and answered all our questions. She let us taste white coffee and toast which we loved! And we got the best Mango smoothie in town at a little shop she recommended. We highly recommend Nurul to show you around Ipoh!Knowledgeable and friendy tourguide!
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Tracee
(About local )
20 May 2024
I enjoyed my tour with Nurul exploring Ipoh on my second day in town. She was flexible to what I wanted to learn and see, and she was pleasant and fun. She also surprised me with some locations and tasty treats. I highly recommend you book a tour with Nurul to feel like you’ve seen a lovely city and met a friend in Ipoh! A lovely day in Ipoh with Nurul!
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Jodie🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
24 April 2024
Nurul was our tour guide for Ipoh. She showed us around all the key highlights of Ipoh, she shared with us knowledge of the history of the town as well as giving us a chance to try local food. It was a well rounded tour and Nurul was lovely and very knowledgeable. Her English was very good. Thank you for a lovely tour. A lovely tour with Nurul.
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lalida🇹🇭 Thailand
(About local )
25 March 2024
Nurul is a good tour guide ^^
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Afsana🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
16 February 2024
I had a lovely time with Nurul exploring the old and new city of Ipoh central. We went to all the key attractions including some hidden gems and she even took me for some traditional Ipoh breakfast as I hadn't eaten. Nurul was very knowledgeable and gave tips for the remainder of my Ipoh stay which was very useful! I also enjoyed the company as I was travelling solo :) Fun with Nurul in Ipoh!

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