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Ready to taste the best food in Kuala Lumpur? 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 Kuala Lumpur.

Destination

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Cuisine

Malaysian

Available languages

English, Melayu, Msa, Tamil, Indonesian, Malay

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Food & Drink Tastings
• Vegetarian Alternatives
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 8 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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 Entrance of the Central Market - Kuala Lumpur to start your journey

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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 Kuala Lumpur would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics, home cooked nasi-lemak with ayam rendang and paper dosa, 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 Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur. 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

Becky

(About local Siidoz)

4 September 2025

Siidoz was great! There was a person with a nut allergy in the group and he was able to adapt the tour to cater for this. There were also two children (11 years and 13 years). The tour was centred primarily around Chinatown with a good variety of food, both savoury and sweet. He was knowledgeable and engaging, particularly making sure the children were included. There was so much food so make sure you're hungry! Thanks!Great tour

Becky

(About local Manjeet)

4 September 2025

Manjeet gave us the most fantastic food and cultural tour. From start to finish she was amazing! As part of the group we had one person who is coeliac (gluten free) as well as a 4 year old child. From pre-booking discussions we knew we were in great hands as she was really knowledgeable about being gluten free and even supplied a multi-language allergy alert card to use in Malaysia. The tour was adapted to cater for our dietary requirements (even going to a place where the chef is gluten free!) and the food was incredible - a good mixture of sweet and savoury! Our tour included a ride on the train to Little India, which the 4 year old loved, as well as a trip to a bakery. She included cultural landmarks and adapted the tour so we could see the padang and colonial area. She followed up with a list of all the food tried, as well as more details about places to eat gluten free within Malaysia! We cannot speak highly enough of Manjeet. She was engaging, knowledgeable, thoughtful and knew just where to find amazing food! Make sure you go on this tour hungry as there was so much food!! Thank you so much!Amazing!

Natalie

(About local Manjeet)

4 September 2025

We had such a fantastic food tour with Manjeet. She has so much passion and knowledge about the local cuisine and takes you to places you wouldn’t have thought to go. It made our 8 hour layover so enjoyable Foodies Paradise

Julie🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ruth & Ranita)

31 August 2025

Ruth was an amazing guide and we sampled the best food. Ruth and Naru explained the history and culture behind the food we sampled. There was plenty of delicious food… some advice don’t eat before 😀Fabulous food tour

Dan🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Manjeet)

23 August 2025

We took the local street food tour of Kuala Lumpur and Manjeet was an amazing guide. She took us to many excellent food places and displayed a great knowledge about both the food and the city. Manjeet was also quite friendly. She was extremely diligent in ensuring our dietary restrictions (vegetarian) were adhered to. She also provided many other suggestions for things to do around the city during the rest of our stay, including a map of hand picked places to go in nearby Melaka, which we heavily relied on when our tour guide there was awful. As an final example of how great she is: Before the tour started, we had issues with getting a taxi, and she helped us to make a last minute switch to go by the Monorail instead by sending us very helpful screenshots and instructions of what sort of ticket to buy (it was our first day in the city and this certainly saved time given we were already late), and she even adjusted he order of places we visited to make this work. Finally, she gave us a goody bag of desserts since we'd enjoy them more while not so full! Wonderful guide!

Laurent 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

(About local Manjeet)

22 August 2025

Es war großartig mit Manjeet die lokale Küche zu erkunden. Wir waren zu 4 mit einem Vegetarier und sie hatte immer eine Alternative parat. Weil einer von uns die Schärfe nicht so gut vertragen hat, hat Manjeet ihre Tour dementsprechend immer wieder angepasst. Dazu hat sie uns auch sehr interessante Informationen über KL und Restaurants gegeben.Einfach nur toll!!

Rene🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ruth & Ranita)

17 August 2025

We had a very nice food tour with Ruth in Kuala Lumpur. We were suprised how many tastings we got, so do not eat much before you go! Ruth knew a lot about the food and also about history. After the tour Ruth sent us the photos taken of the food and all the names which were difficult to remember. Thanks Ruth!Food tour in Kuala Lumpur

Tracy🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Siidoz)

9 August 2025

We loved our food walking tour with Siisoz! We like to do this when visiting a new city and this has been our favorite so far. Great combination of interesting foods with history sprinkled in. Great experience

Vincenzo

(About local Siidoz)

7 August 2025

L'esperienza sarebbe stata molto positiva se non fosse stato per una tappa, dove siamo finiti a mangiare in un posto fatiscente circondati da topi, per il resto tutto bene.Tutto bene tranne una tappa

Lynn🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Manjeet)

6 August 2025

We did the ten tasting out with Manjeet and what a way to start our holiday! Manjeet is incredibly knowledgeable not just about the food but the history and stories behind each dish too. As we made our way through the streets of KL Manjeet explained the history around us. From the very start, she ascertained what we liked and then tailored tastings to suit us, with a few surprises on the way. She even very kindly bought us a few treats to take away and have later. Her English is perfect too, probably better than some of my English friends! We would highly recommend Manjeet, for her knowledge, humour, wit and she is just lovely!Fabulous!

Filippo

(About local TK)

4 August 2025

We had a fantastic time on our food tour with TK! The food was absolutely delicious with a great variety of local dishes. TK was incredibly knowledgeable, not just about the food but also about the culture and history of Kuala Lumpur. He shared so many interesting stories that really added depth to the experience.Great food tour

Eukene🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Manjeet)

2 August 2025

Learn from Majeet about Malasian food was incredible. Very claver, polite and incredible woman.Wonderfull time

Victor

(About local Manjeet)

25 July 2025

Manjeet is a native Malaysian who knows and loves much about Malaysia's rich and diverse food culture. She also gave us lots of tips about variations of dishes and where to find the best or most traditional versions. We walked around multiple neighborhoods, both modern malls and old Chinatown. She was happy to answer our questions. We were very happy with the tour and strongly recommend Manjeet. Perfect for food & culture lovers

Jaxon🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Manjeet)

24 July 2025

Had a great tour with Manjeet! She was able to accommodate a vegetarian and non-vegetarian person keeping both very happy and stomachs full. Appreciated the diversity of foods we were able to try and learning about Malaysian cuisine and culture. Manjeet was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. She also kindly shared other recommendations for food and activities in other areas for our Malaysia holidays.Amazing Personalised Guide

Ruth

(About local Ruth & Ranita)

24 July 2025

Ruth (and Nehru) took us on a walking food tour one evening in KL and it was amazing - they are such lovely people, great company and local food experts. It truly was one of the highlights of our holiday and we would highly recommend it to others. Just make sure you don't eat too much beforehand as the food is almost never-ending and Ruth even gave us some of her home-cooked goods as well as a 'doggy-bag' of food from the various stalls/places we visited.Fantastic experience

Peter🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Faris)

22 July 2025

Faris is a very friendly and experienced guide. As a chef, he knows where to go to introduce his guests to a diverse range of Malaysian cuisine. He's flexible and tailors the program to his guests' specific needs. Thank you, Faris, we enjoyed the food tour very much!Faris a very experienced chef and guide!

daisy

(About local Siidoz)

22 July 2025

We had a great foodtour with Siidoz. We can definately recommend a tour with him. He is very enthusiastic and knows a lot.Great tour

Alison🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Manjeet)

22 July 2025

Manjeet was so passionate about the local food and being a local she knew so much about the history. She took us to places we would never have gone into because we wouldn't have known what to order. She took us on the local transport and explained how it worked so we were confident using it during the rest of our trip. If there is one tour you do in KL, make it this one. Excellent and the curry puffs were delicious. Thanks Manjeet Definitely do this tour with manjeet

Sonja🇺🇸 United States

(About local TK)

20 July 2025

What a delightful afternoon we had! We enjoyed TKs hospitality and knowledge. Such yummy food we wouldn’t have tried on our own. Most importantly, TK was incredibly engaging, patient, and flexible with our young kids. Delightful day — even with young kids!

Jay

(About local TK)

18 July 2025

We had a very nice foodtour with TK. He is very friendly and knows a lot about the city, the local food and cuisine. We've tried food we otherwise not should try. He gave us many tips for our futher holiday in Malaysia. Also suitable for vegetarians.Very good foodtour

7vtysrbgjq🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Siidoz)

18 July 2025

Siidoz was awesome!! He took us to the best spots and we were stuffed. despite us being vegetarian he found amazing spots. He even helped us haggle with a shop owner !! Would highly recommend this tour!Great guide and great food!!

Sigrid

(About local TK)

15 July 2025

Tolle Tour mit spannenden Informationen. Wir haben viele neue Gerichte und Snacks kennengelernt, auf die wir sonst nie gekommen wären und auch für unsere weitere Reise wertvolle Tipps erhalten.Wunderbare Tour

Mick🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Manjeet)

14 July 2025

Fantastic tasting tour with Manjeet. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and history of KL and great tips on Ipoh and Penang. We were so well fed we had to come back the next day to eat the last meal which was paid for in advance. Thanks so much. ❤️ 😍 Mick and Jo Mouth watering tour with Manjeet.

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Siidoz)

13 July 2025

We did a food tour w/ Siidoz and really enjoyed it. The food was delicious, we tried 16 different dishes & drinks. He was very kind and funny and knowledgeable about the food and cultures of KL. We DEFINITELY recommend a tour with Siidoz, just make sure you don't eat too much at the first few stops, it's ALOT of food!A Great Food Tour in KL!

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Siidoz)

6 July 2025

We had a great time learning about Malaysian food and culture with Siidoz! He accommodated meat eaters and vegetarians in our party and even added in some special treats for our kids. He also let us visit the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple during the tour. We highly recommend booking a food tour with Siidoz!Fantastic food tour

Renae🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Manjeet)

1 July 2025

Manjeet was a super friendly and knowledgeable guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour. She went above and beyond our expectations and truly immersed us in Malaysian culture. Highly recommend Manjeet as a guide. A true local experience

Laura

(About local Siidoz)

25 June 2025

This a must in KL! We had an amazing time trying all the best street food in places we would never have found without Siidoz. Siidoz was super knowledgeable and we learned about the history of KL as well as the street food culture. He was a great host. Our only negative was there was too much food!!! Must do experience in KL!

Jon

(About local Siidoz)

28 May 2025

Excellent food tour with Siddoz. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic without being over-whelming. Ate some fantastic dishes in places we would never have found/ tried ourselves. So good, went back to a couple the next day. Hidden gems

Ian

(About local Siidoz)

11 May 2025

Had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon food tour. Siidoz is very easy to get along with and very knowledgeable on the food and local Culture and the area surrounding Central Market. We were shown down narrow alleyways in China Town which we would never have found and treated to some amazing food Malaysian, Indian and Chinese. Some in restaurants others at small stands serving maybe just four dishes. In the words of Siidoz, non of his guests ever finish a tour not feeling well fed, which was certainly the case. Many thanks to Siidoz for a fun afternoon of food and culture. Ian and Pat

Xochitl

(About local Siidoz)

26 April 2025

TK did an excellent job showing around, delighthing local dishes Awese

Vi🇦🇺 Australia

(About local TK)

24 April 2025

We really enjoyed the tour! He was forgiving when we were unintentionally running about 15 minutes late in meeting him due to an unexpected problem earlier. He introduced us not just to the food we were eating that day, but also local specialties that one could buy in supermarkets and smaller shops as well. He also adjusted the tour itinerary and route to take into one of our party who was older - e.g. more frequent stops at public toilets if required, a slower walking pace, and a stop at a Chinese temple. Oh and the food was delicious - including the fact that we wanted to be challenged at least a little. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending others to book TK on a food tour. Thanks, TK!Friendly, informative, well paced.

Martin🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Siidoz)

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

Anna

(About local Povan)

17 April 2025

Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our time with Povan. Not only was everything we ate delicious, Povan was full of interesting facts about what we ate and the local area. The food and beverages we tried we would have never tried or even knew to look for them on our own! Povan's bubbly personality was so engaging and he made all of us feel very welcome. Thank you again for a great tour, im sure we will be talking about it for years to come! We are so grateful that you will be a part of our core memories! Thanks again Povan! The Daniel Family 😁😁😁😁Fun times with Povan

Amanda

(About local Povan)

16 April 2025

I recently had the pleasure of joining Povan’s local food tour in Kuala Lumpur, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Povan took us to numerous hidden gems around the city, introducing us to a wide array of mouthwatering dishes that we might have otherwise overlooked. His deep knowledge of Malaysian cuisine and culture enriched the tour, providing fascinating insights into each dish’s history and significance. Beyond his expertise, Povan’s friendly personality made the tour super enjoyable. He was fun to hang out with, always ready to share stories and answer our questions, making the experience feel more like exploring the city with a friend than a formal tour. We learned so much about the local food scene and culture, all while savoring some of the most delicious meals ever.Such a fun tour! A trip highlight!

pjl

(About local Siidoz)

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

sy7w2dwvgz

(About local Siidoz)

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!

mathias

(About local TK)

13 April 2025

TK was really great. He had a Lot of New information for us and offered us really really tasty food. I am looking forward to the next trip with him 😀😀😀Great experience

mark

(About local Siidoz)

10 April 2025

Enjoyed a great food tour with Siddoz, would highly recommend!

Asko🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Manjeet)

8 April 2025

Manjeet exhibited a high level of professionalism, and we gained valuable insights into the food and culture of Kuala Lumpur. The tastings were thoughtfully organised, and we appreciated the multicultural nature of both the city and its cuisine. Ten tastings left us satisfied, so no dinner was necessary after the tour. Thank you, Manjeet, for a wonderful day out. Great day in KL

chrisbradleytoronto🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Manjeet)

31 March 2025

Manjeet is knowledgeable, helpful, and fun to be around. She explained the different foods and different restaurant types. She summarized local history to explain why there is such culinary diversity. She patiently answered all our questions about KL, many of which had nothing to do with food. Knowing we were going on to Melaka, Manjeet even sent us a Google Maps guide to restaurants and sites to see there. We will definitely follow her recommendations! Excellent tour!

manjeet🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Siidoz)

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!

Melissa

(About local Joel )

23 March 2025

Our food tour with Joel was a highlight of our time in KL. Very engaging and super knowledgable he gave us the history and context of some of the local sights before we began our tour. Took us to a great range of places and told us lots of local stories. Accommodated one of us being vegetarian and I would highly recommend. Lovely person, great experience.

Levon

(About local Manjeet)

10 March 2025

Manjeet gave us an amazing experience in and around the Central market area. We loved her geniune enthusiasm and passion for the food traditions of KL. We enjoyed the following, all in moderate quantities (but it helps if you come on an empty stomach) and explained in detail: Nasi lemak with northern chicken rendang, Dried beef batotok with green pepper, Dry sambal with tempeh and anchovies, Pani puri, Chicken curry puffs, Dosa served on banana leaf with chutneys, Roti canai served with curries, Fruits, Local coffee, ....and then a Curry laksa! Thank you also for so many interesting insights and explanations of the multi-layered Malayian culture.....it was totally fascinating for us.

Emma

(About local Joel )

7 March 2025

Joel is a lovely person, knowledgable about his city and what food we should try. We did a little tour around some sights before trying some food, there was so much we were sad not to actually be able to eat everything ! Great way to get to taste a lot in a few hoursLeft very full!

Karen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Siidoz)

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

Rainer

(About local Siidoz)

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

Ian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Manjeet)

27 February 2025

What an excellent experience. Manjeet took us to places we would never have visited and gave us tremendous tasting experiences mixed with her wonderful cultural knowledge. Many thanks for a perfect experience!!Food, History and Culture in One

Dido🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local TK)

24 February 2025

TK instantly understood what I was after trying and adapted the whole tour for me to try new areas and delicious food I would never have seen or tried without him! There was a great mix of foods and background information about KL, with the route and information bespoke to me, my interests and needs. He’s very friendly and a great personal guide. Brilliant food tour of hidden gems!

Naveed

(About local Joel )

17 February 2025

We had a very jet lagged 4 year old with us. Joel was great at adjusting on the fly. He was very knowledgeable about both the local food and history and passionate about conveying the knowledge Patient and knowledge

Connie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Siidoz)

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