The 10 Tastings of Penang: Street Food Tour in George Town

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Ready to taste the best food in George Town? 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 Penang.

Destination

Penang, Malaysia

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Deutsch

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Local Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 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 In front of the Wonder Food Museum (we will not enter) - Penang 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 Penang would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Otak Otak and Cendol 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 Penang 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 Penang. 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

Karen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

5 March 2025

Excellent tour with Remy. He customised an Off The Beaten Track (street art) x food tour for us. Great mix, saw things we may not have come across on our own as well as ate things we wouldn’t have ordinarily tried. Enjoyed some of the food that we went back for more the next day! Remy also owns a café. Although he doesn’t take you there on the tour, we were intrigued and had a small meal there on our own which we also enjoyed.

Grace

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

1 March 2025

We had a fun night out with Remy, who was genuinely passionate about his hometown and its food scene and who was eager to show us as much as possible the diverse gastronomic culture of Penang. We eventually visited the other eateries recommended by Remy in the following days and were not disappointed. Highly recommend! Great evening out

Jana

(About local Lisa)

27 February 2025

Die Food Tour mit Lisa hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Wir waren 7 Personen und alle waren sehr zufrieden. Vorab hat sich Lisa nach unseren Vorlieben erkundigt und Sie hat eine tolle Auswahl an lokalen Speisen ausgesucht. Die Informationen zur Stadt und zum Leben in Penang waren sehr interessant. Wir können die Tour jedem empfehlen, der die Stadt von einer kulinarischen Seite erleben möchte. Penang mit Lisa

Theo

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

24 February 2025

Absolutely fantastic few hours with Remy as he took us through the food heaven that is George Town. I can’t recommend the tour enough. He is an incredibly kind and funny guy with so much to talk about. It’s a food tour, it’s a history and culture lesson, it’s an amazing insight into life in Penang. Book this tour! Personal, laugh out loud funny, delicious

Daniela🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

19 February 2025

Remy really takes care of individual preferences. His is a very unique and funny guy with good connections - we skip the lines with him easily. The tastings were all well chosen!!!! Strongly recommended!!!!Nice guy, very good tastings

Billy

(About local Lisa)

19 February 2025

We had a great time on the food tour with Lisa. Got to try all different foods and Lisa was very knowledgable and friendly. Would 100% recommend Great food tour

rainertraube🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lisa)

18 February 2025

Penang is for sure one of the most fascinating food places in Asia and Lisa will help you to discover and appreciate it to the fullest. We spent 3 hours with her roaming foodie places in atmospheric George Town, from Malay to Indian to Chinese delicacies discussing culture and everyday life in Penang. Thanks for this great evening out Lisa! A true ten

Susan

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

18 February 2025

Remy is an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and had some very interesting stories to tell. He gave us good tips on where to eat on our last days in Penang. All the food we ate on the tour was delicious! Highly recommend!Fantastic food tour!

Alice🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

17 February 2025

Remy is simply a cool guy to hang out with, and if my travel companions and I have to pay for the privilege, it's worth it. That's because he's incredibly steeped in the local food culture. We learned a ton about Penang from our three hours with him and really got an insider's look. Thank you, Remy!Remy Rocks!

Danica

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

16 February 2025

Best food tour! They were flexible and kind. I learned about the local culture while having amazing food! So much food! It really felt like a personalized experience. Take this tour!

Steve

(About local Lisa)

15 February 2025

Our booking through Withlocals started off poorly as the original guide (Sam) just cancelled on us. No explanation. No apologies. On reflection this turned out for the best. We rebooked this time with Lisa who was fantastic. Knowledgeable, kind, friendly and just great company for the three plus hours. She took us to some great places where we were able to sample generous portions of local foods that many people were waiting in line for. Chinese, Malay and Indian foods all of which were tasty and filling. Thanks Lisa! Lisa gave us a fantastic food tasting tour

CECILE

(About local Lisa)

15 February 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our Street Food tour with Lisa and would highly recommend it! She was very friendly and so knowledgeable about food. She knew the best places to go to and made us try so many dishes and drinks we would not have otherwise. Time flew by and we can’t thank her enough for this amazing and very tasty tour! A must do tour with Lisa

Juliet

(About local Lisa)

15 February 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Lisa. It was very interesting walking around and tasting all that Georgetown has to offer. It was especially interesting seeing Penang through Lisa’s eyes, she came as a backpacker and has married a Malay and totally integrated into local life. Thank you Lisa for a happy few hours.Great foodie guide

phillip 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Lisa)

15 February 2025

We did not have long in Penang however, Lisa managed to give us a taste of all the different foods in Penang. Highly recommended and flexible to your needs, just let her know what you want.Thanks Lisa

Ludwina

(About local Lisa)

13 February 2025

Wir haben eine Foodtour bei Lisa gebucht und waren begeistert! Wir waren insgesamt sieben Personen mit zwei Kinder (4 und 5 Jahre alt) und uns allen hat es gefallen. Lisa hat uns die verschiedenen Küchen gezeigt und es war total abwechslungsreich, genau wie wir es uns vorgestellt haben, Gerichte die wir selber nie bestellt hätten. Es war total entspannt, Lisa strahlt eine Ruhe aus und erklärt alles ganz genau. Wir können es jedem empfehlen 👍Ein toller, kulinarischer Nachmittag

Heather

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

12 February 2025

Thomas

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

10 February 2025

Me and my Dad went on a food tour with Remy. He really went the extra mile to make sure we had a good time. He also shared a lot about the history of Georgetown and some local tips. Amazing guy who deserves every success in life Top experience!

Joshua

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

9 February 2025

Brilliant and would definitely recommend 👍Great time

snsr4dcm2c

(About local Lisa)

8 February 2025

Wir haben uns als Familie bei der Tour sehr wohl gefühlt. Lisa hat es geschafft, nicht nur uns Erwachsene, sondern auch die Kinder abzuholen und damit uns allen einen unbeschreiblich schönen Einstieg in unseren Aufenthalt auf der Insel zu schenken. Das Essen war wundervoll ausgesucht und abwechslungsreich- in Konsistenzen, Gewürzen und Aromen. Außerdem hat Lisa uns unseren zahlreichen und vielschichtigen Fragen zu Land & Leuten mit ganz viel Ruhe und Geduld beantwortet, sodass wir das Land nun nicht nur kulinarisch besser kennen. Danke Lisa! Wir können die Tour mit Lisa uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Noch besser als erhofft

James🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Lisa)

7 February 2025

Absolutely the best thing we did in Georgetown. Lisa was super lovely; very personable, easy to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable. We tried delicious food we definitely wouldn't have even considered otherwise, and learned a lot about the food culture in Penang. The 3 hour tour flew by. I can't recommend it enough. Thank you, Lisa! The best thing you can do in Georgetown

M.

(About local Lisa)

6 February 2025

Lisa hat uns eine fabelhafte Foodtour beschert. Sie hat innerhalb kürzester Zeit die ganze Foodtour umgeworfen, um auf unsere Bedürfnisse (vegetarisch, kein Ei) einzugehen. Wir haben durch Lisa sehr viel über Penang und das vielseitige Essen erfahren und persönliche Einblicke in die Kultur der Bewohner:innen bekommen. Ihre herzliche Art hat uns ab der ersten Minute überzeugt. Wir können die Foodtour uneingeschrenkt weiterempfehlen!Fabelhafte Erfahrung

Nzirv🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

4 February 2025

Remy is a seasoned guide who knows all the best hidden gems of the city. Friendly and good vibes - he will make sure you get the most out of your experience. Authentic Experience

Bill

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

3 February 2025

Remy met us on a delightful evening in January. It was our first trip to Penang, and Malaysia, and we were excited to get to grips with one of the street food capitals of the world. Remy is friendly, approachable, and incredibly entrenched in Penang's food scene. Everywhere we walked, he knew exactly what was available, and stallholders and restaurateurs greeted him with familiarity. He was able to treat us to some specific delights that, even though we hail from Melbourne, a city that has a huge food scene, we'd never encountered. We finished the evening at one of the many street food markets in Georgetown, and Remy was kind enough to walk us around the corner to a cocktail bar for some after tour tipple at a place owned by a friend of his. That's what stood out for me, from this tour. Everywhere we went, we were being introduced to Remy's friends, and they were making sure that we got the very best food on offer. Next time we head to Penang, we're going to know exactly where to find the best laksa, char kway teow and chicken satay. If you want to know, give Remy a buzz and he'll take you!Fascinating walk with a friendly guide.

Mike🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

20 January 2025

We originally booked this tour with another guy who’s a guide on withlocals and then booked our hotel so that we were staying close to the tour start location. Then the guide contacted us to say that the start location was changed and that someone else would be our guide… then 2-3 days before the tour he cancelled on us saying that his team was sick… it made us really mistrust withlocals but then Remy accepted to take over our booking and we wish we’d just booked him to start with - he’s an honest, and highly personable guide who made the effort to make a close connection with us from the outset. He shares all his own experiences of living and working in Georgetown and everywhere we went people knew him so it was easy to trust him quickly. He asked if we wanted to try something in particular but we gave him a blank canvas with no dietary restrictuons which definitely made for the best range of food to try. We tried some amazing food and drinks in places we’ll definitely be going back to visit, and he answered all our questions, providing a highly engaging commentary and fun experience. When we come back to Penang, we’ll definitely be booking a tour with Remy… if you’re thinking about which guide to book, don’t! Book Remy, bring a broad palette, and be open to trying things you might bot be familiar with, and you won’t be disappointed!Trust Remy!… he’s amazing

doug🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

18 January 2025

Remy was an excellent guide with true local knowledge and connections. He immediately brought us into his world with stories about the area and surrounds. We tasted incredible food and Remy even coaxed us into our first Durian experience. Which was positive FWIW. We did this on our first night in Penang which set us up for repeat visits and gave us a good understanding of the area. Remy is rad, can’t recommend highly enough Way more than a food tour

Benedikt

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

13 January 2025

We had a really great time with Mohd. He took us to several spots in the city to get a very wide variety of foods and drinks, while also explaining us why these dishes are special or local favorites and how to spot high quality. He is also a really gracious host and just an overall eloquent and funny guy. It wasn’t boring one minute. So if you want to taste the best food Georgetown has to offer, we can wholeheartedly recommend a tour with Mohd! Thanks again for the experience!10 Tastings of Penang

Mark

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

10 January 2025

We had an amazing private food tour. We tried lots of different food and Remy shared his knowledge about the food and Penang with us. We also got some tips for other restaurants we tested the next days. It was a highlight of our time in georgetown and we would 100% recommend it!Perfect private food tour.

dorte

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

9 January 2025

As a small family with 2 boys of 12 and 14 we had some great hours with Remy who introduced us to both history and food culture. When we mentioned a wish for trying durian, he found a place for us and That was a very funny and exiting experience for us. Don’t hestitate takling a tour with Remy. Lovely experience in George Town

Stefan

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

4 January 2025

We had a really nice food tour in Penang with Remy. He‘s super friendly, took our wishes very seriously and showed us so many nice places. We tasted food that we would have never found without him and also enjoyed his knowledge about the food, Malaysia and the culture. You can feel that he‘s doing it with his full heart and he treats everyone as friends. Thanks for the nice evening.food journey in georgetown

Irene🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Lisa)

3 January 2025

Ein absolutes Highlight und sehr empfehlenswert. Die malaysische und indische Spezialitäten (Essen und Getränke) schmeckten hervorragend. Lisa hat viel Wissenswertes über Malaysia erzählt. Sie gab uns auch nützliche Tipps. Irene und Gisela Food trail tour mit Lisa

Julie 🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

29 December 2024

We had an amazing private food-tasting tour with Remy! He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information about the local culture, history, and cuisine. The food we got to taste was absolutely delicious and gave us a great variety of flavors to experience. The entire tour was well-organized, and Remy made it both fun and informative. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the local food scene. A fantastic experience overall!An Unforgettable Culinary Journey

Lyn🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

28 December 2024

One of the highlights of our trip. Great walk, interesting information

Colleen

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

26 December 2024

Remy was a great guide. He took us to many places for delicious food. We tried so many things we would not have known to try on our own. We appreciated him attention to detail, describing everything we ate and sharing his passion for Malaysia. Amazing Food Tour

Nancy

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

23 December 2024

Mohd clearly has a love of the local food. Even though we eat a lot of Indian/Asian food he introduced us to things we hadn’t tried before. We also trusted him to take us to places that were safe and were not disappointed. Highly advise that you do the tour from 5pm onwards as not only is it too hot to walk around but also many of the stalls he wants to take you to aren’t open until later. He easily adapted to whatever we wanted to eat and paced the tour well. Went back the next day to revisit a couple of stalls he had shown us.Great local food discovery

Marc

(About local Lisa)

22 December 2024

Die Streetfood-Tour mit Lisa war für uns ein wahres Highlight in Georgetown. Lisa ist sehr sympathisch und stellt die Tour gemäss den Food-Vorlieben der Gäste zusammen. Wir haben unglaublich viel über die unterschiedlichen Einflüsse auf das Essen in Georgetown erfahren. Auch über Land und Leute, sowie die unterschiedlichen Kulturen in Georgetown konnte uns Lisa sehr ausführlich erzählen, da Sie schon seit fast 10 Jahren hier lebt. Die Zeit verging wie im Flug für uns und wir verabschiedeten uns nach vielen leckeren Gerichten + Getränken und mit vollen Bäuchen:-) Die Tour ist ein klares Must-Do für Touristen in Georgetown und Lisa leistet hervorragende Arbeit. Vielen Dank nochmals an Lisa! Fantastische Streetfood-Tour

AMANDA🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

18 December 2024

Remy is a great guide and a great person! We usually don’t hire guides but the experience with him was totally worth it - he took us to the best local & street food spots - delicious food and safe to eat. Also, he is very attentive and adapts the tour to your needs. A tour with Remy is a must do when you are in George Town Penang!100% RECOMMEND!!!

Greg🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

7 December 2024

Great day with Remy. Tried foods we never would have but now know about and will eat again. Remy tells the story of Penang through its food. And what a great story it is...A day we wont forget...

Lyn🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

1 December 2024

We are a group of 4 from Australia, joined Remy for a food tour. We had a great night, tasting traditional dishes and drinks. Remy was very knowledgeable, had lots of information not just about the foods, but traditions and history also. He also pointed out a few sights along the way and we went back the next day to try out a few of interest. One was a trishaw ride to see the street art, and Chew jetty. good fun, also the Old Mosque it was very interesting. Highly recommend Remy for a food tour in Penang.Great food tour with Remy

Antonie🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lisa)

26 November 2024

We tried so many delicious things, including Michelin-awarded samosas. Of course, there were lots of Malaysian dishes, which we loved, but also Indian dishes, such as a lunch served on a banana leaf. We can highly recommend the tour—it was amazing! Lisa, a German who lives here, has so many great stories to tell and is very knowledgeable.Best foodtour we have had!

Tessa

(About local Lisa)

24 November 2024

Lisa was excellent in every way. We had a great time. Thank you Thank you

Stefan🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Lisa)

17 November 2024

wir haben eine großartige zeit mit lisa verbracht. nicht nur, dass sie uns viele neue malaysische kulinarische entdeckungen gezeigt hat, haben wir vieles von diesem wunderbaren land und seinen wunderbaren menschen erfahren. lisa hat uns ihre faszinierende geschichte erzählt und hat uns die schönsten ecken ihrer stadt „georgetown“ gezeigt! danke lisa!!! 🙏 Eine wunderbare Begegnung

Valerie

(About local Lisa)

13 November 2024

Lisa was the perfect guide. She showed us so many authentic and nice places in Georgetown where we tasted delicious food. Additionally she shared cultural insights with us. Lisa lives in Malaysia for many years and knows everything about the local food and also how to prepare it. The food tour with Lisa was one of our highlights during our stay in Malaysia. We had a wonderful time with great food

Vicki🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

13 November 2024

Great evening with Remy. Loved all the food and the interactions with Remy. Highly recommended!All good!

Marko

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

12 November 2024

We had an incredible time on our private food tour in George Town, Penang! It was just me and my girlfriend, and it was truly a five-star experience. Our guide was fantastic – knowledgeable, friendly, and fun, making this a must-do for anyone visiting George Town. We love trying new foods, but we’re a bit skeptical about just diving into everything we see. Our guide completely put us at ease, taking us through a curated selection of authentic dishes that were safe, delicious, and so memorable. We tried a number of foods we’d never had before, and every bite was amazing. The pace of the tour was spot-on, with enough time between stops for us to recover and truly savor each new taste. Beyond the food, our guide shared fun and interesting facts about the history, culture, and culinary traditions of George Town that we’ll remember forever. If you’re considering a food tour here, we couldn’t recommend it more – it’s an experience you won’t want to miss! P.S. next day we went to repeat the meals almost all of them one more time 😊🫶🏼Awesome Culinary Journey Through G.Town

Louise🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

9 November 2024

We had a great experience with Remy on our 3 hour food tour. He took us to his recommended eateries for a host of local food and drink, all of which we thoroughly enjoyed. He is very knowledgeable about Malaysian food in general and taught us a lot about the food, culture and religion. Very considerate ensuring our tour ended near to our hotel. Highly rate Remy . Great local guide

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lisa)

6 November 2024

Lisa was absolutely fabulous! She was fun and took the time to get to know us and shared her experiences traveling and living in Malaysia. It was like sitting down to eat with a new friend. She explained all the dishes and took us to her favorite spots. I would recommend her tour to everyone 😊Best tour ever!

Andreas🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lisa)

15 October 2024

Es war eine Freude, zusammen mit Lisa die vielen Leckereien auszuprobieren und sich dabei gut mit ihr zu unterhalten. Die Auswahl der Speisen und deren Anbieter war total klasse. Außerdem hat Lisa offensichtlich richtig viel Ahnung von der regionalen Küche, denn Sie konnte neben den verwendeten Zutaten auch die Zubereitung erklären und viele Fragen dazu beantworten. Ganz nebenbei haben wir noch viel über die Lebensweise hier erfahren und das ganze "Drumherum". Wer hierher kommt und gerne leckere Sachen ißt, sollte sich das nicht entgehen lassen.Lecker, lecker und total interessant

Helen

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

5 October 2024

Our tour with Remy was excellent and we’ll remember it for many years to come! Remy had our complete trust as he navigated a food allergy and two kids (12 and 6) in hot weather with great ease. There’s absolutely no way we would have had the same insight to Penang food and drink and local knowledge without Remy’s tour. Thanks Remy!!Excellent Tour

9whtxmrz94🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lisa)

4 October 2024

The time with Lisa was awesome! She took us to an amazing variety of food stops but moreover she told us about the city, culture and life in Malaysia. She was very welcoming and open what we appreciate a lot. Would do it again 👍🏻😊Awesome time around the city

Irene🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

2 October 2024

We had a fantastic food tour with Remy who was an enjoyable host. Definitely went to many places we would not have discovered on our own and Remy was proud to highlight all the diverse cultures of his city. Highly recommend! Our only complaint was that we did not have another day in Penang to return to some of the food treasures Remy took us to!Great food tour!