Manjeet

Culture Curator

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  • I live in Kuala Lumpur
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 9 hours

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Heritage & Culture On A Plate

As a culture curator, my passion extends beyond food to culture, heritage, and history: elements that naturally come alive through the dishes we taste. My food walks aren’t just about eating; they’re about the stories, traditions, and people behind each bite.

You can book a 10 Tastings experience or reach out to me for a curated food walk. My curated food walks also touch on the city’s history and hidden gems. They are real, unpolished, and unapologetically delicious.

You are curious about food beyond the plate. You appreciate the stories that shape a dish, the hands that prepare it, and the traditions that keep it alive. You want to taste, learn, and connect.

When I’m not out discovering food, you’ll likely find me wandering through bookshops and libraries. Or peering at temple carvings, trying to decipher the stories hidden in their symbols. Volunteering at the National Musuem. Sometimes, I’m writing about Bygone Days of KL on my blog; other times, I’m curating listicles to share with my guests, because who doesn’t love a good list?

  • I live in Kuala Lumpur
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 9 hours

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Reviews

simon
1 March 2025
Manjeet was great, good information and very informative. We all really enjoyed the tour wouldn't hesitate to book again. Also a great help with food choices. Thanks Manjeet KL Tours
Ian
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
pascal
22 February 2025
Manjeet is a great guide and knows so much about the culture and the city. It was a super exciting tour, highly recommended.Awesome experience with a local guide
Brendan
9 February 2025
My wife and I opted for a local food tour guide having done something similar some yrs ago in a couple of European cities. Manjeet was so much more than a food guide. Her love of her brief was obvious from the start. Easily the most genuine guide we have ever had. She took great pride in explaining the foods available in KL and delight in our positive responses, which was easy as they were fantastic. She also was very knowledgeable in the history and politics of the area which is a huge bonus as we are history buffs ." With Locals" company ,are extremely lucky to have someone like Manjeet representing them. Brendan and Joan Healy. Thoroughly satisfying.
Joan
25 January 2025
Manjeet was an amazing host. She shared her favourite dishes paired with history, which was perfect for 3 Australians and a Malaysian (who is less familiar with history). She was flexible and open to some customisation. I would recommend her to anyone who enjoys meals with a foodie. We left absolutely bursting. Knowledgeable and tasty tour
Smriti
19 January 2025
Caroline
13 January 2025
From start to finish our tour was like being with a knowledgeable friend. Being taken around by a native KL-er who was as passionate about food as we all are was such a treat. Being taken to local food spots that probably we might not have had the confidence to try and eating/drinking Malaysian food with a lovely friendly local lady was such a treat. Be warned - you will be full if not before the end, at the end. Manjeet has a blog and also loads of tips about other places in Malaysia that she herself has visited many times. A brilliant experience that we won’t forget. Highly recommend Manjeet - such a pleasure. Best food/culture tour ever
Stefanie
9 January 2025
Manjeet is a great person, so nice, so knowledgeable. She already contacted us before our trip with tips and recommendation. For the tour, she picked us up at our hotel in KL downtown and took us to a Chinese temple. Then we drove back to Chinatown and she showed us many corners we would have never seen. We visited a Hindu temple, too and also were helped to taste some food on our tour without a doubt of what we eat could not be safe. She found a boba tea place to the wish of our daughter (11). Manjeet is so enjoyable, she answered all of our questions, she resonated with our children and we had good conversations and a really great time together. Would definitely recommend Manjeet and would for sure meet with her again if in KL next time.This is faboulus 🤩
Catherine
8 January 2025
We really wanted an introduction to the city and to hear stories of life and culture. This is exactly what we got. It was lovely to chat to Manjeet, the conversation flowed with so many great insights and stories about what we were seeing. Manjeet was really friendly and knowledgeable- the time flew by. Just what we wanted
Joanne
29 December 2024
Manjeet gave a great insight into the food and culture of KL and Malaysia. She is extremely knowledgeable and quickly adapts her approach to your interests. Thanks for a great morning, Manjeet!Excellent guide

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