Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
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When it comes to food, the residents of Penang have it good. There’s few places which measure up to George Town’s culinary prowess. It might not be as visited as Bangkok or Singapore, but those who cross the Penang Strait are treated to some serious feasting. There’s just nowhere like it. Each morning the street vendors and shophouses burst into breakfast action simmering, frying and steaming some of George Town’s best eats. With us, you’ll take a deep dive into the city’s rich food culture and history, encounter the people behind the food and mop up over 15+ tastings providing a unique, flavourful perspective to the food scene you’d struggle to do alone.
Your experience
Stop 1
Our feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the backstreets of old George Town. It's a carefully curated foodie experience led by a team of professional Penang food guides.
Stop 2
Penang’s culinary scene is second to none. Why? A tasty tapestry of flavour from over a century of Malay, Indian and Southern Chinese influence. And the best time to see it in all its simmering glory? Morning. Forget your hotel buffet. Over four hours we’ll take a deep dive into Penang’s food scene mopping up 15+ tastings around old George Town. We don’t want to spoil all the fun, but some salivate-inducing highlights including kaya-slathered toast with Malaysia coffee, smoky stir-fried rice noodles, fruity Penang-style laksa and some of the island’s best dim sum among more than a dozen more dishes. Along the way, discover the history and culture of Penang’s food expertly led by a knowledgeable host.
Stop 3
The tour concludes close to the meeting point in central George Town. Enjoy local hospitality and meet new friends along the way. End the tour armed with the knowledge you'll need to continue eating across Penang and Malaysia.
What’s included
- 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Penang food tour
- Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Penang (private tour or 9+ guests - contact us)
- Moveable feast with 9-10 stops around the streets of old George Town
- Bottled water included
- Led by professional foodie guides
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks excluded
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded. Easy-to-find meeting point for all guests.
- Vegetarians have 6-7 less tastings due to limited alternatives
- Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal & celiac disease, due to risk of traces & cross-contamination
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is at the Xia Boey Kochabi Restaurant in old George Town. Many guests stay within walking distance of the old town and the meeting point.
Before you go
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- See 'What to Expect' section and 'What's Included' for info on dietary restrictions
- We recommend comfortable walking shoes. Bring rain gear/umbrella, if rain looks likely. There's lot of tastings to try, come hungry!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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