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George Town Street Food Walk: 15+ Penang Tastings

Small group Penang, MalaysiaAbout 3.5 hoursGuided in English

Eat your way through George Town with a local guide: more than fifteen tastings of Penang's Malay, Chinese, Indian and Peranakan hawker classics.

About 3.5 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • More than fifteen tastings
  • Char kway teow, assam laksa and cendol
  • Malay, Chinese, Indian and Peranakan food
  • Old kopitiam coffee shops and hawker stalls
  • Heritage streets of George Town

Full description

Penang’s food is the result of centuries of trade, and George Town’s hawker stalls and old kopitiam coffee shops are where its Malay, Chinese, Indian and Peranakan traditions meet. On this small-group walk your guide takes you to long-standing stalls and family-run shops to try more than fifteen dishes and drinks, from wok-charred char kway teow and sour-spicy assam laksa to roti, nasi kandar curries, nyonya kuih and a bowl of cendol to cool down.

Between stops you walk through the heritage streets of the old town, with stories about the communities who built them and how each dish found its way to Penang. Come hungry: the portions add up to a full meal and more.

Itinerary

  1. Meet your guide

    Meet in the heart of George Town's heritage zone.

  2. Hawker stalls and kopitiam

    Taste noodles, curries, breads and snacks at a series of local stalls and coffee shops.

  3. Sweet finish

    End with traditional desserts such as cendol or nyonya kuih.

Included

  • Local food guide
  • 15+ food and drink tastings
  • Bottled drinking water

Not included

  • Hotel transfers
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Extra food beyond the tastings
  • Tips for your guide and driver (optional)

Meeting point

Central George Town (exact meeting point sent with your confirmation)The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Tell us about allergies and dietary needs when you enquire; some dishes contain pork, seafood or nuts
  • Stalls vary by day, as hawkers keep their own hours
  • About 2 km of easy walking
  • Not suitable for strict vegetarians without notice

Frequently asked questions

Is it halal?

Some stops serve pork. Halal-only or vegetarian versions can be arranged on request; ask when you enquire.

Should I eat before?

No. The tastings add up to a generous meal.

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