Food Experience at Penang - Eat Like a Local, Feel Like a Local

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Duration
5 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
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Chinese, English, Cantonese
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Taste the world in Penang! Dive into six diverse meals from Indian to Nyonya. Explore secret spots, hike to majestic sites, and eat like a true local in just 5 unforgettable hours.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join me in the experience of eating like a local in Penang and create memories you cannot forget. We will go through the Gastronomy experiences of 6 different meals with a blend of the diversity of different cultural foods including Indian, Chinese, Malay, Nyonya, and Western. You will also visit some of the lesser Touristy Sites including the beautiful Hilltop Water Dam, Hindu Temple, etc.


All this, in the short 5 hours you will be living the gastronomy lifestyle of a Penangite. "Eat's Like a Local, Feel's Like a Local"


* This experience includes local activities like a forest walk and a hike to the largest Lord Murugan temple outside India. Please note that this isn't your usual food tour; it's about living and eating like a local. Some Levels of Fitness may be required; however, most guests find the short walks and hikes manageable. Let me know about any food restrictions or allergies. Hence, this is "NOT A PRIVATE TOUR", and changes in the itinerary are not allowed.

What You Get

Snacks
Lunch
Dinner
Gratuities
Not Private Tour
Changes In Itinerary are not allowed

Good To Know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

Join me in the experience to eat like a local in Penang and create memories you cannot forget. We will go through the Gastronomy experiences of 6 different meals with the blend of the diversity of different cultural food including the Indian, Chinese, Malay, Nyonya, and western. You will also be visiting some of the lesser Touristy Sites including the beautiful Hilltop Water dam, Hindu Temple and etc. All this, in the short span of 5 hours you will be living the gastronomy lifestyle of a Penangite. "Eat's Like a Local, Feel's Like a Local" * This experience includes local activities like a forest walk and a hike to the largest Lord Murugan temple outside India. Please note, this isn't your usual food tour; it's about living and eating like a local. Don't worry about fitness; most guests find the short walks and hikes manageable. Let me know about any food restrictions or allergies.

Meeting & Pickup

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Mbpp City Hall
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Penang City Hall, Jalan Padang Kota Lama, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, MY, 10450

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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GREAT Tour of Penang
January 17, 2024
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Tiger was awesome. Educational, entertaining - the whole experience was great. We ate great food and learned so much about Penang. I recommend this to EVERYONE. My wife and I went hungry and we...read more

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Amazing guide and food culture
September 04, 2023
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"Going on the food tour with Tiger was seriously amazing! He took us on a wild food adventure through Penang, starting with mind-blowing nasi kandar that set the bar high. Then, he surprised us wit...read more

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The best food and culture tour you could ask for
September 04, 2023
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Tiger is the man! My wife and I were visiting for just one day from New York, and Tiger was so helpful in making the most of our time in Penang. He was so thoughtful, all the way from giving us new...read more

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The food and culture tour to beat
September 03, 2023
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Tiger is amazing. As a native New Yorker, I can easily say this was the most interesting and thoughtfully planned tour that I have ever been on. From start to finish he made us feel so comfortabl...read more

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Live…and eat like a local in Penang!
January 22, 2023
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This was a great experience, and far more than a standard food tour. First of all, rest assured that you will have plenty of tasty treats throughout the tour and will end the day stuffed, but more ...read more

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