Penang: Chowrasta Stories, Laksa and Nyonya Kuihs

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4.7

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Recommended by 92% travellers

92% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.7 (26)

Recommended by 92% travellers

Earliest Date Available: October 17, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Pulau Pinang

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 9 guests

Language

English

Location

Pulau Pinang

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 9 guests

Language

English

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4.7

•26 reviews

US$72.22 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: October 17, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

Why book with byFood?

Japan's #1 food travel platform

Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

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Be a part of a small group as you venture through the Georgetown Heritage area on the trail for delicious local food. Make sure to be hungry for food and knowledge as your local Penang-born food guide walks you through each step of the way on this food tour, experiencing both the tangible and non-tangible heritage of Penang. Savour delicious local cuisine, also enjoyed by the forefathers of Georgetown, as we unveil the history of Georgetown.

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Tips to enjoy Simply Enak's food tour:
BE HUNGRY, BE OPEN
Make sure you come hungry when you join the food experience and be open to foods introduced by the guide
WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES
The food experience tours are normally walking trails. It's advised for guests to wear comfortable shoes during the food experience.
BRING YOUR WATER BOTTLE
Water helps during the tour especially during hot weather. Its very easy to get thirsty in Malaysia.
UMBRELLA AND RAINCOAT
Malaysia's weather can be unpredictable. Please bring your own umbrella or raincoat if its raining or going to rain.
AVOID WEARING WHITE
There's nothing worse than spilling food on a white t-shirt. If you don't mind the stain, you can always wear white.

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Snacks

Lunch

Beverages

Tea and coffee

Coffee and/or Tea

Food tasting

Alcoholic Beverages

Hotel pickup and drop-off

The 4-hour heritage and food trail takes place in the morning. The small group is to meet the guide at St.George's Church along Lebuh Farquhar. You will learning about the history of Georgetown as the group walks by several historical places and buildings such as the St.George's church, The Goddess of Mercy Temple, and Chinese Clan Houses. You will also stop by at least 3 food outlets, tasting at least 10 varieties of local and heritage food of Georgetown. Four important steps that you're encouraged to take to make this tour a memorable one: Chat with your guide: Your guide is born and bred in Penang and loves to chat and communicate. It's highly encouraged to have a question and answer session throughout the tour, talking about your likes and dislikes. This food trail is for you and this is to ensure that you have a good time. Be adventurous: Keep an open mind to try out new things as you walk through the core zone of the heritage area of Georgetown. Come hungry: Rest assured that you will be sinking in your teeth into delicious local food. This tour won't stop until you are full. Have fun: Enjoy the food trail, kick back, and relax as you feel at home in Georgetown.

Meeting Point

Mydin Emporium Pulau Pinang, Jalan Penang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, MY, 10000

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We meet up in front of Mydin on Penang Road. 258, Jln Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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KiwiworldtravellersOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Fabulous food tour

We had a wonderful 3.5 hr tour with Wei Shen Ooi as our guide. The food we tried was so good and a great diverse selection. He was very knowledgeable and told us many details about the food and also the areas we were walking through. Great tour and would thoroughly recommend.

747lucianApril 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great food tour for a vegetarian!

I wasn't sure how easy it would be to find a food tour as a vegetarian but Gary made the tour super accommodating for my diet, especially as I wanted a cross-section of Penang's street food scene. I was just as keen to learn about the historical and cultural roots of Penang as I was to eat the food. I was thoroughly satisfied with both experiences, having gotten the chance to learn how the city is laid out, why migrant communities chose to settle in particular areas, the origins of signature Mal...read more

Tasneen_PJuly 2024 • Viator

Highly recommend

Fantastic guide and experience Got to try all kinds of different foods and he told us about history of Penang also

dumpling_18March 2023 • TripAdvisor

Fantastic Day with Soraya

Even though we have travelled to Penang numerous times over the years we learnt so much on this tour with the delightful Soraya. As a Penang local and licenced Tour Guide, Soraya gave us great insights into Penang's fascinating history, multi-culture, architecture and best of all - food! Over the course of the tour walking through George Town she fed us so much that we were bursting. Everything was delicious and her choices of meals to showcase Penang's diverse food culture were perfect. So...read more

Mike_PFebruary 2023 • Viator

Fantastic Day Tour

Had a great time on this tour, perfect for solo travelers wanting to go on a tour with a small group. Our local tour guide taught us about the history behind the different cuisines you can find in Georgetown.