Penang: Chowrasta Stories, Laksa and Nyonya Kuihs

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Penang: Chowrasta Stories, Laksa and Nyonya Kuihs

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Earliest available date: August 28, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 9 guests
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Language
English
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Family-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Professional guide
Snacks
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • The food experience tours are normally walking trails. It's advised for guests to wear comfortable shoes during the food experience.
  • Malaysia's weather can be unpredictable. Please bring your own umbrella or raincoat if its raining or going to rain.
  • There's nothing worse than spilling food on a white t-shirt. If you don't mind the stain, you can always wear white.
  • Make sure you come hungry when you join the food experience and be open to foods introduced by the guide
  • Water helps during the tour especially during hot weather. Its very easy to get thirsty in Malaysia.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What You’ll Experience

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 & Pickup

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
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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.

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4.7
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Great food tour for a vegetarian!
April 09, 2026

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. ...read more

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Learning experience
February 27, 2025

Wish we could have done this on our first day. The market was fabulous. We learnt a lot. Thanks for the detour to the Batik.

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Highly recommend
July 14, 2024

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

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Fantastic Day with Soraya
March 20, 2023

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 in...read more

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Penang food.
February 09, 2023

Went to this FLOWER MULAN NYONA CAFE in Penang. The place was so cosy and instagramable!!! A must go place. Food was not amazingly good. But it was not bad either. Should go for the experience!!!!

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