Top Penang Food & Drink

Feast your senses on the sights and smells of George Town on a half-day culinary tour, ideal for food lovers with limited time in Penang. In a small group, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town in the early evening, a cooler and less-crowded time to visit, on a tour that combines its rich culture with numerous local delicacies. Plus, taking a food tour at the start of your trips means you receive ample culinary recommendations sure to enhance your vacation.

Food makes the perfect introduction to any city—especially Penang. Slurp, sip, and snack as you discover the highlights of the city’s historic center, Georgetown, on a small-group foodie walking tour with a guide. Enjoy the sorts of insights you can only get from a local as you visit vendors and hawkers, and taste the fare of the generations of migrants who have made the island their home.

Indulge your taste buds and eat like a local on this street food tour in Penang. Step off the beaten track and mingle with the locals buying fresh snacks from food hawkers. Stop at several food carts with your guide and sample some of the tasty treats Malaysians love. Perhaps taste brown-sugar biscuits, spiced pork rolls or fresh guava, and gain insight into the herbs and spices used. Learn of the diverse Chinese and Indian influences Malaysian street food embraces, and sip refreshing tropical fruit juices.

As the undisputed culinary capital of Malaysia, Penang’s food scene is as diverse as it is delicious. Let a guide reveal the best of the city’s dishes on a half-day tour of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its culture and cuisine. You’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to six as your guide provides a comprehensive introduction to Penang that’s ideal for first-time visitors.

Enjoy fine food and beautiful views over Georgetown on this 3-hour Penang Hill Railway ride with dinner. Hop aboard the Penang Hill Railway in Georgetown and travel up Penang Hill. Discover English colonial charm at David's Brown restaurant, nestled among beautiful forest and gardens on Penang Hill. Savor a delicious dinner of British or traditional Penang cuisine, and enjoy breathtaking views over the bright lights of Georgetown shimmering and twinkling in the distance. When your meal is over, travel in style by train back to the city.

Experience the best of Malaysian cuisine on this 6-hour Malaysian cooking tour in Penang. Browse the stalls at a food market in the fishing village of Teluk Bahang with your guide. As you explore, admire the fresh fruit, seafood and vegetables on display and learn how different ingredients are used in Malaysian cooking. Discover tropical spices and herbs at Penang’s Tropical Spice Garden, and gain insight into Malaysia’s spice-trading history. Afterward, roll up your sleeves and prepare some of the country’s favorite dishes yourself during a hands-on cooking lesson. Numbers are limited to 8 to ensure a personal and informative experience.

Malaysian street food is a tangible, tasty way to experience Malaysia’s multicultural heritage. This half day tour takes you through the best hawker centers of George Town (Penang’s trendy capital) and around the city’s historic buildings. Eat like the locals with a range of Thai, Malay, Chinese, and Indian food, as well as fusion cuisines.

Enjoy insights into food and culture you can only get from a local as you slurp, snack, and sip your way through the Georgetown heritage area on this small-group food tour. Stop by at least three different food outlets and sample at least 10 delicious bites—enough for a full lunch. Along the way, discover sights like St. George’s Church, the Goddess of Mercy Temple, and historic Chinese clan houses.

Enjoy an evening of English cuisine and spectacular views at David Brown’s Restaurant, in a dining room set high on Penang Hill. You’ll eat surrounded by tropical plants and blooming flowers, and have time to explore the garden that wraps around the open-air dining room. This 4-hour dining experience includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a ride on the Penang Hill Funicular, and dinner at David Brown’s Restaurant.

You'll learn the basics of Asian cooking with a professional chef from handling a traditional chinese wok, comprehend parts of a dish to learning the right way to use a knife. Discover and learn my secret recipe - seasoning sauce which is soul of every Hot Wok dish and understand stir-frying principles & techniques. You'll also be introduced to a signature South East Asia's pastry - Kueh. Get to know the insights of intertwining Baba Nyonya & British culture. Hands-on learning the kueh's wrapping skill. Vegetarian and vegan are welcome. Let me know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. Although not private, we'll only receive at a max of 2 bookings. Rest assure you'll be well taken care, and personal enough as this class only accommodate till 8 pax.

A unique heritage food trail bringing you to the intriguing nooks and corners of Penang, showcasing Penang’s street food of YESTERYEARS with heirloom food recipes handed down from past generations some almost a century old. Exquisite tantalising flavours for the taste buds from wonderful savouries to sweets. Experience the exotic ingredients, cooking styles, textures and local tastes. Penang is famously synonymous with good food of overwhelming varieties and tastes. First time ever to be carried out in Penang, an experience not to be missed!

Ethnic lays the foundation of Malaysia's diverse food culture. Get hands-on cooking with a professional local chef while learn 3 signature dishes of your choice from scratch. Immerse in different ethnic culinary such as Malay, Chinese, Indian, Mamak, Nyonya & even Penang Street Food. After I pick you up, we'll visit Air Itam Market to gather and learn unique local ingredients while sightseeing the bustling locals' morning lifestyle. We'll also have an authentic breakfast and enjoy coffee at a famous nearby Kopitiam. Along the class, you'll taste nutmeg juice, which is a Penang native-grown produce famous for spice trade in the past. Rest assure you will be fully taken care of as we'll be able to customize for vegetarian & vegans. Let us know in advance of your any dietary restriction too.

Little India is home to some of the best food in George Town. The best way to start your Penang day is with a breakfast tour of Little India During this 2.5 you will see Penang through the eyes of a local. You will eat the Dosa on the island and try some traditional Muslim and Indian breakfasts that will give you the energy and inspiration for a day filled with sightseeing

Penang is the food capital of Asia, the cultural diversity here have contributed to a wide variety of food option. Chinese, Malay, Indian and Even Western Cuisine just popping out every where around the whole island. Either you looking for a High Class fine Dining option to Heritage Culture Vibe Cafe, you will be amaze with the amount of option you will be flooded with. However, the best food of Penang came from the street side. Street Hawker that being operating for tenth of years and some inheriting from the cooking skill from their fore parents. These Stalls on the street side might look simple, it may not provide you the comfort of seats but the taste of food might be comparable or better to those Michelin Star Restaurant. Lets join me to explore the wonders of this street food and learn on how to be a local foodies.

With aromatic spices, ancient recipes, and influences from across the region, Peranakan cuisine is a highlight for many visitors to Malaysia. Learn to shop and cook like a Malaysian with a 5-hour, private culinary experience in Penang: visit a colorful wet market, then prepare a local meal alongside an award-winning chef.

Join this easy and relax bike tour around George Town with our informative English speaking local guide. Learn about the history, religions and characteristics of this wonderful city while paddle through the local streets and heritage buildings. Enjoy famous and delicious local food and get some inside tips from friendly locals.

Anyone can find food or explore Georgetown by themselves. What makes the tour different is a passionate tour guide. Someone to tell stories, to give interaction with the guests and make the guests comfortable and enjoy their time in George Town. Give us your little time, and we will give you memories to bring home.

Visit two countries in one day during a day trip to Hat Yai in Thailand from Penang. Taking a private day trip to Hat Yai ensures that you receive the undivided attention of your guide and enjoy the flexibility to customize your itinerary according to your interests.

Hop-On, Hop-Off sightseeing tours can get a bad rap, but this open air bus tour is an ideal way to see the major highlights in this city of historic charm. Save your feet and save your wallet; there’s no need to walk long distances or hail a rideshare to go from attraction to attraction. The fast-paced schedule is perfect for visitors with limited time to spare or for first-time guests wanting to get an overview of the city.

Visit the legendary Batu Ferringhi night market for a mouthwatering selection of good food! It's also a great place to buy CHEAP, bargain-able souvenirs for your family and friends (so you can conserve shopping money for other things). There are also pubs and nightclubs in the area if you'd like to spend your day in Penang drinking or partying and visit a new attraction is in Penang and it is beautiful - the Penang Avatar Secret Garden. As the name may suggest, this attraction imitates the wonderful Pandora world from the blockbuster hit Avatar (2009). The movie shows the beauty of dazzling colours in the forest as they inspire and wow the audience. Now, Penang Avatar Secret Garden brings the movie to life.

Malaysia is a melting pot of culture and Penang Island is a must to visit their fascinating culture and heritage. Visit ancient buildings such as the Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple. Besides, Penang is also well-known for being a food heaven, taste the Penang Char Kuey Teow, Laksa & Chendol at the Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendol.

Penang is a vibrant State with its capital, George Town, having the rare distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a true melting pot of cultures with its blend of Eastern and Western influences. Retaining many of the values adopted during its era of British rule, Penang bears a charm that is unique to itself. Please allow me to bring you to explore the true nature beauty of Penang, the Heritage / Street Foods / Countryside / Culture and etc... This is a flexible tour, which we can customized it so that you will be more comfortable...

This tour is ideal for street food lovers because Penang is famous for being the ‘Food Paradise of Asia’. Visit the most popular street food corners in George Town for either breakfast/lunch/dinner in the comfort of private vehicle driven by our experienced guide/driver who will introduce the dishes and assist to do the ordering and find a table for you. Savour your own choice of food for each meal. Dishes recommended include Roti Canai, Nasi Lemak, Laksa, Char Koay Teow, Hokkien Mee, Curry Mee, Fried Oyster, Pasembur and desserts such as Cendol and Ice Kacang, all at your own expense.

This is the first and only vintage vespa tour in Penang. We take you off-the-beaten to local food streets and markets. Embark on a breezy evening chauffeur driven ride on vintage Vespas to explore and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Penang through narrow alleys and local street food before ending at a local pub or speakeasy or your hotel.