Top Penang Food & Drink

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the best of Penang during the night where you will Follow your expert guide to the Penang Waterfall Temple where the Famous Thaipusam Festival is Held Every Year. You Will then Visit Batu Ferringhi Night Market for Shopping and also have time to have Dinner at one of the Many Hawker Centre in the Area. Next you will Visit Avatar Secret Garden where this Penang attraction comes alive at night; many different lights are placed on trees to give a fantastic view. You will then be dropped off at your Hotel to end the Trip

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.

Break up the journey from Penang to Kuala Lumpur with this 2-night tour of the Cameron Highlands, where the green hills and cool mountain air provide relief from the heat. On this tour, follow your guide along unmarked trails to discover the hidden highlights of this unique landscape before seeing where Malaysia’s freshest tea and berries are grown.

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.

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.

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...

Get a taste of the celebrity lifestyle on a private, luxury yacht experience from Penang Island. The unique environment and stunning setting have been at the heart of our city since 2017.  The most beautiful experience that you can truly indulge with your friends and loved ones and create an unforgettable experience by joining this tour.

Penang, Georgetown City, is the food capital of Malaysia. All the stop is carefully selected to serve you the best of Penang food.

Experience Real Cameron Highland Day Trip with Jaies Chauffeur Service and Tour Assistant. I am not going to promise to bring you to Bee Farm,Butterfly Farm,Strawberry Farm or other attraction place that required ticket and souvenirs.This tour is fully for travelers that looking forward towards nature and cultural instead of high end restaurant and souvenir shop. The price for the tour not include the Jeep Service at Mossy Forest and the entry permit ticket as well. Jeep Price For Mossy Forest:RM$80 Jeep Service need to wait because sharing not private if going to use personal need to charter that will cost you $RM 500 Ticket Price:RM$30

The tour is conducted by a licensed English speaking local guide. I am a locally born and breed living in George Town all my life and knowing all the crooks and crannies around town. Passionately, to share the places and folklores known only to locals. The tour can be customised to your need and requirement. Especially friendly and convenient to female travellers.

Get a taste of the celebrity lifestyle on a private, luxury yacht experience from Penang Island. The unique environment and stunning setting have been at the heart of our city since 2017.  The most beautiful experience that you can truly indulge with your friends and loved ones and create an unforgettable experience by joining this tour.

Kikia provided an unique Private Tour Service platform for users to select their own preference on driver, vehicle type and tour service instantly with hassle-free. Our drivers are well know and full of experience for the local activities your visit. We do provide a custom itinerary to you to make your trip enjoyable and fun.

Highlights of this Full Day Penang tour (SIC) are firstly, Batik factory, Meet the professional local Batik painter in one of the pioneers batik manufacturing on the island. Enjoy a sip of Original Nutmeg juice , signature of Penang fruit aside from Durian. Next, Taste delectable homemade goat's milk owned by friendly Penang local family at Saanen Dairy Goat Farm. Not only that , Explore four major religious buildings in Malaysia stand solidly on the one street line and Showcase of more than 5o inspiring murals of Old Penang Street Art. Then , Visit Floating Village on stills above the water , Clan of Jetties of Chinese settlement since 19th century and Enjoy a visit at The Top Komtar , Rainbow Skywalk offers stunning seamless views of Georgetown and incredible sunset spots.

Multiculturalism made George Town—and Malaysia—what it is today. Learn about Penang’s different religions and ethnic groups from your private driver/guide on a half-day city tour, direct from your door. Visit a colonial-era church, a landmark mosque, a Chinese temple, Burmese and Thai Buddhist temples, and one of the island’s oldest Hindu temples, learning as you go. Pick between morning and afternoon options to suit your schedule.

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.

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.

Experience the unique funicular train ride to Penang Hill, 720-metre above sea level. At the summit, appreciate the exhilarating bird’s eye view from the cosy David Brown Restaurant, where you get to enjoy English High Tea in the cool weather. Take a stroll at the summit before descending.

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.