4 Hours
Daily Tour
25 people
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Visitors exploring Penang’s famous street food scene through hidden back alleys, tasting iconic local snacks, desserts, and refreshing drinks while learning about Penang’s multicultural food heritage.
Discover why Penang is considered the food capital of Malaysia with Ulacab’s Private Half Day Penang Tasty Local Street Food Tour. This immersive 4-hour private food experience takes you beyond tourist restaurants into Penang’s hidden back lanes, where locals have perfected their recipes for generations.
Starting directly from your hotel, this guided tour introduces you to the rich blend of Malay, Chinese, and Indian culinary traditions that define Penang’s street food culture. With stops at 4 to 5 carefully selected locations, you’ll sample a wide range of savoury snacks, desserts, tropical fruits, and refreshing non-alcoholic drinks.
Perfect for food lovers, first-time visitors, and travellers who want an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience, this private tour offers comfort, flexibility, and deep cultural insight.
Pickup Timings
• Morning Tour: 09:00 AM
• Afternoon Tour: 02:30 PM
Pickup Coverage
Available from Penang city hotels
Important Pickup Notes
• This is a private tour
• Please be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup
• Tour duration is approximately 4 hours
Meet your professional English-speaking driver/guide at your hotel lobby at the selected time. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Visit 4 to 5 local food stops across Penang’s hidden streets and back lanes.
Savory Tastings May Include:
• Traditional fritters made from prawn, tofu, or yam
• Penang lobak (spiced deep-fried pork roll)
• Signature Penang noodles
• Fresh local seafood
Desserts & Sweet Treats:
• Apom – crispy Indian pancake with a fluffy center
• Kuih made from glutinous rice
• Heow piah (brown sugar biscuits)
• Coconut tarts
• Seasonal tropical fruits such as jackfruit, guava, coconut, dragon fruit, rambutan, and mangosteen
Non-Alcoholic Beverages:
• Lime juice with sour plum
• Nutmeg juice
• Chinese herbal tea
• Grass jelly drink
• Chrysanthemum tea
• Winter melon drink
• Fresh calamansi lime juice (plain or rose syrup)
After your culinary journey, relax as you are dropped back at your hotel.
Yes, this is a private half-day food tour.
Yes, all food and non-alcoholic drink tastings are included.
Some items may vary; please inform us of dietary requirements at booking.
The tour is conducted in English.
Cancellation policies apply as per Ulacab’s booking terms.
Trusted Local Experts: Every tour is handpicked and operated by verified local partners for an authentic experience.
Transfers with timely pickups as per the scheduled SIC and flight timings, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free travel experience.
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