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Penang Street Food
Simply Enak · Penang · Food Tour

Penang Street Food

Penang Food Capital Tour

3.5 hours Daily 2–9 people Free cancellation 10 tastings easy
From
MYR 285
per person · free cancellation
≈ USD 72 — about the price of one hotel breakfast
RM = Malaysian Ringgit. RM 285 ≈ USD 72 / AUD 101 · rates 2026-04-23
5000+ guests from 50+ countries

The Experience

What makes Penang the "food capital" of Malaysia? Simply Enak will guide you through the cultural fusion that created dishes you'll only find here. At Chowrasta Market, we'll dare you to try kopitiam "Ngor Ka Sai".

Probably not for you if

  • You prefer coaches, set menus, and air-con between stops
  • You want a group of 15+ with matching headsets
  • You need a laminated photo menu before you'll try something
  • You'd rather keep moving than linger at one stall for an hour

Right for you if

  • You'd eat the same thing three days running if it's good enough
  • You want to know the name of the person who cooked your food
  • You're already eating at hawker stalls and want to go deeper
  • You like small groups — we cap at 9

Your Guide

Pauline — co-founder & lead guide

Pauline started Simply Enak in 2011. She's been taking guests through the eating streets of KL and Penang ever since — sharing the places she still goes herself, not a curated list from someone else's research.

Why Join Us

Why You'll Love This Tour

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The Full Story

Everything You Need to Know

Penang is known in Malaysia as the food capital and what better way than to explore the street food this island has to offer? As we walk past the monuments of Penang we take a step back to the time when Penang was formed as a settlement. As we try different dishes we explore the traditions and culture that make Penang food so unique and delicious. Have a light (or no) breakfast to prepare for all the local favorites such as Roti Chennai, Penang Laksa, Nasi Lemak and more.

On the Tour

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Where to Find Us

Meeting Point

Mydin, Penang Road

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Cancellation: Free cancellation more than 24 hours before the tour start time for a full refund or reschedule. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the tour are not refundable. For custom and private tours, free cancellation applies more than 72 hours before the start time. To cancel, contact us immediately via email at booking@simplyenak.com.

Good to Know

Before You Join

This tour covers roughly 2.5 km on foot.

How to prepare

What to wear, bring, expect

Background

Further Reading

The food on this tour has a history. Here's some of it.

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From
MYR 285 / person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

From
RM 285 / person

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Small groups, real neighbourhoods, stories worth telling. Pick a date that works for you.

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