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Uttam Pandey

4.0

Tasted the dishes like prawn Hokkien mee, Penang rojak and oyster omelet. It was a delightful experience.

Penang Street Food Tour Overview

Trip Starting From: Penang

Trip Location: Penang

About the Activity:

- Sample out some of Penang's unique culinary experiences by embarking on this delightful food tour.

- Scale different nooks and corners of the city that serve you the tasty and unique Malaysian dishes made by local vendors.

- A round trip transfer to and from your hotel in Penang is also included in your tour following your convenience.

- Let your local English-speaking guide lead you to an exciting gastronomic experience.

About 
Penang Street Food Tour:

Nestled on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang is famous as the food capital of Malaysia. A three-hour Penang street food tour where you experience the vibrant culinary culture of Penang is definitely a serious business for the foodies.  As you traverse across street markets giving your taste buds an adventurous trip of colorful dishes and local snacks, you will simply fall in love with the variety Penang offers. Sampling local specialties like prawn Hokkien mee, oyster omelet, and Penang rojak in Abu Siti Lane promises a taste that will stay for long.

This tour also answers all sorts of questions you have in mind about the street-style Malaysian foodies. As you devour on the famous char koay teow which is also called fried kway teow, sometimes, is basically a dish that serves flat rice noodles which are stir-fried in a charcoal-fired wok and topped with fat and soft prawns, scrambled egg,  cockles, fresh bean sprouts, strips of fish cake and chilli paste, etc.

Starting with snacks you further move on to trying local refreshments and desserts. Make sure that you try the sweet pandan flavored coconut before calling it a day. Besides exploring the tourist's key attractions in Penang, a food trip is worth an experience.

Itinerary:

- 11:00am hotel pick up within Georgetown
- 11:30am hotel pick up outside Georgetown
- 12:00pm lunch at Joo Hooi Kopitiam
- Try local dishes
- 1:30pm arrive at Abu Siti Lane
- Try local snack
- 1:45pm taste the popular apong guan (local pancake)
- 2:00pm visit Ghee Heang outlet for souvenirs
- 2:30pm end of the tour, hotel drop off

Sample Menu:

- Penang asam laksa
- Char koay teow
- Prawn hokkien mee
- Oyster omelet
- Penang rojak
- Fried prawn cracker
- Lobak
- Pandan flavored coconut

Hotel Pick Up Information:

- Time: 11:00 am (hotel pick up within Georgetown) and 11:30 am (hotel pick up outside Georgetown)
- The operator will get in touch with you to reconfirm your pick up time and location
- Please be at the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick up time
- Please be patient in case of unforeseen delays due to heavy traffic during peak hours

NOTE: All food and beverages will be at your own expense.

Activity

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  • Penang Street Food Tour

Other Inclusions

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  • Hotel pick up and drop off within Georgetown
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  • English-speaking driver guide

Transport

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  • Shared Vehicle

Things To Carry

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  • Camera
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  • Sunscreen
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  • Umbrella

Advisory

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  • As the tour involves a considerate amount of walking, please wear comfortable footwear and breezy clothes to survive the heat.
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  • Any child falling under the age bracket of 0-3 can enjoy the tour for free but children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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  • Children who belong to an age group of 4+ will be charged child rate.
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  • This food tour is not suggested and accepts participants suchlike PWDs or pregnant women, and people with serious medical conditions.
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  • It is also important to first inform if you have any food allergies. Please pay attention to the ingredients of the food which may include seafood, peanut, etc. that may be allergic to some people.

Tour Type

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  • This is a group tour

Penang Street Food Tour: Cancellation Policy

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  • If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
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  • Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.

Penang Street Food Tour: Refund Policy

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  • The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days
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  • All applicable refunds will be done in traveller's thrillophilia wallet as Thrillcash

Penang Street Food Tour: Booking Confirmation Policy

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  • The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
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  • In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
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  • Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

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    Story by Uttam Pandey

     Rated : 4.0

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    Tasted the dishes like prawn Hokkien mee, Penang rojak and oyster omelet. It was a delightful experience.

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    People Also Ask About Penang Street Food Tour

    1. What is the timing of the Penang Street Food Tour?

      The Penang Food Tour timing is from 12.00noon to 2.00pm in the alleys of Penang with a Hotel pick-up at 11.00 am and drop back at 2.30pm.

    2. What is the Pick-up location and timing for the Penang Street Food Tour?

      - Time: 11:00 am (hotel pick up within Georgetown) and 11:30 am (hotel pick up outside Georgetown)
      - The operator will get in touch with you to reconfirm your pick up time and location
      - Please be at the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick up time
      - Please be patient in case of unforeseen delays due to heavy traffic during peak hours

    3. Is there a pick and drop facility available for Penang Street Food Tour?

      There are pick-up and drop facility available for the Penang Food tour. Pick-ups and drop-offs are usually done from the Hotel lobby unless a specific meeting point of location discussed.

    4. What are the inclusions in the package?

      The Penang Food Tour package includes a Pickup and drops within George Town area, lunch at a restaurant to sample local dishes, exploring Abu Siti lane to try our more local snacks especially the local pancakes. A visit to the Ghee Heang outlet is also included to buy some souvenirs post which the guide drops you back to the Hotel.

    5. How and where can I redeem my E-voucher?

      -You can present either a printed or mobile voucher for this activity.
      -This voucher is valid only on the date and time specified.

    6. What is the duration of the Penang Street Food tour?

      The duration of the Penang Food Tour is usually 3.5 to 4 hours which includes pick-up and drop from the Hotel lobby.

    7. What to wear when you go for the Penang Street Food Tour?

      It is recommended to wear comfortable and loose fitting clothing and comfortable shoes for navigating the streets of Penang with ease.

    8. Is there a guide available for Penang Street Food Tour?

      An English speaking local guide will pick you up from the Hotel lobby and accompany you through the entire street food tour until he drops you back to the Hotel.

    9. Do we have to pay for food and beverages at Penang Street Food Tour?

      Yes, All food and beverages will be at your own expense

    10. What cuisines are offered in Penang Street Food Tour?

      The penang street food offers exquisite and exotic street food of Penang which is available at the lanes and bylanes of specific streets in the city. The city is also known to dish out Malaysian cuisine which is very popular in the South-East Asian countries. A few favorites like Pandan, Prawn Hokkein Mee, Oyster Omelette, Penang Rojak, and Apong Guan should be tried without any doubt.

      Following is a sample menu served during the street food tour:

      - Penang asam laksa
      - Char koay teow
      - Prawn hokkien mee
      - Oyster omelette
      - Penang rojak
      - Fried prawn cracker
      - Lobak
      - Pandan flavoured coconut

    11. What is the age criteria for child ticket?

      - Children between the ages of 0-4 years can participate in this street food tour for free.
      - Children above the age of 4yrs will be charged full adult rates for the street food tour.

    12. Can we learn to cook local dishes on the Penang Street Food Tour?

      The package doesn’t include a cooking class or demo class to learn the art of cooking Penang’s local dishes. However one may either observe the cooks dishing out the local affair with much fanfare or place a request for the recipe.

    13. What should I carry for the Penang Street Food Tour?

      One should carry vouchers of the tour booking either in the mobile or a printed copy along with valid Identity card or traveler’s document. One should also carry a camera, sunscreen, umbrella, and cash.

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