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3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Dinner Hop in George Town Penang
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3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Dinner Hop in George Town Penang

By Heritage on a Plate
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Discover the highlights of Penang's historic city center, Georgetown, with the benefit of a food-oriented walking tour led by a local guide. Find out where the best vendors and hawkers serve up fresh dishes influenced by culinary traditions from Malaysia, India, and China. Explore eateries around Little India, Armenian Street, and Chulia Street, and learn about Penang’s multicultural history and food culture along the way.
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Ages 2-99, max of 4 per group
Duration: 3h 15m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Food and walking tour with enough tastings to make up a meal
  • Hear about the history of Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Ideal for first-time visitors and people who love food
  • Small-group tour allows for a more personalized experience

  • Professional English speaking host
  • Dinner and beverages (non-alcoholic)
  • Local taxes
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Personal expenses


Start:
  • Ren I Tang Heritage Inn, 82 A, Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
    At Lebuh Penang & Lebuh China, Ren is the white colonial-style inn on the corner. You’ll meet your host *outside of* the ground floor bistro. If you're early and would like to buy a drink, inform the staff that you're here for Heritage on a Plate. Facilities are only for Ren-i-Tang patrons.
End:
  • Chulia Street, Lbh Chulia, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
    *Ending points and routes subject to change due to closures, holidays, etc.—please check with your host to confirm the ending point.*

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39723P2

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39723P2

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  • 82 A, Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
    At Lebuh Penang & Lebuh China, Ren is the white colonial-style inn on the corner. You’ll meet your host *outside of* the ground floor bistro. If you're early and would like to buy a drink, inform the staff that you're here for Heritage on a Plate. Facilities are only for Ren-i-Tang patrons.
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  • Lbh Chulia, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
    *Ending points and routes subject to change due to closures, holidays, etc.—please check with your host to confirm the ending point.*
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  • Heritage on a Plate
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    George Town, Malaysia
    Joined in January 2014
  • 156mst
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Authentic food tour packed with everything for a family of four that enjoy eating.
    Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Most importantly he took us to explore a range of delicious foods in a variety of places in the UNESCO part of George Town with its rich blend of cultures and food. It all came together to provide a wonderful experience for the whole family. The chicken samosas were a highlight from the street vendor. I recommend you don’t have any breakfast before starting this trip! This was an experience for all the senses. Thank you.
    Written 16 December 2024
  • 12theBass
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    5star will recommend to everyone
    We enjoyed all the food we tasted so much that we went back to some over the rest of our stay Our guide was so lovely enjoyed his company
    Written 15 December 2024
  • 500octaviam
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Heritage on a Plate delights!
    So grateful to Darna and Jeremy for a fabulous afternoon of history, culture and most importantly, incredible food! We would absolutely not have been able to find the amazing local treasures they took us to during our walking tour. After our tour they also generously followed up with further suggestions for other places to visit plus the details of each dish we had tried at each establishment. The afternoon was well paced, with a deeply considered menu. Can't recommend highly enough if you are looking a friendly, informative and delicious local tour in Penang!
    Written 1 July 2024
  • jfairer
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great introduction to the food and culture of Georgetown.
    It was a great introduction to the food of Georgetown. We did this tour on the day we arrived. Brandon was brilliant. It really set us up for the rest of the holiday. We have since revisited a couple of the places. The chicken samosas we had are probably the best I have ever tasted.
    Written 29 November 2023
  • Grapehair
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must do George Town experience, the food tour, beats all expectations.
    To be honest, wasn’t sue what to expect. Brandon turned up on the dot and the next 3 hours was a thoroughly entertaining and informative morning not only sampling many different ethnic dishes but also learning about Malay life, art, culture and its people. A tremendous way to pass a morning. Great guide and even better food.
    Written 29 November 2023
  • Laila2013
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic lunch food tour !
    A wonderful morning spent touring some interesting Penang foodie establishments we would never have found without our knowledgable guide Brandon. Many of which are hidden behind unpretentious shop fronts to which many would not look twice. An amazing tour, Truly remarkable food!
    Written 4 November 2023
  • Jasminehelen
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Delicious, informative night out
    This fabulous tour was like a night out with good friends. Friendly and amazingly informative, Brendan took us to a great variety of eating spots but the highlight for me was fascinating explanations of the culture, architecture and religions. It really was the best walking tour I’ve done anywhere in Asia. The food of course was amazing, and we were given details of the ingredients which really added to the experience. It was so great to get a follow up email the next morning with detailed information about the places and foods we had tried. It also included suggestions ( and location links!!) to even more fabulous eating places around George Town.
    Written 13 October 2023
  • rebeccaj323
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic experience, highly recommend
    A fantastic way to explore George town and the incredible variety of cuisines it has on offer with such a diverse population. Brandon was an excellent guide, he gave us a taste of the culture and history of the area as well as the food. Every tour is different and ours covered a huge variety - from char koay teow through Malaysian Muslim Indian curries, different Peranakan fusion cuisines and some sweet treats. I would hugely recommend this tour to anyone who likes food!
    Written 15 September 2023
  • 5murraya
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An experience to behold!
    The knowledge imparted by the guide we had on the day, which was not the guide originally scheduled but someone called in late…. His knowledge of the history of Malaysia and how that related to Malaysia’s cuisine was invaluable. We ate at some amazing establishments that highlighted this, including some that are Michelin referenced. I would recommend this to anyone interested in the evolution of Malaysian cuisine.
    Written 11 August 2023
  • Helen_PhilC
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Evening in Georegetown
    An excellent way to sample the food and history of George Town. Our hosts Bee and Jeremy were friendly and very knowledgeable introducing us to some amazing food we may not have found on our own. We also enjoyed following up on many of the recommendations provided after the tour. Would highly recommend this tour!
    Written 7 August 2023
  • edwardmX7139CP
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic experience
    We shared a wonderful day in Penang with Jeremy. He's a hugely knowledgeable and passionate guide. We crammed a huge amount of food and history into the tour and came away really feeling like we had an insight into what makes Penang's culinary traditions so rich and varied. The highlight was a visit to Bibik's Kitchen where we met the wonderful owner, Girly. Highly recommended.
    Written 1 August 2022
  • jenbopops20
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great night food tour in Penang!
    Do yourself a big foodie favour and make time to do this walking tour around the streets of Penang with Danny. We went at night but day tours are also available. Our personal recommendation would be to do it early in your stay so then you get the chance to go back and revisit places and it also gives you the chance to search out other places that might appeal to you. Really worthwhile and cost friendly. Jennie & Chris
    Written 23 July 2020
  • nhnovelist
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best Food Tour We've Ever Been On
    My husband and I are total foodies. We've been on a few dozen food tours across three continents. And this was hands down the best one we've ever experienced. Danny was an absolutely incredible guide, telling us the fascinating history of George Town while taking us through the city. And the food . . . I'm still dreaming about so much of the food. It honestly breaks my heart that I live on the other side of the world, because I've been craving several of the foods we tried since our tour.
    Written 28 February 2020
  • U3236XGemmaw
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must do in Penang!
    I had my tour with Danny and he was extremely knowledgeable about George Town - the history, culture and the food! It was really insightful learning about Penang's past and the vast cultural tapestry. Trying food from the different cultures that make up Penang was amazing and I tried foods I wouldn't have chosen otherwise because I wasn't sure what they were. He also gave me great tips on other foods to try and areas to visit. Highly recommended!
    Written 14 February 2020
  • S6056JVemilyd
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome way to experience the city
    The lunch hop with Danny was such an amazing way to see the city of Georgetown, experience all of the wonderful local food and learn about the rich heritage of Penang. Danny was very knowledgeable, and felt more like a friend than a tour guide. Would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Penang!
    Written 4 February 2020
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bhlinden@optonline.net
Syosset, New York41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
i can not think of a better way to emerse myself into the Malay culture than in Danny Mashes’ Heritage on a Plate Tour four hour wlking tour of Georgetown, Penang. This was perhaps one of the most profitable evening tours I’ve ever participated in.

One could immediately sense the excitement Danny felt when talking about Penang’s rich cultural and historical heritage. This transcended down to his fascinating and highly educational stories and annicodes. His knowledge was impressive; his presentation style relaxed, friendly and at times funny. The recipes in each restaurant chosen for our food sampling highlighted his stories and provided a wonderful opportunity to savor food capturimg the cultural heritage of this age-old society.

It’s obvious that in an enormous amount of preparation was put into the development of this tour. For me it was a learning experience and an opportunity to experience a culture I knew little or nothing about. Danny made the streets come alive and for this I thank him for providing an exciting evening.
Written 25 February 2020
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Steph
Sydney, Australia11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our food and history tour. It was a highlight of our week in Penang.

Danny is a fantastic guide, he is both knowledgeable and passionate about the unique history and food of George Town. He is a masterful storyteller, and gives you enough of a flavour to understand the colourful past that makes George Town what it is today. He also very much knows his stuff when it comes to good food.

We did this tour on our 5th night there, and learnt so much more about the city and it’s culinary delights than we could ever have discovered on our own.

The tour is a good balance of eating and history, with some walking around in between to ease digestion (which is very much needed!). Danny caters to the group to make sure everyone is well fed and any dietary requirements carefully met.

Finally, but not least - the food is incredible. So yummy. We tried everything and it was all delicious. The cuisine is varied and you stop at both street hawkers and restaurants.

Do this tour on Day 1 of your stay, and come hungry!
Written 4 January 2020
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Siobhan F
Cheltenham, UK10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
It has taken me far too long to write this review, but in a way, it means more that my partner and I still remember this food tour as a stand out highlight of our time in Malaysia and Penang. (NOTE we went in Nov 2019 but I can't pick that option!) From the moment we met Danny, his passion and knowledge about Penang stood out. Such varied cultures allow Danny to craft a wonderful tour, taking in the sights, smells and tastes of the 2nd biggest city in Malaysia, whilst reminding you of its humble origins. It gave us new eyes on the town and we went back to many of the stops in the following days. Thank you Danny for loving the city in a way that you were so willing to share with us. We hope you are keeping safe in the difficult times 2020 has brought and we will be back soon! Siobhan and Stefano x
Written 13 December 2020
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Hot-Pepper28
Darlington, UK64 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Booked this food tour as part of a 2 week South East Asia cruise. I was keen to do something different and Danny had great reviews..... yet the excursion still exceeded our expectations,

Danny is so knowledgeable, friendly, professional and easy to chat to. Quite incredible how much we learnt about the history of Penang, life as a Penangite, the hidden meaning of Penang,s street art and their delicious food!

We ate in places that as cautious UK travellers we would not have considered. What an utterly awesome experience this became, eating and drinking like a local! This taught use so much that a few days later in Singapore we ate at a similar style restaurant with real confidence.

Brilliant experience - thanks Danny!
Written 20 January 2020
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Felicia S
Gothenburg, Sweden2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Solo
Just go on and book this tour!! It really is Heritage on a plate, you get to know George town and you get to taste George town :). Danny was an excellent guide, very attentive! If I wasn't leaving Penang I would have gone for a second round ;). Eating your way through a city is the best way to get to know it in my opinion, just make sure you are hungry :)
Written 16 March 2020
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holiday2011
Brisbane, Australia129 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Thank you Jeremy for sharing your wealth of knowledge of the local area and the many cuisines that are available in Georgetown.
We thoroughly enjoyed tasting the different foods you selected for us.
The final tasting of the Nyonya food was so memorable we are returning to the restaurant tonight to enjoy more of it.
Thank you
Sheryll
Written 26 March 2023
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And we thank you for your kind words!
Written 30 March 2023
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Jonathan D
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Brandon the guide was first class. He speaks fluent English and is very knowledgeable on local food, customs and history.
If you are only briefly stopping in Penang this is about as good an intro as you can get.
Specifically, street food (Penang is all about food) is often difficult as the traders rarely speak English so a guide, on your first outing, is a great start.
This tour is fairly pricey for the food you get, but worth it for the knowledge received.
Written 6 January 2024
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John L
Cork, Ireland18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We met Danny in the early evening and there was a total of 6 people on the tour. We went to try 5 different shops, and Danny also told us a lit if the local history that isnt in the guide books or internet.
Definitely would recommend and will do it again
Written 25 April 2020
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scorpiogirl2
Alberta, Canada887 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Do yourself a favor and book this tour while you can. Jeremy is a wealth of information on the history of Georgetown and Penang and of course on the food that’s available throughout the city. We loved that we got to try foods from different cultural backgrounds, and they were all good. Our favorites were the samosas ( we went back the next day to get some more) and the food at Bibik’s restaurant, which was the last stop at the tour. Thank you for this wonderful experience!
Written 11 February 2023
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Thanks for the kind words—so glad you enjoy what we do!
Written 12 February 2023
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KrispyCat
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
Danny's tour of Georgetown is one of the highlights of our whole vacation in Malaysia. He is a charasmatic and thoughtful host, who took care of us and catered the tour to suit our preferences. The food was outstanding, but what makes this tour special is Danny's expertise on the history of Georgetown and his passion for conserving it. An absolute must-do when visiting Penang. Thank you, Danny!
Written 1 March 2020
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