Experience the best of Penang with Withlocals

"I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a private food tour in Penang, and it was nothing short of exceptional. My guide, Lisa, truly made the experience unforgettable. Lisa has lived in Penang for 16 years, and her deep knowledge of the island’s diverse cultures and cuisines shines through in every stop, story, and bite. From the vibrant street food stalls to tucked-away local favorites, she guided me through a carefully curated selection of dishes that represented the rich blend of Malay, Chinese, and Indian influences that make Penang such a culinary gem. What really stood out was how Lisa connected each dish to its cultural roots explaining not just what we were eating, but why it mattered. Her passion for food and local history is infectious, and it felt like being shown around by a friend who truly loves and understands the heart of Penang. This tour wasn’t just about food (though the food was amazing) it was about stories, people, and the traditions that have shaped this unique part of Malaysia. Whether you're a foodie, a history buff, or just curious to experience Penang through a local’s eyes, I can't recommend Lisa enough. Thanks again Lisa for a truely memorable experience. "

"We’d been eating street food in Malaysia for 2 weeks by the time we did this, but Yasin still managed to show us a whole new range of foods and places we would never have found. Plus he is a friendly and open guy and we had some good conversations about Malaysia and life in general. Great fun and well worth the money "

"She was very attentive and we could taste the best food in Penang."

"we really enjoyed it and left with full bellies of great food and nice memories and stories :) Yasin was flexible, knowledgeable, easy going, super nice to talk to - felt like a local friend showing you around and sharing some stories of their country / food / city! Definitely showed us special food spots we wouldn’t have found ourselves! "

"Lisa was always easy to contact and sort out bookings and meet up spot. The food tour she guided us with was an excellent diverse range of authentic Penang food. All very delicious! I loved that she shared her and her husband’s favorite spots to eat. Felt like a real local. I would highly recommend Lisa"

"We love food tours and I need to remark that this has been one of the best. Lisa has been very kind the whole tour making sure we all felt confortable with the dishes she was introducing to us. Of all of them Rendang was our favorite but I must say that we had grat amount and variety of dishes, some of them rated in the michelin guide. Finally we end up totally full, and Lisa shared with us the list of dishes and some recipes. I must totally recomend this tour with Lisa. It was memorable"