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"We had a lovely evening with Remy, learning about George Town, the different cultural influences impacting the food flavours in Penang. He listened to all our food requests, and created a tour that was suitable for our family of 4 (including 2 boys aged 11 and 9, one of whom is a picky eater!). Remy adapted on the fly and we all got to try some amazing food and experience a side of George Town we would perhaps not have had the courage to do alone. Thanks Remy!!"

"We had an amazing time with Remy on the food tour. We learned lots about the history as well as enjoying the food. The food we tried was not what we would have picked or even known about so well worth the tour. Would definitely recommend!"

"Would absolutely do it again. Lots of very authentic places which you would probably just walk by if no one shows them to you. Thank you, Mohd!! "

"We cannot rate Lisa highly enough. She went above and beyond for our tour, researching each of the places we visited to ensure there were options for one of our party that has some special dietary requirements. We all had a brilliant time and would recommend going with an empty stomach as there was so much food that we were pretty full before the last stops and so couldn't appreciate the dishes as much as we should. Lisa knew all about the different places we visited, how they cooked the food, where it originated from and how it had changed with the culture of George town. We would highly recommend this tour."

"We are a family of 5 and had a really good tour with Yasin. The food was great, we tried some really delicious foods that would never found ourselves. Yasin was easy company, good with the kids and very informative and helpful. Highly recommended 😊"

"We had a fantastic food tour in Penang with Lisa and couldn’t recommend her more highly. She is such a warm, kind, and knowledgeable guide who clearly loves sharing her city with visitors. What we appreciated most was how she tailored the experience to our preferences while still introducing us to an incredible variety of local dishes and drinks. From hidden local gems to iconic Penang favorites, every stop felt thoughtfully chosen and authentic. We especially loved that she took us beyond the obvious tourist spots and shared the stories, culture, and history behind the food. If you’re looking for someone who knows the hidden corners of Penang, offers a genuine local perspective, and makes the experience feel like exploring with a friend, Lisa is the perfect guide."

"A bit hesitant before I booked: would this singer / guitar player really know the nice spots… and share history… or talk about music all the time? Surprise!! It turned out that this was one of the best tours (the best) we have ever had! Remy asked what my daughter (17) and me were interested in and customised the program seamlessly. We opted for the photograph tour with a small bite somewhere and info about the city on the way. Fantastic!!! It was also just really entertaining to walk around George Town with someone who knows a lot of people and who seems really appreciated by others. Remy knows the history as well as the up-to-date fact. He is not the slightest afraid to share his opinion on things or to correct rude people in a nice manner : ) Remy is quite a character. We would have liked to book another tour with him but unfortunately we only had one full day in George Town - what a city!! "

"We spent a terrific 3 hours with Remy sampling a huge array of different foods in Georgetown. We tried all sorts, that we would never have come across without guidance from Remy. Everything was delicious and we left feeling very full. Be sure to bring your appetite and you'll have a great experience. We also learnt a lot about Malaysia and all the dishes we tried were explained to us. I would definitely recommend this tour to any foodies out there visiting Penang."

"I had an overall super day with Joo Bee. It was super hot, super sunny, super rich in content and educational, super engaging and authentic, yet entertaining and enjoyable. Thank you very much, Joo Bee, I will always remember."

"Had such a wonderful time with Yasin - it just felt like hanging out with an enthusiastic friend, taking you to all his favourite spots around the city - and we reeeeally appreciated his ability to cater to one of our friends being vegetarian. It felt less like a tour, and more like hanging out with an old friend, and i was 100% here for it."