Penang Harmony Food Trail
Overview
Be a part of a small group as you venture through the Georgetown Heritage area on the trail for delicious local food. Make sure to be hungry for food and knowledge as your local Penang-born food guide walks you through each step of the way on this food tour, experiencing both the tangible and non-tangible heritage of Penang. Savour delicious local cuisine, also enjoyed by the forefathers of Georgetown, as we unveil the history of Georgetown.
Inclusions
- Beverages
- Food tasting
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Professional guide
What to expect
The 4-hour heritage and food trail takes place in the morning. The small group is to meet the guide at St.George's Church along Lebuh Farquhar. You will learning about the history of Georgetown as the group walks by several historical places and buildings such as the St.George's church, The Goddess of Mercy Temple, and Chinese Clan Houses.
You will also stop by at least 3 food outlets, tasting at least 10 varieties of local and heritage food of Georgetown. Four important steps that you're encouraged to take to make this tour a memorable one:
Chat with your guide: Your guide is born and bred in Penang and loves to chat and communicate. It's highly encouraged to have a question and answer session throughout the tour, talking about your likes and dislikes. This food trail is for you and this is to ensure that you have a good time.
Be adventurous: Keep an open mind to try out new things as you walk through the core zone of the heritage area of Georgetown.
Come hungry: Rest assured that you will be sinking in your teeth into delicious local food. This tour won't stop until you are full.
Have fun: Enjoy the food trail, kick back, and relax as you feel at home in Georgetown.
You will also stop by at least 3 food outlets, tasting at least 10 varieties of local and heritage food of Georgetown. Four important steps that you're encouraged to take to make this tour a memorable one:
Chat with your guide: Your guide is born and bred in Penang and loves to chat and communicate. It's highly encouraged to have a question and answer session throughout the tour, talking about your likes and dislikes. This food trail is for you and this is to ensure that you have a good time.
Be adventurous: Keep an open mind to try out new things as you walk through the core zone of the heritage area of Georgetown.
Come hungry: Rest assured that you will be sinking in your teeth into delicious local food. This tour won't stop until you are full.
Have fun: Enjoy the food trail, kick back, and relax as you feel at home in Georgetown.
Additional information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tips to enjoy Simply Enak's food tour:
- Not wheelchair accessible
- BE HUNGRY, BE OPEN
- Make sure you come hungry when you join the food experience and be open to foods introduced by the guide
- WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES
- Near public transportation
- The food experience tours are normally walking trails. It's advised for guests to wear comfortable shoes during the food experience.
- BRING YOUR WATER BOTTLE
- Water helps during the tour especially during hot weather. Its very easy to get thirsty in Malaysia.
- UMBRELLA AND RAINCOAT
- Malaysia's weather can be unpredictable. Please bring your own umbrella or raincoat if its raining or going to rain.
- AVOID WEARING WHITE
- There's nothing worse than spilling food on a white t-shirt. If you don't mind the stain, you can always wear white.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled 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 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
EatsGreatFood
May 2022
The guide was thoughtful enough to tailor the tour for us as we didnt want Indian food, so we got to sample Char Kway Teow, Laksa and Chendol. That said, for what we paid, we didnt feel we ate enough varieties of food. The history walk was interesting and he had some interesting anecdotes. Overal...
The guide was thoughtful enough to tailor the tour for us as we didnt want Indian food, so we got to sample Char Kway Teow, Laksa and Chendol. That said, for what we paid, we didnt feel we ate enough varieties of food. The history walk was interesting and he had some interesting anecdotes. Overall ok, but we have experienced better in other parts of the world.hirokoby
January 2020
I have taken a number of Walking Tours but this tour was one of the best ! Mark was very punctual, knowledgeable about the history of Penang and he knew what to recommend as to the different ethnic cuisines. It turned out that our tour was small and that made it even better as Mark was accommod...
I have taken a number of Walking Tours but this tour was one of the best ! Mark was very punctual, knowledgeable about the history of Penang and he knew what to recommend as to the different ethnic cuisines. It turned out that our tour was small and that made it even better as Mark was accommodating to make few changes here and there. The food was fantastic with local Indian, Malay/Indian and Chinese. He ordered just the right amount for us and I enjoyed all the dishes. The story of how he grew up in a certain neighborhood and the family history was also enlightening as he explained Penang's very colorful history. If you plan a trip to Penang or have been here but not taken Mark's tour, I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Penang. I took a friend who has lived here for six years and even he was amazed and pleased with Mark's tour.TravelMuis
December 2019
Mark is an intelligent and kind host. We loved that this was more than a food tour- he showed us clan houses and took us inside a temple and explained rituals to us. My 12-year old son felt comfortable enough with to ask him questions. We all enjoyed the tour and the food and we can highly recomm...
Mark is an intelligent and kind host. We loved that this was more than a food tour- he showed us clan houses and took us inside a temple and explained rituals to us. My 12-year old son felt comfortable enough with to ask him questions. We all enjoyed the tour and the food and we can highly recommend this tour.emybabas
October 2019
Axiata Group organised a forum from 15 to 17 October 2019 in Penang, Malaysia with over 50 participants from all its markets across ASEAN and South Asia and engaged Mark Ng from Simply Enak to provide an experiential tour of Penang that will lend our participants an insightful and unique view of ...
Axiata Group organised a forum from 15 to 17 October 2019 in Penang, Malaysia with over 50 participants from all its markets across ASEAN and South Asia and engaged Mark Ng from Simply Enak to provide an experiential tour of Penang that will lend our participants an insightful and unique view of Penang’s heritage, culture, people and food that speaks of the island’s diversity and epic historical significance. We had lofty expectations and are happy to record that Mark showed us the best of Penang, and how the local cuisine is an integral and complex part of the unique heritage of Penang. Furthermore, Mark also took it upon himself to go beyond his scope to engage with the participants to see to their every need, staying sensitive to their various specific dietary requirements. Upon our request, he also engaged a professional photographer and a supplier of Malaysian traditional costumes so that the team could have a traditional Malaysian themed group photo. We thank Mark for an exceptional and memorable experience, and for his patience, professionalism and attention to detail. We look forward to the opportunity to work with Simply Enak in the future as we are grateful he took on the load of organisation details and worked hard to ensure our participants fell in love with the island as we have. It is with pleasure that we strongly recommend Simply Enak for this. Frank Chan Axiata Group Berhad680tonyw
July 2019
We love doing food tours as one of the first things we do in a new place, and this was one of the best we’ve experienced. Firstly, Mark was where he said he would, and he was early, as we were ( it’s a congen disability), and after introductions we set off. Mark proved to be a wonderful guide a...
We love doing food tours as one of the first things we do in a new place, and this was one of the best we’ve experienced. Firstly, Mark was where he said he would, and he was early, as we were ( it’s a congen disability), and after introductions we set off. Mark proved to be a wonderful guide and host, he is very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Penang, and of course the food. He’s as enthusiastic about the food as he is about the history. We were the only two on the tour so we meandered at our own paces around the UNESCO area of Georgetown, chatting as we went. mark is a font of knowledge and stories. When he found out we loved laksa, he took us to his favourite Penang Curry Laksa place and even picked up some local spinach to add to the experience. It was clear from the welcome he received that he eats there regularly. Worth the money, and I could not think of a better way to start a visit to Penang.2and2littlies
April 2019
Make this the first thing you do in Penang! Your brilliant guide, Mark, will introduce you to some amazing local dishes, show you fascinating landmarks and give you a great insight into some of Panang's history. None of it feels rehearsed, Mark is just the real deal who knows his stuff, good food...
Make this the first thing you do in Penang! Your brilliant guide, Mark, will introduce you to some amazing local dishes, show you fascinating landmarks and give you a great insight into some of Panang's history. None of it feels rehearsed, Mark is just the real deal who knows his stuff, good food and is an all-round great guy who goes above and beyond to ensure that not only your tour is great, but that you enjoy your whole stay in Penang. Every recommendation he has made has been spot on, from the best street food, to fine dining restaurants, attractions to nature walks. Mark tailors each tour to the group - dietry requirements are met and the conversation flows according to your interest. What a wonderful host and tour that I recommend to all ages. Make it the first thing you do in Penang as it will give you a great introduction to the city, and help you make the most out of the rest of your stay.