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Food · George Town itinerary

George Town Food: The Best Itinerary

George Town is Asia’s street-food capital. Here is how to eat your way through it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Food tour
  2. 2Night food
  3. 3Street art
  4. 4Feast

A daytime food tour

Hawker classics and kopitiams.

A night food tour

The city’s best after dark.

Street art between bites

Murals along the way.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in George Town — prices per person.

Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Phuket
Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
5.0(2,159)·4 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Beyond Michelin: Chinatown Hawker Food Tour with 8 Tastings
Singapore
Beyond Michelin: Chinatown Hawker Food Tour with 8 Tastings
5.0(99)·3 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Phnom Penh: Street Art and Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh: Street Art and Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk
5.0(11)·4 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Baba Tastes Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Phuket
Baba Tastes Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
5.0(363)·4 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Penang Food Tour : A Feast That Taste Like History : 17+ Tasting
Penang Island
Penang Food Tour : A Feast That Taste Like History : 17+ Tasting
5.0(54)·3–4 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
The Original London Street Art Tour
London
The Original London Street Art Tour
4.9(351)·2 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Penang Island
Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
5.0(272)·4 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Glasgow Street Art & Murals Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Glasgow
Glasgow Street Art & Murals Walking Tour with a Local Guide
4.9(756)·1h 30min–1h 40min
from$19/ person
via Viator

George Town food — FAQ

What food should you try in George Town?
Char kway teow, assam laksa, Hokkien mee, cendol and nasi kandar top the list.
Are food tours good for first-timers?
Yes — guides lead you to the best stalls and explain each dish.
Is there a night food scene?
Yes — evening hawker centres and Chinatown come alive after dark.

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