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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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

1Food tour
2Night food
3Street art
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.

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

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Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

St. Pete’s Must-Do Murals Tour — The Premier Street Art Trolley

Singapore Food Tour: Hawker Culture & Local Neighborhoods

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George Town Food: The Best Itinerary

At a glance

A daytime food tour

A night food tour

Street art between bites

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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