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George Town with Withlocals

"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."

"Lisa met us looking very presentable and with a positive outlook. Due to dietary restrictions, she had to personally do a lot of preparations for this tour, and we appreciated that greatly. Her knowledge of the area and history was terrific for a “foreigner”. She pulled together a great foodie tour for us. Even though it was a scorching hot day, she was most accomodating with us oldies’ slow walking pace, and her care factor was tremendous. All the food she generously arranged was nothing short of excellent. Just start on an empty belly, as her choices will definitely fill you up. She answered all our various questions with calm confidence, suited to her personality. I am not the easiest person to please, but Lisa achieved that in spades. To say we were smitten with her tour is an understatement. It was great! By all means, pick Lisa for your foodie tour in Georgetown. You won’t be let down, as we all very highly recommend her. Amazing, she is! Thanks so, so very much Lisa."

"We spent an enjoyable evening with Lisa touring the Penang food scene. She was great navigating all of our food allergies. We never felt rushed and she was always happy to answer any questions we had. Definitely recommend her if you’re in Penang. "

"My wife and I booked a private tour with Lisa. Within a couple of minutes of meeting it was obvious we had so much in common. Lisa's engaging manner and culinary knowledge meant we never had an awkward moment during our 4 hour trip. Only eating food slowed the conversation. Over the following few days we returned to a number of the locations to sample our favourite dishes again. The trip finished on a high with big genuine hugs and we met Lisa's husband Mohd. Our experience was absolutely the highlight of our time in Penang. "

"We booked this tour with Yasin for our first day in the city and it was the perfect introduction to the foods of Georgetown. We were a group of vegetarians and Yasin made sure we got to taste quite a variety from multiple shops while being mindful of the foods we could eat. Going to the shops where locals would also be happy to eat - all over pleasant conversations and stories about Penang and Malay culture - this is exactly the kind of food tour we were hoping for."

"Fantastic day with Lisa in George Town visiting restaurants and stalls we would never have visited on our own. Lisa was great fun and really insightful about the food, how it was cooked and about life as a local. Due to both Ramadan and Chinese new year some of the places were full or unable to get ingredients but Lisa always had a plan b option To ensure we had a great day. Thoroughly recommended, thank you "

"Our experience on Lisa’s street food walking tour couldn’t have been bettered, from the pre-walk communication to the tour itself. Lisa’s knowledge of Georgetown and its vast array of cuisines and dishes on offer helped us navigate the somewhat overwhelming sight which confronts a first time visitor. We went to food stalls, restaurants and cafes and tried food and drinks we would never have considered and began to understand the history and culture behind the dishes and the people who live here. Lisa also was able to adapt to the needs of our family where one has a mushroom allergy and 2 are pescatarians. Additionally, Lisa was also very helpful in suggesting other experiences in Georgetown and Penang. I would not hesitate to recommend Lisa’s food tour. "

"Lisa was the consummate host who made us feel so welcome and was more than happy to alter her tour to suit my food allergies. Lisa knows so much about Penang & the people’s relationship with food. Food is part of their language and Lisa emphasised the importance of food to the good people of Penang. We tried a varied range of tastes & textures, savoury & sweet dishes. The locals all know Lisa & respect her. You can see that she has a good relationship with all of the vendors. We highly recommend Lisa for this Street Food Experience. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute. "

"We hit the jackpot with Remy, with his passion for local food and history, we left the tour with happy bellies and great stories of Penang and the surrounding area. As a Texan-Singaporean couple who live in Europe, we really appreciated that Remy had the wherewithal to customise an itinerary that satisfied our cravings while keeping it authentic. Every bite came with a bit of culture and context - highly recommend! "

"Lisa gave us a great culinary tour around the old town with an excellent range of dishes. She is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about the place. Most impressively she coped very well with a fairly unruly gang of 4 seasoned and opinionated Asian expats?"