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Penang with Withlocals

"We booked an evening food tour with Remy, and it was honestly such a wonderful experience! Remy was an amazing guide. You could immediately tell that he is a true local, which made the experience feel so much more authentic. He showed us so many delicious local foods and took us to places we probably would never have found on our own. We felt much more connected to the local street food scene and got to experience the evening and nightlife at the street food market in a way we probably wouldn't have been able to on our own. What made the tour especially special was how comfortable and welcome Remy made us feel. He was incredibly friendly, easy to talk to, and we had such interesting and enjoyable conversations with him. We genuinely enjoyed listening to him and learning from him. He also paid close attention to our wishes and preferences and adapted the tour as much as possible to what we wanted. The whole evening felt so relaxed and personal that it honestly didn't feel like a tour at all. It felt more like spending an evening with someone who was showing us their city and sharing their local knowledge with us. We had such a great time and would absolutely book another tour with Remy again. I can highly recommend him to anyone looking for an authentic, personal and unforgettable local food experience!"

"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."

"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."

"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."