Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

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(2,149 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

With a mix of cultural influences on the nation's cuisine, it's no wonder that Malaysian food is a lip-smackingly complex beast.

We'll meet in the old district of Chow Kit and Kampung Baru, one of the last remaining districts that is yet to be developed into glassy high rises.

Don't expect other foreigners. Stroll in this local neighbourhood of nightly street eats, sampling a variety of 15+ tastings, carefully curated for their culinary history.

The flavours change across the year, but highlights include the fragrant bowls of laksa, hand stretched rotis, nasi lemak with piquant sambal and herbal chicken rendang, charcoal-grilled mackerel, and soothing iced cendol with custard-like durian. We'll end with a fine view of the mighty Petronas Twin Towers.

I'm sure you have a lot of your plate, but here's some food for thought. While it's possible to attempt such a culinary marathon yourself, you'd be one sandwich short of a Malaysian picnic not to join me on our moveable food feast.

What's Included

Bottled water and local soft drinks included
4 hours of feasting around the backstreets of old Kuala Lumpur
15+ food tastings included, more than any other Kuala Lumpur food tour
Led by professional foodie guides
Maximum of 8 exclusive guests on each tour
Alcoholic drinks excluded
Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman South

Meet outside the entrance of the Hilton Garden Inn *South* on the corner of Jalan Raja Alang and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. Note there is a Hilton Garden Inn North next door. It's easy to find, and your guide will be waiting at the street entrance.

End point
NZ Curry House

The tour concludes near the foot of the mighty Petronas Twin Towers. It's close to many of Kuala Lumpur's hotels. Our guide can help you find transport back to your hotel should you wish.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Kuala Lumpur

    Our 4-hour feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the backstreets of old Kuala Lumpur. It's a food tour designed by a chef, led by our team of professional foodie guides.Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine and the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour so no-one is disappointed ✘ Unsuitable for vegetarians ✘ Unsuitable severe allergies. ✔ Suitable for pescatarians though one or two tastings will need to be skipped ✔ Suitable for lactose intolerances. ✔ Suitable for no beef and no pork diets. ✔ Fully halal. ✔ Suitable for gluten intolerances if traces are acceptable. If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Chow Kit Market

    Malaysian cuisine is a complex beast, a blend of Malay, Indian and Chinese flavours. Thankfully, you can hit the street food tour scene running if your join our daily 4-hour food feast. Exclusive to just 8 guests, you’ll be led away from the tourist crowds to one of the last remaining undeveloped districts, a place known for its community spirit and sizzling street eats. We don't want to spoil the surprise, but prepare to drool over banana-leaf grilled mackerel with piquant sambal, coconut-steamed nasi lemak with rich chicken rendang, flamed-grilled skewers with nutty peanut satay among a dozen more tastings in places you'd struggle to find alone.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kuala Lumpur

    The tour concludes back in the heart of the city in the full view of the mighty Petronas Towers. Enjoy local hospitality and meet new friends along the way. End the tour armed with the knowledge you'll need to continue eating street food across Malaysia.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour isn't suitable for vegetarians due to street vendors' limited menus. The tour is fully halal. Pescatarians may be have skip a tasting or two. Other dietary restrictions may require some dishes to be missed
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella in rainy season
Supplied by A Chef's Tour

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