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Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Overview

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
  • Alcoholic drinks excluded
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
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Meeting Location

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452
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Chow Kit, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Lot 42
Jalan Ampang, Kampung Baru, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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.

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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!
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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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella in rainy season
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant meals not included
  • The tour isn't suitable for those with a severe allergies due to the nature of street food. Suitable for gluten intolorances as long as traces are acceptable. Other allergies may require some dishes to be missed

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+08). Read more Apr 2025

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  • 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
  • Maximum of 8 exclusive guests on each tour
  • Led by professional foodie guides
  • Alcoholic drinks excluded
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant meals not included
  • The tour isn't suitable for those with a severe allergies due to the nature of street food. Suitable for gluten intolorances as long as traces are acceptable. Other allergies may require some dishes to be missed
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