Food Tours in Kuala Lumpur

I managed to hook up with Pauline who personally runs these food tours in KL where the guest is taken on an amazing and interesting tour around some of the unique places found throughout Petaling Street or Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur.

Food Tours in Kuala Lumpur

The tour is pretty simple and easy for anyone as it involves some walking, sightseeing and food tasting along the way.

You are also taken on a journey which snakes through interesting alleys and back lanes of this famous street and it is all done within a span of three to four hours.

Overall, I would rate this food tour in Kuala Lumpur as one of the must-do things in Malaysia for anyone spending a night or two here. 

After meeting Pauline, I was then introduced to another guest from New York who previously signed up for this tour.

We casually sat down having our local Malaysian breakfast of black coffee and toast bread while Pauline got to know us a little better.

She was very professional in asking about our diets as we would be sampling a variety of local hawker foods during the food tour. She also mentioned that all tours here would be conducted in English too.

After about 20 minutes of catching up and ending with a nice bowl of Beef Noodles, we embarked on our gastronomical tour of KL.

Here, Pauline explained and also showed us the variety of Malaysian Chinese spices and goods which are used everyday in local cooking.

If I were to be walking alone here, I would have totally missed this place. It was here that many of the locals would do their daily marketing and have their drinks or meals. 

A couple of vegetable stalls greeted us as we entered and she then showed us some of the unique local vegetables which looked very odd to Brian, who was the other guest.

Me, I have seen them throughout Malaysia but the fact that this specialized tour took you into local markets was interesting enough for any traveler.

As we got deeper into the lane, you could notice that you were the only foreigner here as there was no sign of other tourists around.

Pauline explained that the stall here has been around for many years and is one of the popular stalls for lunch or even a snack throughout the day.

As I looked over, a number of locals were seen lining up to get their orders. Pauline has sat us down at one of the empty tables while she went and get our sample order.

A side dish of chili sauce was served but you can opt to not have it if you have a weak stomach. But for a fact, it still tastes great without the chili.

Next, she got us a plate of Chee Cheong Fun with sweet sauce and some chili sauce on the side. This flat steamed noodle works perfect as an appetizer and can also be eaten as a side dish along with the Yong Tau Foo.

A bowl of Curry Mee (Noodles) was last on the menu here. This rich fragrant milk-based curry dish was served with yellow noodles and pieces of chicken and some long beans. Not as spicy as you would imagine but it will give your taste buds something to ponder about.

As we walked through, I noticed a number of unique shops selling Chinese wedding items and even statues of Chinese goddesses.

Pauline explained a little about the Chinese marital culture as many folks here still believe in the traditional ways.

Walking along, the main street, she then led us to a local candy hawker. Some really unique dried fruit candy infused with sugar was sampled and even bought for us to much on along the way.

Upon reaching the main intersection of Chinatown, we stopped at one of the most famous drink stalls here.


Air Mata Kuching or Cats Eye Drink was served to us while we immediately consumed it there and then due to the nice and hot weather.

Apparently, this drink stall is now run by the second generation of the family who started selling this dessert drink here for over 30 years now.

Seeing how they trade, sell food and go about their daily lives was among some of the highlights of the tour.

Apart from just being taken to a restaurant and eating, this tour is well worth every cent spent as you get to move around on foot in the heart of Chinatown.

Not that I tried any of those, but please check with Pauline if you do want to visit any of these Chinese physicians.

Cooked over hit fire, it takes lots of skill to serve out a good plate of Hokkien Noodles. You will find the famous Chinese Croutons (Fried Pork Lard), pieces of pork meat and vegetables in this dish.

Mind you this tour is non-halal meaning this is not for Muslims. For those interested in a halal food tour of KL, you can contact Pauline or Simply Enak for arrangements. 

Well, this was it where Pauline asked him if he would really like to experience the Durian. After a quick ponder, Brian’s answer was quick – ‘Why not? Since I’m here in Malaysia’.

So we adjourned to one of the durian sellers in Petaling Street to make that historical moment for Brian.

The outcome? Sorry, not revealing it here as you will have to try it for yourself to get that experience.

Final Thoughts on the Food Tours in Kuala Lumpur

You can also view some of the Trip Advisor Reviews of Simply Enak’s Food Experiences. I will personally recommend this tour when you are visiting KL city as it only takes up about 3 to 4 hours of your time.

The tour starts at about 10am and ends at about 1pm. Price-wise, I think it is very reasonable and affordable for the business traveler, general traveler or even backpacker.

For the Backpacker, you may be staying around the Chinatown area, therefore, it will be easy to meet up for this tour.

Overall this tour is something different from the ordinary as it will definitely fascinate your palate. If you are a food lover and on a business or leisure trip in Kuala Lumpur with a free day, I would recommend that you try out this interesting food tour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.