Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Malaysia’s traditional street food scene on this evening tasting tour in Kuala Lumpur. Escape the tourist trail with your guide, and delve into corners of Kuala Lumpur many visitors miss. Mingle with the locals in the bustling Chow Kit Market, and sample tasty treats that the city’s local love like flame-grilled chicken with peanut satay. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to eight people.
- Evening street food tasting tour in Kuala Lumpur’s Chow Kit Market
- Step off the tourist trail with your guide, to lesser-known parts of the city
- Sample treats popular among local residents, like grilled chicken satay
- Small-group tour limited to eight people
What's Included
- 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Kuala Lumpur food tour
- 4 hours of feasting around the backstreets of old Kuala Lumpur
- Led by professional foodie guides
- Maximum of 8 exclusive guests on each tour
- Bottled water and local soft drinks included
- 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 South452, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Chow Kit, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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 - KLCCLot 42, Jln Ampang, 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.
Itinerary
1
Kuala Lumpur
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Chow Kit Market
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Kuala Lumpur
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Arwen_A, Jul 2026
This was a truly incredible experience. Ian was a fun and informative guide and constantly made sure everyone had everything they needed and more. I highly recommend this tour - arrive hungry and try everything, you will not leave disappointed!
John_M, Jul 2026
This was a great experience. Fantastic guide. The food was really good and we went to very local authentic restaraunts.
Matt_W, Jul 2026
Incredible experience! Neem was a delight, insightful, and a wonderful tour guide. She’s knowledgeable in all things food and will create a wonderful atmosphere for everyone!
Amanda_N, Jul 2026
Ian is an absolute icon and truly a hidden gem of Kuala Lumpur! Not only did he make sure we experienced the best food and felt comfortable and taken care of throughout the entire tour, but he went above and beyond in every way. He was incredibly knowledgeable about both the food and the local culture, and his personality made the experience even better.
He has a way of bringing people together, and by the end of the tour, our group genuinely felt like friends. This was easily one of my favorite tours I’ve ever been on. If you’re considering this food tour, ask for Ian…you won’t regret it!
Robert_Y, Jul 2026
Great food adventure for first timers to KL. Stephen was kind, knowledgeable and got us incredible food. Making our own roti was one of the many highlights.
tommytrevorrudd, Jul 2026
Great experience and great tour guide. Good for experience foods that you wouldn’t normally consider.
Mark_S, Jul 2026
A great experience trying food and seeing areas of KL that not many visitors would try to visit and would unlikely find by themselves
CARON_S, Jun 2026
I cant rate this tour highly enough. We explored with Kiran. She was honestly amazing. Friendly, knowledgeable and committed to making sure we had a great time. We visited many local restaurants and markets throughout the evening and I lost count of the number of dishes we tried. Everything from fresh fruit and durian to grilled fish and mango smoothie. We were also able to make our own roti which was then cooked and served to us with 3 different curry sauces. We visited restaurants and parts of KL that we would definitely have missed without Kiran. Make sure you are hungry when you go. The food is plentiful and delicious. Highly recommend this tour.
Chris_M, Jun 2026
Really enjoyable small group tour with Sam as our knowledgeable and helpful guide around multiple stops giving a great insight into local life and history. Go prepared to be very full at the end of the tour!
Arthur_B, Jun 2026
Sam was a great guide. This tour provided an opportunity to sample a wide variety of local foods in places that would be difficult to find without being on a tour. Highly recommended.
Janis_H, Jun 2026
This tour was a unique experience that allowed us to see areas we never would have ventured in to. Chow Kit was pure Maylay. We stopped at 4 locations to sample specialties of the country. Sam was a knowledgeable guide who gave great information and service. Can't lose with this one.
Richard_B, Jun 2026
Great way of experiencing the Malaysian food and Culture with a charming and knowledgeable guide. Kiran was a delight & very entertaining but needs a new umbrella.
Marie_I, Jun 2026
Such a great tour, highly recommended with so much food included, our guide had so much local knowledge
Sharon_T, Jun 2026
Absolutely wonderful! Our tour guide Jay was absolutely marvelous and actually made the tour worthwhile. It was a lot of food but you got a sense of all types of food. Would highly recommend.
Rob_G, Jun 2026
A fabulous walking tour through traditional food markets where you get to emerse yourself in the local cuisines and try things you’d never normally try.. our guide Kiran was knowledgeable and passionate about the food and history of the area.. we came away with full bellies and excited to try and navigate the cuisines on our own.
Evan_X, Jun 2026
A great tour of sampling of different types of local cuisines. Stephen did a wonderful job showing us around and feeding us! If not for the pouring rain, this tour would have been a fantastic addition to my trip to Malaysia. I also wish I did not have lunch prior to the food tour. If you are a foodie like me, you will give it a try!
Peter_S, Jun 2026
Great variety of food to eat and very informative information about the culture and history of KL. would highly recommend this tour.
Valentina_G, Jun 2026
We recently did the Sambal Food Tour in Kuala Lumpur and it was absolutely fantastic. Our guide, Ian, was exceptional from start to finish. Before we even began, he clearly explained the entire itinerary, what foods we would be tasting, where we would be going, and what to expect throughout the evening. His knowledge of Malaysian food, culture, and local history made the experience even more enjoyable.
At first, the food portions seemed quite small, but don’t be fooled! There were more than 15 different tastings throughout the tour, and by the end we were completely satisfied. Every stop offered something unique, allowing us to experience a wonderful variety of authentic Malaysian flavours.
Ian was friendly, informative, organised, and passionate about what he does. He made everyone feel welcome and ensured the group had a great time. The tour was well-paced, fun, and gave us the opportunity to explore parts of Kuala Lumpur we may not have otherwise visited.
This food tour was excellent value for money and one of the highlights of our trip. If you’re visiting Kuala Lumpur and want to experience authentic local food while learning about the culture, I highly recommend the Sambal Food Tour. Come hungry—you’ll need to!
This is my second time with Ian
Richard_G, Jun 2026
We only had done the first stop and that was great
Then my wife tripped fell and fractured her leg
Sean our guide was very helpful in arranging an ambulance and he was very good to us
5 Stars for Sean
Adriana_A, Jun 2026
Kiran was absolutely fantastic! She was incredibly knowledgeable and fun as she took us through our stops and explained beautifully everything we were trying, including historical and cultural aspects. Had it not been for this tour, we would not have visited the authentic restaurants and market off the more touristy places. Excellent experience and amazing tastings. This tour was our highlight in Kuala Lumpur.
BEV_H, Jun 2026
Fantastic evening. Great variety of food and we were so full by the end. Our guide Sean was awesome.
Abha_N, Jun 2026
Excellent food tour! Probably one of the best we’ve ever been on. Kiran was extremely warm, maintained a great pace and gave us a very good feel for the local food and culture. They are not kidding when they say come hungry.
Daniyal_S, Jun 2026
This tour was incredible from start to finish. Every stop offered something unique, and the variety of dishes — more than 15 tastings — gave me such a rich understanding of Kuala Lumpur’s food scene. I loved trying things I never would have discovered on my own.
Our guide Kiran was fantastic: warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about Malaysian cuisine. They shared stories, history, and local insights that made each bite even more meaningful.
If you love food or want to experience KL like a local, this tour is an absolute must.
Ruwan_F, Jun 2026
Our guide Ian was amazing. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a very busy public holiday and the restaurants were full. He managed to complete the tour without missing any of the tastings.
Melanye_C, Jun 2026
AMAZING from beginning to end. My guide, Jai, was an excellent guide and took good care of all of us, even the ones with food sensitivities. And when they say come hungry, they aren’t joking. I only ate a small snack a few hours before attending, tried to pace myself at each place, and still ran out of room for the last few items.
Julie_B, May 2026
Wonderful food tour. So interesting to learn about the city’s food. Explored the market and several venues to try a range of foods and drinks. Shaun was a fabulous host - so friendly and knowledgeable. There was a lot to eat and we were always offered more if we wanted! Would thoroughly recommend this tour - it’s fabulous 😋
Carrie_B, May 2026
Ian was so full of energy and passion. We all loved his tour and ALL the food. Perfect group size (max 10) so we could hear and participate through out the tour
Bryce_N, May 2026
Lots of very great food on this tour. Go on an empty stomach or pace yourself since there is plenty to enjoy. Sean did a great job telling us about all the foods we were tasting!
Heather_W, May 2026
The food was amazing and Sam did a great job of making the entire experience run smoothly! As others have said, A LOT of food, so come hungry. I’ve been on a lot of food tours and this one was excellent.
AJ_B, May 2026
Ian was amazing and super friendly! Loved this tour and all the yummy places that we visited. Definitely recommend
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