Jackie M’s Culinary Tour #2 – A Slow Food Pilgrimage to Hidden Malaysia
The Masters’ Table: Jackie M’s Slow Food Pilgrimage to Hidden Malaysia
9 Days / 8 Nights – 11-19 January 2026
What You’ll Experience
- Join me, Jackie M, and selected Masters of Malaysian Cuisine (MOMC) chefs on a one-of-a-kind food journey through Kuala Lumpur, Perak and Melaka.
- Discover the dishes, stories and people that make Malaysian cuisine so distinctive.
- Take part in cooking workshops and community-based exchanges with local chefs.
- Enjoy unhurried travel that leaves time to wander, taste and chat with locals.
- Step behind or in front of the camera – guests are welcome to observe or feature informally in MOMC’s Street Food Journeys: Perak filming days.
Tour Overview
This tour (maximum 8 full-time guests) is designed for travellers who value depth over speed, and it brings together the best elements of my previous culinary tour while removing the less compelling parts.
We’re going with a small, intimate group and fewer tick-the-box tourist attractions so you have time to relax, wander off on your own, or just hang out with us. (Our late night hotel lounge chats and meetups were the highlight of my last culinary tour.)
You’ll experience Malaysia through the eyes of its cooks and gain an in-depth understanding of Malaysia’s layered culinary landscape. You’ll get to participate in cooking workshops with our elite Masters of Malaysian Cuisine chefs, and you’ll get to dine at eateries you won’t find listed in travel guides.
Your stay in Perak coincides with MOMC’s collaboration with Tourism Perak, who are hosting our chefs as we document the region’s food culture for our Street Food Journeys video series and MOMC eMagazine.
Rather than being a “media shoot,” it’s an open invitation for you to share in the encounters that bring these stories to life – sampling, chatting and learning alongside us.
4 to 5-star accommodation or equivalent, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, and transfers between locations are included so you can focus on what matters: food, culture and connection.
Itinerary Snapshot
| Day | Base |
| 1 — Kuala Lumpur | Arrival at hotel and welcome dinner introducing Malaysia’s regional flavours. |
| 2 — Kuala Lumpur | Guided food tour; half-day MOMC/Debbie Teoh Nyonya cooking workshop in Petaling Jaya. |
| 3 — To Ipoh (Perak) | Travel to Ipoh: Morning stop in Teluk Intan to taste its unique chee cheong fun and visit the leaning clock tower. Ipoh Old Town heritage walk and street-food crawl. |
| 4 — Ipoh (Perak) | MOMC filming & food discovery day – visit iconic kopitiams, meet hawkers, taste Ipoh’s white coffee, bean-sprout chicken and kai si hor fun. |
| 5 — Ipoh (Perak) | Cooking workshop hosted by MOMC; afternoon free for personal exploration. |
| 6 — Ipoh → Melaka (via Tanjung Tualang & Teluk Intan) | A slow travel day linking north and south. Lunch stop in Tanjung Tualang for its famous big-head freshwater prawns. Continue to Melaka and check in; dinner in the evening. |
| 7 — Melaka | Guided heritage food tour through Melaka’s old quarter plus a mini kuih-making workshop (e.g. onde-onde). |
| 8 — Back to Kuala Lumpur | Leisurely morning in Melaka; return to KL for farewell dinner. |
| 9 — Kuala Lumpur | Breakfast and departures. |
Cost:
| Description | Dates | Early-bird (AUD) (book by 15 Nov) | Regular (AUD) |
| Full tour (9 days/8 nights) | 11-19 Jan | $2650pp twin share | $2950pp twin share |
| KL only (2 nights) | 11-13 Jan | $850pp twin share | $1050pp twin share |
| Perak only (3 nights) | 13-16 Jan | $1350pp twin share | $1550pp twin share |
| Melaka only (2 nights) | 16-18 Jan | $850pp twin share | $1050pp twin share |
| Single supplement | $100 per night | $125 per night | |
| Workshops only (KL, Ipoh OR Melaka) | (various) | $250 each | $300 each |
| Deposit req. – | $200 | $200 |
Inclusions
- 8 nights’ accommodation at 4 to 5-star or equivalent properties
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
- All intercity and local transfers (depending on group size, this may include travel by train/Grab)
- MOMC-led workshops and cultural activities
- Perak filming participation (optional)
- Local guides
Not Included
- Airfares
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfers
Why Join This Tour
- Cook & connect: Share kitchens and tables with Jackie M. & selected MOMC chefs.
- See what others miss: From big-head prawns in Tanjung Tualang to chee cheong fun in Teluk Intan, explore true local favourites.
- Travel slowly: Each leg of the journey reveals another layer of Malaysia’s food story.
- Make a difference: Your presence helps showcase Perak’s & Malaysia’s culinary treasures for Visit Malaysia 2026.
Additional Notes:
Due to the unique nature of this small-group culinary pilgrimage – relying on the availability of specific local experts and optimal conditions at highly-sought, off-the-beaten-path eateries – the itinerary, precise timings, and specific vendors are subject to change.
Any necessary modifications will be made to ensure the highest quality and most exclusive culinary experience for our guests.
Meals:
Breakfast is included and offers two options at each stay:
Option A (Hotel): You may take breakfast provided by the accommodation (where applicable).
Option B (Local Style): You may join me at a nearby hawker stall or kopitiam. This provides direct experience of local food culture.
All lunches and dinners are covered by the tour price. Menu selection for the group will be set by me.
Please note that I don’t consume pork, and menu choices will reflect this bias. You’re welcome to order additional dishes (with or without pork), supplementary items, or beverages at your own expense.
