How It Works

Your Complete Guide to LetsMakan

Four roles. One platform. Whether you want to eat, host, guide, or be a foodie buddy β€” here's exactly how everything works.

The Big Picture

How the Roles Connect

LetsMakan is a marketplace. Travellers pay for experiences that Hosts, Guides and Foodie Buddies create. The platform handles everything in between.

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Traveller

Discovers, books & pays

β†’Browses experience listings
β†’Selects a date & pays online
β†’Gets a 6-digit check-in code
β†’Attends & leaves a review
Pays full price. Refund policy applies.
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LetsMakan
The marketplace layer
βœ“ Secure payment via Stripe
βœ“ Identity verification
βœ“ Listing review & approval
βœ“ Check-in code system
βœ“ Reviews & ratings
βœ“ Payout processing
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Host, Guide & Buddy

Creates & delivers experiences

β†’Lists an experience, trail or dining session
β†’Gets approved by admin team
β†’Sets availability slots
β†’Hosts guests & checks in via code
β†’Earns weekly payout to bank
Host
80%
Guide
80%
Buddy
80%
↑ paysearns 80% ↓
What Happens During a Booking

The Booking Journey

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Traveller browses

Filter by location, price, type

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Selects date & pays

Card or FPX via Stripe

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Gets check-in code

6-digit code, instantly

4
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Host/Guide checks in

Verifies code on arrival

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Experience happens

Real food, real stories

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Host/Guide earns

Payout processed weekly

Step-by-Step

Your Role, Your Journey

Select your role below to see the complete step-by-step guide.

Who is this for?

A food lover who wants to experience Malaysia through authentic local meals β€” not just restaurants. You book experiences, attend them, and leave honest reviews.

Tourists & staycationersFood enthusiastsFamilies & groupsSolo adventurers

Requirements

  • βœ“ Google account to sign up
  • βœ“ Valid payment method (card or FPX)
  • βœ“ No verification needed to browse

Earnings

Travellers pay for experiences. You receive full refund protection based on the listing's cancellation policy.

Step-by-Step Journey(6 steps)

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Create your account

Sign up with Google in seconds. Your identity stays protected β€” personal details are only shared with a host after a confirmed booking.

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Browse experiences

Explore authentic home-cooked dining experiences and curated food trails across Malaysia. Filter by price, location, or type.

πŸ’‘Read the Dish Story section on each listing β€” it tells you the cultural background of the food you'll eat.
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Select a date & pay securely

Pick an available slot, enter your guest count, and complete checkout via credit card or FPX. All payments go through Stripe β€” your card details are never stored on our platform.

πŸ’‘FPX allows direct bank transfer β€” no credit card needed. Minimum booking is RM2.00.
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Get your 6-digit check-in code

Immediately after payment is confirmed, you'll receive a unique 6-digit check-in code. Find it on your Bookings page. This code is your proof of attendance.

πŸ’‘Screenshot your code or save it offline β€” you'll need to show it to your host/guide when you arrive.
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Show up & enjoy the experience

Arrive at the agreed time and location. Share your 6-digit code with your host or guide to check in. Then sit back, eat, and enjoy authentic Malaysian food culture.

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Leave an honest review

After the experience is marked complete, you'll be able to rate and review it. Your feedback helps great hosts and guides get discovered by more travellers.

πŸ’‘Reviews only go live 24 hours after submission β€” a cooling-off period to ensure balanced, considered feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore experiences now β†’

Free to sign up Β· No commitment needed

Side by Side

Role Comparison

Feature
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Traveller
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Home Host
πŸ—ΊοΈ
Makan Guide
🍽️
Foodie Buddy
Can book experiencesβœ“β€”β€”β€”
Can list dining experienceβ€”βœ“β€”β€”
Can lead food trailsβ€”β€”βœ“β€”
Can host dining sessionsβ€”β€”β€”βœ“
Earns incomeβ€”βœ“βœ“βœ“
Payout percentageβ€”80%80%80%
Pricing modelβ€”Per personPer personFlat / session
IC verification neededβ€”βœ“βœ“βœ“
Admin approval neededβ€”βœ“βœ“βœ“
Orientation quizβ€”β€”βœ“β€”
Code of Conductβ€”β€”β€”βœ“
Public venue onlyβ€”β€”β€”βœ“
Can leave reviewsβœ“β€”β€”β€”
Sets own scheduleβ€”βœ“βœ“βœ“

* One account can hold multiple roles. Switch between roles from your profile settings.