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THE CHINATOWN EXPERIENCE

CHINATOWN FOOD TOURS

Join me on my walking food tour through Manhattan's Chinatown! We'll weave through the streets discussing the evolution of this historic area while tasting three of my neighborhood favorites. We will also visit Chinatown's largest food market and I will provide insights and explanations on the practices of Chinatown's businesses. 

About Chad!

I'm a chef with the bulk of my experience in New York City fine dining. My interest in Chinese cuisine grew to passion after moving to Manhattan's Chinatown several years ago. This neighborhood became my true home as I built relationships with local small business owners over the years. I’m passionate about sharing my love for Chinatown along with its food and history.

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Chinatown Food Tour

Savor Authentic Asian Food

Discover the Immigrant History of This Dynamic Neighborhood

Private Version of Tour Available

Taste the authentic Asian flavors in the heart of the city

Uncover immigrant history in New York City’s vibrant Chinatown. Tales of the struggle and survival so far from home , how the community has maintained its character, and dumplings to die for await you on this mouthwatering food tour . Your palate will be singing, and your mind dazzled as you indulge in the delicious flavors and discover the stories that set this neighborhood apart.

Experience immigrant history…..along with incredible food!

Discover how the neighborhood evolved from its origin as the Five Points

Taste the varied cuisines the neighborhood has to offer including Vietnamese and Malaysian

There are way too many restaurants for one tour! We’ll give you our favorite recommendations for when you’re not with us!

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Trip details.

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$109, but your best value is the combo tour. This tour combines with our Historic Downtown Tour

Tours require a minimum of 2 guests to open, and then single travelers can join. If you are a single traveler, and are having trouble booking, please email or call.

Departure time

Meeting point.

Upon your reservation, you will receive a confirmation with maps and best mode of transportation to get to your meeting point

Finish Point

Mott Street & Bayard St.

Availability

Seven days a week, rain or shine

Approximately 120 minutes

All tours are semi-private with 8 people or less

All your food and drink at five different spots is included, and a fully qualified, knowledgeable, award-winning tour guide

Subsitutions

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. Any other dietary needs cannot be accommodated on this tour (vegan, kosher, nut allergies, dairy-free or gluten-free diets)

It is a walking tour, but the pace is slow and comfortable

Private Tour Option

All of our tours are available as private tours . Enjoy the same great tour with just your friends and family, and one of our guides. Get in touch to plan your tour today!

What You’ll Do and Eat

Experience immigrant history , along with incredible food on our Chinatown walking tour. We’ll show you the oldest tenement building in New York City, and bring the culture alive, both old and new. New York’s Chinatown is a complex and diverse community. We’ll show you the hidden gems of New York City’s best diverse Asian restaurants and then the best Chinese Ice Cream Factory in the USA. New York’s Chinatown is a complex and diverse expanding Asian community. Let’s not forget that over half of Chinatown is composed of all the other Pacific Rim Nations, so you can get the finest Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian and Japanese foods here in Chinatown as well . We know the best places to eat in NYC’s “China town.” Where else can you find dumplings with soup in them instead of dumplings in the soup?

This neighborhood has been Irish, Jewish, and Italian before it was Chinatown. The overlapping experience of all these New York City immigrants is what makes us New Yorkers who we are today, and that’s what your Manhattan Walking Tour guide brings to life for you.

Whether it is barbecue pork with honey glaze or just wasabi peas, New York’s Chinatown has it all. Even choosy New York foodies love this tour of Chinatown! This isn’t just a Chinatown food tour-it’s a culinary experience coupled with amazing stories of New York’s history . So come hungry, the food is plentiful – enough for a full lunch and join us in Chinatown for an unforgettable day re-tracing New York’s family history – maybe even yours.

After your tour you will be very close to a lot of other great attractions and neighborhoods. NOHO, Little Italy, Nolita, St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, the Tenement Museum, City Hall Park. Chinatown’s downtown location is a great place to catch your NYC subway ride. Almost all New York City trains go to the Canal Street stop in Chinatown, meaning fast and easy access to wherever you are coming from or going to.

Remember, we are a custom NYC walking Tour Company and can make your New York tour match you and your wants or needs. We also offer a guided tour of historic downtown that pairs perfectly with Chinatown at a substantial discount . It is seamless and your guide travels with you from one tour to the other. The Chinatown / HistoricDowntown Double Combo tour (opens in a new tab) lasts about 3.5 hours.

Additional Things We Recommend for You to See and Do

For those of you who want to discover New York City landmarks on your own, here is a list that works well with your Chinatown food tour:

• Score major bargains on NYC souvenirs and a world of other merchandise in the stores and bustling sidewalk markets for which this area is famous.
• Head over to the Lower East Side and The Tenement Museum, where you can be immersed in the immigrant history and folklore of New York City.
• Spend time at Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Ascend 102 stories above New York City to the One World Observatory in The Freedom Tower, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
• Catch a free ride on the Staten Island Ferry for great views of the Statue of Liberty and the NYC skyline.
• Wander the trendy streets and shops of NYC’s hip Tribeca neighborhood, and maybe even spot a celebrity.
• Enjoy magnificent views of the Brooklyn Bridge from City Hall Park, also a pedestrian access point to this iconic structure known as “the eighth wonder of the world.”
• Visit the storied St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in Nolita, one of NYC’s oldest surviving churches and where the baptism scene in The Godfather was filmed.

Check Out What Our Guests Are Saying

Lmease750 – testimonials, happy client.

Nancy was a great tour guide, very knowledgable about the area and food. I look forward to doing another food tour with this company.

Wonderful combo of interesting history and lots of tasty food. Alex is a great guide who really knows the area and is enthusiasm makes the experience great fun.

Billy was fantastic. He was really knowledgeable about the area and the food was amazing! We’re all still full!

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Chinatown Food Tour

Small Group Sizes

Friendly Local Guides!

More Than Enough Food for Lunch!

Experience immigrant history, along with incredible food! New York’s Chinatown is a complex and diverse expanding Asian community. This is truly a culinary experience coupled with amazing stories of New York’s history.

Incredible food

Fun facts and stories

Comfortable pace

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Trip details.

$109 per person

Departure time

12:00pm sharp

Meeting point

Exact meeting location given in confirmation email

Availability

Runs everyday, but with only 8 guests per tour, it sells out quickly.

Approx. 2 hours

8 max. All tours are semi private with 8 people or less.

Tour guide, water, and lots of food. Please come hungry!

Not included

Gratuity for guides

Substitutions

• Substitutions: Vegetarian option is available. Please advise at time of booking if required.
• Any other dietary needs cannot be accommodated on this tour (vegan, kosher, nut allergies, dairy-free, or gluten-free diets).

What to bring

Wear comfortable shoes, and bring an umbrella or jacket in case of rain. Tour goes out, rain or shine.

Participation requirements

It is a walking tour, but the pace is slow and comfortable. We recommend comfortable walking shoes since we will be going inside food vendors and strolling old streets.

Overview of Your Tour

Experience authentic Asian cuisine like soup dumplings and roasted pork on our Chinatown walking tour. Stroll through the bustling markets and take in the area’s rich immigrant history. This neighborhood has been Irish, Jewish, and Italian before it was Chinatown​.​ The overlapping experience of all these New York City immigrants is what makes us New Yorkers who we are today, and that’s what your Manhattan Food Tours guide brings to life for you. We bring the culture to life in a way you will never forget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Of course! We love seeing kids reactions to the awesome food and hearing their questions!

The tour lasts about 2 hours, but we will only cover about 0.8 miles of total walking at a relaxed pace.

All tours are held rain or shine. However, we supply ponchos if it rains. We recommend you check the weather forecast to help you choose your shoes and garments and that bring an umbrella.

Restaurant server gratuities are already included in the tour price. While it’s never expected, if you enjoyed your tour and want to give a tip to your tour guide, please do! Most guidebooks and American Express suggest 20% of the full tour price. There is even an option to tip your guide while booking a tour.

Have more questions? Check out our FAQ page!

Check out what our guests are saying, christopher d., february 2018.

Nancy led my wife and I on an awesome food tour of Chinatown. From the honey roast pork at Mulberry Meat Market to the many delicacies of Yeah Shanghai Deluxe, we enjoyed delicious food as well as cool sights and history. Read Full Testimonial

Wonderful combo of interesting history and lots of tasty food. Alex is a great guide who really knows the area and is enthusiasm mkaes the experience great fun. Read Full Testimonial

November 2017

My tour guide Annabel, a New York native, was fantastic. She has a deep knowledge of history and is passionate about NYC. […] I thought the specific places we stopped at and the specific food items selected were spot on. I highly recommend this tour for someone like me who doesn’t know where to begin or where to eat in this fascinating area of NYC. Read Full Testimonial

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Tastes of Chinatown: Neighborhood History and Food Tour

Chinatown Tour: A Walk Through the Culinary and Cultural History of the Neighborhood

Enjoy delicious cuisine while learning the compelling stories of Chinatown’s history

Take a field trip into the alleyways of New York City’s world-famous Chinatown which is more than 150 years old. You will see neighborhood landmarks, savor culinary delights, and discover Chinatown’s incredible history including the commitment of its residents to build a better life for the next generation. Come hungry because you will taste four savory dishes and one dessert on this 3-hour tour!

Chinatown and Chinese food are an intrinsic part of New York City life and culture. This small group experience is a sensory treat of tastes, sights, and sounds with a diverse menu of Chinese cuisines from noodles to dumplings. In between bites, the tour explores the history and cultural heritage that makes Chinatown so special.

Limited Tickets Available for Each Tour

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Tastes of Chinatown: Neighborhood History and Food Tour will include:

• Four tasty savory dishes and one dessert, tea/water included (Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available)

You will hear stories of:

• Afong Moy, the first known Chinese woman in the US
• The 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act
• A tofu shop that dates back to 1933
• Zhe “Zack” Zeng, a hero of 9/11
• Sister Ping, a notorious human smuggler
• “Bloody Angle” and the gang rivalries of the neighborhood
• How the egg roll was created in New York City
• And many more!

You will see many different parts of Chinatown:

• East Broadway “Little Fuzhou” or “New Chinatown”
• Doyers, Pell and Mott Street, the nucleus of Chinatown
• Columbus Park, the center of the notorious “Five Points”
• Mulberry and Canal Streets, the gateway to Little Italy

The tour lasts about 3 hours and covers a little over a mile of walking. Most tours will have no more than 8 guests. The tour meets near Think!Chinatown and concludes near the Museum of Chinese in America on Centre Street. (We will send the exact meeting place when you sign up).

$95 per person Includes four savory dishes and one dessert (vegetarian and gluten-free options are available )

Please note: no promo or discount codes can be used for this food tour.

Don’t see a date on the calendar that works for you? Please contact us  to set up a private tour! Our Chinatown food tour makes a great team-building event for any business or organization.

Walking Tour:  3 hours. The total walking distance is about 1 mile.

This tour is best suited for ages 12+

A review on Google for our Chinatown Tour:

“Went of the new food and history of Chinatown tour. Great and informative guide. Food was plentiful and tasty. Another great Bowery Boys tour.” 

A review on TripAdvisor :

“Robert was an excellent tour guide. We tried foods we would not have tried otherwise. Learned about the neighborhood, which was fascinating.” 

Your Guide:

Robert Zhu is a proud New York City tour guide with 29 years of local knowledge under his belt. He moved to New York City in 1995 and majored in economics and cinema studies.

Before becoming a Licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide, he was a Licensed Real Estate Agent and worked in the hospitality business. He conducts art, history and foodie tours all over the city.

Read more about Robert and the tour on our blog.

Prep for the Chinatown Tour by listening to the Bowery Boys episodes:  “Manhattan’s Chinatown” and “Chop Suey City: A History of Chinese Food in NYC”

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Welcome to the Chinatown & Little Italy Secret Food Tour — the ultimate foodie adventure for pizza lovers and Asian cuisine enthusiasts alike!

Get ready to experience the rich history, traditions, and flavors of New York City's most internationally recognized ethnic neighborhoods. Our 5-star cultural and gastronomic adventure promises to be an experience that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the city and its diverse communities.

You will be eating all the way from Five Points to Chinatown, and from Little Italy to Nolita! As you journey through the streets with us, our knowledgeable guides will captivate you with fascinating stories about these vibrant places.

New York City is full of hidden gems, with this highly curated tour in Lower Manhattan, you'll have the chance to uncover some of the city's best-kept secrets, long known only to the locals!

Book your tour from the calendar on the right and come hungry!

• We'll begin in historic Columbus Park, once known as Five Points, the treacherous battleground featured in Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York”.
• First up, you'll enjoy handmade fried dumplings from a beloved local hotspot.
• Next, prepare to savor a culinary delight with roots tracing back to 1940s Hong Kong, where the artful fusion of Cantonese roast pork and Western baking techniques gave birth to a beloved masterpiece
• On our walk, we'll pass through Chinatown's bustling streets and hear stories of the neighborhood's first Chinese-owned businesses and the notorious "bloody angle."
• Of course no visit would be complete without stopping at one of the neighborhood's buzzing bakeries for an Instagramable sweet treat.
• Now it's time to experience the true magic of NYC as you turn a corner and realize that the Chinese businesses suddenly turn Italian!
• In Little Italy, you'll visit one of the oldest family-owned Italian delis in the city and sample artisanal cheese and cured meat.
• After which, you'll explore a legendary bar featured in several mafioso films and TV shows and have a slice of pizza fit for The Godfather, himself!
• And finally, you'll feast on a mini New York-style cheesecake as you learn what's North of Little Italy.
• As with all our tours, there's also our delicious Secret Dish.
• Lychee Rose Iced Tea
• The Mulberry Blend
• Local Craft Beer

* Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.

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• Handmade fried dumplings
• Baked Roast Pork Bun
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• Mini Cannoli
• Brick oven pizza
• New York-style cheesecake
• Our delicious Secret Dish
• For more drinks see the Alcohol Upgrades above

Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

We chose the Chinatown and Little Italy regions of New York City for our food tour because of their unique and vibrant cultural backgrounds. These areas are world-famous for their authentic cuisine and lively atmosphere, making them the perfect destination for food enthusiasts. Our tour has been carefully curated to showcase the best of what these neighborhoods have to offer, featuring local favorites that you won't find anywhere else.

In Little Italy, you'll get to indulge in classic Italian dishes, while experiencing the rich history and traditions of this iconic neighborhood. And in Chinatown, you'll have the chance to taste traditional Chinese delicacies like dumplings and baked roast pork buns, while exploring the vibrant markets and shops that make this area so unique.

With our expert guides leading the way, you'll get an insider's perspective on these amazing spots. Don't miss out on this memorable culinary adventure in the heart of New York City!

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*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*

All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above, but if you want more alcohol (and who doesn't?) We offer an Upgraded Drinks Package that gives you 1 local craft beer, 1 specialty craft cocktail, and a refreshing craft tea.

Our meeting spot is conveniently located across the street from Tasty Dumpling at 42 Mulberry Street. Look for our friendly tour guide who will be waiting for you holding an orange umbrella. We recommend arriving a few minutes early.

Our tour concludes at the charming Lt. Petrosino Square, located at the intersection of Lafayette St. and Cleveland Pl. This vibrant and historic square, named after Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino, a renowned NYPD detective, is a perfect spot to reflect on your culinary journey through New York City.

Due to the nature of creating a well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us at [email protected] prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 45 minutes walking but it's not too difficult and there are no hills or stairs. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.

At our tour, we limit the number of participants to a maximum of 12 people to ensure that everyone has a personalized and intimate experience. However, if you have a group that is larger than 12 people, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email ( [email protected] ). We will do our best to accommodate your request and make arrangements that suit your needs.

At the Chinatown & Little Italy Secret Foods Tour, we work with a selection of small, local shops to source our food and drink. We take pride in providing our guests with top-quality, fresh, and locally-sourced ingredients that are true to the authentic flavors of these neighborhoods.

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Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest Walking Food Tour

A NYC Walking Food Tour for All Ages

Quick Details

• Hour Glass Duration: 3 hours
• Users Ages: All ages
• Map Marker Tours end: in a convenient location, walking distance to the meetup location and nearby subway stations. Your guide will help you navigate to your next destination.
• Checkmark Food Restrictions: With advanced notice, we can fulfill most requests (vegetarians, gluten- free, no shellfish, etc.). See options at check-out.
• Info Important Information: Tours are conducted with a maximum of 12-13 guests only. There are 2-3 seated tastings and 5-6 on-the-go tastings to ensure that you explore both neighborhoods in 3 hours. Tastings are subject to change. Customers may cancel up to 72 hours before the tour and receive a full refund or credit. Any cancellations after 72 hours prior to the tour customers will be given a gift card that does not expire in the amount initially charged.

Enjoy the Best Food Tour in Little Italy & Chinatown, established 2009!

Enjoy our signature 3 hour food tour of 2 historic nyc neighborhoods this tour has 2-3 seated tastings and 5-6 on-the-go tastings to ensure that you explore both neighborhoods in 3 hours..

Experience  Chinatown and Little Italy  through flavor, culture, and history. As your intimate group is led through the maze of the streets that make up Chinatown and Little Italy, your licensed guide will make sure to entertain you with fascinating historical stories and fill your stomach with delicious tastings. You will be sure to discover secrets of the city, historic parks, and exquisite NYC architecture. After the tour, your guide will provide plenty of tips on additional places to see and eat. This added service makes it easy to continue your Ahoy New York Food Tours adventure long after it concludes.

Enjoy 8 tastings during this fun tour for both locals & visitors alike:

• Eight different food tasting locations that fuse the elements of history, culture, and food.
• There are 2-3 seated tastings and 5-6 on-the-go tastings to ensure that you explore both neighborhoods in 3 hours.
• All food tastings are included, enough for lunch.
• For guests 21 and up an option to add a glass of wine or beer at the seated tasting is included!
• Each guest is provided a handout that includes a map, neighborhood recommendations & discounts.
• Visit family-owned shops, off-the-beaten-path NYC locations , and establishments that have been in business for over 100 years.
• Tours conducted in small intimate groups led by a friendly licensed guide to ensure a personable experience.
• This tour is significantly different from our Tasty Global Bites tour.

Food Tour Highlights:

• Satisfaction Guaranteed
• Certificate of excellence on Trip Advisor for 14 years
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• Multiple tours weekly, starting at 10:30 AM. Different tour times may be added
• Rain or shine
• All food tastings enough for lunch included in ticket price
• With advanced notice, we can fulfill most requests (vegetarians, gluten-free, no shellfish, etc.)

Our Delicious Tastings (family run businesses, some 100 years & older)

• A popular Chinese pastry paired with jasmine green tea (seated)
• A Chinese sponge cake with a twist
• Authentic Chinese dumplings
• Scrumptious Roasted Duck or OG egg rolls
• Seated and hearty tasting of Italian cuisine with choice of wine or beer
• Delicious imported Italian cheeses and olives
• Fresh pasta with an outstanding marinara sauce
• A well-known Sicilian pastry, cannoli

• Chevron down What type of food will we taste on the tour?

Food tasting locations can change without notice.

• Chevron down Can I bring my children on the tour?

While we welcome children on our tours, our tours are mainly for a mature audience in that we taste a variety of cuisine and dive deeply into history and culture. Sometimes we find that children of a young age may become easily disengaged. Although we are a family-friendly tour company, please take care in knowing if your child will enjoy the experience prior to booking. We find that children 8 years old and older enjoy our Little Italy & Chinatown Food Tour.

• Chevron down How much walking is involved?

We walk no more than ½ a mile at a moderate pace. During the three hours, there are many standing breaks, so we aren’t always walking. There are a few opportunities to sit throughout the tour.

• Chevron down Is the tour wheelchair and baby stroller accessible?

Although we would like to try to cater to your wheelchair and stroller needs, it takes time for us to coordinate due to the geographic limitations of the area. With notice, sometimes we can accommodate your needs.

• Chevron down Will there be restroom stops on the tour?

Yes, on our Little Italy & Chinatown Food Tour, there is a restroom at our first tasting location and at our sit-down tasting (about half way through the tour).

• Chevron down Do you accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies?

Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting does its best to accommodate any dietary restrictions and allergies. Please alert us upon booking your tour/dining experience.

My boyfriend and I decided to take a food tour of Chinatown and Little Italy to try some new foods and learn about the culture/ history of these neighborhoods and Hannah did not disappoint! As a picky eater, this was a great way to open up a bit more while learning + sightseeing the area. Hannah provided great insight into how these neighborhood + cuisine developed, answered tour and non-tour related questions, and made this a great experience for us. You could tell Hannah truly enjoys sharing this experience and I would recommend this to tourist and locals alike!

We took 4 food tours while on our trip and this one is by far the best! Patrick was FANTASTIC and got us trying foods that we never would have stumbled upon on our own. We sampled tons of wonderful food and learned so much history about the city. We left full and will definitely do it again next visit!

A wonderful experience with great food, lots of history, and fun! Shout out to our guide Lily who absolutely made the experience. She was knowledgeable and added lots of fun to the tour!! 11/10 Would recommend and even more so if Lily is the guide!!

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Around the block but worlds apart – New York’s Little Italy and Chinatown

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Last Updated on April 26, 2023

You might imagine Little Italy in New York City to be an authentic Italian neighborhood filled with young Robert DeNiro types shoveling down plates of delicious fresh pasta.

If so, you’d be wrong, and so were we on our first disappointing visit to Little Italy back in 2009.

Not far from the shores where millions of Italian immigrants would have disembarked throughout history, it seemed logical that the Little Italy neighborhood of New York would be as Italian as it gets on American soil. Instead, the three block radius might represent the Italian influence of the past, but nothing feels truly authentic here.

I also remember being struck by the fact that Chinatown seemed to have completely taken over, and we never expected neon Cantonese signs anywhere near Italian restaurants. On that first NY trip four years ago, the only thing Dani and I appreciated was how distinctly American and quintessentially New York it felt to ask whether the Chinese had chased the Italians out of the neighborhood.

Whether you have been to New York ten times or are planning your first visit, Ahoy Food tours is a great place to start. Come hungry because Alana, tour guide and owner of the company, will make sure you leave completely stuffed, all while feeding you fascinating nuggets of history about the waves of immigration that have given New York, and the U.S. as a whole, the texture it has today.

Myth #1: New York’s best Italian food can be found in Little Italy

Truth: Alana didn’t really recommend any restaurant to try here at all. Instead she took us to two of the area’s longest-running shops to sample homemade Mozzarella, imported cheeses and prosciutto, a bakery to sample cannolis and we managed to fit in an excellent slice of pizza before heading to Chinatown. Dani returned to Di Palo’s a few weeks later with the discount coupon you get on the tour, and bought freshly made raviolis, sauce and more of the mouthwatering Piave cheese, which we ate at our temporary New York home .

Myth #2:  Chinatown pushed the Italians out of Little Italy

Truth: The Italians had long since left by the time Chinese-American set up shop in the area. Today, under 50 actual Italian immigrants reside in Little Italy, and it has been that way for way over half a century. After the first and second waves of Italian immigrants landed on US shores, they quickly moved out of the crowded tenement-style living to the then-open spaces of upstate New York and New Jersey, to return to the farm life most of them knew from the old country.

Truth: Locals have plenty to learn (and taste!) from this Little Italy and Chinatown food tour which is partially food tasting and cultural walking tour. We have had serious bad luck with tours lately, having been on several which were boring, manufactured tourism products served up like processed food on store shelves. Even with ten other people, Alana made this tour feel as though we were really walking around New York with a friend. It was personal, honest and Alana took the time to answer everyone’s questions, not just about the area but things like directions, other New York tours, public transportation and more.

The tour was the canvas upon which Alana painted an incredible picture of New York City for us.

Even superheros have a weakness, however, and on this tour we felt that the stop the Thai restaurant was out of place. The food just wasn’t good enough to justify the seemingly out of place cuisine, but we understand why the tour stops here: Coming in at the midway point, it is a sit-down stop with bottomless glasses of water and a chance to escape the sun/rain/heat/cold and use the bathroom. We would have preferred a similar stop at a dim sum restaurant, especially after learning that Chinese dim sum is traditionally served between 10 and 2, which would have been perfect timing.

1. Prosciutto and Homemade Mozzarella 2. Imported Italian Cheeses 3. A slice from a pizza pie 4. Homemade cannolis 5. Various Thai dishes 6. Pork and Vegetable Dumplings 7. Egg rolls

A sticky, humid morning had given way to an extremely hot afternoon, but even as our NYC Chinatown food tour wound down, Alana stayed to point us all in the right direction and answer questions from everyone in the group before we splintered off back into the wilds of Manhattan for the day.

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Thursday 25th of July 2013

Both areas sound great but I love the sound of the buzz in China town. Boy am I hungry now!

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Wednesday 10th of July 2013

[...] Italy might not be the place to go for the best Italian food in New York City, but this “strange intercultural zone in Lower Manhattan still has an interesting story to tell – and some darn good Chinese cuisine to [...]

I haven't been to NY yet and I didn't know about this mixup. I also didn't know that there are less than 50 actual Italian immigrants living in Little Italy. I'll need to check it out whenever I make it to NY.

Yes, we were surprised, too - I guess it was much easier to immigrate to New York 150 years ago than it is now ;-)

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Monday 8th of July 2013

Totally agree with th 'tours are for tourist' myth. I love tours. I went on one of Barcelona recently - where I've lived 8 years - and learned so much!

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Sunday 7th of July 2013

I love that I live in NYC and I always have something new to learn :D Thanks for sharing!

Thank you, Chanel! We had spent a lot of time in Chinatown and Little Italy before we went on the tour, but we learned so many things that we had no idea about! And we'd probably never gone into any of the amazing Italian shops had it not been for the tour. Already looking forward to going back to New York and returning to Ferrara :)

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Chinatown Food & Culture Walking Tour

Curious about Chicago’s Chinatown but unsure where to start? Let our Bobby’s Bike Hike Chinatown Food and Culture Walking Tour be your local guide on this tour!

Chicago’s Chinatown, located next door to the Loop on Cermak Street and Wentworth Avenue, bursts with colorful shops, impressive monuments, and of course, delicious restaurants. Like a Chinese menu, the sheer number of possibilities can be overwhelming. Fortunately, with our local knowledge and partnerships we have created the perfect sampling tour for you.

You’ll sample culinary delights from five distinct Chinese regions while learning interesting facts about China and the history of Chinese immigration to Chicago. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a Chicago native, our walking culinary tour of this thriving neighborhood will whet your appetite for another visit!

All food samples are included in ticket price, but consider upgrading to our VIP Package to include samples of plum wine, bubble tea, and a specialty jasmine Chicago craft beer only served at Phoenix Restaurant.

What’s Included

• Tour price includes all food samples.
• VIP Tea/Wine/Beer upgrade package available (21+, please bring ID)
• All ages welcome

What to Bring

• Wear comfortable clothing/shoes for walking.
• Please bring a bottle of water. A few restaurants will serve water, but not all of them. So it’s highly recommended to bring a bottle of water.
• Bring a phone or camera, there will be plenty of photo opportunities.

Important Info

• Tours may run up to 15-20 minutes over or under the scheduled end time due to speed of restaurants/group.
• We ask that you stay with your guide during the duration of the tour.

Departure Locations

• Phoenix Restaurant 2131 S Archer Ave, Chicago

What to Expect

The Tour Starts with Cantonese Cuisine

Our first stop is a restaurant featuring cuisine from the southeastern region of Guangdong, formerly known as Canton. The Cantonese were the first Chinese people to emigrate to the United States during the California Gold Rush; to this day, most Chinese restaurants in America serve predominantly Cantonese or Cantonese-derived dishes. The restaurant we’ve chosen specializes in the traditional Cantonese appetizers known as dim sum, served with two varieties of Chinese tea.

Sweet Stop at a Chinese Bakery for Dessert Sample

The many offerings on display at the Chinese bakery we’ll visit next are a feast for the eyes, as well as the tongue. We’ll enjoy a popular dessert from the former Portuguese territory of Macau which melds Chinese and colonial traditions. Be warned, though, that you may have difficulty leaving the premises without purchasing an extra treat or two for the ride home!

Try Xi’an Cuisine

Perhaps the greatest advantage of having such a well-developed Chinatown in our city is the opportunity to experience regional Chinese cuisines that aren’t widely available in the US. The third restaurant on our tour features delicacies from the northwestern city of Xi’an, one of China’s ancient dynastic capitals. This food has a Middle Eastern influence due to Xi’an’s position at the eastern terminus of the ancient network of trade routes known as the Silk Road.

Visit Chinatown Square for Sichuan Cuisine

Next, we’ll visit Chinatown Square for a taste of the bold, exciting flavors of Sichuan cuisine. Sichuan’s famous chili peppers are found in dishes from every region of China. You’ll enjoy samples of spicy chili chicken and eggplant with garlic sauce at a restaurant founded by one of Chinatown’s best-known celebrity chefs.

Sample the Best Noodles in All of Chicago

Our fifth and final stop is for what Chicago Magazine dubbed “the best noodles in all of Chicago.” The centerpiece of the noodle soup is a large cauldron of broth placed atop a heating element at your table. You an add to your soup from a platter of thinly sliced meat or vegetables cooked to your liking. Several spices and sauces are also provided for a variety of delicious flavor combinations.

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Many people visit Chinatown to eat or go into the shops. We believe this historic area is worth knowing more about than who makes the best dim sum, although that’s certainly something we enjoy! Our Chinatown walking tour opens your eyes to some of the lesser-known history of Chicago. You cannot fully understand the city unless you know the story of its immigrants, because Chicago is a town dependent on them for its culture.

Plus, when you go on a Chinatown food tour, you go beyond the touristy destinations. We take you to the spots that make the very best food — the restaurants Chinatown insiders know about but the general public does not. These places offer you samples that will amaze and delight your taste buds. Often, the chefs at each stop give our guests items that do not even appear on the menu. Many people go straight from our tour to booking a reservation at their favorite Chinatown spot.

We recommend this tour for anyone who wants to know more about the history of Chinese Americans, Chicago arts and culture, or immigration in The Windy City.

Wentworth Avenue is the main artery of Chicago’s Chinatown district, and home to some of the most popular shopping and dining in the area.

Cantonese cuisine comes from the southeastern region of Guangdong, formerly known as Canton. The Cantonese were some of the first Chinese to emigrate to the United States and their influence is seen in most American Chinese restaurants today.

Dim sum is a traditional Cantonese appetizer, served in small bite-sized portions in steamer baskets. When paired with tea, dim sum makes for a complete Chinese brunch.

Chinese Bubble tea (VIP add-on) , the other component of a dim sum brunch, is world-famous. China has been growing tea leaves for centuries and has a rich tradition of refined tea flavors.

Portuguese-Chinese bakery treats come from the Portuguese Macau territory of China, and combine traditional and colonial flavors.

Xi’an cuisine comes from the northwestern city of Xi’an, one of China’s ancient dynastic capitals. It is rare in the United States, a special delicacy in Chicago’s Chinatown.

Lao Sze Chuan is one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in the United States, opened by celebrity chef Tony Hu, who is lovingly regarded as the unofficial mayor of Chicago’s Chinatown.

Top-rated Noodles in Chicago (by Chicago Magazine) which are popular in dishes from every region of China.

Chinatown Square is a two-story outdoor mall in the center of Chicago’s Chinatown, packed with popular shopping and dining.

Whether you live in the city or you’re visiting from out of town, you’ll enjoy one of the best Chicago food tours of Chinatown! If you are here on vacation or business, we recommend you take our tours at the beginning of your stay. This gives you background knowledge you can draw on throughout the rest of your time here. It may also give you ideas for how you want to spend the rest of your time in Chicago.

We pride ourselves on our excellent safety record. Our well-trained guides can assist you with any concerns as you walk your way through the city, enjoying all the culinary spoils of Chinatown while also learning more than you ever thought possible about Chicago’s history. Educating yourself while you eat? It’s the perfect way to celebrate Chicago.

Book your Chicago Chinatown food tour online today or contact us for a private group tour.

Phoenix Restaurant has been a Chinatown institution since the 1990s, serving up fine Cantonese cuisine with an emphasis on seafood and dim sum.

Chiu Quon Bakery is the oldest bakery in Chicago’s Chinatown, specializing in treats from the Macau region of China with a colonial Portuguese influence.

Xi’an Cuisine serves up dishes from the northwestern Xi’an region of China, a rarity in the United States.

A Chicago original since 1998, Lao Sze Chuan has since expanded to locations all over the country, and was named “Best Chinese Restaurant in the U.S.” by both Travel & Leisure and The Daily Mail.

Yummy Yummy Noodles has been named “Best Noodles in all of Chicago” by Chicago Magazine. You’ll soon find out why.

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Jun 24, 2024 • 5 min read

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One of Honolulu ’s oldest neighborhoods, Chinatown is a must-see. Endlessly strollable, discoveries abound in its narrow streets of 19th-century buildings and markets buzz with activity by day. Don’t miss top restaurants, hole-in-the-wall kitchens, dim-sum palaces and family-run stalls, and save time for the art galleries and trendy shops. Buy a lei while you're here.

Chinatown’s location is no accident. Near Honolulu’s busy trading port, enterprises selling goods to city folks and visiting seamen sprang up in the 1820s. Many of the shops were established by Chinese laborers who had completed their sugarcane plantation contracts. Some opened raucous bars catering to sailors. Though the most successful families have long since moved away, new immigrants, mostly from Southeast Asia, keep Chinatown vibrant. The neighborhood’s heritage is on explosive display every Chinese New Year (late January to mid-February) when the staccato pop of firecrackers echoes off the old brick facades. Festivities include a parade with lion dances, with red-colored decorations everywhere.

Before you go...

To make the most of your time in Honolulu's Chinatown, we recommend a little planning ahead of time. If you’re wanting to take a guided tour or looking forward to dinner or cocktails at one of the swankier establishments, be sure to make reservations in advance. 

In the morning...

Get dim sum then stroll the gardens.

Get to Mei Sum , a no-nonsense corner stop that cranks out dim sum, top-notch little plates and Chinese mains, when it opens at 8am. Then head to Foster Botanical Garden where the tropical plants you’ve only ever read about can be spotted in all their glory. Among its rarest specimens are the Hawaiian loulu palm and the East African Gigasiphon macrosiphon, both thought to be extinct in the wild. Several of the towering trees are the largest of their kind in the USA . 

The self-guided tour is excellent and celebrates plants and trees found across Hawaii . Oddities include the cannonball tree, the sausage tree and the double coconut palm capable of producing a 50lb nut. Follow your nose past fragrant vanilla vines and cinnamon trees in the spice and herb gardens, then pick your way among the poisonous and dye plants. Don’t miss the blooming orchids or the elegant – and appropriately named – royal palms.

Take a guided tour

Local volunteers with family ties to the community run the Hawaiʻi Heritage Center , a crowded gallery with changing exhibitions about Oʻahu’s Chinese, Japanese and other ethnic communities. It runs excellent Chinatown tours Wednesday and Friday mornings. Book ahead. 

Professional architects lead Chinatown walking tours on some Saturday mornings, sponsored by AIA (American Institute of Architects). The tours deconstruct Honolulu’s most historic neighborhood and its buildings. AIA also sells superb walking guides at its downtown office.

For lunch, go to the market

After your tour of the botanic garden head to Kekaulike Market and the adjoining Maunakea Marketplace for a wander and lunch. It's about a 13-minute walk down Maunakea St from the botanic garden. 

Chinatown revolves around its markets and food shops. Noodle factories, pastry shops and stalls line the narrow sidewalks, crowded with cart-pulling elders and errand-running families. In these busy warrens, you’ll see the range of O‘ahu ’s bounty from the sea and the land. 

Stalls in Kekaulike Market sell whole fish, dry goods, prepared foods and Hawaii’s plethora of produce. Vendors hawk fruit and vegetables from displays on the pedestrianized street. The Maunakea Marketplace hosts popular food stalls, including the standout Maguro Brothers . Wind your way to this little stall in the back where everything sparkles, especially the fish. For lunch, sashimi comes in many forms atop rice bowls, or opt for the perfectly grilled garlic ahi or teriyaki salmon. 

In the afternoon...

Shop for leis.

Wearing lei dates back to the Polynesians , who wore garlands of everyday objects such as flowers and feathers for status, honor and beauty. The tradition of giving lei to visitors to Hawaii dates to the 19th-century ships that first brought tourists.

A few traditional lei-makers in Chinatown are still going strong. At the landmark Cindy’s Lei Shoppe , you can watch craftspeople create flower lei of orchids, plumeria, twining maile, lantern ʻilima (flowering ground cover) and ginger for all occasions (from $10). Several other lei shops clustered nearby will also pack lei for you to carry back home. Tina’s Lei Shop is another good choice. Why not succumb to the gentle caress of the flower petals on your skin while the fragrant floral scent envelops you? 

Make a stop at the bookstore

Honolulu’s best bookshop, Skull-Face Books & Vinyl has outlandish decor and walls lined with posters for punk shows and surf contests. The offerings are deep in noir, grunge lifestyle, sci-fi, pop culture and history. 

Have a cocktail or afternoon tea

The retro gem Tea at 1024 has a huge selection of teas and serves cutsey sandwiches, scones and cakes in the afternoon. If a cocktail is more your late-afternoon vibe, try Manifest . Its lofty space is filled with provocative decor and functions as a serene coffee shop in the afternoon and a cocktail bar come evening. Finally, for a little more class make a reservation for EP Bar . The mixologists know their way around Japanese whiskey, which they mix into incredible cocktails while spinning great tunes from the huge vinyl collection.

Enjoy a delicious dinner

Book ahead for Duc’s Bistro , a swank French-Vietnamese culinary oasis serving sophisticated fare. If Korean is more to your taste, order a bibimbap from O’Kims and sit in the garden. Finally, the crowded (think elbow to elbow) Lucky Belly crafts hot and spicy Asian-fusion bites and mains with artisanal cocktails to wash it down. 

For a cheaper alternative, head to Pho To-Chau . This Vietnamese institution serves pho and is always packed, so you’ll have to queue under the battered sign hanging outside. 

Head to N Hotel St for bars, clubs and nightlife

Long the center of Honolulu’s liveliest nightlife, Chinatown’s edgy bar and club scene revolves around N Hotel St. The svelte cocktail lounge NextDoor is a brick-walled performance space that’s drawn the likes of Shwayze and DJs of Diplo’s caliber. It books top local talent such as the jam band Backset. DJs spin tunes until 2am many nights; other nights, there’s burlesque, performance art and more. 

Right above the low-key dive Hank’s Cafe, Dragon Upstairs is a hideaway with a sedate vibe and stylized masks on the walls. It hosts a rotating lineup of jazz, blues and folk. Try the specialty drink: the pineapple upside-down cake. Just east, Scarlet Honolulu is a great LGBTIQ+ club.

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Eat Your Way Through Los Angeles With These Food Tours

N ative Angelenos have always known their city’s food scene is unparalleled, but in recent years, Southern California cuisine has been under a global spotlight in a new way. The work of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Gold , in particular, helped increase awareness of Los Angeles’s food culture, which is so notable partially because it’s an international mix of cultures, styles and flavors. Practically every kind of food in the world is represented in L.A., and odds are the execution is pretty exceptional too. 

Enter: the food tour. Visitors often find it in their gastronomic interests to book one of these excursions that hits multiple spots within a certain neighborhood, so they can experience more than just one or two restaurants during a trip. Of course, these tours are also great for locals who might need a push to go explore a new area of town, or just want to learn more about the history and context of the restaurant scene here. 

One of the most popular and well-known tours in town comes courtesy of Culinary Backstreets . 

Though they are a global company that runs food tours all over the world, their lengthy walking tour in downtown L.A. is considered to be one of the best in the city. Along with guided tours, they also create editorial content around the chefs and restaurants in places where they’re active, which is now close to 20 cities. 

“Culinary Backstreets likes to run our walking food tours in cities that are misunderstood, and for us Los Angeles presented a great opportunity to dispel some long-standing myths,” says Yigal Schleifer, the company’s editor-in-chief. “First and foremost is that L.A. is not a walkable town. Second is that the city is too sprawling to be explained and understood through one part of town. With our downtown L.A. tour, we’ve managed to put together a walking tour that also helps give a sense of how the city has grown and come to be the metropolis that it is.” 

Culinary Backstreets is always a great option, but whether you’re just visiting Los Angeles and looking for the best way to get a taste, or a local who wants to zero in on some of the historical context, here’s a few more of our picks for the best food tours in town. 

Culinary Backstreets

If you’ve got stamina, then Culinary Backstreets is the walking tour for you. Clocking in around five and a half hours (!), this waltz through downtown Los Angeles doubles as a history tour of the city’s expansion and will not leave you hungry. Though it’s something of a marathon, this experience proves two things: 1) You can walk in Los Angeles, and 2) it’s such an expansive food city that even five hours is barely enough to cover just one neighborhood.

For some examples of the kinds of places included, Schleifer noted two vendors he thinks are particular standouts: “My Dung is a Vietnamese grocery in Chinatown that serves some of the best banh mi in L.A. And Fugetsu-Do is a family-run mochi shop that’s been in business in Little Tokyo since 1903.” . 

Melting Pot Tours

For a unique itinerary, the offerings from Melting Pot Tours are your best bet. This company includes guided experiences through the Original Farmers Market in Fairfax, a jaunt through Old Pasadena and even experiences in Long Beach and East L.A. Because they’re not as focused on the more obvious areas like West Hollywood, downtown or Venice, these treks will give you even more of a local perspective on the city.

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There are five basic tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami. This tour has dubbed themselves capable of helping you find that ambiguous sixth one, which might just be the memories you make along the way. But with a three-to-four-hour tour that consistently hits up to seven different restaurants, cafes or shops, their framing isn’t really an exaggeration. Tours from Six Taste are also popular because they offer private bookings from groups of two up to 100 people, so you can hop around the city with only friends and family if you like. This company offers tours in a whole slew of different neighborhoods from Santa Monica to Hollywood to Glendale, and even includes an option specialized by cuisine type: their Delicious Dumplings guide through Monterey Park.

Sidewalk Food Tours

Mainly focused on three neighborhoods — downtown, West Hollywood and Venice Beach — a tour from Sidewalk is just as much a walking tour as it is a celebration of all things food. Originating in New York, this brand now hosts experiences in Chicago, San Francisco, Paris and New Orleans, with L.A. as their latest expansion. Their itineraries focus on off-the-beaten path spots, and include five different restaurants that encompass both savory and sweet flavors in the selected neighborhood.

Secret Food Tours

If you’re looking for a food tour that also includes a substantial drinking element, Secret Food Tours is the one for you. Another company who offers tours in many cities all over the world, SFT’s L.A. experiences focus on historical context as well as delicious local fare. With options on both sides of town — either Venice Beach or downtown — these tours include a “secret dish” selected by the guide, as well as special upgrades for those who want to add alcohol to the mix. Both of those tours offer five or six stops in about three hours, but there’s also a separate beer tour that hits 12 tastings in about the same timeframe.

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This two-hour walking tour of Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia, will take you through the city’s vibrant streets and squares, giving you a chance to explore the city’s unique culture and history. The tour will begin at the Elektrostal City Hall (Address: ul. Lenina, 1, Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia; Latitude/Longitude: 55.814092, 38.445045). Here, you can admire the building’s impressive architecture and learn about the city’s history. Next, you will head to the Elektrostal Museum of Local Lore (Address: ul. Lenina, 2, Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia; Latitude/Longitude: 55.814092, 38.445045). This museum is home to a variety of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the city’s past. From there, you will make your way to the Elektrostal Central Market (Address: ul. Lenina, 3, Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia; Latitude/Longitude: 55.814092, 38.445045). Here, you can browse the stalls and pick up some souvenirs or local delicacies. Afterwards, you will head to the Elektrostal Cathedral (Address: ul. Lenina, 4, Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia; Latitude/Longitude: 55.814092, 38.445045). This beautiful church is a great place to admire the city’s architecture and take in the atmosphere. Next, you will make your way to the Elektrostal Art Gallery (Address: ul. Lenina, 5, Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia; Latitude/Longitude: 55.814092, 38.445045). Here, you can admire the works of local artists and learn about the city’s art scene. Afterwards, you will head to the Elektrostal Park (Address: ul. Lenina, 6, Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia; Latitude/Longitude: 55.814092, 38.445045). This park is a great place to take a break and relax in the shade of the trees. Finally, you will make your way to the Elektrostal Shopping Center (Address: ul. Lenina, 7, Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia; Latitude/Longitude: 55.814092, 38.445045). Here, you can find a variety of shops and restaurants, as well as a cinema. Along the way, you can also stop at some of the city’s interesting shops and eateries. For example, you can visit the Kofein Coffee Shop (Address: ul. Lenina, 8, Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia; Latitude/Longitude: 55.814092, 38.445045) for a cup of coffee and a snack, or the Kvartal Pub (Address: ul. Lenina, 9, Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia; Latitude/Longitude: 55.814092, 38.445045) for a beer and some traditional Russian food.

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