#1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour with FNYT

5.0
(165 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

3 sit-down INDOOR tastings included with Foods of NY Tours!

Chinatown can definitely be intimidating, even for a native New Yorker! It’s a diverse neighborhood with historic landmarks, hidden side streets, delicious foods from all over Asia, and it’s home to one of the largest population of Chinese people in the western hemisphere. Join us as we share interesting stories, sights and delicious foods.

Where to eat in Chinatown can be overwhelming, so this is where we come in! Enjoy 3 mouthwatering sit-down tastings: 5 types of dim sum, authentic Peking Duck prepared as if you were in Beijing, and Malaysian street food. The tour also includes a modern and traditional dessert, representing two sides of a changing neighborhood. Join us for a memorable journey that will leave you with a deep understanding of the flavors, history, and confidence to navigate Manhattan’s Chinatown!

We visit 5 establishments, 3 of which we sit indoors with more tastings!

What's Included

Licensed NYC Tour Guide
All food tastings are included in your ticket price and is enough food that you won't be hungry after!
Tea is served at each restaurant and included in ticket price.
Tour Guide Gratuity
Alcoholic non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at some establishments. Must be 21+ years old to purchase alcohol.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Dim Sum Go Go is located at 5 E Broadway, near Chatham Square. Please wait outside the restaurant near the entrance. Your tour guide will be there to greet you 15 minutes before the tour starts.

End point

The tour ends outside of Golden Manna Bakery.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    *SEATED INDOOR TASTING* Start off your food tour with a multi course tasting of classic dim sum items from Chinatown's "first made to order" dim sum restaurant, and Michelin recommended for the past 10 years.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Learn about the history of Manhattan's Chinatown and how the area developed to what it is today. Explore the different micro neighborhoods of regional communities who immigrated here over the past 200 years.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Take a walk down this legendary street featured in many movies and historical stories, and also home to some of Chinatowns most iconic restaurants (and cocktail lounge) you'll want to return to.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    *SEATED INDOOR TASTING* Expand your palate at this New Malaysian restaurant serving their traditional Roti Canai Bread (flaky like a flat croissant) served along side a mild, but flavorful curry, that will open your eyes to whole new world of flavors!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Try the newest doughnut trend, Mochi doughnuts, made from Japanese Mochi flour and machta tea to create a unique flavor and texture that will have you hooked at first bite!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Take a stroll through Columbus Park, Chinatown's "Town Square" where many local residents gather every day to exercise, play traditional Chinese music and instruments, and play games traditional to Chinese culture.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    *SEATED INDOOR TASTING* Try authentic Peking duck carved right in front of you, learn all about the its history and cooking techniques by specialized trained chefs with many years of experience! You'll also have a "house specialty" dish served as well.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    End your food tour at Chinatowns most popular bakery for Egg Custard Tarts, a classic Chinese dessert with a lightly sweet custard cuddled in a flaky, buttery pastry shell. A perfect ending to a perfectly balanced food tour!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We are only able to provide vegetarian and nut-free substitutions. We cannot accommodate vegan, gluten free, or other specific food allergies.
  • Please mention in the booking notes any dietary restrictions, including specific meat restrictions or nut allergies.
  • Please contact our office directly for any other questions related to dietary restrictions.
Supplied by Foods of New York Tours

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