San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour

4.9
(134 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

On this guided food tour of San Francisco’s Chinatown, you will taste five different mouthwatering delights. Three of the tastings (enough for lunch) will be done seated inside the restaurants and two tastings will be done on the street in front of the establishment.

In between delectable food tastings, your guide will tell fun and interesting stories about the history and culture of the neighborhood. It's a food, and culture walking tour with 5 tastings in 3 hours. Come eat with us!

What's Included

Local guide
Bottled water
City map
Food tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will be meeting outside in front of The East/West Bank

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Portsmouth Square, formerly known as Portsmouth Plaza, is a one-block park in Chinatown, San Francisco, California, bounded by Kearny Street on the east, Washington Street on the north, Clay Street on the south, and Walter Lum Place on the west

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    The Old Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a proto-cathedral and parish of the Roman Catholic Church located at 660 California Street at the corner of Grant Avenue in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, California

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The Tin How Temple is the oldest extant Taoist temple in San Francisco's Chinatown, and one of the oldest still-operating Chinese temples in the United States. It is dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, who is known as Tin How in Cantonese.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Landmark bakery prepares homemade fortune cookies in a tiny open kitchen, with free tours available.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    New Hollywood Bakery: (est. 1991): Our favorite light and buttery buns filled with barbecue-flavored cha siu pork.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Xian House of Dumplings: Handmade noodles and dumplings in the Chinese tradition

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Some of the best dim sum options in Chinatown, SF

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8

    Local favorite known for Hong Kong-style dim sum and Chinese specialties.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9

    AA Bakery: (est. 2002): Freshly made, out of the oven, Hong Kong-style egg tarts cooked to a smooth flan-like perfection with a buttery flaky crust.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Sidewalk Food Tours

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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