Location(s): China Town, New York. You will meet near Chatham Square and Bowery
China Town Food Tour
- Guiding New York tours for 10 years
- Sample authentic Chinese cuisine at 2 of Chinatown's best restaurants
- Enjoy tastings at local specialty shops
- Explore side streets, landmarks and outdoor markets
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Description:
During this three hour tour you will "sit down" in two of China town's finest restaurants and enjoy regional Chinese cuisine, while observing the traditional etiquette that accompanies these fine foods.
The food and cultural tour then takes to the streets as you venture through the neighborhood, stopping at one of a kind, specialty food shops for additional tastings and cultural insight.
You will also explore historic landmarks, busy and hidden side streets, and outdoor markets of this small district that is home to the largest concentration of Chinese people in the western hemisphere.
Delicious food specialties served include:
- A unique and beautiful selection of Hong Kong Style Dumplings
- A whole Beijing Style Peking Duck with all the fixings
- The best scallion pancake in Chinatown!
- Two types of Authentic Chinese Beef Jerky
- A Traditional and Delicious Chinese Pastry
- Chinese Tea Tasting (two regions)
Availability:
Mondays at 12:00 pm
Location(s):
China Town, New York. You will meet near Chatham Square and Bowery
Essential Information:
Two tastings are served seated at restaurants and the others from specialty shops on the go. Participants will be on their feet and outdoors for approximately an hour and a half of the 3 hours.
Duration:
3 hours
Maximum Participants:
There will be up to 16 people on this experience.
Spectators:
Not Allowed
Weather Dependent:
Tour takes place rain or shine
What to Wear:
Casual and comfortable attire, especially good walking shoes.
Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 14 days in advance.
Cancellation Policy:
All bookings are final. However, in the chance that we can exchange your seats with other customers, a rescheduling or refund might be possible.
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Are the walking tours given in bad weather?
All of our tours are held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, we will be able to go inside many of the establishments on the tour. We will not be outdoors for the entire 3 hours. You should still dress appropriately for the day's weather conditions.
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Are tour guide gratuities included in the price?
Foods of New York does not include gratuities in the cost of our tours. A standard gratuity for a tour guide in New York City is 15% to 20% of the tour price. If you had a great time gratuities are accepted by our tour guides.
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What should I expect if I take this walking tour?
Our walking and tasting tours are led by experienced tour guides. During our tours you will learn about the history and culture of a neighborhood while tasting delicious food specialties from Mom and Pop food shops, eateries, and restaurants. Most of the food tastings are served while standing in or outside of the food establishment. There is one sit down tasting that takes place in a restaurant on each of our tours. This sit down tasting takes around 20-25 minutes and will allow everyone to enjoy themselves in a relaxed manner. While on the tour we go in and out of food establishments, walk down interesting streets, and learn about the fascinating history and culture of a neighborhood.
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How much walking is involved? Is it a fast-paced tour?
We are on our feet for approximately 3 hours. We walk at a very casual pace.
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How much food is served on the tour?
There are 7 stops for food tastings on our tours. For most people there is enough food that lunch afterwards is not necessary.
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Are there any beverages served on the tour?
We supply everyone with a bottle of water at the start of the tour.
