Manhattan Chinatown Food Tour: Chef-Guided Experience
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25 Ratings
New York
Embark on a chef-guided food tour through Manhattan's Chinatown. Taste local favorites, explore the largest food market, and learn about the area's history and culinary practices.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chinatown - First, we will explore the streets that form the heart and history of Manhattan’s Chinatown.
  • Lower East Side - Next, we will spend time exploring the Fuzhounese side of Manhattan’s Chinatown.
What's Included
  • Lunch included
Additional Information

Accompany me on this culinary stroll through Manhattan’s Chinatown. As we traverse through the lanes, I’ll discuss the historical transformation of this area while introducing you to three of my local favorites. A visit to Chinatown’s biggest food market is also on the itinerary, with me shedding light on various practices of Chinatown’s enterprises.

This journey is ideal for:

  • individual groups

  • team development

  • family outings

Please remember:

  • come hungry

  • opt for comfortable footwear

  • get in touch with me concerning any dietary needs

Location
95 Bayard St
Bayard Street
Corner of Baxter St & Bayard St directly in front of Columbus Park, New York. CitiBike rack nearby!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Carrie_b
Apr 6, 2024
Yummy food! - The whole family had a great time on the tour and learned a lot from Chad! He was knowledgeable and very personable! Food was delicious!
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Josh_k
Mar 29, 2024
Unique NYC Experience - We were after a more unique New York experience and got it. Chris was very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. We learned a great deal about Chinatown as far as history and the culture that is specific just to this district. We had our 3 teenage kids who us who were tricked into learning on their Spring Break and did not even mind! The food was great, we went back to get more pork buns after the tour was over!
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Anna
Mar 5, 2024
Stunning, spectacular, sensational 👏🏼 - Spectacular!!! We loved spending the day with Chad! The food we tasted was phenomenal and the commentary provided was enlightening. A must-do when visiting the city. Wish we could shop at the fish market every day!
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Gina_s
Jan 28, 2024
Great & delicious way to explore Chinatown! - Chad was wonderful! My boyfriend & I ended up being the only ones on the tour- therefore it became a private one for us. He was informative, enthusiastic, passionate about the knowledge of Chinatown & as a chef- he knew where the good spots are for the hidden gems. Highly recommend for anyone- whether this is your first time visiting the city or your 100th time.
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Raelissag2023
Jan 18, 2024
For locals + tourists alike - My boyfriend and I had the best time with Chad! I booked this tour as a Christmas present and it was perfect. Even though we live in NYC, Chinatown is an area we hadn't explored much yet. Chad gave us the ideal introduction! We tried all kinds of unique foods and saw a new view of the area, with historical background to boot. I feel more confident about trying new places in Chinatown now, especially with Chad's list of recommendations (one of which I've since booked as a surprise birthday dinner for my boyfriend). I would recommend this tour to single travelers, couples looking for new places to eat, and families who want to explore a new neighborhood. Locals and tourists alike will get something valuable out of this!
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X4292eyemilyp
Jan 16, 2024
10/10 Experience! - This tour was absolutely awesome! Chad selected varied and unique dishes across Chinatown and told a lot of interesting stories and histories as we walked. He clearly put so much thought into selecting restaurants and dishes that were the most freshly and authentically prepared. The stop at the neighborhood supermarket was also really interesting. I loved it all so much that I took photos of each restaurant and ended up taking my friends around to the same stops on my next NYC visit (though Chad’s stories of Chinatown were sorely missed!)
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Galit_k
Dec 28, 2023
Fabulous food tour! - Chad was very knowledgeable about the area, its history and most importantly its food! We really enjoyed this tour and learned a lot! The food stops were fabulous as well!
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115genevieved
Sep 13, 2023
Best food tour! - We went on this food tour with Chad last year, and we loved it! The way Chad weaves in Chinatown history with the food and culture shows how much he knows about and loves Chinatown. His background as a chef made him the perfect tour guide to eat dumplings, buns, and skewers with. I'd been to New York's Chinatown multiple times in the past and never learned as much as I did on this tour. Compared to food tours I've done internationally, this one stands out. Chad makes for a fun, upbeat, well-versed guide to this gem of a neighborhood! Do yourself a favor and book a tour if you're going to NYC - we will likely be repeat customers :)
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Kaais2023
Aug 31, 2023
Delicious walk with a friend - The tour with Chad really felt like going around the neighborhood with a good old friend that you would visit in New York. We had a lot of laughs and went into those secret spots which we normally would not have gone into, just due to lack of knowledge. There we had amazing food and learned so much about Chinatown and the food.
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Devon
Aug 10, 2023
A Great Experience - My mom and I visited Chinatown for the day, and Chad's experience was our first of the day! I highly recommend this experience. Chad is so knowledgeable, passionate, and personable when it comes to exploring all that Chinatown has to offer. We went for the food experience, but ended up learning so much history from him, walking away with so much more than just full stomachs. Thank you so much, Chad.
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