WHAT TO EXPECT ON THIS CHINATOWN: TEA & DIM SUM TOUR
3 hours
7+ Stops
1 Mile
5 Tastings
English
Easy
Join us on our Chinatown culinary journey, where you’ll discover the birthplace of the fortune cookie, indulge in an array of dim sum and tea, and delve into the rich history of Chinese immigrants. Our tasty 3-hour Chinatown food tour adventure takes us to the heart of Chinatown, where you will meet locals and witness firsthand the hustle and bustle of the oldest Chinatown in the country.
- Full Meal: Dim sum, bubble tea, duck/pork roll and dessert
- Tea Tasting: Sit with locals for a 30-minute tasting
- Fortune Cookie Factory: See the oldest in the world
- Small Groups: 10 guests per guide
- Children: 8+ (contact us for younger)
- Vegan & Gluten-Free: We can accommodate you!
- Private Tour Options: see our team building events page for more info
Explore, Eat, and Engage on this Chinatown Food Tour
+ Eat a dim sum feast, Full meal included
+ See the back alleyways of Chinatown
+ Sip on delicious, high-quality bubble tea
+ Taste a historical pastry from a local bakery
+ Visit the first fortune cookie factory in the world
+ Try Cantonese-style duck
+ Learn and taste all about Chinese tea (30 mins)
Dim Sum Feast: We dive fork-first into the heart of Chinatown with a Dim Sum feast that’s oh-so-delish! As we munch and crunch, we’ll chat about the exciting tales of America’s eldest Chinatown, setting the perfect tone for our Chinatown food tour. Bring an appetite and curiosity!
Fortune’s Origins: Next, we journey to the magical world of the fortune cookie factory. Let’s sample a cookie (or five) and see if our fortune predicts a food coma!
Bubble Tea & Alleyways: After refreshing ourselves with the town’s freshest bubble tea, we delve deep into Chinatown’s storied alleyways. Here we uncover tales of the notorious gambling block, sailors, 10-cent haircuts, and dreams of a new world, adding layers to our culinary exploration.
Local Pastries: The adventure intensifies as we visit a heritage bakery for a Chinese snack. We marvel at a church that stood tall during the 1906 earthquake and step into the park that heralded the Gold Rush era, essential stops on our Chinatown food tour.
Cantonese Tastes: Weather check! If it’s sunny, we picnic in the park; if not, we cozy up in a local eatery. Either way, we brace ourselves for a Cantonese flavor explosion. Prepare to have those taste buds dancing!
Tea Traditions: As we wind down, it’s tea time, but with a twist! At a nostalgic tea shop, we sip, slurp, and learn. This is where we delve into why tea isn’t just a drink in Chinese culture—it’s a whole mood. And who knows? We might just make friends with a Chinatown local.
Whether a seasoned traveler or a curious local, this tour promises a deep dive into the vibrant soul of Chinatown. Secure a spot now and experience the authentic flavors and tales of our Chinatown food tour.
CHECK OUT THIS CHINATOWN FOOD TOUR VIDEO!
MAKE IT A PRIVATE FOOD TOUR
Add a bit of excitement to the ‘wine and dine’ portion of your next business trip vacation or Tuesday (why not!?). We customize your private cocktail and/or food walk to fit your needs in one of our select neighborhoods. If you book a private food tour experience with us, we can customize any of our food walks to fit your needs. We can also meet at your hotel or office and create an itinerary that fits you and your time in the city. Our base price starts with our standardized tour rates, but we are happy to add more. Feel free to email us at info@Stretchy-pants.com for private groups.
