Explore the vibrant world of Asian vegetarian cuisine in NYC’s Chinatown on this engaging food and culture tour. Delve into the rich history of Buddhist cuisine, learn about the art of making tofu, and savor delicious dim sum served family-style. Taste an array of authentic dishes, from freshly pan-fried scallion pancakes to classic Vietnamese sandwiches, all included in your tour ticket. With a small group setting, enjoy personalized insights and ample tastings that celebrate the flavors and traditions of East Asian vegetarian food.
- Duration: Approximately 3 to 3.5 hours
- All food tastings included, with options for additional exotic ice cream for purchase
- Discover the cultural significance of each dish while exploring Chinatown
Options
Private Option
Shared Tour
What's included
Guide
For Shared Tour
For Private Tour
What to expect
3h
Are you curious about which country originated Tofu? What does authentic soy milk taste like? Is there a vegetarian dim sum available? What is the art of making Asian tea? What are the essential elements of Asian Vegetarian Cuisine? Our Original Asian Vegetarian Food and Culture Walking Tour will take you to NYC Chinatown to experience Buddhist Cuisine, also known as East Asian vegetarian cuisine (zhāicài), one of the oldest known vegetarian cuisines! You will have all your questions about Asian Vegetarian Cuisine answered! You will also learn about the history and culture of Chinatown.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Chinatown Tourism Kiosk at a traffic island across street from 220 Canal Street, New York, NY 10013 United States.
End point
End at above location.
Additional information
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your food and culture journey includes the following:
Dim Sum (which literally means "touch of the heart"): Scrumptious small portion dishes - traditionally served family style. Dine-in experience.
Tofu puddling: Visit a family-owned tofu shop. Taste authentic, soft and silky daily-made tofu puddling
A variety of Chinese Teas: Visit the most well-known and popular Taiwanese tea house in Asia (samples are not available during COVID)
Shanghai Scallion Pancake: Freshly pan-fried light, crisp, and delicious snack
Vietnamese Sandwich: favorite sandwich among Food Network celebrities
Chinese steamed bun, baked or fried goods: Visiting one of the oldest Cantonese bakeries
Hongkonger/Asian popular snacks - a wide variety of choices, and are quite different than the typical! They will definitely stimulate your taste buds!
(Optional) A variety of exotic Asian flavored ice-cream
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
