From Soldiers to Hipsters | Bangkok Evening Food Tour in Ari

Bangkok, Thailand
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Start near Victory Monument with legendary boat noodles before boarding a local bus into Ari, a neighbourhood shaped by military roots, family businesses and Bangkok’s new generation. Eat your way through its maze of sois, from heritage Betong chicken from Thailand’s far south and reinvented Thai sweets to regional favourites & modern flavours. Along the way, hear the surprising Thai origins of Red Bull and stories of old recipes, local families and the people shaping Ari today. With all food and tastings included, local transport and a maximum of 8 guests, come hungry for an evening that goes far beyond the usual Bangkok food trail.

- Join a small-group evening food tour with max 8 guests

- Skip Chinatown’s tourist crowds and eat where Bangkok locals go in Ari

- Taste old-school favourites and Bangkok’s new-generation food scene in one tour

- Walk, ride a local bus and hear plenty of stories along the way

- Come hungry: there’s enough food included to make this your dinner

What's included

  • Drinking water
  • Basic accident insurance
  • English-speaking guide
  • Bus fare during the tour
  • Food tasting
  • Transfer from/to hotel
  • Extra meals
  • Tip for guide

What to expect

  1. 10m · Admission ticket included
    In front of Café Amazon at Victory Hub (465/4 Ratchawithi Rd, Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400)
  2. Victory Monument
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Starting near Victory Monument, follow your local guide into the atmospheric lanes of one of Bangkok’s most evolving districts and taste legendary boat noodles, once served by vendors from boats along the city’s canals.
  3. Victory Monument
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Then board a local bus and travel towards Ari like a local, uncovering how this neighbourhood evolved from agricultural land and military housing into one of Bangkok’s most vibrant food and lifestyle districts. Along the way, discover the surprising Thai origins of Red Bull before continuing your culinary journey through Ari’s maze of sois.
  4. 1h 50m
    Taste heritage Betong chicken brought from Thailand’s far south through a comforting plate of chicken rice. Admire beautifully reinvented traditional Thai sweets and savour regional favourites, including iconic Northern Thai dishes. Along the way, your guide brings the food to life with tales of family recipes, generations-old businesses and the people shaping Ari’s culinary scene today.
  5. 10m
    With shared tastings, local transport and plenty of stories along the way, this food tour showcases Bangkok's communal food culture and culinary legacy at its best.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our tour guide will be waiting for you in front of Café Amazon at Victory Hub. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts.

End point

BTS Ari

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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