Overview

3 sit-down INDOOR tastings included with Foods of NY Tours!

Chinatown can definitely be intimidating, even for a native New Yorker! It’s a diverse neighborhood with historic landmarks, hidden side streets, delicious foods from all over Asia, and it’s home to one of the largest population of Chinese people in the western hemisphere. Join us as we share interesting stories, sights and delicious foods.

Where to eat in Chinatown can be overwhelming, so this is where we come in! Enjoy 3 mouthwatering sit-down tastings: 5 types of dim sum, authentic Peking Duck prepared as if you were in Beijing, and Malaysian street food. The tour also includes a modern and traditional dessert, representing two sides of a changing neighborhood. Join us for a memorable journey that will leave you with a deep understanding of the flavors, history, and confidence to navigate Manhattan’s Chinatown!

We visit 5 establishments, 3 of which we sit indoors with more tastings!

Description

Stop At: Dim Sum Go Go, 5 E Broadway, New York, NY 10038, USA

*SEATED INDOOR TASTING* Start off your food tour with a multi course tasting of classic dim sum items from Chinatown's "first made to order" dim sum restaurant, and Michelin recommended for the past 10 years.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chatham Square, Chatham Square, New York, NY, USA

Learn about the history of Manhattan's Chinatown and how the area developed to what it is today. Explore the different micro neighborhoods of regional communities who immigrated here over the past 200 years.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Doyers Street, Doyers St, New York, NY, USA

Take a walk down this legendary street featured in many movies and historical stories, and also home to some of Chinatowns most iconic restaurants (and cocktail lounge) you'll want to return to.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Curry House, 9 Pell St, New York, NY 10013, USA

*SEATED INDOOR TASTING* Expand your palate at this New Malaysian restaurant serving their traditional Roti Canai Bread (flaky like a flat croissant) served along side a mild, but flavorful curry, that will open your eyes to whole new world of flavors!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Alimama Tea, 89A Bayard St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Try the newest doughnut trend, Mochi doughnuts, made from Japanese Mochi flour and machta tea to create a unique flavor and texture that will have you hooked at first bite!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Columbus Park, Mulberry Street &, Baxter St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Take a stroll through Columbus Park, Chinatown's "Town Square" where many local residents gather every day to exercise, play traditional Chinese music and instruments, and play games traditional to Chinese culture.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Peking Duck House, 28 Mott St A, New York, NY 10013, USA

*SEATED INDOOR TASTING* Try authentic Peking duck carved right in front of you, learn all about the its history and cooking techniques by specialized trained chefs with many years of experience! You'll also have a "house specialty" dish served as well.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Golden Manna Bakery, 16 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, USA

End your food tour at Chinatowns most popular bakery for Egg Custard Tarts, a classic Chinese dessert with a lightly sweet custard cuddled in a flaky, buttery pastry shell. A perfect ending to a perfectly balanced food tour!

Duration: 15 minutes