Join us on a thrilling culinary adventure through San Francisco's Chinatown, where you'll indulge in the most mouthwatering delights. This guided food tour will take you to five different stops, where you'll savor three delectable tastings inside the restaurants and two on the bustling streets. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of this vibrant neighborhood as your knowledgeable guide shares fascinating stories along the way. This three-hour food and culture walking tour promises an unforgettable experience, with each tasting offering a unique blend of flavors and aromas. From the amazing Pork Buns and Vegetable Buns at New Hollywood Bakery to the best dim sum and roast duck at Grant Place Restaurant, you'll discover the essence of Chinatown through its delectable cuisine. Don't miss your chance to eat, explore, and create memories on this unforgettable culinary journey.
About this experience
Free Cancellation
For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
3
hours
Suitable for
1-12
Participants
Small Group Tour, Private Tour
Guided Experience
Taste five different mouthwatering delights
Seated tastings inside authentic restaurants
Engaging stories about history and culture
Explore the lively streets of Chinatown
Visit the oldest Taoist temple in San Francisco
Bottled water
Local guide
City map
Food tasting
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Introduction
The San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour is an immersive and delectable experience that takes you on a culinary journey through the vibrant streets of Chinatown. This guided food tour allows you to indulge in five mouthwatering delights, offering a tantalizing blend of flavors and a true taste of authentic Chinese cuisine. In addition to the gastronomic exploration, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories about the history and culture of this iconic neighborhood.
What to expect?
During this 3-hour food and culture walking tour, you can expect to sample a variety of delectable dishes that will leave your taste buds craving for more. From savory pork buns and vegetable buns at New Hollywood Bakery to the finest dim sum and roast duck at Grant Place Restaurant, each establishment offers a unique and delightful culinary experience. Along the way, you will also have the opportunity to explore historic landmarks like Portsmouth Square, the Old Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, and the Tin How Temple.
Who is this for?
This food tour is perfect for foodies, adventurous eaters, and anyone who wants to discover the vibrant flavors of Chinatown. Whether you're a local looking to explore your city's culinary gems or a visitor seeking an immersive cultural experience, this tour is designed to cater to a wide range of tastes and interests. It's an opportunity to delve into the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown and gain a deeper understanding of its rich history and traditions.
Why book this?
Indulge in a feast for both your stomach and mind. This food tour offers more than just a gastronomic adventure. It allows you to immerse yourself in the captivating stories and cultural heritage of Chinatown. With a knowledgeable guide leading the way, you'll gain insights and insider tips that only a seasoned traveler would know. As you savor each dish, you'll truly feel a connection to the local community and the centuries-old traditions that shape this vibrant neighborhood.
Good to know
Embark on this food tour with an appetite and a sense of adventure. The tour includes five tastings in three hours, ensuring you'll leave feeling satisfied and inspired. Wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll be strolling through the bustling streets of Chinatown, taking in the sights, sounds, and aromas of this vibrant community. Don't forget your camera to capture the colorful scenes and intricate architecture along the way. Be open to trying new flavors and embrace the spirit of culinary exploration.
Reviews
Customers rave about the San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour, praising the diverse range of flavors and the passion of the guides. Travelers describe it as a truly immersive experience that not only satisfies their taste buds but also educates and entertains. Many highlight the interesting stories and historical insights shared by the guides, which add an extra layer of depth to the tour. Overall, reviewers are consistently delighted with this unique culinary journey through one of San Francisco's most iconic neighborhoods.
How long before the event do I need to book?
You can book at any time before the event
Vouchers accepted in the following formats
Mobile
Is an adult required for the booking?
At least one adult or senior required per booking
We will be meeting outside in front of The East/West Bank
1066 Grant Ave,
1066 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133,
US
1068 Stockton St,
1068 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108,
US
Your Itinerary
Sidewalk Food Tours of San Francisco
Join us on a 3 hour food walking tour of San Francisco. Savor the best flavors of San Francisco while hearing fun and interesting stories about the history and culture of a neighborhood. Choose between The Mission District, North Beach and/or Chinatown. Come eat with us!
Admission Included
652 Pacific Ave
At New Hollywood Bakery we taste the most amazing Pork Buns and Vegetable Buns.
Grant Place Restaurant
At Grant Place Restaurant, savor the best dim sum, and roast duck in SF
Admission Included
Portsmouth Square
Portsmouth Square, formerly known as Portsmouth Plaza, is a one-block park in Chinatown, San Francisco, California, bounded by Kearny Street on the east, Washington Street on the north, Clay Street on the south, and Walter Lum Place on the west
Admission Included
Old Cathedral of St. Mary
The Old Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a proto-cathedral and parish of the Roman Catholic Church located at 660 California Street at the corner of Grant Avenue in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, California
Admission Included
Tin How Temple
The Tin How Temple is the oldest extant Taoist temple in San Francisco's Chinatown, and one of the oldest still-operating Chinese temples in the United States. It is dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, who is known as Tin How in Cantonese.
Admission Included
Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
Landmark bakery prepares homemade fortune cookies in a tiny open kitchen, with free tours available.
Admission Included
Reviews
(100)
4.8(100)
Venture13172214409
Michael M was an outstanding tour guide. We learned so much about Chinatown and its history. The food was delicious. I only wish that we could live closer because I could eat this food every week.
I highly recommend this food tour. You won't be disappointed.
MindyMeek
My husband, 12year old (boy/girl) twins, and I took this tour while visiting San Francisco for Spring Break. We shared the tour with a friendly and fun German family (Dad, Mum, 12yo, 15yo) who we had the best conversations with throughout the tour. Isabella was our kind, informative, engaging, and generous guide. She taught us about local history, culture, religion, food, housing, and much much more. We met her at the main gated entrance where she greeted us with warm onion rolls; a rightfully awarded top food in the area.
Isabella took us to multiple spots throughout China Town such as (not limited to):
-- common tourist favorite spots like the Fortune Cookie Factory,
--not-so common spots like the local community garden/space, Buddhist temple, and Buddhism store where we picked up Joshua paper (a really neat practice where you buy an item like money-shoes-clothes-house made of paper, burn it and it sends it to the intended deceased person in the after life),
--and exclusive entry to spots like Jade Chocolates (highly awarded and rightfully so after tasting!) even though they were closed. We were provided private access by the owner to Jade, where we were offered samples and the ability to make purchases of the beautiful offerings. This special access was available because of Isabella's relationship with these owners and shops along the whole tour.
--She took us to a traditional bakery where we received special award winning moon pies to sample,
--a traditional restaurant where we had the most amazing spicy green beans (not spicy just flavorful, and the most popular provider of this dish in the area), gyoza, shumai, and Peking duck (a treat reserved for special guests),
--following with a private seating for tea at Vital Tea where we received valuable education on the health benefits of different teas, how to properly make them to maximize benefit, as well as a personalized tea recommendation and tasting for your individual health needs (think diabetes, metabolism, etc.) and a visit with local celebrity Uncle Gee
-- and ended with a full meal at another restaurant of lo-mien, gyoza, and other tasty items.
Isabella makes sure she orders enough food to your hunger level. Our entire family, even our persnickety eater, enjoyed this tour from the culture immersion, the point outs of great spots like the Kim & Ono store who have sale kimonos for less than $20 to high eld 100% silk kimonos, to best eateries to try later like House of Nan King.
This small family business provides the unique and personalized treatment you are hoping for. We don't recommend often, but this was worth a review and recommendation for others to have such a wonderful experience as we did. Thank you to Isabella and Sidewalk Food Tours of San Francisco for such a memorable experience our children and family will share at the holiday dinner table year after year!
MGrytz
Great tour! Food was delicious and plenty. Interesting information in between stops. Ted B was our tour guide and did a great job, very knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommended.
Stephanie_V
Great guide, loved the food, so nice to have someone know where to go and eat.
Dim Sum and noodles were the best
Darcy G
Ted's expertise illuminated the vibrant history and culture of Chinatown, skillfully highlighting the community's resilience and innovation. He managed our time efficiently, ensuring a smooth and engaging tour without ever feeling hurried.
formann2024
We had a really excellent Chinatown food tour with Jinny P yesterday, although it was so much more, as Jinny is so knowledgeable about Chinatown, and San Francisco in general. The food was outstanding, tho pace yourself as you do get very full, and gravity is not your friend with a full stomach on some of the hills! Highlights food-wise were the amazing baked pork buns right at the start, and the incredible dim sum at Hang Ah, where they also had very friendly waiters. So, thoroughly recommend this tour, and Jinny was so great we are thinking it would be fun to do some of the other tours offered with her.
Elizabeth_J
Delicious food, knowledgeable guide, fun to experience Chinatown. I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting San Francisco.
Daydream428681
Ted B was a wonderful tour guide. We’ve done a lot of food tours and he is one of the best guides we ever had! He has a great presentation style that draws you into the history of Chinatown and San Francisco. He was engaging and got to know everyone on the tour. We had a variety of delicious food. With the hills, the tour was well paced so that there was some walking then some talking then some food.
G2214GRrodh
Jinny is a super host. Gave us a great tour: delicious food and interesting history of China Town.
We highly recommend this tour.
235wendyt
This was one of our highlights of San Francisco. We learned more history of the city and specifically Chinatown than we did on history-based tours. And the food! There was so much that we took leftovers! The pace was good, the walking was not too taxing (considering SF hills), and we had a great variety of foods.
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2024-05-19 09:34
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