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Asian Vegetarian Food and Culture Tour in NYC with Dim Sum

Location New York City, New York, USA
$105
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Overview

Chinatown in NYC comes alive with the vibrant flavors of Asian vegetarian cuisine on this immersive food and culture tour. Engage with the rich history of Buddhist cuisine while savoring an array of authentic dishes served family-style.

  • 🏷️ Shared Tour: Enjoy a guided experience with a knowledgeable tour guide, providing personalized insights into the culinary delights of Chinatown.
  • 🍽️ Indulge in a delightful selection of dim sum, featuring scrumptious small dishes traditionally served family-style for a communal dining experience.
  • 🥢 Visit a family-owned tofu shop to taste authentic, soft, and silky daily-made tofu puddling, a highlight of East Asian vegetarian cuisine.
  • 🍵 Sample a variety of Chinese teas at one of the most renowned Taiwanese tea houses, immersing yourself in the art of Asian tea culture.
  • 🥞 Savor freshly pan-fried Shanghai scallion pancakes, a light and crispy snack that embodies the essence of Chinese street food.
  • 🥪 Relish a Vietnamese sandwich, a favorite among culinary enthusiasts, showcasing the fusion of flavors that define this beloved dish.
  • 🥟 Discover traditional Chinese steamed buns and baked or fried goods at one of the oldest Cantonese bakeries, steeped in history.
  • 🗺️ Enjoy approximately 3 to 3.5 hours of exploration, with ample tastings that celebrate the flavors and traditions of East Asian vegetarian food.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Shared Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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Meeting point
Chinatown Tourism Kiosk at a traffic island across street from 220 Canal Street, New York, NY 10013 United States.
Return details
End at above location.

  • 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.

  • 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
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    Asian Vegetarian Food and Culture Tour in NYC with Dim Sum

    Location New York City, New York, USA
    $105
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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