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Discover Bangkok's most flavourful backstreets on an intimate food tour limited to just 8 guests. Hit 8–9 stops including two Michelin-listed street food venues across Chinatown, guided by two expert local staff.
Highlights
- 15+ tastings across 8–9 stops — the most variety of any Bangkok food tour
- 2 Michelin Guide-recognised street food venues included
- Maximum 8 guests — the smallest and most exclusive group size in Bangkok
- Two dedicated local staff (guide + assistant) throughout
- Explore backstreet Chinatown where tuk-tuks cannot go
- Decades-old family recipes and hidden local gems
- 96% of English-speaking travellers gave this a perfect score on GYG
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Full description
Bangkok's Chinatown is one of the most electrifying food destinations on earth — but it can be overwhelming to navigate alone. This exclusive food tour, designed by culinary professionals and limited to a maximum of 8 guests, takes you deep into the alleyways and hidden side streets that no tuk-tuk can reach.
Over 4 hours you'll taste your way through 15+ dishes across 8–9 carefully chosen stops, including two venues that have earned recognition from the Michelin Guide. From smoky char siu and silky congee to crispy pork belly and legendary egg noodles, every bite is chosen to represent the real Bangkok — not the tourist version.
What sets this tour apart is the detail. You'll have two dedicated local staff with you the entire time — a guide and an assistant — something no other food tour in Bangkok offers. They handle logistics, translate menus, explain the cultural history behind each dish, and ensure every guest feels comfortable and well-fed.
You'll explore parts of Chinatown that most visitors never see: unmarked shophouses, decades-old family recipes, and street stalls that locals return to week after week. By the end of the tour you'll have a genuine understanding of Bangkok's food culture — and a list of places to come back to on your own.
Not suitable for strict vegetarians, vegans, or guests with food allergies.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Meet at Shanghai Mansion Bangkok
Meet your guide outside the Shanghai Mansion hotel in Chinatown. Walk to a nearby café to gather the group and use facilities before the tour begins.
Hidden Backstreet Stalls
Enter the narrow sois of Chinatown that no tuk-tuk can access. First tastings include local favourites passed down through generations.
Michelin-Recognised Venues
Visit two venues that have earned recognition in the Michelin Guide — proof that the world's best food doesn't have to be expensive.
Yaowarat Night Market Strip
Sample seafood, char siu pork, and crispy snacks at legendary stalls along Yaowarat Road, Bangkok's famous Chinatown main street.
Sweet Finale
End with traditional Thai desserts and a final drink before your guide wraps up with tips for exploring Bangkok's food scene on your own.
Detailed Itinerary
This 4-hour walking food tour starts at 16:00, 16:30, 16:45, or 17:00 depending on your chosen slot. You'll meet outside Shanghai Mansion Bangkok in Chinatown, walk into the backstreets, and hit 8–9 stops covering sweet, savoury, and snack dishes from across Thai and Chinese-Thai cuisine. Two staff accompany you throughout. The tour ends near the starting area.
Includes
- 15+ food tastings
- 8–9 stops including 2–3 Michelin-listed venues
- Licensed guide and assistant (2 dedicated staff)
- Bottled water throughout
Excludes
- Alcoholic drinks
- Not suitable for vegans, vegetarians, or guests with food allergies
Important information
Meeting point
Outside Shanghai Mansion Bangkok hotel, Chinatown (479, 481 Yaowarat Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong). Look for staff in a black A Chef's Tour polo shirt. Available start times: 16:00, 16:30, 16:45, 17:00.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts