ENJOY ONE of NYC’S Iconic culinary CROSSROADS in NYC’s Chinatown and Little Italy

Explore CHINATOWN AND LITTLE ITALY

Our Chinatown and Little Italy NYC food tour is the exploration into the heart of two of New York’s most iconic culinary neighborhoods. We spent years exploring every nook and cranny of Chinatown and Little Italy. We’ve met the coolest people, ate the best food, and have been embraced by an amazing culture and we are excited to share it with you. I am not only showing you the best food two of New York’s best neighborhoods, I am going to introduce you to my favorite hidden spots and the nicest people in the world who are proud to share their culture with us on every tour.

This tour is more than just eating staples of Italian and Chinese cuisine, you’ll get a sample of three of China’s eight regional cuisines and dive deep into the fascinating New York History that has occurred at these cultural crossroads. We’ll help answer the question: Why does the Lower East Side turn over every 50 or so years while Chinatown has stayed Cantonese for 150 years and how does Little Italy’s past influence it’s present? Along the way, you’ll meet amazing locals, eat at restaurants you’d otherwise just walk past, and explore the best Chinatown in America along with a Little Italy that goes beyond what you saw in the movies!

What will you eat on the food tour?

On our NYC Chinatown and Little Italy food tour, you’ll eat the best of TWO iconic food neighborhoods such as:

  1. 🍝 Noodles

  2. 🥟 Dumplings

  3. 🥧 Buns

  4. 🇮🇹 Cannoli

  5. 🍝 Meatballs and Pasta

  6. And more!

How long is the Chinatown food tour?

  1. ⏳ 3 hours

  2. 🏃‍♀️ 1-2 miles of walking

What dietary restrictions can we accommodate?

  1. 🥦 Vegetarian

  2. 🥬 Vegan

  3. 🙅 🍞 Gluten free

  4. 🥜 🍒 Various nut and fruit allergies

Where is the meeting location?

  1. 📍 Until March 22nd, the tour will meet at Sara Roosevelt Park across from the Kung Fu Tea at 73 Chrystie Street

  2. 📍 From March 23rd and after, the tour will meet at Columbus Park across from Tasty Dumpling at 42 Mulberry St

What is there besides food?

Not only will you get to sample iconic dishes from two legendary NYC neighborhoods, you will:

  1. 📜 Learn the history of the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy

  2. 🗺️ Learn about China’s eight culinary traditions and the many regions that make up modern Italian food

  3. 👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👧🏻‍👦🏻 Meet some amazing shopkeepers and locals that we are proud to call our friends

How much does the nyc chinatown and Little Italy tour cost?

  1. Adults (ages 18+): $89.99

  2. Youth (ages 13-17): $84.99

  3. Child (ages 3-12): $79.99

**Note - This is a sample itinerary. We may adjust the food on this tour quite frequently as the food and neighborhood is constantly changing!

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Hand pulled noodle making on our NYC Chinatown Food Tour
Noodles on a Chinatown Food Tour NYC
Fish soup on a NYC Chinatown Food TOur
A family enjoying a Chinatown Walking Tour in New York City

FAQ About our NYC Chinatown Food Tour

  • Ultimate Food Tours Chinatown Food Tour is unique because of its focus on telling the story of Chinatown through its food. Chinese food covers a wide variety of cuisines and Chinese culture is just as diverse. We let guests sample about half of China’s culinary traditions and meet the awesome people who call Chinatown home and who we are happy to call our friends.

  • The best time to visit Chinatown is during the day. This is when it is the most vibrant and busy and when most places are open.

  • You often need cash when you visit Chinatown. Even though most places take credit card, many are still cash only.

  • The benefits of a Chinatown food tour are:

    1. You get access to places you wouldn’t get on your own

    2. If you’re intimidated by Chinatown, you have a guide to take you around, order food for you, and cater to your needs.

    3. Since you are eating at so many places, the cost is often cheaper than if you did it on your own, and way more convenient.

  • NYC’s Chinatown is so special because it is probably the only place in the world where you can try most of China’s culinary traditions all within walking distance.

  • This is Scott, and I want to write this from the heart. I fell in love with Chinatown when I moved to NYC in 2011. I love the energy of the neighborhood, the people, and the food. Ever since then, everyone has treated me like family and I have met some of the best people in the world. Even when I am not doing food tours, I love going to Chinatown to see my friends and just hang out. It is my favorite place i the world and my goal with all of our tours is to show people why I love it so much.

  • The best street to walk in Chinatown is Doyers street as it has the most history. Chinatown is always evolving, and we love strolling on Mott Street and East Broadway as well.

  • The most famous street in Chinatown is Doyers street due to its history, famous restaurants, and location.

  • NYC has more than two Chinatowns, it has eight! These are in every borough and all have a distinct character.