My Wishlist
My Booking
1 800 970 7299

Food tours in Asia

This time, let your tastebuds do the exploring...

Asian food in all its sweet and sour glory continues to influence world cuisine. Ginger, cinnamon, pepper and turmeric were the stuff of legend in the 1600s, and sticky stir-fries, fragrant curries and juicy dumplings have all made their mark on today’s global palate. But nothing beats the real thing, fresh from the wok. Come with us on a food tour through the night markets of Thailand, the luscious Vietnamese Mekong Delta, and the beautiful teahouses of Japan. One tip? Pack stretchy pants. 

Japan Highlights

Food tours in Asia highlights

travellers eating Banh Mi in Vietnam
Banh Mi
You can't go to Vietnam and not order at least one of everyone's favorite sandwich - the banh mi. Dating all the way back to the French colonial period, this fusion of French and Vietnamese cuisine is filled with vegetables, meat or tofu, a healthy helping of pate, and finished off with flavorful herbs. 
Sri Lanka curry and rice laid out on a table
Rice and curry
The national dish in Sri Lanka is rice and curry and while it might sound simple, it's really anything but. Fragrant in smell, flavorful to taste, and colorful to lay your eyes on, this dish is traditionally made using fluffy rice (samba or kakulu varieties) and a variety of meat-based side dishes called curries. 
Okonomiyaki pancakes in Japan
Okonomiyaki
You'll never run out of mouthwatering dishes to try in any Japanese restaurant, especially if okonomiyaki is on the menu. Essentially a savory pancake, this filling snack is made with shredded cabbage, your choice of protein, and a whole heap of okonomiyaki sauce for a taste you'll always be hungry for. 

Why choose us

Real, authentic experiences

We love the highlights, but for us, the real magic is found off the tourist trails. Our trips combine iconic sites with hidden gems that you’ll only discover with Intrepid. We’re talking mornings exploring the Taj Mahal, followed by a Mughlai cooking class with a passionate home cook.

Local expertise

Whether you’re perusing markets, hunting down the best street food bites or learning how to cook centuries-old family recipes at a homestay, there’s no better way to get the inside scoop on a destination – and its culinary traditions – than with an expert local leader by your side.

Small groups

Big coaches and flag-toting tour guides don’t cut it for us. With a maximum group size of 12, our groups blend in with the locals and have plenty of opportunities to interact with chefs, street food vendors and group leaders. It also means you can really connect with your fellow foodies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 based on 436 reviews submitted.
Reviews are from travellers who have completed their trip and want to share their experience. We show all reviews, but may remove any that include profanity or inappropriate content, are unrelated to the trip or reveal personal details.

Filter by rating

South Korea Real Food Adventure

Eleni · Traveled May 2024
Great trip for foodies and Korean food enthusiasts. This trip is less about sightseeing but includes an amazing variety of experiences and opportunities to learn about local culture and taste amazing food every day
Review submitted 29 May 2024

South Korea Real Food Adventure

Jamie · Traveled May 2024
An amazing trip. Hugh gave us a true immersion into the amazing Korean food culture and beyond. If you love food, walking and want to cover a lot in a short space of time, this is for you.
Review submitted 29 May 2024

Georgia Real Food Adventure

Madeline · Traveled May 2024
An in-depth experience of a cuisine that is like nowhere else in the world. I was continuously dazzled by flavors, sights and smells. The generosity I experienced was ever flowing and truly impressive.
Review submitted 26 May 2024

Sri Lanka Real Food Adventure

Julie · Traveled May 2024
This trip opened my eyes to Sri Lanka . I have a great understanding of the culture and food now and enjoyed all the tourist sites we visited . Our leader Pragee was excellent and he went over and above his job with any request . I would recommend this tour if you love food and the cultural experiences . Well worth it !
Review submitted 30 May 2024

Sri Lanka Real Food Adventure

Amanda · Traveled May 2024
The Sri Lanka food tour exceeded my expectations, and was due to the Cohesiveness of the group and its team leader Prageeth. We covered alot of ground in 12 days as we ate our way through Sri Lanka. As said in previous reviews be prepared to leave heavier than you arrived. Overall great trip.
Review submitted 28 May 2024
Explore reviews for all trips