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, chaotic Vietnamese beer halls and the delicate teahouses of Japan. One tip? Pack stretchy pants.
Our food tours in Asia
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Taste the true heart of Sri Lanka through its food. Go deep into a complex cuisine...
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Travel the breadth of Vietnam, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, experiencing tranquil...
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Taste the many flavours of Taiwan, from Taipei and Tainan to Yilan and beyond. This...
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Relish the sights and flavours of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai and Goa on this...
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Taste your way across Armenia and Georgia on an unforgettable food adventure from...
Tailor-Made trips
Take two or more on an exclusive trip and tailor your itinerary
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Tour Tokyo and travel to Takayama, Kanazawa, Osaka, Koya-san and Kyoto in 12 days on a...
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Discover China and the tantalising sights, culture and food of Beijing, Chengdu, Xi'an...
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Munch your way through Cambodia on this mouth-watering food adventure from Phnom Penh...
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Slurp, crunch and spoon your way into the heart of South Korean cuisine, snacking at...
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Take an 8-day Intrepid tour to Thailand, full of adventure, fun and flavour. Explore...
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From spicy curries and fragrant biryanis to flaky pastries and the scent of coconuts,...
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Taste the true flavours of Vietnam and Cambodia, feasting on local food and catching...
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Travel to Delhi, Jaipur and Agra on this next-level vegan food trip in India’s Golden...
Meet our local leaders
Chinese food is very different to Western food. There is a big variety depending on the province you visit. In the north-west, people eat a lot of kebabs, while in Beijing there’s a lot of savoury and less spicy food. In southern China, there is not much spice either but a lot of dim sums and snacks. Every region is quite different.
– Jane, China
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