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
12 Days From $1,819
Travel the breadth of Vietnam, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, experiencing tranquil...
8 Days From $2,225
Taste the many flavours of Taiwan, from Taipei, Jiufen to Yilan and beyond. This...
12 Days From $4,424
Travel from Tokyo through Kyoto to Kyoto, learning traditional recipes, seeing the...
12 Days From $1,960
Discover China and the tantalising sights, culture and food of Beijing, Chengdu, Xi'an...
9 Days From $1,120
Munch your way through Cambodia on this mouth-watering food adventure from Phnom Penh...
8 Days From $2,450
Get to know Korean cuisine beyond bibimbap snacking at market stalls, chowing into...
8 Days From $881
This trip to Thailand is full of adventure, fun and flavour. Eat in popular Bangkok...
2 Days From $282
Take a bite out of Bangkok on this short but sweet amble through this culinary city....
20 Days From $3,660
Travel from Hanoi down and over to Siem Reap, seeing the landmark attractions,...
8 Days From $1,265
Join this vegan-friendly edition of Intrepid’s Thailand Real Food Adventure and see how...
3 Days From $367
Treat your tastebuds to a whole new world of flavour in Hanoi on this bite-sized food...
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
Reviews
Thailand Real Food Adventure, August 2018
Jill Sugden
I have travelled with other small group companies in the past and none have delivered what they promised. Intrepid delivered everything plus more. I will be travelling with them again and again, based on this experience. Well done Intrepid.
Review submitted 18 Aug 2018
Vietnam Real Food Adventure , July 2018
Garnett Schoettler
What an amazing tour! Nam Nguyen made this trip awesome. Non-stop great food, interesting experiences, beautiful scenery!!! I would totally recommend this tour to anyone.
Review submitted 05 Aug 2018
Vietnam Real Food Adventure , July 2018
Caroline Rickard
If you like south East Asian food then this trip will suit you. But be warned, you’ll go home fatter!
Review submitted 03 Aug 2018
Stories from the kitchen
Apr 30, 2018
Brunching in Asia: 9 delicious breakfasts you...
How would you like to swap your usual brunch favourites for something a little...
Jan 08, 2018
Meat lover? These 6 destinations are a must-visit
For those carnivores on the hunt for their next meat-filled dish and their next...
Dec 12, 2017
“Is there meat in this beef?”: A vegetarian’s...
As a vegetarian, there‘s more to China than plain steamed rice.
Sep 18, 2017
A guide to traditional Chinese street food
One of the most popular forms of traditional Chinese food, everywhere from...
Aug 07, 2016
This is what it looks like to eat your way...
If your experience of Chinese cuisine stops at a double order of fried rice and a...
Mar 22, 2015
Say no to lemon chicken: alternatives to...
It’s a funny thing, but there’s really no such thing as Chinese cuisine. Oh there...
Nov 20, 2014
These five dumplings prove the theory that...
Intrepid's in-house foodologist, James Shackell, sets out to prove a theory as old...
Asian recipes
Jun 30, 2015
US chef Andy Ricker shares his favourite Thai...
Everyone knows you don't make friends with salad. But everyone also knows rules...
Apr 29, 2015
Food blogger Robyn Eckhardt shares her...
For renowned food writer and blogger Robyn Eckhardt, there’s only one recipe that...
Nov 27, 2014
Recipes of the world: Amok Trei (Cambodia)
Here’s a recipe for amok trei - fish curry - that you’ll learn to cook on Intrepid...