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 $1,564
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 $3,615
Travel from Tokyo through Kyoto to Kyoto, learning traditional recipes, seeing the...
12 Days From $2,450
Discover China and the tantalising sights, culture and food of Beijing, Chengdu, Xi'an...
9 Days From $1,088
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 $1,017
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 $3,520
Travel from Hanoi down and over to Siem Reap, seeing the landmark attractions,...
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
South Korea Real Food Adventure, April 2018
Rachel Scharf
The tour is very interesting. You see and learn a lot. The food is also excellent. Because of the small group size you are able to intermingle with locals everywhere you go. Be aware that you will spend two nights sleeping on the floor at two different locations
Review submitted 18 Apr 2018
Vietnam Real Food Adventure , March 2018
Amy Engstler
After years of planning the details of my vacation myself, I just finished my second trip with Intrepid and am already looking into what will be my third trip with Intrepid. Intrepid plans as I would without me having to do all the work! Once again, people that started as strangers quickly became friends sharing an adventure with a great tour leader.
Review submitted 15 Apr 2018
Vietnam Real Food Adventure , March 2018
Cheryl Wilson
The real food adventure in Vietnam is a wonderful experience! Packed full of yummy food, intriguing cultural experiences and fun! Our guide (Emma) helped us to get the most out of the experience by sharing her country with us, in a warm, open way.
Review submitted 11 Apr 2018
Stories from the kitchen
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...