San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour
Description
On this guided food tour of San Francisco’s Chinatown, you will taste five different mouthwatering delights. Three of the tastings (enough for lunch) will be done seated inside the restaurants and two tastings will be done on the street in front of the establishment. In between delectable food tastings, your guide will tell fun and interesting stories about the history and culture of the neighborhood. It's a food, and culture walking tour with 5 tastings in 3 hours. Come eat with us!
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Itinerary
Portsmouth Square, formerly known as Portsmouth Plaza, is a one-block park in Chinatown, San Francisco, California, bounded by Kearny Street on the east, Washington Street on the north, Clay Street on the south, and Walter Lum Place on the west
The Old Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a proto-cathedral and parish of the Roman Catholic Church located at 660 California Street at the corner of Grant Avenue in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, California
The Tin How Temple is the oldest extant Taoist temple in San Francisco's Chinatown, and one of the oldest still-operating Chinese temples in the United States. It is dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, who is known as Tin How in Cantonese.
Landmark bakery prepares homemade fortune cookies in a tiny open kitchen, with free tours available.
New Hollywood Bakery: (est. 1991): Our favorite light and buttery buns filled with barbecue-flavored cha siu pork.
Xian House of Dumplings: Handmade noodles and dumplings in the Chinese tradition
Some of the best dim sum options in Chinatown, SF
Local favorite known for Hong Kong-style dim sum and Chinese specialties.
AA Bakery: (est. 2002): Freshly made, out of the oven, Hong Kong-style egg tarts cooked to a smooth flan-like perfection with a buttery flaky crust.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
Reviews(145)
It was easy to find the group at the starting point. Catherine made a point of making everyone feel welcome. Made a quick trip to a fortune cookie manufacturer and had a tasty sample, still warm from the oven. Next stopped for dumplings that were large and fresh. After that we had Cantonese Duck (differentiated from Peking Duck) and pork belly. Catherine picked up some pork buns and then we hiked up a steep hill to find a spot in a park to eat them. Not sure the park was worth the hike as we perched on a raised part of a piece of playground equipment. But there was a slide that several members of our group tried out. Then we were off to have delicious fried chicken and noodles. This stop was the highlight food wise. Ended the tour at a lovely tea shop where the proprietor’s son did a superb job of preparing multiple types of tea for us to try. Most of us purchased tea, but there was no pressure to do so. Catherine provided a very fresh custard tart, still warm from the oven. The group gelled beautifully and were exchanging contact info at the end. Wonderful way to celebrate Father’s Day!
As someone who’s visited SF Chinatown throughout my life, there’s always something new to discover and this tour was a fantastic way to do that. Sure, I could have gone to the restaurants on the itinerary myself, but nothing beats learning the history and what makes this place special with a group of fun people while eating yummy food. Shoutout to my tour guide Kenric, who did an amazing job bringing these stories to life!
Our tour guide Ted was fantastic! The historical information was so engaging. The food was amazing! I didn't expect such large portions and the option to take home if you couldn't finish everything. Can't recommend this tour enough - especially if you get Ted as your tour guide!
Michael was fantastic! He brought us to places we wouldn't normally go and showed us manybl hole-in-the-wall spots. We loved the entire tour and the food was amazing. We would definitely do it again and do another sidewalk tour.
Hi, It's true... Michael is a fabulous tour guide! We're happy to hear you discovered some gems and enjoyed your tour with us! We can't wait to see which one you choose next!
Kenric was an amazing tour guide and paced the tour really well with stops at places we would have never found on our own. This was a truly enjoyable way to navigate this historical part of the city with my partner and 14 yr old daughter
Hi! Kenric is wonderful and we're so happy you enjoyed our Sidewalk Food Tour!
Mr Wong was an excellent tour guide. We loved the restaurants and food choices. Really enjoyed learning about the history and culture throughout the day.
Hi Ron, We appreciate your kind words! Thank you for taking the time to share!
More than food but a great historical tour of Chinatown. Ted was awesome, knowledgeable and humorous. Every stop was well coordinated and the food was amazing. Highly recommend.
Hi John, Thank you so much for this awesome review! Ted is such a star and we are so glad you had a great time exploring Chinatown with him. Amazing food, great stories, and lots of laughs is exactly what we’re going for. Hope to see you again soon!
Lots of history and storytelling through food! There are 5 stops, with a few interesting detours along the way.
Hi Johnna, Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to share your experience!
Kenric was a phenomenal tour guide on our trip through San Francisco’s China town. His knowledge and personal perspective during the tour was a welcome addition and a highly recommended experience when visiting SF. 10/10
Hi Justin, We're so happy you enjoyed our tour while visiting SF! We hope to see you again on another tour in one of our cities!
Our guide, Jinny, was terrific! She has an impressive knowledge of SF history, food and culture, and we really enjoyed touring Chinatown with her and our group. We ate at delicious restaurants that we never would have found on our own. It was a fun and interesting way to spend the morning, and I recommend checking it out!
Hi, Our Chinatown Food Tour is truly remarkable and we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed it!
