New York’s best kept culinary secrets are in Chinatown — but after this experience, they won't be secrets for you anymore. Follow an expert guide to the hole-in-the-wall Chinatown restaurants only locals know about. - Indulge with over ten dumplings and buns across at least four different local restaurants you’d never find without a guide, from hidden gem storefronts to eateries in mostly abandoned malls - Want to try more dumplings? Invite friends! The bigger the group, the more dumplings and stops we’ll enjoy - Learn about different styles of Chinese cuisine, from spicy Sichuanese bites to decadent juicy Fujianese buns to Shanghai-style soup dumplings - The tour is a small group capped at 10 for a personalized experience - Delve into Chinatown’s 150-year history, visiting statues highlighting the neighborhood immigrant experience and labor movements - This tour is 70% food, 30% history, great for lovers of both - Come hungry — you’ll get more than enough food to fill you up
In demand: 53 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Meet your guide for your first dumpling stop of the day, a tasty fried bite from Fujian.
Explore the historic Lower East Side, learning how the area has became a part of Greater Chinatown.
Enter the basement of a nearly abandoned mall and sample pork buns from the city's best hidden gem eatery.
Learn the history of Chinatown as you stand in Kimlau Square, the neighborhood's heart.
Step onto one of New York's strangest looking streets to hear the origins of the nickname "The Bloody Angle" — and why that title isn't accurate to the street's history.
Visit your next dumpling stop of the day, indulging in Shanghai-style soup dumplings — complete with guide instruction about the best way to eat the brothy bites.
Visit the former home of the Five Points, New York's most infamous mafia hangout, and hear how resident-driven labor movements have reclaimed the area as a site of neighborhood resistance.
Visit your fourth dumpling stop of the day to try some Sichuan style dumplings, made with an extra spicy, numbing pepper.
Want more dumplings? Bring friends along! With bigger groups, we go to two more restaurants: a traditional Fujianese steamed dumpling house, and a bakery that specializes in delectable pumpkin buns.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
NYC Chinatown Hidden Gem Dumplings & Buns Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 9 stops.
Prices start at $59 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM.
It can: 53 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your guide outside Cafe Grumpy on 13 Essex Street. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
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Had an amazing few hours with Nick on our China Town hidden dumpling food tour. Wonderful history and amazing foods. Saw places we would not have ventured to on our own. Each food stop was different from the last and each type of dumpling was excellent in its own right. We’ll be talking about that tour for a long time. Would 100% book another tour.
Nick was a great guide and was incredibly knowledgeable about the Lower East Side and Chinatown
A tour is only as awesome as its guests! Such a blast having you two along!
Nick was fantastic and very patient with us. I really loved learning about some great facts on Chinatown. Who knew😆
Had a blast spending the afternoon with you Pamela!
Nick was great! Had a great experience with the family walking around Chinatown, learning the history and eating dumplings and buns! Nick was very informative of the history of the area and the food, and planned ahead, pre ordered for the group at busy stops and made sure everyone was satisfied. Would definitely recommend :)
It was great spending the afternoon with all of you!
We had an amazing time on Nick’s Dumpling Tour! Nick was incredibly knowledgeable about Chinatown, sharing fascinating history, cultural insights, and local stories throughout the tour. His passion for the neighborhood really made the experience special. The dumpling selection was fantastic, with a wide variety of flavors and styles from places we never would have discovered on our own. Without Nick’s guidance, we definitely would have missed some of these hidden gems. Every stop felt thoughtfully chosen, and it was clear he has strong relationships with the local businesses. If you’re looking for a fun, informative, and delicious way to explore Chinatown, I highly recommend this tour. Come hungry—you’ll leave full of great food and a much deeper appreciation for the neighborhood!
Thanks so much for all the kind words!
Really interesting history, and delicious eats. Nick was a very knowledgeable guide and made it a fun tour.
Thank you for the sweet review! Finding delicious eats and sharing interesting New York City history is exactly what our NYC Chinatown Hidden Gem Dumplings & Buns Tour is all about. We're thrilled Nick's knowledge and fun energy made this walking food tour a highlight of your trip. Thanks for tasting your way through Chinatown with us!
Nick was an amazing tour guide. The dumplings and buns were delicious and I learned so much about Manhattan’s Chinatown and the history of Chinese-Americans. Must-do when you’re in NYC to really learn about the city’s culture.
I had such a good time on this tour! The dumplings were so yummy! I also enjoyed the history of how china town came to be what it is today! If you’re in New York, I highly recommend! Go hungry !!!
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