Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Overview
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4 hours
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กินข้าวแล้วหรือยัง - It’s the Thai way to greet a friend - its literal translation is ‘Have you eaten rice yet?!’ There's no better way to highlight the importance of eating in Thailand in this food obsessed city.
Our tour was carefully curated and will take you on a journey through the backstreets of Bangkok, mopping up a 15+ taster menu in street spots and eateries that have been serving locals for decades. We'll meet at Yaowarat to discover the rich Thai-Chinese culinary marriage that make this district one of the city's most buzzing street food spots. It's not just about the food though. It's about the people behind the plates who have dedicated their lives to cooking on the street.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Sorry, this tour is not suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians or no pork diets due to street vendors' limited menus. Other dietary restrictions may require some dishes to be missed.
We recommend comfortable shoes. Bring rain gear/umbrella, if rain looks likely. There's lot of tastings to try, come hungry!
*Note: Our morning departure times have the same great food and majority of the same stops as our evening tours. Due to the operating hours we use a couple of alternate stops that open during the daytime*
The tour isn't suitable for shellfish, peanut or severe allergies due to the nature of street food. Other allergies may require some dishes to be missed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Chinatown / Yaowarat
Our feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary adventure around the backstreets of Bangkok. We're Bangkok's #1 food tour on TripAdvisor. Over 20,000 guests can't be wrong. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine and the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour so no-one is disappointed: ✘ Unsuitable for strict vegetarians, pescatarians and no-pork diets, due to limited alternatives at some vendors. ✘ Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal & celiac disease, due to risk of traces & cross-contamination. ✔ Suitable for lactose intolerances. If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
Chinatown - Bangkok
Many are unaware of China's centuries-long influence on Thailand that has permeated much of Thai cuisine. From noodles to stir-fry, it's time to feast on the history of this culinary marriage. In small groups of up to 8 exclusive guests, our passionate foodie guides take you on a journey around the alleyways of Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown. We don't want to spoil the surprises, but prepare to drool over crispy chive dumplings with nam jim jaew sauce, mop up rich satay with charcoal-grilled chicken, work chopsticks over slow-braised pork, and delve into fragrant steamy bowls of shrimp dumplings and poh taek seafood soup, along with a dozen more lip-smackingly good tastings at places you'd struggle to find alone.
What‘s Included
The highest rated #1 Bangkok food tour on TripAdvisor
Led by 1 professional foodie guide and 1 assistant (no other tour has 2 staff)
Maximum of 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Bangkok
Bottled water included
15+ food tastings included, more than any other Bangkok food tour
Explore local backstreets where tuk-tuks cannot go
8-9 stops on our moveable feast, including 2 Michelin-listed street food venues
Alcoholic drinks excluded
Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
Unsuitable for vegetarians and pescatarians due to limited alternatives available
Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal & celiac disease, due to risk of traces & cross-contamination
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Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Reviews
1,892 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Food glorious food
Luke B,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fabulously gluttonous day exploring Bangkok’s China Town. Our tour guide Jolene took us to so many different street food vendors, restaurants and shops we almost lost count! He was great fun, very attentive and knowledgeable. We tried everything from Michelin-star shrimp dumplings, green curry, morning glory (?!) and soy sauce ice cream (sounds crazy but was delicious!). We got some fantastic photos of China Town as the sun was setting and met some lovely people on our tour. We finished off with mango sticky rice and had to waddle home! 10/10 would recommend.
A Bangkok must
Ryan B,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Annie was a gem, the food was amazing, and this is quite possibly the best food tour I've been on. I can't imagine my Bangkok experience without it. Thank you, Annie!
16 courses
Kathryn H,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.0016 different varied dishes in different areas of Chinatown. Appetisers, mains and desserts. We did the tour at 16.00 which meant we saw Chinatown in the day and night. Guide was informative and a runner made sure seats and food were ready in the next place we were eating before we arrived. Really well organised. We had a great time sampling many foods we would not have tasted if we had no gone on this tour
Fantastic culinary experience!
Cecilia L,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this experience. Our guide Ant was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable about the foods we were about to taste. We sample 15 different dishes and they were all fantastic. We would highly recommend this tour!!
Enjoyable food tour
sarahcS775GH,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Well organised and good variety with some dishes we hadn't tasted before. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly, they catered well for some food preferences such as no pork and offered alternatives where available. Only marked down slightly as it covered a small area in Bangkok so we regularly seen other groups which made it feel a bit like a production line.
Must do when you’re in Bangkok
795liviad,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Would definitely do it again! I recommend to start the tour because you’ll be stuffed afterwards in a good way.
Highly recommend!
Jeffrey G,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, great food! Bew was very friendly, knowledgeable, and organized. Highly recommend! Everything was so good!
Explained the dishes very...
Patricia L,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Explained the dishes very well and allowed us to enjoy the meals. Also, provided details about the establishments we visited.
Absolutely unforgettable food tour - highly recommend!
Dhriti J,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible experience on this food tour and cannot recommend it enough. Our guide Ant was outstanding - knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely passionate about Thai food and culture. She explained everything so clearly, took us to amazing spots we never would have found on our own, and made the whole evening feel effortless and fun. The helpers were wonderful as well, making sure everything ran smoothly and that we were always comfortable. The pacing, variety of food, and organization were excellent. What truly made this experience extra special was that I mentioned we were celebrating my husband’s birthday, and the team went above and beyond to make it memorable. They surprised him with a birthday cake, which was such a thoughtful and unexpected touch. It genuinely made our night. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was lively, and the care they put into the experience really showed. This tour was a highlight of our trip and something we’ll remember for a long time. If you’re considering a food tour in Bangkok, book this one and ask for Ant if you can!
Excellent tour and...
Suzanne D,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour and wonderful guide! We tested more than 15 different foods, all of them yummy! Bottled water was provided and bathroom stops were clean and hygienic!
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