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
1,816 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect!
Krystel D,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was perfect! The food and the guides were amazing!! We had a great time! Thank you jonnhy and Pin!
Best food tour
R2149GKdavidf,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extraordinary. Sublime. Superb. The food was uniformly great ... and copious beyond belief. Come hungry and pace yourself. And our guide, Ploy, was friendly, fun, and knowledgeable about so much ... the food we were eating, the owners and history of each place, the role of ingredients in Thai cuisine, and Thai history and culture. We learned, we ate, we enjoyed. Best food tour I've taken.
Excellent food and Chinatown introduction
M7227XVlynnes,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic! Great selection of varied food. Our guide bew was so informative, professional and pleasant. King did a great job as the advance man. Saw a lot of Chinatown and tasted lots of good and interesting food
Insightful Tour
emmanuelbC4979PV,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience all around. Our tour guide, Tao, gave great information regarding Thai people and the communities within it. This was key to understanding the large selection of foods we tried and how/why they varied.
The overall experience...
Yuki S,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The overall experience was fantastic! Sally was extremely knowledgeable and explained everything very thoroughly. King was super helpful and had hand sanitizer or hand wipes for every place we stopped and ate it. I thought I came with an empty stomach but it wasn’t enough! So much food that I would never try on my own was presented. Would totally recommend to all ages to book this tour!
A Delicious Adventure Through Chinatown!
Stevie-Leigh S,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I did the 11:15 am food tour with Rainbow and Noah, and it was absolutely fantastic! I’d definitely recommend this time slot, and a tip: don’t eat breakfast beforehand, because you’ll be trying around 15 different dishes! Our guide Noah was brilliant, full of energy, incredibly friendly, and happy to answer every question we had. She took us to spots we’d never have found on our own, each offering something unique and delicious. We loved getting to experience such a wide variety of flavours and local dishes throughout Chinatown. Rainbow was brilliant too, running ahead to each restaurant to make sure the food was ready so the trip ran smoothly. If you’re a food lover or just want to discover the hidden gems locals enjoy, this tour is a must!
COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF CHINATOWN & CUISINE. JUST DO IT!!
Debra S,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great overview of Chinatown & eateries/cuisine. Guide was fun & very informative - so much food you won’t go away hungry!
Must do food tour in Bangkok
Companion50543750443,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip with our very well informed guide Nood who was shared not only the details about the food, but also the backstories of the chefs / restaurants. Tiem , the second guide, was always ahead of us arranging the table and the orders. The tour group was small and made for a friendly environment to enjoy the food in. While we went to 8-9 places, not a lot of walking was involved. There were definitely places we, as tourists, wouldn’t have come across and that would have been a big miss! Very inspired to try more Thai food and cook some as well.
Mandi & Shay like to play- Thailand Part 1
Amanda J,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great way to experience Chinatown and try a wide variety of Thai foods. The highlights were really good—especially the green curry, chicken satay, soups and Soy- ice cream! A few items weren’t our favorites, but that’s part of trying something new. There’s quite a bit of walking, so we were glad we did the tour in the late afternoon before Chinatown became crowded. Noah did a great job securing tables at every stop and made sure we had plenty of dishes to try and share!
The best culinary experience in Bangkok
gareths103,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a truly unique way of getting to know the different foods and tastes of Bangkok. If you’re lucky enough to be lead by Tack and Ninja you are in for a treat… I would skip lunch. You won’t go home hungry!
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