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
1,914 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Noa and Windy - the best hosts ever!
Michelle M,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Noa and Windy were the BEST hosts! They made our experience unforgettable. They answered all our questions, provided insightful content, and made it a seamless experience. They were funny, kind, and helpful at every stop. This was the highlight of our trip to Bangkok!
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Noah H,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So fun!! Johnny and his team were amazing! He has a fun and bubbly personality, perfect for this tour. He did an incredible job of explaining each dish, how it’s prepared, and its nutritional value. Going through the back alleys of Chinatown introduced us to a version of Bangkok we would have never seen otherwise. Johnny introduced so many different foods, flavors, and textures. It truly opens your eyes to the Thai cuisine. We learned so much on this tour! I cannot recommend it enough. 10/10!
Quite the food tour.
Paul L,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Plenty of food—go hungry. Very authentic. Several Michelin recommended places. One variation on soft serve I’ll never forget. Enthusiastic guide.
Highly recommended!
Camper471737,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience! We loved getting an insider’s guide to authentic Thai cuisine. We sampled different dishes, learned the ingredients and how the dishes are prepared. And we saw a glimpse of Bangkok’s Chinatown from a local’s perspective. Our guides were absolutely delightful! Highly recommended!
Great Food Tour
Andy A,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nood our guide had a great knowledge of china town and all fifteen dishes we tried were fabulous. I would recommend this trip.
Wan was a great guide and...
Naomi R,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wan was a great guide and the food was all delicious! A nice mix of soups, mains and sweets - the soy sauce ice cream was fab.
100% worth it!
Yilda H,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I never would have experienced most of these places without a guide - several were off side alleys I wouldn’t think to venture to. Guides were friendly and knowledgeable and the food was amazing. Come hungry!
Great food tour with a few recommended improvements
Sue H,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This food tour has almost too much food. Although we loved it, it could be improved by offering fewer choices and greater variety. We had too many pork soups and not enough drink choices. Having said that I did love the tour and the tour guide. With a few tweaks this tour could be even better.
Bangkok food tour
Emily G,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a good tour, tour guide Jonny was so nice, informative and passionate. Tried so many amazing dishes, and really got a feel for the city. One of the best things I did in Bangkok!
Delicious, fun and unique!
P3620OIlilyb,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best food tours I’ve ever done. A mixture of underground gems and highly rated restaurants. Our tour guide, Hing, was friendly, kind and knowledgeable. He made sure we were all having a great time for the full evening!
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