The 5 Best Dining Experiences Around the World

1.Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes “origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy” in 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $92Our pick

Meet Taka at JR Omori Station, then walk eight minutes to his home for a hands-on Japanese culture and food class. You’ll fold an origami crane, make udon from scratch, prepare sushi and gyoza, enjoy tempura and small dishes, drink matcha with Japanese sweets, and take home a calligraphy souvenir. Private groups, vegetarian, and vegan options are available.

“Taka and Keiko are wonderful hosts. They are friendly, inquisitive, welcoming and full of information. Our noodle making experience was delightful and a little unexpected with a fun surprise. All food was delicious. I learned a lot and can’t wait to make the recipes at home. Thank you for such a great experience”

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2.High Tea At The Atrium Restaurant, Imperial Hotel, New Delhi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $102

Spend about three hours visiting The Imperial New Delhi in Connaught Place, then settle into the Atrium for high tea from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Private air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, tea, refreshments, and bottled water are included. Dress smart casual.

“One of the best tea experiences of my life. The hotel is beautiful and we were greeted with friendly faces and there was no problem in finding where we needed to go”

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3.Furnas in a Private Evening – Tea, Cozido Dinner and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $191

Spend about five hours exploring São Miguel with a private guide, visiting Gorreana Tea Plantation, Pico do Ferro, Furnas Lake, steaming cooking pits, and Furnas hot springs. Add a separate Poça da D. Beija ticket, then sit down to cozido dinner with drinks, dessert, and coffee. Guides may include Mario, Carlos, or Andre.

“My girlfriend and I came to Sao Miguel for our 7th anniversary and her birthday; Carlos (our tour guide) has made it so that we never want to leave this paradise on earth. So sweet and kind, knowledgeable, patient — he made it so that this experience was perfectly smooth, we never felt rushed or like we missed out on anything that we passed by. Cannot recommend this day trip enough, from communicating with the operator over the viator app, to being picked up and dropped off at our hotel; everything was great!”

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4.Private Full-Day Guided Tour in Seoul with Lunch, Tea and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $280

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Seoul with a private guide, starting at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Folk Museum. Walk through Bukchon, Insadong, and Cheonggyecheon, then finish with samgyetang, traditional tea, and market food at Kwangjang Market. Guides who have led the tour include Laura, Alex, and Jina.

“We recently enjoyed a full-day tour of Seoul, which included visits to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Blue House, Kwangjang Market, and several other iconic sites. Our guide, Laura, was exceptional—her deep knowledge of Korean hisRead more”

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5.Nassau: Afternoon Tea at Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $96

At historic Graycliff Hotel in Nassau, enjoy afternoon tea with savory sandwiches, scones, petit fours, sweets, and chocolates made in the hotel’s own factory. Choose black, green, or herbal tea, or coffee or hot chocolate. Champagne costs extra. Meet at the hotel five minutes early.

“The setting was lovely albeit a bit worn. The food and beverages were wonderful as was the table setting and the service. The only negative was that the establishment, including the bathrooms were not accessible for those with mobility limitations.”

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