Where to Sit Down: The 4 Best Food Experiences Around the World

1.Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 14 hours · from $114Our pick

Leave Jakarta early for Tangkuban Parahu Volcano, Subang rice fields, Lembang lunch, local fruit tasting, tea plantations, and Ciater hot springs. An English-speaking guide such as Rizky, Bryan, Nanda, or Vincent leads the small group, with transport, entrance fees, lunch, and a massage included. Expect long mountain roads and a full day.

“Bryan was a great guide. He was very informative. He was very accommodating. Made sure to listen to what we wanted and tried hard to make sure we got what we wanted.”

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2.SF’s Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour – Includes full meal, 3hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Top rated

Start with a full dim sum meal, then explore fortune cookies, bubble tea, a Chinese bakery, Portsmouth Square, and a tea shop. Guides such as Robert, Jacob, Robin, and Marcy mix food with Chinatown stories. The small-group tour costs $99, runs about three hours, and ends five blocks from the start.

“Wonderful Day! Jacob was very informative. Highly recommend! We learned so many thing that we would never have known about.”

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3.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 $92Best value

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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4.Full Day Food Tour Of Delhi with a chef. Includes Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $200

Spend 8 to 9 hours eating across Old and New Delhi with a chef-guide such as Aditya or Ashwani. Expect up to 25 tastings at more than a dozen local food shops, from paranthas and kulcha to kababs, lassi, sweets, and tea. Central Delhi pickup and drop-off are included, with vegetarian options available by request.

“Brilliant. This tour was an excellent way to see and learn about Delhi while tasting a wide selection of delicious food, most of which I'd never tried before. Our guide Aditya was informative, funny and a delight to spend the day with. I'll admit I was nervous about the risk of Read more”

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