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Asia in Queens: Exploring NYC’s Largest Chinatown

Overview
This diversity is perhaps best represented through Flushing’s stellar food scene. On this walk through the neighborhood, we’ll explore the area’s almost mind-blowing culinary diversity while also learning about Flushing’s fascinating history. We’ll visit vendors, the outdoor stands of local restaurants and some of Flushing’s mall-based food courts – considered by locals to have some of the area’s best eats – tasting delicacies from China, Korea, Vietnam and other countries. From stalls selling Hong Kong-style dim sum and snacks to bakeries turning out the Korean take on French pastries and a visit to a local kimchi maker, we’ll dive deep into the best that the neighborhood has to offer. On our Flushing food tour, we’ll take a look at some of area’s unique cultural markers, from a storefront Daoist temple to the Flushing Quaker Meeting House, built in 1694 – a testament to the important role the area, originally a Dutch settlement, has played in the history of New York.
City: New York City
Mon 30 Jun
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Starting at $175.00
Mon 30 Jun
Starting at $175.00
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What's Included
Soda/Pop
Lunch
Snacks
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Additional Info
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
1
New World Mall
We’ll visit vendors, the outdoor stands of local restaurants and some of Flushing’s mall-based food courts – considered by locals to have some of the area’s best eats
2
Free Synagogue of Flushing
Here we will take in the views and find another awesome bite.
3
Flushing Town Hall
Around here we will have some special bites and take in some history
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (87)
L9079SDmichaelm
Feb 2022
Who would think that cold February in New York during the waning days of Omicron (fingers crossed) was a good time for a food tour? Well, I did. And I was right. I went on "Asia in Queens: Exploring NYC’s Largest – and Most Diverse – Chinatown" with Esneider, a well informed Queen's resident who was knowledgable about both the food and the neighborhood's history. He was also fun to talk to. The dumplings, noodles, soup, rolls, buns, pancakes, and more were each delicious. The walk-up peking duck bun spot was perhaps the highlight for me - crispy skin, flavorful meat, scallion, dab of sauce. My mouth is watering as I write this. Highly recommend as a tasty way to learn about a fascinating place in the world.
Response from Host
Feb 2022
Thank you for your kind review! We are so excited to know that you enjoyed your tour, there are so many great bites along this tour! We take pride is working with people like Esneider who have such pride in their city and it shows in their tours. We hope that you will join us again soon in one of our cities. You can check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see the stamps you have collected.
jameswV9153EP
Nov 2021
The tour was wonderful! We had great food from so many countries, I can't even remember them all! We also learned so much about the cultural diversity of NYC!
Kkatiza
Mar 2024
What a tour and a great guide - Snyder (?) accompanied us excellently and gave us exciting knowledge in many ways as an extra topping to our enjoyment. Thank you, see you later in life.
Response from Host
Mar 2024
Thanks! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the walk. We take pride in working with people like Esnider who are very knowledgeable about and extremely fond of the cities they live in. You can check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see the stamps you have collected. We hope to see you again soon in one of our cities.

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