Asia in Queens: Exploring NYC’s Largest Chinatown in New York City booking from $150.00

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 18 Nov

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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
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

What To Expect

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

Free Synagogue of Flushing

Here we will take in the views and find another awesome bite.

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 (15)

E4755SPdominiquer

May 2022

Great food, lots of fun history. The tour guide was knowledgeable and all of the stops were well planned.

CPWFamily

Apr 2022

We are native New Yorkers but we NEVER could have spent a day like this in Flushing without Culinary Backstreets. Not only was so much of the food amazingly delicious but our guide, Siera, was both so enthusiastic and super knowledgeable about China and Korean cuisine, culture, and the history of Flushing. This was a little more expensive than some of the other walking tours but absolutely worth every penny.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you so much! That is exactly what we are going for! We are happy to see that you enjoyed the time spent with Sierra. 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.

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.

Asia in Queens: Exploring NYC’s Largest Chinatown

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