Quick Details
Duration: 3 hours
Stops: Five different tasting locations
Tastings: All food tastings included. Enough food for a filling lunch/dinner. Vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan friendly. Contact us if you have other allergies or dietary restrictions.
Adult
Ages 18+
$ 99
Children
Ages 4-17
$ 79
Infants
Ages 0-3
Free
ABOUT CHINATOWN FOOD TOUR
Don’t fall for the culinary tourist traps when you’re in San Francisco’s Chinatown! Sidewalk Food Tours of San Francisco offers an irresistible food tour in the cultural hotspot of Chinatown.
Explore the remarkable and historic culture and foods that define Hong Kong and mainland China. Taste authentic Cantonese, Mandarin, and Szechuan cuisine from five Chinese-owned and operated restaurants, food establishments, and bakeries.
Tasting Locations
(We go to the 5 following delicious places, subject to change)
*Private Tour tasting locations may be different than ones listed below.
- New Hollywood Bakery: (est. 1991): Our favorite light and buttery buns filled with barbecue-flavored cha siu pork.
- Xian House of Dumplings: Handmade noodles and dumplings in the Chinese tradition
- House of Dim Sum: Some of the best dim sum options in Chinatown, SF
- Grant Place Restaurant: Local favorite known for Hong Kong-style dim sum and Chinese specialties.
- AA Bakery: (est. 2002): Freshly made, out of the oven, Hong Kong-style egg tarts cooked to a smooth flan-like perfection with a buttery flaky crust.
Behind every great food establishment in this city, there is an equally great story of history, tradition, and even innovation. On our Chinatown food tour, you discover these amazing histories while tasting what has made these Chinese restaurants and bakeries so prized among locals.
Discover just what makes our food tours the best in the city!
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a variety of five delicious foods from the best specialty food stores and ethnic eateries.
- Three hours of delicious fun with a wonderful guide
- Our fun, fascinating, and knowledgeable tour guide divulges tidbits of information only locals know.
- Walk hidden streets and alleys off the beaten path.
- Hear fun and interesting stories about the Chinese immigrants’ arrival in SF, the Tong Wars, Chinese architecture, and more.
- Visit the Chinese Fortune Cookie Factory, the oldest Buddhist Temple in SF, and an authentic Chinese market.
- Taste a variety of styles of Chinese cuisine, including the best-baked bun, dim sum, and egg tart, all without waiting in the long lines.
Private Chinatown Food Tour
Want to make our delicious and fun Chinatown food tour a private event? Contact Us! We specialize in curating the best private culinary experiences.
Meet your guides
Every Chinatown Food Tour is led by one of these San Francisco locals.
Ted Bagaman
Bay Area local for almost 40 years and a full-time guide across walking, food and coach tours. Guests name him in review after review.
Bay Area local for almost 40 years and a full-time guide across walking, food and coach tours. Guests name him in review after review.
Kenric Wong
Born in New York City, in the Bay Area for more than 30 years, eight of them in hospitality. Will cross the whole Bay for great barbecue.
Born in New York City, in the Bay Area for more than 30 years, eight of them in hospitality. Will cross the whole Bay for great barbecue.
What guests say about the Chinatown Food Tour
★★★★★“Ted B was a great tour guide and made the China Town neighborhood come alive! Perfect pacing between learning, walking, viewing, and dining. Much more food than expected, even at sit-down restaurants too! Amazing Sunday day date.”
★★★★★“Kenric made our Chinatown food tour in San Francisco absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we met him, his energy, knowledge, and genuine love for the culture set the tone for an incredible experience.”
★★★★★“Kenric was an amazing tour guide, super fun facts and knowledge about Chinatown! He had great food recs and we left with full, satisfied bellies! Thank you!!!”
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Pacific and Grant Avenues, San Francisco, CA.
The tour meets in front of the East West Bank, located at 1066 Grant Ave San Francisco, CA 94133. The cross streets are Pacific and Grant Avenues; please meet on the Grant Avenue side.
The closest BART station is Montgomery. It is about a 20-minute walk to the meeting location. The Portsmouth Square Parking Garage is located at 733 Kearny Street, between Clay and Washington Streets, and is about a five-minute walk away from the East West Bank.
The tour ends at AA Bakery, 1068 Stockton Street.
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- Feel free to bring a bottled beverage. Some of the food establishments supply water.
- A tip for your guide. It’s customary to tip between 15%-20% of the ticket purchase price.
Chinatown Food Tour FAQs
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Explore Chinatown’s Chinese culinary traditions with tastings that may include homemade dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, dim sum, bao, egg tarts, Peking duck, and other neighborhood favorites. Restaurants and tastings are subject to change.
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Yes! Your public tour includes five generous food tastings – enough for a satisfying lunch. Come hungry!
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The tour lasts approximately three hours and covers just under one mile on relatively flat streets. We walk at a comfortable pace, with frequent food stops and opportunities to sit down. You may stand for five to ten minutes while your guide shares neighborhood stories.
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Meet your guide outside East West Bank, 1066 Grant Avenue. The tour typically ends at AA Bakery, 1068 Stockton Street.
Your booking confirmation provides the exact meeting instructions. Ending locations are subject to change, and private tours may finish at a different location.
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Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free substitutions are available at all food stops. Please list your dietary needs during checkout so we can arrange substitutions in advance.
For other food allergies or restrictions, contact us before booking at 877-568-6877 to confirm available options. If you booked through a third-party website, email your dietary needs to [email protected].
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Yes. Approximately 75% of the tastings are enjoyed seated inside restaurants. One stop may be a quicker standing tasting inside an establishment or outside.
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Tickets are non-refundable. Contact us at least 72 hours before your tour to reschedule at no charge or receive the full ticket value as gift card credit that never expires.
Within 72 hours, a $20-per-person rescheduling fee applies because some food has already been ordered. Email [email protected] for assistance.
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Yes! We offer private Chinatown tours for corporate teams, families, friends, birthdays, and other celebrations. Your tour is reserved exclusively for your group.
Complete the inquiry form on our Private Food Tours page, and we will confirm availability and help plan your experience.
Have more questions? Read all our San Francisco food tour FAQs.
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Explore our other San Francisco food tours or check out our private group events.
Updated October 2026. Stops, prices and meeting point checked against our booking system.