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Chinatown Hidden Gem Dumplings & Buns Tour

New York’s best kept culinary secrets are in Chinatown — but after you take this experience, they’ll be secrets no longer.

$65

2.5 Hours

Starting Location:

13 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, USA

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Highlights

  • Four tastings from hole-in-the-wall dumpling and bun restaurants

  • Two extra dumpling and bun tastings when more guests book

  • Historical tour of Chinatown

  • Stories of the residents and movements that shaped Chinatown

  • Receive a digital map, full of recommendations from your local foodie guide

  • Tour led by a local licensed expert foodie guide

Things to Know

  • There will be a moderate amount of walking involved. Dress accordingly

  • Umbrellas recommended (great for rain or to escape the sun)

guests say

"Nick was great! Had a great experience with the family walking around Chinatown, learning the history and eating dumplings and buns! Nick was very informative of the history of the area and the food, and planned ahead, pre ordered for the group at busy stops and made sure everyone was satisfied. Would definitely recommend :)" - Monica

About the Tour

Join an expert guide to explore the hole-in-the-wall Chinatown restaurants only locals know about.


  • Indulge with over ten dumplings and buns across at least four different local restaurants you’d never find without a guide, from hidden gem storefronts to eateries in mostly abandoned malls

  • Want to try more dumplings? Invite friends! The bigger the group, the more dumplings and stops we’ll enjoy

  • All the dumplings and buns highlight different styles of Chinese cuisine, from spicy Sichuanese bites to decadent juicy Fujianese buns to Shanghai-style soup dumplings

  • Delve into Chinatown’s 150-year history, visiting statues highlighting the neighborhood immigrant experience

  • Learn about the centrality of labor movements in Chinatown’s development as you walk the streets of notable protests

  • This tour is 70% food, 30% history, great for lovers of both

  • Come hungry — you’ll get more than enough food to fill you up

  • Receive a curated map of local recommendations from your guide after the tour

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