Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
กินข้าวแล้วหรือยัง - It’s the Thai way to greet a friend - its literal translation is ‘Have you eaten rice yet?!’ There's no better way to highlight the importance of eating in Thailand in this food obsessed city.
Our tour was carefully curated and will take you on a journey through the backstreets of Bangkok, mopping up a 15+ taster menu in street spots and eateries that have been serving locals for decades. We'll meet at Yaowarat to discover the rich Thai-Chinese culinary marriage that make this district one of the city's most buzzing street food spots. It's not just about the food though. It's about the people behind the plates who have dedicated their lives to cooking on the street.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Sorry, this tour is not suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians or no pork diets due to street vendors' limited menus. Other dietary restrictions may require some dishes to be missed.
We recommend comfortable shoes. Bring rain gear/umbrella, if rain looks likely. There's lot of tastings to try, come hungry!
*Note: Our morning departure times have the same great food and majority of the same stops as our evening tours. Due to the operating hours we use a couple of alternate stops that open during the daytime*
The tour isn't suitable for shellfish, peanut or severe allergies due to the nature of street food. Other allergies may require some dishes to be missed.
What To Expect
Chinatown / Yaowarat
Our feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary adventure around the backstreets of Bangkok. We're Bangkok's #1 food tour on TripAdvisor. Over 20,000 guests can't be wrong. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine and the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour so no-one is disappointed: ✘ Unsuitable for strict vegetarians, pescatarians and no-pork diets, due to limited alternatives at some vendors. ✘ Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal & celiac disease, due to risk of traces & cross-contamination. ✔ Suitable for lactose intolerances. If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
Chinatown - Bangkok
Many are unaware of China's centuries-long influence on Thailand that has permeated much of Thai cuisine. From noodles to stir-fry, it's time to feast on the history of this culinary marriage. In small groups of up to 8 exclusive guests, our passionate foodie guides take you on a journey around the alleyways of Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown. We don't want to spoil the surprises, but prepare to drool over crispy chive dumplings with nam jim jaew sauce, mop up rich satay with charcoal-grilled chicken, work chopsticks over slow-braised pork, and delve into fragrant steamy bowls of shrimp dumplings and poh taek seafood soup, along with a dozen more lip-smackingly good tastings at places you'd struggle to find alone.
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Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
What‘s Included
The highest rated #1 Bangkok food tour on TripAdvisor
Led by 1 professional foodie guide and 1 assistant (no other tour has 2 staff)
Explore local backstreets where tuk-tuks cannot go
Maximum of 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Bangkok
Bottled water included
15+ food tastings included, more than any other Bangkok food tour
8-9 stops on our moveable feast, including 2 Michelin-listed street food venues
Alcoholic drinks excluded
Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
Unsuitable for vegetarians and pescatarians due to limited alternatives available
Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal & celiac disease, due to risk of traces & cross-contamination
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,173 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect intro to the Bangkok street food scene
socalkatieb,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best way to spend an evening in Bangkok! The street food scene is insane and a little intimidating, so this was the perfect introduction. Tau was our guide and he was fun, funny, informative and enthusiastic.. 16 dishes in all - most of which I never would have tried. Can’t wait to try one of their tours in another city. Don’t think twice - you’ll love it!
Lots of Food! I Mean It.
Itsaoliveira,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pang and Ninja were fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with them. Ninja was always one step ahead, securing tables for our group, while Pang did an excellent job explaining the food, sharing local insights, and keeping everyone entertained throughout the tour. One tip: come hungry! You’ll be served a lot of food, so pace yourself and try not to fill up too quickly at the first few stops. If you especially enjoy a dish, don’t be shy about asking for more. This tour is a great way to experience a variety of local flavors, and Pang and Ninja made it even more memorable.
Best food tour we ever did
H4409WKdorisl,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience. Our guide (noa, I’m sure i am writing it wrong) was phenomenal en we felt so taken care of! The food is incredible en u get to taste SO much. I would recommend this tour, especially at the start of your trip to get a lot of really great food tips for your Thailand trip.
No second thoughts
Eswara V,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organised. Brilliant variety of dishes. Would do this again next time I visit. You can expect more than one dish at some places.
Stop- choose this one
bartondewing,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Solid! Tak was great. Safe, fun and carefree way to see Chinatown BK. No worries, just a great time. Book this because 2 staff per tour. One tours and the other sets up spots.
Amazing food tour experience!!
Helena B,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing and our guide Sum was incredible knowledgeable. We had a great time trying all the different foods and learning about the information behind them. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bangkok!!
Great time
I5124KTkeithd,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the Bangkok Chinatown food tour. Hing was an excellent guide!
Awesome
Jack C,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Muay and Ploy (not sure on the spelling) where absolutely fantastic guides and all the food we had was incredible. Not even the terrible weather could stop us having the best time on this tour!
Excellent food and learnt a lot
Dimril,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Annie and Madame Louie were fabulous hosts! So well organised and knowledgeable. Excellent food and lots of fun. It would have been difficult to find these food spots without them. Thanks for a great evening.
Must-do experience!!
ryanrobbo494,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic experience! Rainbow was an excellent tour guide, always happy to help and provided extra chillies when needed! Moi was also brilliant and made sure the whole tour went smoothly for its duration. Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting to experience Thai food at its finest. Thank you Rainbow and Moi!
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