Overview
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4 hours
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Join a lunchtime food tour of Yongkang Street and Ximending, two different districts of Taipei. Experience 15+ tastings at foodie hotspots, ranging from Michelin-rated icons to historic local gems.
We’ll uncover the flavours of Formosa Island, proving that Taiwan's "beautiful" namesake is best experienced with a pair of chopsticks and loose trousers. Come discover why the city's best views are found at the bottom of a noodle bowl.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
See 'What to Expect' section and 'What's Included' for info on dietary restrictions
We recommend comfortable walking shoes. Bring rain gear/umbrella, if rain looks likely. There's lot of tastings to try, come hungry!
What To Expect
Taipei
Between the seasoned kitchens of Ximending and morning pulse of Yongkang Street lies the true, unedited flavours of Taiwan, the 'Beautiful Island'. We're here to show you why the spirit of "Formosa" is found in bottom of a noodle bowl. Our lunchtime feasting tour of 12+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the backstreets of Taipei led by our team of professional foodie guides. Before we get started, your 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: ✖️ Vegetarians have 2-3 less tastings due to limited alternatives at some vendors. ✖️ Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal and celiac diets due to risk of traces and cross-contamination. If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
Yongkang Street
Begin at vibrant Yongkang Street - recently dubbed one of the coolest streets in Asia - ground zero for deliriously good food. Kick off at a Michelin-rated institution to witness the art of the fold, tackling the holy trinity of dim sum: xiǎo lóng bāo pork soup dumplings that burst with savory broth, juicy xiā shāomài prawn siew mai, and the golden crunch of a fried mantou bun. Witness the mesmerising street-side masters slapping and swirling the dough of Taiwanese flaky scallion pancakes.
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Formosa Flavours Food Tour with 12+ Tastings
What‘s Included
12+ food tastings included, more than any other Taipei food tour
Bottled water included
Led by professional foodie guides
Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Taipei (private tour or 9+ guests - contact us)
Movable feast with 6-7 stops around the streets of Yongkang and Ximen
Alcoholic drinks excluded
Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded. Easy-to-find meeting point for all guests.
Vegetarians have 3-4 less tastings due to limited alternatives
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
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth Every Bite
Gregory L,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bring an appetite! While the portions at each stop are reasonable, they add up. Pace yourself. Trix Yang was a GREAT host, explaining the history behind each dish. He had great visuals on his ipad, explaining the ingredients and cooking process for each sampling. Through the food, you'll learn a bit about the history, culture, and people of Taiwan. Pay attention, and you'll understand the layout of the city's neighborhoods as well.
Lunchtime feast!
33miland,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Huck was a very nice and sweet guide. He took us to incredible places and we got to try over 12 dishes. It was the perfect amount of food.
Great tour!
I7843LFpatd,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable tour. Not only was the food very good, but the tour was quite informative. A lot to eat. Richard was an excellent guide.
Great tour, especially with a great tour guide.
Roam40385322634,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is our second time with A Chefs Tour and we were yet again blown away by it. We really enjoyed every single food stop and loved the history we were told about the food we were eating. Not only did we eat delicious food but we also stopped at different attractions along Taipei. What we most enjoyed about our tour though was our tour guide; Susan. Susan did an amazing job helping us feel comfortable inside the bustling city of Taipei. Not only was she a great guide but she was a kind friend at the end of the day and made sure we got to our next destination safely. If I’m ever back in Taipei I would without a doubt do this tour again!
A must do while in Taipei!
Q379BXpats,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The formosa flavours tour in Taipei was very well organised, I liked receiving a whatsapp message on the day with reminder of meeting time and clear description of meeting location. My guide Trix spoke very good english and a passionate foodie. The variety of food was excellent and I got to try all kinds of things I wouldnt normally go out to try. My favourite was the scallion pancake and soup dumplings. Trix also showed me a temple in between food stops and explained very well the customs that were experienced there.
Fun food outing in Taipei
stacyn330,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time with Sara as our guide. Not only did we eat so many delicious foods, she was so educational and fun. The tour was so great because we got to try out many local dishes (including many things we wouldn't have tried on our own).
I am fit to burst!
99sandrag,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was the only one booked on the tour and it still went ahead! So I got the VIP treatment and had all the food samples to myself! Needless to say, I couldnˋt finish them all, altough I would have liked to! My guide was highly entertaining, very knowledgable and well prepared! Obviously, not every dish will be to everyones liking, but even the samples that didn't hit the spot for me were very interesting to try - so many different flavors and all with their own story! I can highly recommend this tour in Taipeh, it was amazing!
Great tour
Peanutman1,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Esther was a great guide! Great start to my trip.
Tour with Good Food
Anna E,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very good food tour. The tour guide (can' remember his name) took us to some really good places to savor some really nice things. It was all done in Chinatown. I wished the weather was nicer but it was extremely hot and humid and we had one stop at a noodle soup stop lol.
Delicious food and a great guide!
N1093UXleahs,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Susan was amazing. We got taken to some great spots and all of the food was delicious. We also got some tips about travelling the city, a visit to a shrine and some cool recommendations for the rest of our time here. I'd highly recommend doing this at the start of your trip and you will feel so much more prepared for your time in Taiwan. I'd also do it at the end to be fair just for the great food!
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