New Chinatown Food Tasting Tour in San Gabriel Valley

Price
$55 per guest

All food is included in the price.

Operation
Saturday and Sunday, year round. Tour begins at 9:30am and lasts 3 hours. We stop at 7 different establishments.

“New Chinatown” Culinary Food and Walking Tour in San Gabriel Valley
Our local guide will lead our guests through six different restaurants on a 3-hour culinary food and walking tour in San Gabriel Valley. Ever felt confused in a Dim Sum restaurant? Don’t know how or what to order? Our guide will take you through it, course by course, and give an intro on the cuisine. After Dim Sum, the tour will go to 5 other establishments to get a well-rounded perspective on the culinary scene of the area.

What you'll get:

• A souvenir bag
• 8 Tastings at New Capital Dim Sum
• Assortment of BBQ at Sam Woo BBQ
• Fresh pastry from Kee Wah Bakery
• Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) from rotating restaurants

San Gabriel Valley – The New Chinatown
San Gabriel Valley is the new Chinatown of Los Angeles. This community has continued to grow over the years and is now host to a number of restaurants and ethnic eateries that serve its local Chinese population. San Gabriel Valley is pocketed with clusters of delicious Cantonese cuisine. We are happy to present our New Chinatown Tours in the San Gabriel Valley. Our LA food tasting tour will give guests an introduction to the local cuisine, from Dim Sum 101 to fresh Chinese pastries.

Culinary Tours in Los Angeles
Eat your way through Los Angeles' vibrant neighborhoods on an approximately 3 - 3 1/2 hour walking tour, led by a local guide. Guests will sample food at 5 - 7 different restaurants while they learn about cuisine, culture and community.

Our tours allow tour-goers to establish a connection with local communities by interacting with restaurant owners and managers, learning about the history of the location, and sampling some of the best food in the area.

With tours in Little Tokyo, Downtown LA Financial District, San Gabriel Valley, Arcadia and Thai Town, we also provide support to local businesses and communities by encouraging visitors and LA natives to explore the city.

Questions That Are Frequently Asked
What if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?
Unfortunately, on this particular tour, the food served is not suitable for vegetarians. Vegetarians or vegans are not encouraged to take this tour, as suitable alternatives cannot be provided.

If you have any other dietary restrictions, please let us know of them before you purchase your tickets so we can inform you of available alternatives.

If I am bringing an infant or very young child, do I need to purchase a ticket for them?
If children or infants will not be participating in the tasting, you do not need to purchase a ticket for them. Please let us know if you will be attending with a child or infant upon purchasing your tickets. Please note that any children under the age of 10 that WILL be participating in the tastings must purchase a reduced price child ticket.

Is time allotted for shopping during the tour?
We do allow for some time at each of our stops for some quick purchases. While tasting items will be offered for free at each location, if you taste something you like, we encourage you to take some home with you and support local businesses!

Are tours offered only in English?
Yes. At this time we are only offering tours in English. If you would like to make arrangements for your own interpreter to join the tour, please contact us.

What happens if it rains?
If a tour must be cancelled due to rain or other severe weather conditions, we will process a full refund.

Should I give the guide a tip?
If you had a great time on the tour and wish to recognize the tour guide for a job well done, gratuities are greatly appreciated. Gratuities to the individual food establishments on the tour are included. Occasionally, two tour guides will be guiding the group – we do not expect tips for both, a tip for one guide would be more than appreciated.

Is the tour wheelchair and/or stroller accessible?
All of the establishments we visit are wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Are there restroom breaks?
Yes, restrooms will be available at each stop and we are more than happy to take the time to make sure everyone is ready to move on!

Are cameras allowed?
Sure, go ahead and bring your camera - it will help you capture the experience!

How much food is served on the tour?
There are 7 stops on this tour. For most people, there is enough food that a meal afterwards is not necessary.

How much walking is involved? Is it a fast-paced tour?
We believe it’s important to take your time, slowly enjoy your food, speak to your fellow tourists, and treat the tour as an experience that we’re all in together. There will be plenty of time to sit down, and all the restaurants are well within walking distance.

Total walking distance is about ½ of a mile.

Where can we park?
Focus Plaza has a large parking lot that has plenty of space before 10am. As long as you are patient, you should be able to eventually find a place in this plaza.