Thailand · FOOD
27 reviewed
The good food experiences fill up across the December to February window, and the good ones are gone by October. Below are the 15 to look at, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Bangkok night by tuk-tuk with Pak Khlong Talat flower market, Chinatown street food, and dinner. 4 hours, alcohol-free, $79.
“This was by far one of the best tours I’ve ever been on! It was fabulous and filled with sights, food, and experiences. Very well organized and informative. I loved it and it appears everyone on our tour did as well. Our guide Nylan was outstanding!”
A small-group walking food tour through Yaowarat backstreets with 15+ tastings, Michelin-listed stalls, and real Chinatown context.
“So amazing! Guide was fab, just wished we had done this our first night in Bangkok so we could have used all of the helpful insights!”
Small-group Phuket Old Town food tour with 15+ tastings of Southern Thai, Burmese dishes, and sweets, plus water and soft drinks.
“This was a great experience. Lucky was funny and nice. Lucky also taught us a lot about the culture while we stopped at many different shops to eat. We went in back alleys to places I normally wouldn’t venture to as a tourist. Not because I don’t want to, but because it probably wouldn’t come up when I google “best places to eat in Phuket” lol. I really enjoyed myself. I ate sooo much food. And everything was delicious.”
Bangkok Chinatown backstreets food tour with 15+ tastings, a small group of 8, 4 hours, guide with an assistant, $59.
“We had an incredible experience on this food tour and cannot recommend it enough. Our guide Ant was outstanding - knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely passionate about Thai food and culture. She explained everything so clearly, took us to amazing spots we never would have found on our own, and made the whole evening feel effortless and fun. The helpers were wonderful as well, making sure everything ran smoothly and that we were always comfortable. The pacing, variety of food, and organization were excellent. What truly made this experience extra special was that I mentioned we were celebrating my husband’s birthday, and the team went above and beyond to make it…”
Michelin-guided Chinatown street food tour by tuk tuk in Bangkok. Small-group tastings and optional Jay Fai, 1 to 3 hours. From $20.
“Our guide Alexa was great. He provided number of different facts to learn about during the tour. Besides that Ann Guay Tiew Kia Gai was definitely a great place to visit. Be prepared for a lot of people in Chinatown.”
Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with klong boat and Nang Loeng Market. 15+ Thai tastings, small group of 8, 4 hours, $59.
“Lots of activity with a canal boat ride, tuk tuk even before we got to the first eating spot. This was an utter waste of time and distracted from the actual experience. We could’ve all just assembled at the first spot.. Food selections were generally tasty, but were allat places with frankly questionable hygiene. The food was generally cooked, so could be considered safe. Squeamish people should not attend the tour. Johnny, the tour guide, was moderately knowledgeable, and try to get us to pace ourselves. Ultimately, even though the tour suggested 15, we ended up trying 17 to 18 items.”
Expert-led Bangkok Chinatown walk with 10 to 12 Thai street-food tastings in 3 hours for $43. Expect pork-heavy stalls and clear guide tips.
“Our guide Tina was absolutely fantastic. Super friendly and so knowledgeable- she took us to some really nice spots. The Thai chicken green curry and Thai sausages were so good! Good tour to get introduced to local food stalls if you’re overwhelmed by the many places in Chinatown :)”
Small-group Chiang Mai night market street food tour with hotel pickup, songthaew rides, Thai ordering help, and water and tastings included.
“Amazing time with our guide! Knowledgeable, efficient and very personable! We tried so many new foods!”
Night tuk tuk through Chinatown and temples, with Michelin Thai tastings, photo stops at Wat Traimit and Wat Arun, and Pad Thai on Khao San.
“A really fun Tuk-Tuk tour & great value for money. We visited Temples, ate delicious food in China Town & Khao San Road. We also walked through the flower market. At each stop we were given a good amount of time to explore & the racing around in the modified Tuk-Tuks was hilarious! I definitely recommend this as a great way to see Bangkok come alive at night.”
Bangkok at night by ferry and shared tuk-tuks, Wat Arun glow, flower market stops, then Chinatown street food and dessert.
“The tour was fine but not great. Although the guide was very nice and friendly, the tour itself felt rushed, impersonal, and the Tuk-tuk rides were quick and unmemorable. The stops were okay. There is no hotel pickup and traffic in Bankok is pretty bad. Make sure you leave plenty of time to get to the meeting place.”
Cycle Bangkok backstreets and eat like a local: street snacks, desserts, a temple stop, and a home-cooked family meal for $59.
“Amazing tour! Chris and Mo are incredibly nice people. They are passionate about what they do and they brought us to very nice spots in Bangkok We ate with locals really authentic and tasty food as well as visited nice buddhist temples If you want a nice experience this tour is for you!”
Chiang Mai evening street food tour with hotel pickup, small-group nights at 2 markets, and guided tastings from Kanom Jeen to sweets.
“Northen TH Food is amazing! Prepare to be so full both from the food and from the experience! I would have not been able to order everything we ate as a solo traveler 🤣 and that alone proves the value you get from this tour.”
Old Siam Bangkok food tour with 15+ tastings, khlong canal boat ride, and tuk-tuk transport, capped at 8 for serious local flavor.
“I wouldn't change a thing. it was a terrific tour.”
Bangkok by Night street-food tour through Chinatown with 10+ tastings, small-group up to 12, and big-city sights in about 3 hours.
“Jan was our guide and she knocked it out of the park. We had multiple tastings at many different locations. It dish was unique so it made for a fun adventure. I did enjoy that we walked the whole tour as you do eat a lot of good. ( I encouragRead more”
Phuket City Tour packs Old Town, Big Buddha viewpoints, Wat Chalong, and Thai snacks plus lunch, with hotel pickup for under $50.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour today of the old town and temples including lunch. Our tour guide,chan (Jackie Chan😂) made our day.He was extremely informative,very friendly and very,very funny.The tour speaks for itself as what you do buRead more”
