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Food tours in Asia

This time, let your tastebuds do the exploring...

Asian food in all its sweet and sour glory continues to influence world cuisine. Ginger, cinnamon, pepper and turmeric were the stuff of legend in the 1600s, and sticky stir-fries, fragrant curries and juicy dumplings have all made their mark on today’s global palate. But nothing beats the real thing, fresh from the wok. Come with us on a food tour through the night markets of Thailand, the luscious Vietnamese Mekong Delta, and the beautiful teahouses of Japan. One tip? Pack stretchy pants. 

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Food tours in Asia highlights

travellers eating Banh Mi in Vietnam
Banh Mi
You can't go to Vietnam and not order at least one of everyone's favourite sandwich - the banh mi. Dating all the way back to the French colonial period, this fusion of French and Vietnamese cuisine is filled with vegetables, meat or tofu, a healthy helping of pate, and finished off with flavourful herbs. 
Sri Lanka curry and rice laid out on a table
Rice and curry
The national dish in Sri Lanka is rice and curry and while it might sound simple, it's really anything but. Fragrant in smell, flavourful to taste, and colourful to lay your eyes on, this dish is traditionally made using fluffy rice (samba or kakulu varieties) and a variety of meat-based side dishes called curries. 
Okonomiyaki pancakes in Japan
Okonomiyaki
You'll never run out of mouthwatering dishes to try in any Japanese restaurant, especially if okonomiyaki is on the menu. Essentially a savoury pancake, this filling snack is made with shredded cabbage, your choice of protein, and a whole heap of okonomiyaki sauce for a taste you'll always be hungry for. 

Why choose us

Real, authentic experiences

We love the highlights, but for us the real magic is found off the tourist trails. Our trips combine iconic sites with hidden gems that you’ll only discover with Intrepid. We’re talking mornings exploring the Taj Mahal, followed by a Mughlai cooking class with a passionate home cook.

Local expertise

Whether you’re perusing markets, hunting down the best street food bites or learning how to cook centuries-old family recipes at a homestay, there’s no better way to get the inside scoop on a destination – and its culinary traditions – than with an expert local leader by your side.

Small groups

Big coaches and flag-toting tour guides don’t cut it for us. With a maximum group size of 12, our groups blend in with the locals and have plenty of opportunities to interact with chefs, street food vendors and group leaders. It also means you can really connect with your fellow foodies.

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Francesca · Traveled April 2024
The discovery of the flavours of Korean cuisine, from local markets, to kitchen of local residents, is a true cultural adventure. We enjoyed every day of this trip, discovering aspects of the country, of the natural beauty of the Korean landscapes and large cities, of Buddhism.
Review submitted 05 May 2024

Ange · Traveled April 2024
This is an excellent trip which gives a great insight into the culture, food and history of Korea. We got to see a lot of the country using a variety of different transport. (all very clean and efficient) A brilliant introduction to the food too.
Review submitted 05 May 2024

Bianca · Traveled April 2024
“Slurp your way through South Korea” is indeed an apt way of describing the trip. John was an excellent, enthousiastic, well-organised, knowledgeable and caring guide. He was forthcoming with suggestions, assistance and recommendations. We enjoyed the trip - the food, the sights and the cultural experiences tremendously. Would recommend it to anyone with an open mind - even a non-foodie! So good :)
Review submitted 05 May 2024

Stephen · Traveled April 2024
Travel with Intrepid because they take you to the most interesting places.
Review submitted 06 May 2024

Lana · Traveled April 2024
This trip was fantastic! Yongsu was an excellent tour guide and every meal we had was fantastic! Really loved the home cooked meal we had in Busan, that was a beautiful experience
Review submitted 28 Apr 2024
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