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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. 

Japan Highlights

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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Japan Real Food Adventure

Kirsty · Traveled July 2024
A well planned tour, where you experience an authentic appreciation of Japanese food and culture. The cooking school sections were fun and delicious, especially In Kanazawa, where we made tempura and Japanese omelet. This experience was the highlight of the tour for me. Highly recommended.
Review submitted 31 Jul 2024

Cambodia Real Food Adventure

Claire · Traveled July 2024
A whistle-stop tour of Cambodia with plenty of opportunities to sample local food, and interesting visits to cottage-industry producers. This was well balanced with traditional sightseeing and chances to learn about Cambodia’s history and culture. Not as wet as I had expected for the rainy season, and a quieter time to see the sights, which was a bonus.
Review submitted 29 Jul 2024

Thailand Real Food Adventure

Daniel · Traveled July 2024
Had a lovely time. Our guide Kung was wonderful. Two of the hotels were quite poor however, highly recommend Intrepid rethink them given the trip price. Homestay and overnight train were highlights!!
Review submitted 25 Jul 2024

Thailand Real Food Adventure

Joanne · Traveled July 2024
Terrible accommodation, far too many temple visits, not enough focus on food & culture.
Review submitted 29 Jul 2024

Sri Lanka Real Food Adventure

Sarita · Traveled July 2024
This trip was wonderful highly recommend
Review submitted 19 Jul 2024
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