New York City Chinatown Guided Food Walking Tour

Starting at Lin Ze Xu Statue, a historic landmark honoring the Chinese scholar. From there, we’ll visit two iconic dumpling spots, where you’ll taste the best dumplings in Chinatown and pick your favorite, guided by my personal tips. Next, we’ll stop at Mei Leh Wah, a historic favorite known for its fresh, steaming buns—a must-try Chinatown staple. Then, we’ll visit a local rice roll cart, where a sweet lady has been serving her famous rice rolls for over 50 years! Our next stop takes us to a hidden gem inside an abandoned mall, where you’ll enjoy the best steamed buns and other unique treats, all while learning about the spot’s fascinating history. We might just have more stops...its a secret :) We’ll wrap up at Shu Jiao Fu Zhou, where you’ll try some of Chinatown’s most delicious peanut noodles and other must-try treats, leaving with full bellies and unforgettable memories. This tour blends amazing food, rich history, and hidden gems—come hungry and discover Chinatown like a local!

Meet us at the Lin Ze Xu Statue in Chatham Square, honoring the brave Chinese scholar who fought against the opium trade in the 19th century. This historic landmark marks the perfect starting point for your Chinatown adventure, where history, culture, and food come together.

This Chinatown gem keeps it simple: greasy, fast, and packed with flavor. Perfect for dumpling lovers, here are a few top picks to try: Pork Dumplings (Chive or Cabbage), and Mushroom & Chicken Dumplings Here’s the plan: You’ll get to pick between two different dumpling spots and from a few crowd-pleasing dumpling options. If you're in the mood for fried dumplings we have another spot you can try. Grab a plate, savor the taste, and let’s keep our ranking of this spot in mind as we continue the tour!

Hip Sing Headquarters, 15 Pell Street, served as the base for the Hip Sing tong, a powerful organization tied to Chinatown's notorious gang wars. Infamous for its association with leader Mock Duck and alliances with gangs like the Flying Dragons, it remains a landmark of Chinatown's violent yet captivating past.

This iconic rice roll cart serves silky, savory cheong fun filled with your choice of pork, beef, chicken, or shrimp. I’ve got another spot I prefer for rice rolls—keeping it lowkey to avoid the crowds. I’ll spill the details on the tour!

Next up is Mei Lai Wah, a historic Chinatown favorite known for its fresh, steaming buns that are pure comfort food. Their savory pineapple BBQ pork buns are a must-try staple. Weekend lines can stretch up to an hour—but lucky for us, we’ll skip right to the good stuff! You’ll get to pick from a variety of buns and other menu favorites. The full menu and order options will be sent to you after booking. Get ready to taste a piece of Chinatown history! ✨

Tucked away in the basement of the abandoned East Broadway Mall, this spot is as authentic as it gets—no forks, no cards, no English. Here, you’ll pick one menu item from their lineup of freshly made delights. It’s a true Chinatown adventure, where simplicity meets tradition. Ready to dive in?