Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC
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Join us on an epic food tour as we explore Chinatown and Little Italy and try 7 unique foods, learn about the local history, and check out some iconic landmarks. What’s included? - Seven food tastings including dumplings, pizza, pork buns, Hong Kong sponge cakes, thai tea, handmade ravioli, and the choice of a cannoli or cheesecake - Visit iconic spots like Mulberry Street, Doyer Street, Mosco Street, and film locations of The Sopranos and Goodfellas - Learn about the local history of Chinatown and Little Italy About The Tour Chinatown & Little Italy offer a diverse history and an even more diverse food scene. On this tour, you'll eat, learn, and discover two of NYC's most iconic neighborhoods. About Us We're Tasty Tours NYC, and our mission is to make sure you have an awesome experience and get a real taste of everything the Big Apple has to offer.
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We'll start our food tour at the world-famous Tasty Dumpling where you'll sample their pan-fried Pork & Chive dumplings. While you eat, your tour guide will teach you a few tricks of the trade about how they make their signature dumplings taste so delicious.
On our way to the next food stop, we'll visit Mosco Street. This street may be small but it plays home to some unique Chinese street art and also offers one of the best vantage points to photograph the One World Trade Center.
Our food tour wouldn't be complete without visiting Mei Lai Wah. This nearly 60-year-old restaurant is famous for selling the best Char Siu Pork Buns in the city. An absolute crowd pleaser, they make some sweet, spicy, and succulent pork before they stuff it inside a steamed Chinese Bao bun. This place is one of those 'if you know you know' spots, and it's guaranteed to get your mouth watering.
Our next stop is at Doyer Street aka Murder Alley. Located in the heart of Chinatown, this street has a dark history and used to be the location where rival Chinese gangs would settle their differences back in the 1800s (don't worry though, the street is very safe now!)
Next, we’ll head to Spongies Cafe to try a Hong Kong-style sponge cake paired with a sample of their homemade sweet Thai tea. The light, airy cake and the refreshing tea make for the perfect combination—a unique and delicious treat you won’t want to miss!
As we leave Chinatown and cross over into Little Italy, we'll have an opportunity to stop at the 'Welcome to Little Italy' sign. This iconic spot offers the perfect location to take a quick picture in the heart of Little Italy with the Empire State Building in the background.
We’ll stop by Piemonte Ravioli, a family-owned pasta-making store that’s been a Little Italy staple for over 100 years. While we’re there, you’ll get to try their handmade potato gnocchi with a homemade marinara sauce.
Next, we'll take a quick stop outside of Mulberry Street Bar. This iconic spot may look familiar as it has been featured in popular mafia movies and shows including The Sopranos, Goodfellas, and The Irishmen.
We’ll stop by Mulberry Street to see the stunning mural of Audrey Hepburn, a striking piece of street art that captures her timeless elegance in the heart of Little Italy.
Our last stop will be Nolita Pizza, this popular pizza spot that offers some of the best New York-style pizza in the city. We'll try some of their delicious cheese pizza with a thin and crispy base, homemade tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Our final stop is Eileen’s Special Cheesecake, a beloved New York bakery that’s been serving its iconic desserts for over 50 years. Here, you’ll get to enjoy one of their famous cheesecakes or a classic Italian cannoli, the perfect sweet ending to the tour.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not suitable for guests who are vegan, gluten free or have nut allergies.
- By booking this tour, you agree to the Tasty Tours NYC Terms and Conditions available on our website.
Reviews(398)
Emily was a fantastic host! She provided history of the areas and was so prepared at every spot. All the food was fantastic and we got to explore Chinatown and Little Italy. I enjoyed that it was a smaller group so it was a bit more personal. I would definitely recommend this tour and Emily as a guide!
Alex was lovely, super nice and knowledgeable about the area! They also provided fans for the duration of the tour! And of course the food was amazing, we really liked the pork buns, and our guide was great about having things ready when we got there!
Seth was lovely and the tour was very nice with good food 🤗
Walking tours of food places is challenging with the crowds. Most of the restaurants we were told to wait outside and talk amongst ourselves as interiors were small and crowded and popular. But interiors and learning order etiquette is part of the fun. Also the food choices were tasty but not anything that I haven’t had before. The historical context was good .
Doria was fantastic !! We learned a lot
Thanks for the kind words about Daria. She packs a lot of history into the Chinatown and Little Italy food tour, so it's great to hear you came away having learned something new. Come back and eat with us again next time you're in the city.
Seth, our tour guide, was both fun & funny as he was sharing info & stories. The food was DELICIOUS!
Hey Debra, thanks for spending your morning with us. Seth does love working a story into every stop, so it's good to hear the fun and the food both delivered on the Chinatown and Little Italy food tour. Come back and eat with us again sometime.
Alex was a fantastic tour guide with a wealth of knowledge. Very personable & all the food stops were great. Left the tour fat and happy
Fat and happy is exactly how we hope everyone leaves! Alex has a real knack for the history behind the stops on the Chinatown and Little Italy food tour, and she'll be pleased to hear the food held up its end too. Thanks for coming out, and we'd love to have you along again.
Alex was a wonderful guide. Plenty of tasty treats.
Glad you had such a good time with Alex on the Chinatown and Little Italy food tour. She'll be happy to hear the treats kept coming for you. Hope you'll join us again next time you're in New York.
Seth was a great guide! Food was delicious, fun tips and info about the neighborhoods and restaurants! Easy to meet up.
Hey Marcy, thanks for coming out to eat with us. Seth loves sharing those tips about the restaurants along the Chinatown and Little Italy food tour, so it's nice to hear they added to the day. Glad the meetup was easy and the food hit the spot, come see us again soon.
Meri is excellent guide! It was good value for money. Food was delicious and all 6 stops were well chosen.
Thanks for the review, glad the Chinatown and Little Italy food tour felt like money well spent. Meri puts real thought into pacing those six stops, so she'll be pleased they all landed for you. Hope you'll come eat with us again sometime.
