The Ultimate New York City Street Food Tour
Description
This tour will take you off the beaten path to a local neighborhood that is one of the most culturally diverse not only in New York City, but the entire world! You will be led by a born and raised native New Yorker who grew up in the neighborhood. We will travel via food from Asia to South America without leaving the neighborhood. We will eat a lot and all food we eat on the tour is included in the price. Although this area is off the beaten path, it is only a short subway ride from Midtown Manhattan. Beyond the delicious food, you will be transported into a full sensory experience unlike any other in New York City!
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are welcomed in a stroller
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Reviews(51)
We picked one of the hottest days of the year to do this tour, and it was worth every drop of sweat. This was a well-planned and thoughtful tour from start to finish — our guide Greg took us deep into Jackson Heights, one of the most culturally rich neighborhoods in NYC, and gave us history on the food, the vendors, and the borough at every stop. Highlights: Tibetan momos that were soft and perfectly steamed, Pakistani halal chicken over rice that was the best I've ever had, and a Colombian buñuelo with soursop filling that was pure delight. The Bangladeshi fuchki with tamarind sauce from Tong — the first fuchki truck in America — was a flavor explosion, paired with hot cha that hit just right on a scorching day. The Mexican cemita was stacked and incredible. We wrapped things up with alfajores at a cozy Uruguayan café covered wall-to-wall in soccer jerseys — the perfect sweet ending. As a born-and-raised Brooklyn girl, I didn't expect to fall in love with Queens the way I did. Greg's knowledge and passion made every bite feel like a story, and the pacing and stops felt genuinely well thought out. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to actually taste a neighborhood, not just walk through it. Already planning to book another one with Greg in a different neighborhood!
The tour guide, Greg, was FANTASTIC, friendly, informative, not too much talk, just the right amount of interesting info about the food, the trucks, the neighborhood, etc. He did not treat us like generic guests. He added a personal touch and took a genuine interest in his visitors. It's like having a mellow, good friend take you around—his enthusiasm for the neighborhood and the food are also genuine and contagious. We plan to book another tour with him in a different neighborhood. Thanks so much.
Great food with a great, knowledgeable host! Tried food we had never tried and in some cases never heard of. I had always wanted to visit and eat my way around Queens on trips to nyc but never knew where to start. The perfect way for visitors to do it.
Excellent choices at each food stop. Unique, local, authentic dishes and flavors.
Greg is the best! He led my son and I all through Jackson Heights. We tried so many unique things and Greg explained everything perfectly and patiently. We look forward to booking with him again on our next trip. If you’re looking for something different, off of the beaten path, and delicious in NYC this is it!
Greg is fantastic, super kind and knowledgable. We had a great time tasting foods we'd never had on this tour and learning more about the neighborhood through his eyes.
Greg was so kind and accommodating. Definitely a recommend for those who want a tour of a less than typical tourist neighborhood!
Such a fun way to learn about one of New York City's most interesting neighborhoods! Greg was so knowledgeable and the food was amazing! I tried so many delicious things I had never eaten before.
Greg was a great host, we got to try food we never tried before and it's great to learn about the different cultural influences of Queens, absolutely would recommend it to anyone who loves to eat 😊
Greg was an awesome guide! We had always wanted to check out the food scene in Jackson Heights, but we didn’t know where to start. Greg knew all the spots to hit, and every stop was amazing!
