3-Hour Asian Eats Adventure

Vancouver Foodie Tour: The Ultimate Asian Food Adventure

★ 4.9 44 reviews

3 hours, free cancellation.

from $152.15 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Downtown (Alberni St) and Asian restaurants
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare

Overview

This three-hour walk puts you in the middle of downtown Vancouver's Asian food scene, starting outside Kirin Restaurant on Alberni Street at 11:00 and finishing near SWEET7 on Robson Street. All tastings are covered in the ticket price.

One reviewer, who has taken food tours in many big cities, noted that this one uses fewer stops than the usual seven to nine, which makes for a more leisurely and intimate experience. Others described the portions as generous rather than sample-sized, with one warning that there is a lot of food and advising people to arrive hungry. Guides share background on the food, the shops and the neighbourhood as the group moves between stops.

It suits multigenerational groups and families with pre-teens, with reviewers reporting guides keeping an 11-year-old interested and several generations of one family all enjoying it. Vegetarian and pescatarian options exist, though the operator cannot cater to other dietary restrictions because not every stop has a substitute dish.

What's Included

Included

Food Tastings - Experience North America's most delicious and authentic Chinese cuisine
An exclusive guide of foodie recommendations and discounts!
A fun, friendly, locally-savvy Foodie Tour Guide!

Not Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuity

Itinerary

Konbiniya Japan CentreA 10-minute stop at Konbiniya Japan Centre.
Kirin RestaurantA 20-minute stop at Kirin Restaurant.
MUJIA 15-minute stop at MUJI.
Robson Public MarketA 20-minute stop at the market.
Dae Bak Bon Ga and Robson StreetA 20-minute stop at the Korean restaurant, passing through downtown Robson Street along the way.
End at SWEET7The tour ends at SWEET7, 1696 Robson Street.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this walk.

Come hungry. Several travellers said there is far more food than the word tasting suggests, with one advising people to arrive hungry. Treat this as a substantial meal rather than a grazing walk.
Leisurely pace. The tour uses five stops rather than the seven to nine typical of big city food tours, a design one reviewer praised for feeling leisurely and intimate rather than rushed.
Dress for weather. The listing states the tour runs in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately. Bring a layer or rain jacket depending on the season.
Dietary needs. Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available if you advise at booking, including any severe allergies. The operator cannot accommodate other dietary restrictions, since stops do not always have a next-best option.
Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off. The meeting point outside Kirin Restaurant on Alberni Street is near public transportation, and the tour ends on Robson Street.
Gratuity not included. Gratuity is not covered by the ticket. Many reviewers singled out their guides by name for praise, so budget for a tip if the guide earns it.

Common issues. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers to run; if the minimum is not met, you will be offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. Groups are capped at 12. It runs in all weather, so poor conditions are not grounds for skipping. Beyond vegetarian and pescatarian options, the operator states it cannot cater to other dietary restrictions. Hotel transport and gratuity are both excluded, and the full refund window closes 24 hours before the 11:00 start.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

All food tastings at the stops, a guide with local food knowledge, and an exclusive guide of foodie recommendations and discounts. Tasting locations include Konbiniya Japan Centre, Kirin Restaurant, Robson Public Market and Dae Bak Bon Ga. Gratuity and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet And End?

It meets outside Kirin Restaurant at 1172 Alberni Street at 11:00 and ends at SWEET7, 1696 Robson Street. There is no hotel transport, so plan your own way to the start. The meeting point is near public transportation.

How Long Is The Tour And How Big Are The Groups?

The tour runs three hours and has a maximum of 12 travellers. Several reviewers described the feel as intimate and well paced, helped by the smaller group and the five-stop format.

Is It Suitable For Children And Wheelchair Users?

Yes on both counts. The listing states the tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, that transportation is wheelchair accessible, and that most travellers can participate. Reviewers also reported guides keeping an 11-year-old engaged and multigenerational families enjoying it together.

Can Dietary Restrictions Be Accommodated?

Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available if you advise at booking, including any severe allergies. No other dietary restrictions can be catered for, because the tasting locations do not always have an alternative dish. The operator encourages trying everything on the tour.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 11:00 start for a full refund. Later cancellations are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted. If the operator cancels because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you get a different date or experience, or a full refund.