Original Chinatown Food Tour

Duration

3 hours

Overview

Delve into the world of Chinese culinary arts through an immersive experience at Chinatown’s best restaurants. While we are prone to grouping all of these delicacies under the singular term “Chinese food”, this tour will open your eyes to the great diversity that exists among traditional Chinese dishes. From the heavy seasoning of Sichuan to the smoked and generously spiced dishes of Hunan, Sampling food from different regions of China is as variable as sampling across multiple countries. Refine your understanding of traditional dishes from the Middle Kingdom, while simultaneously enjoying great authenticity right here in Chicago. Afterward, soothe your palate with a sampling of traditional Chinese teas from some of Chinatown’s oldest shops. Learn about its medicinal qualities while enjoying flavorful blends of leaves from different parts of China.