Food & Drink vacations One of the best things you can do when you arrive in Asia? Follow someone who knows where lunch is.A guided food tour is one of the quickest ways to understand a new place. Spend a few hours with someone who knows what they’re talking about and you’ll soon know what to order, where to eat and which stalls are worth joining the queue for.After that, you can graze with confidence – grabbing an early morning bowl of pho at one of Hanoi’s markets, or trawling the blocks of food stalls in a Taiwanese night market for noodles.Drinks are part of a country’s dining scene, too. Pull up a stool in one of Ho Chi Minh City's coffee shops or see how long you last in Korea’s late-night bar scene. Either way, the people-watching is half the fun.And if you want to get properly stuck into the food, take a cookery class. We recommend them a lot, partly because they’re fun and partly because some of our favorites support community and charitable projects too.Learn a few tricks. Eat well. Take a few recipes home. Food inspired Asian itinerariesIf you want a foodie trip, these are our favorites Thailand Fully customisable Highlights of ThailandSmall but perfectly formed, this pocket-sized trip to Thailand packs scenic and cultural highlights into a short space: perfect for those with limited time. Vietnam Fully customisable Highlights of VietnamDesigned for those who don’t have time to waste, this is your pocket-sized introduction to the sheer variety of Vietnam. Taiwan Fully customisable Taiwan and Japan TogetherTiered tea fields, slumbering volcanoes, world class dining – is this Japan or Taiwan? It’s both. This itinerary shows you some of the best of these East Asian island nations. Japan Fully customisable A Taste of Japan & South KoreaBibimbap and BBQ take on sushi and ramen in this showdown between Japan and Korea: two giants of the gastronomic world. South Korea Fully customisable Culinary KoreaFrom kimchi to KBBQ, this foodie-focused itinerary is the perfect introduction for anyone desperate for a taste of Korea’s culinary culture. Thailand Fully customisable Taste of ThailandA gastronomic adventure through one of the world’s great cuisines — from curry to coffee, and from street food to Michelin stars. Multi-country Fully customisable Laos & Cambodia EntwinedTake your time to soak up the culture and scenery, traveling slow from Luang Prabang to Phnom Penh. Cambodia Fully customisable Culinary CambodiaWhat do you know about Cambodian cooking? Not a lot, we’ll wager – but you’re about to find out and eat plate upon plate of delicious food in the process. Multi-country Fully customisable Borneo & Malaysia DiscoveryRainforests, skyscrapers, mountains and heritage towns. Add wildlife encounters, food tours and street art for an all-encompassing trip to Malaysia and Borneo. Multi-country Fully customisable Vietnam & Cambodia UncoveredIf Vietnam and Cambodia are on your bucket list, look no further than this itinerary which covers the best of both. South Korea Fully customisable Korea by RailExperience the thrill of Korea’s world-class, high-speed rail network as you zip from capital to coast, historic center to seaside city. Asia's top foodie destinationsPlaces to experience the best of Asian food culture Vietnam HanoiCombining canary-yellow French palaces with colorful and chaotic market streets dating back to the imperial dynasties, Hanoi is the place to soak up the atmosphere of old Vietnam. Vietnam Ho Chi Minh CityThe yin to Hanoi’s yang, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon to its friends) offers a more internationally minded counterpoint to that northern bastion of tradition — not to mention an exciting base from which to explore Vietnam’s most interesting war sites. Malaysia Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur is a true cultural melting pot, where jade-topped Chinese gates open out onto palm-lined squares, Indian restaurants serve banana leaf curries in marigold-scented alleyways, and old-fashioned Malay villages lie squeezed between the skyscrapers. Borneo KuchingA wide variety of indigenous and immigrant cultures combine to form Kuching’s unmistakable cultural mélange, expressed not only in its historic architecture and ethnic diversity, but in its legendary laksa, multicolored cakes and freshly blended gourmet coffee. Malaysia PenangWorld Heritage architecture, 130-million-year-old rainforest, world-class street art and a countryside peppered with spice gardens and durian groves: the island of Penang is an intoxicating medley of natural and cultural treasures. Cambodia KampotWorld-famous for its tongue-tingling pepper, sleepy Kampot is the jumping-off point for adventures in Bokor National Park, and a wonderfully chilled-out place to relax for a few days. Food experiences and toursUnmissable ways to experience Asian food culture Siem Reap • Cambodia 3.5 hours Dine-around with Urban ForageLooking for a curated food tour that you can follow independently? Our friends at Urban Forage have you covered! Taipei • Taiwan 2 hours Taipei breakfast food tourStart your day the classic Taipei way: tai chi in the park and then breakfast at a local favorite spot (or two). Kampot • Cambodia Half day La Plantation pepper farmWhether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or simply spice curious, you can’t possibly leave Cambodia without a taste of Kampot pepper. Japan Izakaya experienceCan you be a professional at bar-hopping? Some of our Japan team have dedicated years to the art, and this insider’s eating-and-drinking extravaganza is the result. Alishan • Taiwan 1 hour Alishan tea plantationTaste the “champagne of teas” in Taiwan’s mountain Oolong region. Penang • Malaysia Half day Dim sum & street art tourGeorge Town’s street-art scene was born in 2010, when 52 steel artworks appeared around the city. When “Lithuanian Banksy” Ernest Zacharevic added eight murals in 2012, it cemented its reputation as one of the trendiest street-art destinations in the world. Jodhupur • India Mharokhet flagship experienceExplore a women-led sustainable farm on the outskirts of Jodhpur Phnom Penh • Cambodia 2 hours Mawsim gin distillery tourLocally grown fresh botanicals are the key to this award-winning gin. Japan Sake and whiskey tastingWe all know that Japan is famous for sake, but did you know that it also produces some of the best whiskey in the world? Jodhupur • India Mharokhet Table-to-Farm experienceEat dinner at an eco-friendly smallholding in the Jodhpur suburbs. Hoi An • Vietnam Half day Child-friendly cookery classForget stirring noodle dishes over the stove. This is a series of culinary challenges designed to keep younger chefs engaged. Hong Kong 3.5 hours Hong Kong nightlifeHong Kong’s irrepressible energy doesn’t slow when the sun goes down – it just gets brighter, buzzier and infinitely more fun. Load More Ready to plan?Get in touch now and we will plan your perfect food-themed vacationGet a brochureMake an enquiry