Food & Drink holidaysEnquire Now 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 favourites 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 favourites 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. 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. 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. Vietnam Fully customisable Food-lover's VietnamIf eating is always the highlight of your holiday, this one’s for you. Think of it as the highlights of Vietnam: foodie edition. 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. Asia's top foodie destinationsPlaces to experience the best of Asian food culture Vietnam HanoiCombining canary-yellow French palaces with colourful 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. Taiwan TaipeiSitting on an ancient lakebed in the north of Taiwan, between towering mountains and narrow river valleys, Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, is one of Asia’s most prosperous, progressive and cosmopolitan cities – and yet it rarely ranks highly on travellers' bucket lists. We can’t think why. 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. South Korea SeoulSpend a week in Seoul, and you’ll most likely come away feeling that you’ve barely scratched the surface – this hyperactive, endlessly beguiling megalopolis somehow feels uber-cool, hyper-modern, charmingly traditional and historically fascinating, all at the same time. 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, multicoloured cakes and freshly blended gourmet coffee. Cambodia Siem ReapThe laid-back, low-rise town of Siem Reap is the gateway to one of the most spectacular man-made sights on the planet: the sprawling, root-strangled ruins of Angkor. 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. Thailand BangkokBangkok is an assault on the senses. Clouds of aromatic steam battle with exhaust fumes, neon signs blink jarringly alongside confection-like temples, and 30-degree heat and humidity heightens the sensation that you’re simmering in a heady, spice-laden stew. Taiwan TainanThe oldest city in Taiwan, Tainan is the perfect place to dig into the tumultuous history of this little island. Though once you’ve had your fill of narrow lanes, leafy fortresses and incense shrouded temples, you’ll have to make some room for the street food that Tainan is justly famous for. Food experiences and toursUnmissable ways to experience Asian food culture Chiang Mai • Thailand Full day Northern foodie discoveryThis day trip is all about northern Thailand as you discover traditional northern dishes, hopping around on a variety of local transports. 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 favourite 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 whisky tastingWe all know that Japan is famous for sake, but did you know that it also produces some of the best whisky 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. Yilan • Taiwan 1 hour Kavalan Distillery visit and tastingVisit the Kavalan Whisky Distillery and get an inside look at Taiwan’s first homegrown whisky brand. Phnom Penh • Cambodia 3.5 hours Phnom Penh's street food by night “You start with crickets and a beer.” That’s Angelina Jolie’s advice on Cambodian street food – but don’t worry, it’s not all about deep-fried tarantulas. Kolkata • India Zero-waste Bengali cookingA masterclass in root-to-shoot cooking with a professional Bengali chef. Hanoi • Vietnam Half day Home cooking with Chef AiIf you ask us, there’s no better way to kick off your trip to Vietnam than with this cooking class at the home of Vietnamese MasterChef finalist Chef Ai. Kuala Lumpur • Malaysia 3.5 hours Evening tour of Kuala Lumpur's street food, hidden art and barsThis isn’t just the best street-food tour in Kuala Lumpur, it's one of the best we’ve done anywhere. And we’ve done lots. Phuket • Thailand Half day Chalong Bay DistilleryVisit the Chalong Bay distillery for a hands on cocktail workshop using rum made from Thai sugarcane. Udaipur • India Udaipur cooking classGet beneath the surface of Rajasthan’s food culture in a traditional home. Taipei • Taiwan 2 hours Night market food tourThere are dozens of night markets in Taipei . The problem isn’t finding one. It’s choosing the right one, then knowing what to eat when you get there. Mysore • India The best of Mysore walking tourUncover Mysore’s rich history on a walking tour of its classic sights. Hong Kong Half day East meets West Hong Kong - walking & food tourFrom eggette waffles to stinky tofu and from curry fish balls to charcoal-cooked chestnuts, Hong Kong’s street-food scene is stonking. Munnar • India Day with tea pluckersMeet the people behind your morning brew in the tea fields of Munnar. Bangkok • Thailand 3.5 hours Bangkok street foodBangkok is the city that never stops eating, as you’ll discover on this late-night tuk-tuk tour of the city’s finest street-food spots and drinking holes. Luang Prabang • Laos 3.5 hours Boules & BarbecueWhat does Laos have in common with turn-of-the-century Provence? An abiding love of the boules, for one thing. Lucknow • India Street food tour of LucknowTaste the flavours of Lucknow on this food-focused city tour. Bangkok • Thailand Half day Thai desserts workshopSkip the pad thai workshops for a cookery class with a difference, fully focussed on the sweeter side of Thai cuisine. Tainan • Taiwan 1 hour The salt fields of TainanCatch one of Taiwan’s best sunsets at Jingzaijiao, looking out across the island’s last remaining salt fields. Hyderabad • India The biryani detourDiscover the rich history and variety behind one of India’s favourite dishes. Ho Chi Minh City • Vietnam Half day Saigon's coffee cultureSipping a sweet iced coffee at a street-side café is an unmissable Vietnamese experience — but there’s more to it than just a few ground beans and some condensed milk: these days, Vietnam is a bona fide, world-class, bean-brewing pro. Ho Chi Minh City • Hoi An • Hue • Hanoi • Vietnam 3.5 hours Vespa street-food tourVietnam is notorious for its scooter-snarled streets, but we say — if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Hanoi • Vietnam Half day Streets & eats of HanoiJoin a passionate local food guide, exploring winding backstreets and hidden alleys, where a multitude of food vendors set up their stalls along the roadside. Hoi An • Vietnam Half day Organic farm cooking classWe've road tested our fair share of cooking classes in Vietnam, and this is one of our favourites. Cochin • India Dinner at the Chinese ‘fishing nets’Eat dinner on the water at one of Kochi’s most iconic locations. Singapore 3.5 hours Hawker stalls and food tourEach specialising in a single, meticulously prepared dish honed over generations, Singapore’s hawker stalls are so unique they’ve been given heritage status by UNESCO. Chiang Mai • Thailand Half day A morning at Araksa Tea GardenDiscover the secrets of growing, harvesting and roasting top-quality tea against the backdrop of the evergreen hills of Mae Tang. Hanoi • Vietnam 3.5 hours Night out in HanoiExplore Hanoi after dark, with a selection of our favourite things to do with an evening in the city after the sun has set. Hoi An • Vietnam 3.5 hours Cocktail tour of Hoi AnDiscover Hoi An at night through a walking tour of cocktail bars, each with its own story and flavours to discover. Kanazawa • Japan Kanazawa cooking classNo sooner have you stepped inside Moe and Chikako’s front door than you’ll be seated at the kitchen table, chatting away and sipping the latest batch of their home-made plum wine. Munnar • India Munnar by tuk tukSee a different side of Munnar as you go off-piste in a tuk tuk. Pondicherry • India Creole cooking classExplore the fusion of French and Tamil traditions in a Pondicherry kitchen. Ready to plan?Get in touch now and we will plan your perfect food-themed holidayGet a brochureMake an enquiry