Food & Drink holidays Asia is a food-lover’s heaven, and there are as many ways to experience it as there are things to try.In fact, there's a recipe to the perfect foodie holiday — and it all starts (and potentially ends) with a guided food tour. Once that’s under your belt, and you’re fully armed with knowledge of all those local delicacies, you can graze with confidence in the destinations to come. And wherever you go, be sure to take in a little drinks culture, too; whether you wind up at a hipster coffee café in Saigon or delving into Korea's 24-hour bar culture, you’ll soon find that Southeast Asia is home to some of the best people watching places there are.To truly understand a cuisine, we’ll sing the praises of taking a cookery class to anyone who will listen. Plus, the classes we've handpicked (many of them community or charitable initiatives) are run by some of the best people we know. Tasty and memorable! Food inspired Asian itinerariesIf you want a foodie trip, these are our favourites 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. 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, travelling slow from Luang Prabang to Phnom Penh. Cambodia Fully customisable Culinary CambodiaFrom beach BBQs to high-end fusion: this itinerary proves that Cambodia has the culinary clout to take on the world. 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 centre to seaside city. 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. 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. 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 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. Food experiences and toursUnmissable ways to experience Asian food culture Kampot • Cambodia 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. Penang • Malaysia 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 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. Hong Kong Hong Kong nightlifeHong Kong’s irrepressible energy doesn’t slow when the sun goes down — it just gets brighter, buzzier and infinitely more fun. Phnom Penh • Cambodia 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 Insider Experience: 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 Insider Experience: 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. Udaipur • India Udaipur cooking classGet beneath the surface of Rajasthan’s food culture in a traditional home. Load More Ready to plan?Get in touch now and we will plan your perfect food-themed holidayGet a brochureMake an enquiry