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 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 Mysore • India The best of Mysore walking tourUncover Mysore’s rich history on a walking tour of its classic sights. Hong Kong 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 Bangkok after darkBangkok 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 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. Hoi An • Vietnam Going Green in Hoi AnTriem Tay, on the rural fringes of Hoi An, is home to nearly 150 families whose livelihoods still revolve around traditional activities such as farming and sedge-weaving. Singapore Peranakan culture with cookery experienceMelding ancient Chinese and local Malay traditions since the 15th century, Peranakan culture is totally unique, and food is the way to its heart. Singapore Afternoon tea at RafflesOriginally built as a private beach house in the 1830s, Raffles Hotel has seen film stars, escaped tigers, Japanese soldiers and (more recently) Instagram influencers pass through its doors over the past 200 years. Hyderabad • India The biryani detourDiscover the rich history and variety behind one of India’s favourite dishes. Ho Chi Minh City • Vietnam 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. Vietnam Vespa street-food tourVietnam is notorious for its scooter-snarled streets, but we say — if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Load More Ready to plan?Get in touch now and we will plan your perfect food-themed holidayGet a brochureMake an enquiry