New York City Chinatown Dumplings and Buns Tour 2.5 hr

Follow the scent of steaming buns into New York City Chinatown, where unassuming storefronts hide some of the neighborhood’s most memorable bites. On this small-group New York City Chinatown dumplings and buns tour, a local licensed foodie guide leads you to at least four hole-in-the-wall restaurants for four tastings, with two extra tastings when more guests book.

Try a range of regional Chinese flavors, from spicy Sichuanese dumplings to juicy Fujianese buns and Shanghai-style soup dumplings. Between stops, explore the streets and stories behind Chinatown’s 150-year history. Learn about the residents and immigrant experience that shaped the neighborhood, and hear how labor movements and notable protests influenced its development. The group is capped at 10, keeping the walk personal and leaving room for questions. Afterward, take home a digital map filled with your guide’s local recommendations.

Come hungry for a New York City Chinatown dumplings and buns tour that pairs generous tastings with neighborhood history. Meet your guide outside Cafe Grumpy at 13 Essex Street and discover a side of Chinatown you might otherwise walk past.