Off The Beaten Path Food Tour

Highlights

• Taste 15-18 authentic local bites including fresh local fruits, sashimi & poke
• Discover one of Hawaii's oldest and most unique districts
• Learn about the food history and how it was introduced to the island
• Taste local bites from small mom-and-pop eateries
• Explore with knowledgeable local guides

Description

Embark on a guided culinary journey through Honolulu’s historic Chinatown, uncovering the island’s best-kept food secrets. This walking food tour takes you beyond the tourist spots, leading you through less than half a mile of vibrant streets and bustling markets. Visit 7–8 carefully selected local stops, where you’ll sample 15–18 tastings of truly authentic dishes—ranging from local manapuas and roast duck, to spicy poke, fresh sashimi, banana lumpia, adobo, Japanese octopus, Vietnamese pandan-mochi cake, and six-plus varieties of seasonal exotic fruits. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this all-inclusive experience also highlights Oahu’s rich architecture and multicultural history. Discover how diverse immigrants and flavors have shaped Hawaii’s unique cuisine and community. Enjoy drinks such as local juices or water, taste your way through historic markets and tiny mom-and-pop eateries, and learn the stories behind each dish. The small group setting ensures a dynamic, immersive adventure, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. This culinary “foodventure” promises unique flavors and fascinating context, making it a must for food lovers and cultural explorers visiting Hawaii.

Includes

Drinks (Local Juice (Lilikoi / Lychee / Guava / Pineapple) or Bottled Water) Manapua (Local baked sweet buns with savory & smoky pork inside) Chicken Adobo (Filipino braised chicken) Banana Lumpia (Filipino fried banana dessert) Fresh Fruits (6+ tastings of different locally grown exotic fruits) Kauai Wild Caught Deep Water Prawns (Ama Ebi) Chutoro Sashimi (Fatty & fresh local big eye tuna served Japanese style) Spicy Ahi/Tuna Poke (Fresh & fatty tuna made into a spicy poke) Japanese Octopus (Cooked Japanese tako served in a Korean dressing) Roast Duck - Prepared Chinese Style Roast Pork Belly with Crispy Skin Sweet Honey BBQ Pork Belly 'Charsiu' Vietnamese Green Pandan Cake Hawaiian Style Ahi Limu Poke - Raw big eye tuna served cubed, seasoned local style Local Guide Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off

Excludes

Gratuity

Important Information

• Please note that the itinerary and food offerings may be adjusted based on availability, ensuring a dynamic and unforgettable foodventure Serious food allergy: Please contact us before booking if you have any serious food allergies Peanut allergy: There are no peanuts in any of our tastings Gluten allergy: There is gluten in 3 of our tastings (including soy sauce used for dipping sashimi)

Easy cancellation

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