Highlights
- Taste 15-18 authentic local bites including fresh local fruits, sashimi & poke
- Discover one of Hawaii's oldest and most unique district
- Learn about the food history and how it was introduced to the island
- Tastings all from local small mom & pop eateries
- Led by 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 & smokey 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 alergy: No Peanut in any of our tastings
Gluten alergy: There is gluten in 3 of our tastings (including soy sauce used for dipping sashimi)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
