Top Asia Dining Experiences - page 2

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay on this all-day tour with hotel pickup. Cruise around the bay, checking out its picturesque grottoes and caves. You’ll also be able to explore on your own in a kayak or bamboo boat. Visit Ti Top Island to get panoramic views of the bay and relax on the beach. Plus, a traditional Vietnamese lunch is served on the boat.

Discover spectacular views of Koh Samui with this dinner cruise that’s perfectly timed so you can watch the sun go down and the stars come out. To simplify your evening, dinner is included as well as a welcome drink and bottled water. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the combination of Koh Samui coastal sightseeing combined with sunset views and a tasty dinner.

Play Korean drinking games that only locals know! Experience Korean drinking culture in the hottest nightlife area! Try Korean signature drink Somaek and Soju Bomb!

Bishkek is a culinary melting pot, home to a fusion of traditions from all over Kyrgyzstan—but navigating the sprawling capital to find the city’s tastiest treats is no easy task. On this private, half-day tour, head straight to a handpicked list of local food joints for hand-pulled noodles, kebabs, pastries, and more, and take in sights such as Ala-Too Square, Victory Square, and bustling Osh Bazaar along the way.

Many boat tours go to James Bond Island but this one lets you experience it just like Bond: luxuriously. As you set sail aboard a catamaran, enjoy a welcome drink and delicious buffet lunch. Afterward, swim off Lawa island then kayak into a cave at the Hongs of Phang Nga. After exploring James Bond Island by longboat you'll enjoy a sunset dinner on the way back.

This private tasting tour of Kuala Lumpur introduces you to the culturally diverse flavors of Malaysian cuisine. Let a foodie local host help you feast on 10 dishes that feature the Indian, Chinese, and Malay culinary influences of KL. You'll visit markets and street food stands, and relish the flexibility to tailor your tastings according to your preferences and dietary requirements.

Rediscover the magic of old Singapore when you board the Royal Albatross 4-mast, 22-sail tall ship for a luxury sunset dinner cruise. Sip a welcome cocktail, then indulge in five delicious courses, washed down with soft drinks, as you sail past the sandy beaches of Sentosa Island, the towering skyscrapers of Marina Bay and Singapore’s Southern Islands. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase.

Learn how to cook Thai cuisine with this cooking class, taught by a local professional. You’ll learn all about Thai ingredients and cooking methods and get hands-on instruction on how to make curry paste, rice dishes, and desserts. After your class, you’ll get to sit down to dine on your creations. Hotel pickup and round-trip transfers are included for convenience.

The gems of El Nido are dazzling yet dispersed around the coast. Tick off all of the highlights without sharing a boat with people you don’t know on this private sailing tour that includes food, round-trip transfers, and snorkel equipment. Plus, you’ll take a different route that helps you encounter fewer crowds.

Relax with tranquil sailing to the limestone islands of Ang Thong Marine Park, where you can snorkel at remote lagoons, kayak along the coast and through tunnels, and finish with the last viewing at the Blue Lagoon viewpoint on this full-day tour. Stroll to Emerald Lake (Talay Nai) and enjoy a light breakfast and cooked lunch. Step aboard a spacious yacht equipped with a sun deck, internal saloon, and hot tub and avoid the crowds with personalized service on this small-group tour. Round-trip hotel and dinghy transfers from Koh Samui are included.

Live like a local among the locals with this private hands-on cooking lesson. Join your host, Putu, her grandparents, her husband, and their children for lunch or dinner in their traditional compound home. Learn about the spices Putu uses, the traditional Balinese medicines she makes, and the rice, fruit, and animals her grandparents tend on their farm as you prepare and eat a Balinese feast, washed down with local alcohol.

There’s no better route into any culture than cuisine. Discover Khmer food with a local in their home on this intimate, small-group cooking class. After pickup by tuk-tuk, shop for ingredients at the local market, then prepare and enjoy a 4-course meal including delights such as hot and sour “tom yam” soup and fish in banana leaf. Choose between three different class times, all capped at just six travelers.

With just one day, you can experience the beauty of UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay. Enjoy pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter and travel by bus to the bay. Admire the views as you cruise around the scenic bay. Explore Suong Sot Cave, climb to the top of Ti Top Island for sweeping views, and enjoy a kayak or bamboo boat ride. Includes a buffet lunch and sunset party onboard.

Explore the greater part of Zenkoji temple town and sample authentic Japanese snacks and sweets on this small-group walking tour. Try traditional Nagano bites such as oyaki (Japanese stuffed dumplings), sweets, matcha, and a sampling of sake and meet local business owners in the area. Your guide will take you off the beaten path in Nagano and tell you all about the 1400-year history and culture while discovering parts of the city not found in guidebooks.

Soba noodles are a staple of Japanese cuisine, and a treat for visitors in Japan—but learning how to craft these hand-cut buckwheat noodles is usually left to professional chefs, and especially tricky if you don't speak Japanese. During this private cooking workshop in Sapporo, mix flour and stretch and cut the dough to master the art of making soba yourself. Then, sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared meal.

Take a break from Hanoi and recharge at sea with this 2-day overnight cruise. Take your pick from three itineraries, Halong, Lan Ha Bay or Bai Tu Long Bay, and then leave everything else to the crew. This all-inclusive package covers activities, entrance fees, meals, and accommodation, so you can relax as soon as you board.

First, we will give a brief explanation to our guests. This is a course where you can eat various parts of Wagyu beef. You can also enjoy ingredients unique to Japan and seasonal alcoholic beverages. Each of the 7 dishes will be paired with sake. Course content changes depending on the season. If you are interested in Japanese sake or want to try Wagyu beef, please come and enjoy dinner with us. It can also be reserved for groups. Reservations can be made by one person, so please feel free to contact us.

Unless you speak Vietnamese, its difficult to discover the best of Hanoi’s street food scene. Overcome the language barrier and enjoy dishes that you may otherwise have missed during a private food tour that comes with the undivided attention of your guide. Plus, you’ll explore on foot for a more intimate glimpse into the area.

Combine two relaxing activities in one seamless package for the perfect way to unwind in Kuta. Instead of wrangling reservations independently, enjoy seamless pickup from your hotel and head to a Balinese spa for a massage, body scrub, and flower bath. Wrap up the experience with an al fresco dinner on the beach.

If you haven’t been lucky enough to catch a sumo tournament in Tokyo, don’t worry—this behind-the-scenes experience lets you get closer to the wrestlers than you could watching a match. Not only do you watch a live demonstration, you also tuck into a hearty dinner with the sportsmen while you ask about their profession.

Enjoy an evening of illuminated evening views, dinner, and entertainment with a 5-star dinner cruise in Bangkok. Enjoy dazzling views of landmarks such as the Grand Palace and Wat Arun as you cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Tuck into a tasty international buffet while watching live entertainment with music and Thai dances.

Whether you’re pressed for time or just want to get more bang for your buck, enjoy three signature Thai experiences in one dynamic evening on this action-packed tour. Cruise the canals on a classic long-tail boat; feast on street food at a local night market; then see the essential landmarks of Bangkok old town from a tuk-tuk. Your guide provides cultural insights throughout.

Recreating Thai dishes at home is tricky when you don't know the ingredients or the techniques behind them. Learn both in Ao Nang on a half-day cooking class, starting with hotel pickup before you get hands-on in the kitchen. A local chef walks you through the ingredients and methods as you cook a Thai meal, then sit down to eat what you've made.

Discover the culinary traditions of Japan in Osaka, one of Japan’s best food cities, on this small-group cooking lesson at a local's home. Learn how to prepare popular Japanese dishes including *okonomiyaki* (savory pancakes), *takoyaki* (deep fried octopus balls), and miso soup. You can expand your Japanese cuisine knowledge, and best of all, eat your creations when you’re finished.