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Indulge your inner foodie and learn to make ramen and gyoza like a pro with this cooking class in Tokyo. After visiting a local market and heading to a spacious kitchen, enjoy a hands-on experience with a local chef and discover how to prepare the perfect noodle soup (ramen) and minced pork dumplings (gyoza). Then, savor your creation in a fun atmosphere.

See a different side of Yogyakarta, Indonesia’s cultural capital, on this fun night tour jam-packed with street food delights. Join your guide and no more than seven other travelers in the city center, then board a “becak” rickshaw to tour the sights. Savor the light, sweet flavors of Javanese cuisine; soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this university city; try traditional games; and enjoy fairground rides at Alun-Alun Kidul.

This private, student-led street food tour is perfect for groups of friends who want to see the foodie scene in Ho Chi Minh City while riding on the back of a scooter. This is the most fun way to explore Ho Chi Minh, sampling several delicious Vietnamese dishes along the way. Try Hue noodle soup, Vietnamese pancakes, banh mi, and much more.

Lovers of good food and drink won't want to miss this sake-tasting session with a sake expert from the international sake sommelier team in Tokyo. Learn about different varieties of this traditional Japanese drink and the kinds of foods that pair well with it. Sample at least six different kinds of sake along with specially chosen snacks to complement them. Enjoy the experience with old friends and new, and leave with newfound knowledge to use and share.

Taipei is renowned for its delicious variety of street food and regional specialties. On this private walking tour, explore the atmospheric Zhongzheng District, visit Dongmen Market, and sample a wide selection of Taiwanese dishes, with your guide on hand to explain the ingredients and translate any food preferences.

Get more out of your time in Thailand by learning how to make authentic local dishes in Chiang Mai. To ensure the freshest possible ingredients, a guide takes you to a local market and an organic garden where you can discover more about Thai ingredients. Later, visit a cooking school to learn to make six dishes—including an appetizer, a curry, and a dessert.

Book this small group tour for an intimate foodie experience, while keeping costs down by sharing your guide. Try several of Hanoi’s top dishes as you walk the city streets. Your guide will take you to spots you couldn’t find on your own, and explain the intricacies of the dishes you taste along the way. The tour is stroller accessible but does not provide infant seats.

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.

Instead of scouring travel websites looking for dinner options, save time and combine dinner with some sightseeing – from a sleek cruise on the Chao Phraya River. Enjoy a buffet dinner with dishes from all over the world as you cruise past Bangkok after dark. Take stunning photos of Wat Arun and the Grand Palace all lit up, or just sit back and enjoy a cultural performance and live music while you eat.

Take a break from Hoi An’s scorching daytime heat on an evening food tour that reveals a different side to the city. In a small group limited to 12 people, walk between hand-picked food hotspots for an intimate glimpse into Hoi An Ancient Town's culinary scene. Plus, take a boat ride on the river to see landmarks illuminated by night and receive enough restaurant recommendations to last your entire vacation.

Discover the best of Bangkok's street food cuisine on this small-group walking tour. Visit hidden gems, bustling food courts, and street food stalls to learn about the delicious cuisine of Thailand. Sample various dishes such as stir-fried holy basil with chicken, papaya salad, braised pork leg over rice, fresh seasonal fruit, Thai iced tea, and more — by day or by night. Experience local cuisine like a true Bangkokian and fall in love with Bangkok's food scene.

Refine your cooking skills and enrich your knowledge of Japanese cuisine during an immersive half-day kaiseki ryouri (haute cuisine) cooking class in Tokyo. In a small group, prepare several different dishes featuring Wagyu beef, Japanese vegetables, and traditional seasonings. Then, sit down to feast on the fruits of your labors, accompanied by sake and green tea.

Spend a day with Chef Lat and learn the secrets of sustainable and traditional Thai cuisine during this small-group cooking class in Koh Samui. Harvest your own fresh herbs and vegetables to contribute to the cooking experience. In class, practice a few Thai recipes as well as fundamental skills such as making curry pastes, coconut cream, and herbal drinks. Relax and enjoy this chemical-free culinary adventure.

Learn more about Vietnamese culture through its food during this fun cooking class activity. Before heading to the kitchen you’ll tour Hoi An’s fresh produce market to select the ingredients you’ll cook with. Then, set sail up the river in a bamboo basket boat and try fishing for crabs the Vietnamese way. In the kitchen, enjoy a two-hour cooking class and learn new skills. Enjoy eating your creations after.

While most cooking classes give you the chance to create a few dishes, this experience lets you learn to prepare nine Balinese classics, making it the ultimate choice for food lovers. As well as mastering the basics of Balinese cuisine, you’ll benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Opt for the morning tour to include a market visit and shop for ingredients like a local.

Experience Ho Chi Minh City once the sun’s gone down and all the streetlights have flickered on, and without the hassle and discomfort of a crowded bar crawl or packed tour bus. Zip around the streets and alleys on a nifty motorbike on this private tour of neighborhoods and city highlights that aren’t typically visited by bigger tours. Drive through the lively District 4 and the opulent District 7, visit flower markets and floating markets and more.

Eat your way through Mumbai on this private tour focusing on the city's many delicious delicacies. You'll use local trains to get around, stopping for chaat snacks, dosas, curries, and sweets as you go. A local guide will be there to show you off-the-beaten-path spots and explain ingredients as you go.

Get a taste for the unique flavors of Thai and Akha cooking with this Chiang Mai cooking class. Learn about the culture and cuisine of the Akha people, visit the local market to buy ingredients (morning class only), and learn to prepare several different dishes, both Thai and Akha. A souvenir cookbook from your session is also included, as are transfers from central Chiang Mai hotel.

Learn to cook like a local with this small-group cooking class with market visit in Singapore. Start the morning with a visit to a local wet market to learn about different ingredients and enjoy breakfast at a local coffee shop, where you will also learn how to order coffee. Learn different cooking techniques and how to make several authentic local dishes from scratch, along with insights on Singaporean history and culture.

Immerse yourself in Hong Kong’s culinary culture, and discover sights and bites you'd miss on your own, on this small-group food tour. Hong Kong's cuisine reflects the city’s mix of Chinese and British heritage. Visit five stops in local neighborhoods to sample specialties such as dim sum, wonton noodle soup, milk tea, char siu roasted meat, and an egg tart. As you explore, learn more about Hong Kong's culinary culture, and visit popular areas.

Try your hand at traditional Japanese cooking and learn how to make ramen from scratch, as well as two types of gyoza. This small-group cooking class in Nishinomiya gives you hands on experience and the chance to learn cooking techniques that can easily be replicated back home. After preparing your meal, you will enjoy the fruits of your labor together, with a seasonal dessert.

Experience Phnom Penh like a real local on a tuk-tuk tour that takes you to the city's best eateries. Join a small group to discover the top dishes on offer in the city as you visit street food vendors, local restaurants, cocktail bars, and more—adding up to over 20 tastings. Discover hidden gems and spots you'd miss if exploring alone, and get your bearings on the city's food scene thanks to the recommendations of your guide. End the evening with a cocktail (or mocktail) at a lively nightlife spot.

Without a guide’s inside knowledge, it’s difficult for visitors to decide what and where to eat when discovering Colombo’s street foods. This private tour delivers: pairing you with a driver-guide who knows great local food stops and fun transport in the shape of a nippy tuk-tuk. Zip down Colombo’s streets to sample specialities like crab curry, sambol, and ice-cream, and as you taste and talk, learn secrets and snippets about Sri Lanka’s roadside dishes that most tourists never hear.

Learn to cook some Khmer classic dishes like chicken curry and beef loc lac in this small group cooking class in Siem Reap. Your professional teacher will guide your group through the instructions on how to make each dish, explaining the ingredients and technique for each one. You’ll all sit down to eat your dinner or lunch, and then decide which dishes you’ll make at home with your provided digital recipe book.