Los Angeles: Ethnic Food, Drink and Culture Tour (Small Group)

United States, California

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Experience details

People

For 2 persons

Season

All year

Starting time

2 PM

Duration

Experience rating and reviews

Overall rating (3) 4

Xiao Qian H

April 2016

We did this tour on New Year's Eve and were thankful that the tour company was able to accommodate us even though it was the day before a major holiday and we were the only two that had signed up that day. Pip, our tour guide, was great and knowledgeable about the eateries and restaurants we visited in each neighborhood. He showed us around like an old friend and pointed out the landmarks we walked past. We had a glimpse of Chinatown, Thai Town, Korea Town, and LIttle Armenia, and sampled a handful of Korean, Thai, and Armenian snacks and dishes. The tour was a fantastic way to see the range of ethnic foods that LA has and the various neighborhoods around downtown. Would highly recommend this tour if you're a foodie and looking to eat your way through LA.

Joanna A

June 2017

We were on this tour on a super hot day but it was still fun. The food was amazing. We couldn't forget about the Thai restaurant that we visited. Highly recommend to others who like Asian food.

What's Included:

BBQ Ribs and Banchan
English-speaking local guide
Hodo Gwaja
1/2 Cream Ho & Bung
Cheese Boerek
Thai Iced Tea
Khao Soi Noodle Soup (with Chicken, vegetarian available)
Lula Kebab with Muhammara (walnut with pomegranate)
Hummus
Caramel
Thai Toco or Coconut Cake
Kanom Krok (Coconut Pudding)
Entry/Admission - Los Angeles Urban Adventures

Good to know:

Departure point: 3355 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA
Return details: 5450 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
Exclusions: Gratuities for your guide (optional)
Voucher: EVouchers + Paper Vouchers accepted
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Small group maximum of 12 people
Please indicate vegetarian preferences or dietary restrictions upon booking (in the Additional Information box at checkout). We will do our best to accommodate them, although we cannot guarantee an alternative option at each stop.
Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. We will walk about 1.5 miles total.
Sunscreen, sunhat, and sunglasses are recommended. A jacket may be necessary as evenings can be cool October through June.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Your tour highlights how Los Angeles is a patchwork of communities formed by immigrants that looked for a new opportunity in America. Nearly every nationality has a little enclave in the greater Los Angeles area and your tour visits Koreatown, Little Armenia, and Thai Town. Visiting these communities allows you to learn from their culture and taste the great food they brought to the city. All the vendors come from the country they represent and are family owned and operated.
Your visit to the Spicy BBQ is so unique that if the tour is sold out, so is the restaurant. Therefore we agreed to visit the restaurant at a time that wouldn't conflict with the owner's normal business hours.
The communities you visit during the tour are all battling with gentrification and your visit helps to prove that the current communities have to stay to maintain the diversity that LA is known for.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
All tours follow the latest local health authority advice, including mask usage and social distancing. Urban Adventures has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which recognises companies that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.
Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Location

3355 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA

Experience description

Uncover the astounding mix of nationalities that make up the City of Angels on this 4-hour tour of Los Angeles street food. A local guide accompanies your small group throughout the "real" neighborhoods of this fascinating city on the Metro, stopping to sample the delicious eats at hole-in-the-wall cafes, ethnic markets, strip malls, and taco trucks. Live and eat like a local Angeleno for an afternoon. All guided tastings, non-alcoholic beverages, and Metro fare are included.

Meet your guide at 2pm in front of Gaylord Apartments (3355 Wilshire Blvd.; take the Metro Red Line to the Wilshire/Vermont stop and walk four blocks west.) You'll ride the Metro and walk through some of L.A.'s most "hidden gem" neighborhoods to enjoy Korean barbecue, Vietnamese street food, tacos, and more. Don't worry about not understanding all the signs and menus in foreign languages—your guide knows exactly where to go and what to order. Stop for tastings in markets, restaurants, bakeries, and hole-in-the-wall eateries, sampling a full array of sweet and savory treats.