Chicago Chinatown 3-Hour Walking Food Tour with Dim Sum, Szechuan, Xi’an Flatbread & Portuguese Egg Tarts
by Bobby's Bike, Hike & Food Tours - Chicago
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This walking food tour in Chicago’s Chinatown lasts about three hours and visits five top local eateries and cultural landmarks. The tour begins beneath the Chinatown Gateway, where guests learn about its traditional Paifang design and significance as the neighborhood’s main entrance. From there, the group explores the Nine Dragon Wall, an intricate tile mural featuring nine dragons that symbolize strength and protection. The food tastings start at Phoenix Restaurant with steamed Cantonese dumplings made from recipes passed down through generations. Next is Yummy Yummy Noodles, where guests sample hand-pulled noodles in rich broths with fresh herbs and tender meats. The tour continues at Xi’an Cuisine, offering cumin lamb flatbread with spiced lamb wrapped in crispy flatbread, representing northwest Chinese street food. At Lao Sze Chuan, the group tries the Chef’s Special Dry Chili Chicken, a spicy Szechuan dish with crispy chicken, garlic, and toasted chili peppers, with spice levels adjustable. The last food stop is Chiu Quon Bakery, Chicago Chinatown’s oldest bakery, where guests enjoy Portuguese egg tarts with flaky crusts and creamy custard. Throughout the tour, a local English-speaking guide shares history, cultural insights, and dining tips. There is an optional VIP drink upgrade available at the start for adult guests. The tour includes all meals but excludes alcoholic beverages and suggested gratuities.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Phoenix Restaurant
This stop features handmade steamed dumplings that are delicate, juicy, and made using recipes passed down through generations. Phoenix Restaurant is a key part of Chicago Chinatown’s dining scene, known for its soft dough and rich fillings.
20 min
Yummy Yummy Noodles
Guests sample hand-pulled noodles served in simmered broths with fresh herbs and tender meats. This restaurant is known for authentic Chinese comfort food with bold regional flavors.
20 min
Xi’an Cuisine
Famous for its cumin lamb flatbread, this dish includes tender spiced lamb inside handmade warm, crispy flatbread. It represents the street food of northwest China and is known for its aromatic spices.
20 min
Chicago Chinatown
The group visits Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant, known for its bold Sichuan cuisine. The tasting includes the Chef’s Special Dry Chili Chicken, with crispy chicken wok-tossed with garlic, chili peppers, and Sichuan spices. Spice level can be adjusted.
20 min
Chiu Quon Bakery
This stop features Portuguese egg tarts with flaky crusts and creamy custard. Chiu Quon is the oldest bakery in Chicago Chinatown and blends Chinese and Portuguese baking traditions.
20 min
Chinatown Square
The tour includes a visit to Chinatown Square, an open-air plaza with traditional Chinese architecture, zodiac statues, and colorful murals. The guide explains the symbolism behind the designs and community stories.
15 min
Pui Tak Center
This 1920s building, known as the Gateway to Chinatown, features ornate terra-cotta details and southern Chinese architectural elements. The guide shares its history as the On Leong Merchants Association and its role in cultural preservation.
15 min
Chinatown Gateway
The tour starts beneath the Chinatown Gateway archway, decorated with bright colors and symbolic characters. The guide explains its construction and importance as a cultural landmark.
10 min
Nine Dragon Wall
Guests see the Nine Dragon Wall, a tile mural with nine dragons representing strength and prosperity. The guide discusses its symbolism and connection to Chinese architectural traditions.
10 min
Chicago Chinatown
The tour covers five selected restaurants offering a variety of Asian dishes including dumplings, noodles, regional specialties, and pastries. The guide also points out murals, historic landmarks, and shares stories about the neighborhood’s development.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet at Phoenix restaurant for your Chicago Chinatown Food Tour. Your Guide will be wearing a Bobby's Bike Hike shirt with branded paddle.
End point
This is the ending point for your Chicago Food Tour in Chinatown.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chicago Chinatown 3-Hour Walking Food Tour with Dim Sum, Szechuan, Xi’an Flatbread & Portuguese Egg Tarts
by Bobby's Bike, Hike & Food Tours - Chicago
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$159.98Overview
This walking food tour in Chicago’s Chinatown lasts about three hours and visits five top local eateries and cultural landmarks. The tour begins beneath the Chinatown Gateway, where guests learn about its traditional Paifang design and significance as the neighborhood’s main entrance. From there, the group explores the Nine Dragon Wall, an intricate tile mural featuring nine dragons that symbolize strength and protection. The food tastings start at Phoenix Restaurant with steamed Cantonese dumplings made from recipes passed down through generations. Next is Yummy Yummy Noodles, where guests sample hand-pulled noodles in rich broths with fresh herbs and tender meats. The tour continues at Xi’an Cuisine, offering cumin lamb flatbread with spiced lamb wrapped in crispy flatbread, representing northwest Chinese street food. At Lao Sze Chuan, the group tries the Chef’s Special Dry Chili Chicken, a spicy Szechuan dish with crispy chicken, garlic, and toasted chili peppers, with spice levels adjustable. The last food stop is Chiu Quon Bakery, Chicago Chinatown’s oldest bakery, where guests enjoy Portuguese egg tarts with flaky crusts and creamy custard. Throughout the tour, a local English-speaking guide shares history, cultural insights, and dining tips. There is an optional VIP drink upgrade available at the start for adult guests. The tour includes all meals but excludes alcoholic beverages and suggested gratuities.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Phoenix Restaurant
This stop features handmade steamed dumplings that are delicate, juicy, and made using recipes passed down through generations. Phoenix Restaurant is a key part of Chicago Chinatown’s dining scene, known for its soft dough and rich fillings.
20 min
Yummy Yummy Noodles
Guests sample hand-pulled noodles served in simmered broths with fresh herbs and tender meats. This restaurant is known for authentic Chinese comfort food with bold regional flavors.
20 min
Xi’an Cuisine
Famous for its cumin lamb flatbread, this dish includes tender spiced lamb inside handmade warm, crispy flatbread. It represents the street food of northwest China and is known for its aromatic spices.
20 min
Chicago Chinatown
The group visits Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant, known for its bold Sichuan cuisine. The tasting includes the Chef’s Special Dry Chili Chicken, with crispy chicken wok-tossed with garlic, chili peppers, and Sichuan spices. Spice level can be adjusted.
20 min
Chiu Quon Bakery
This stop features Portuguese egg tarts with flaky crusts and creamy custard. Chiu Quon is the oldest bakery in Chicago Chinatown and blends Chinese and Portuguese baking traditions.
20 min
Chinatown Square
The tour includes a visit to Chinatown Square, an open-air plaza with traditional Chinese architecture, zodiac statues, and colorful murals. The guide explains the symbolism behind the designs and community stories.
15 min
Pui Tak Center
This 1920s building, known as the Gateway to Chinatown, features ornate terra-cotta details and southern Chinese architectural elements. The guide shares its history as the On Leong Merchants Association and its role in cultural preservation.
15 min
Chinatown Gateway
The tour starts beneath the Chinatown Gateway archway, decorated with bright colors and symbolic characters. The guide explains its construction and importance as a cultural landmark.
10 min
Nine Dragon Wall
Guests see the Nine Dragon Wall, a tile mural with nine dragons representing strength and prosperity. The guide discusses its symbolism and connection to Chinese architectural traditions.
10 min
Chicago Chinatown
The tour covers five selected restaurants offering a variety of Asian dishes including dumplings, noodles, regional specialties, and pastries. The guide also points out murals, historic landmarks, and shares stories about the neighborhood’s development.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet at Phoenix restaurant for your Chicago Chinatown Food Tour. Your Guide will be wearing a Bobby's Bike Hike shirt with branded paddle.
End point
This is the ending point for your Chicago Food Tour in Chinatown.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.