New York City Chinatown and Little Italy Tasty Tours Food Tour with Seven Tastings
by Tasty Tours NYC
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This two-hour walking tour through Chinatown and Little Italy in New York City includes seven food tastings such as pan-fried pork and chive dumplings, Char Siu pork buns, Hong Kong-style sponge cake with Thai tea, handmade potato gnocchi with marinara, New York-style cheese pizza, and a choice of cannoli or cheesecake. Along the way, the guide shares the history of these neighborhoods and points out landmarks including Mosco Street street art, Doyer Street (Murder Alley), the Welcome to Little Italy sign, film locations for The Sopranos and Goodfellas, and an Audrey Hepburn mural. The tour begins at Tasty Dumpling where guests try pan-fried dumplings while learning how they are made. It continues to Mosco Street for a look at street art and views of One World Trade Center. At Mei Lai Wah, the group samples Char Siu pork buns, followed by a visit to Doyer Street to hear about its gang-related past. The next stop is Spongies Cafe for Hong Kong-style sponge cake and Thai tea. After crossing into Little Italy, the group pauses at the neighborhood’s welcome sign for photos. Piemonte Ravioli offers handmade potato gnocchi with marinara sauce, then the tour stops outside Mulberry Street Bar, known for mafia film scenes. Nearby, guests see the Audrey Hepburn mural. Nolita Pizza serves cheese pizza, and the final stop at Eileen’s Special Cheesecake provides a choice of their cheesecake or an Italian cannoli. Bottled water and lunch tastings are included. Gratuities are not included. The tour covers both neighborhoods on foot with stops lasting 5 to 20 minutes each and includes food at all tasting locations. The guide provides historical context and points out notable sites during the walk.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tasty Dumpling
The tour starts at Tasty Dumpling where guests sample pan-fried pork and chive dumplings. The guide explains how the dumplings are made to achieve their distinctive flavor.
10 min
Mosco Street
Walking to the next stop, the group visits Mosco Street, known for unique Chinese street art and one of the best photo spots for views of One World Trade Center.
10 min
Mei Lai Wah
Next is Mei Lai Wah, a nearly 60-year-old restaurant famous for its Char Siu pork buns. The buns contain sweet, spicy pork inside steamed Chinese bao and are a popular item in the city.
10 min
Doyer Street (Murder Alley)
The tour proceeds to Doyer Street, also called Murder Alley, historically the site of gang conflicts in the 1800s. The guide discusses this dark past, noting the street is now safe.
10 min
Spongies Cafe
At Spongies Cafe, guests try a Hong Kong-style sponge cake paired with homemade sweet Thai tea. The light cake and tea are presented as a distinctive local treat.
15 min
Welcome to Little Italy sign
Crossing into Little Italy, the group stops at the iconic Welcome to Little Italy sign, a popular spot for photos featuring the Empire State Building in the background.
10 min
Piemonte Ravioli
The tour visits Piemonte Ravioli, a family-run pasta shop operating for over 100 years. Guests taste handmade potato gnocchi served with homemade marinara sauce.
10 min
Mulberry Street Bar
Outside Mulberry Street Bar, the group pauses briefly. This location has appeared in mafia films and shows including The Sopranos, Goodfellas, and The Irishmen.
5 min
Audrey Hepburn Mural
On Mulberry Street, guests view a mural of Audrey Hepburn, a piece of street art capturing her image in the heart of Little Italy.
5 min
Nolita Pizza
The tour stops at Nolita Pizza to try New York-style cheese pizza with a thin, crispy crust, homemade tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
20 min
Eileen’s Special Cheesecake
The final stop is Eileen’s Special Cheesecake, a New York bakery serving desserts for over 50 years. Guests choose between a cheesecake or an Italian cannoli to finish the tour.
15 min
Meeting point
We'll start our tour at Tasty Dumpling. Your tour guide will meet you outside the front of the store.
End point
Our tour will finish at Eileen's Special Cheesecake and your guide will assist you with directions to ensure a safe journey home.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New York City Chinatown and Little Italy Tasty Tours Food Tour with Seven Tastings
by Tasty Tours NYC
Choose from 2 available options
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.$170Overview
This two-hour walking tour through Chinatown and Little Italy in New York City includes seven food tastings such as pan-fried pork and chive dumplings, Char Siu pork buns, Hong Kong-style sponge cake with Thai tea, handmade potato gnocchi with marinara, New York-style cheese pizza, and a choice of cannoli or cheesecake. Along the way, the guide shares the history of these neighborhoods and points out landmarks including Mosco Street street art, Doyer Street (Murder Alley), the Welcome to Little Italy sign, film locations for The Sopranos and Goodfellas, and an Audrey Hepburn mural. The tour begins at Tasty Dumpling where guests try pan-fried dumplings while learning how they are made. It continues to Mosco Street for a look at street art and views of One World Trade Center. At Mei Lai Wah, the group samples Char Siu pork buns, followed by a visit to Doyer Street to hear about its gang-related past. The next stop is Spongies Cafe for Hong Kong-style sponge cake and Thai tea. After crossing into Little Italy, the group pauses at the neighborhood’s welcome sign for photos. Piemonte Ravioli offers handmade potato gnocchi with marinara sauce, then the tour stops outside Mulberry Street Bar, known for mafia film scenes. Nearby, guests see the Audrey Hepburn mural. Nolita Pizza serves cheese pizza, and the final stop at Eileen’s Special Cheesecake provides a choice of their cheesecake or an Italian cannoli. Bottled water and lunch tastings are included. Gratuities are not included. The tour covers both neighborhoods on foot with stops lasting 5 to 20 minutes each and includes food at all tasting locations. The guide provides historical context and points out notable sites during the walk.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tasty Dumpling
The tour starts at Tasty Dumpling where guests sample pan-fried pork and chive dumplings. The guide explains how the dumplings are made to achieve their distinctive flavor.
10 min
Mosco Street
Walking to the next stop, the group visits Mosco Street, known for unique Chinese street art and one of the best photo spots for views of One World Trade Center.
10 min
Mei Lai Wah
Next is Mei Lai Wah, a nearly 60-year-old restaurant famous for its Char Siu pork buns. The buns contain sweet, spicy pork inside steamed Chinese bao and are a popular item in the city.
10 min
Doyer Street (Murder Alley)
The tour proceeds to Doyer Street, also called Murder Alley, historically the site of gang conflicts in the 1800s. The guide discusses this dark past, noting the street is now safe.
10 min
Spongies Cafe
At Spongies Cafe, guests try a Hong Kong-style sponge cake paired with homemade sweet Thai tea. The light cake and tea are presented as a distinctive local treat.
15 min
Welcome to Little Italy sign
Crossing into Little Italy, the group stops at the iconic Welcome to Little Italy sign, a popular spot for photos featuring the Empire State Building in the background.
10 min
Piemonte Ravioli
The tour visits Piemonte Ravioli, a family-run pasta shop operating for over 100 years. Guests taste handmade potato gnocchi served with homemade marinara sauce.
10 min
Mulberry Street Bar
Outside Mulberry Street Bar, the group pauses briefly. This location has appeared in mafia films and shows including The Sopranos, Goodfellas, and The Irishmen.
5 min
Audrey Hepburn Mural
On Mulberry Street, guests view a mural of Audrey Hepburn, a piece of street art capturing her image in the heart of Little Italy.
5 min
Nolita Pizza
The tour stops at Nolita Pizza to try New York-style cheese pizza with a thin, crispy crust, homemade tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
20 min
Eileen’s Special Cheesecake
The final stop is Eileen’s Special Cheesecake, a New York bakery serving desserts for over 50 years. Guests choose between a cheesecake or an Italian cannoli to finish the tour.
15 min
Meeting point
We'll start our tour at Tasty Dumpling. Your tour guide will meet you outside the front of the store.
End point
Our tour will finish at Eileen's Special Cheesecake and your guide will assist you with directions to ensure a safe journey home.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.