Gourmet LA Thai Town Walking Food Tour

Los Angeles, California

Gourmet LA Thai Town Walking Food Tour

Los Angeles, California

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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Overview

Explore the bold flavors of Thai cuisine on a 3.5-hour walking food tour through Thai Town in Los Angeles, California—the first official Thai Town in the world. This experience gift includes tastings, rare regional dishes, and a cultural deep dive into one of LA’s most flavorful hidden gems.

🍜 Enjoy 6–8 tastings of authentic Thai dishes, from classic street food to rare regional specialties
🍰 Sample hard-to-find Thai desserts at a beloved local sweet shop
🛍️ Visit a Thai boutique to learn about traditional dress and cultural customs
🧂 Explore Thai markets and discover the unique ingredients and techniques behind your favorite dishes

Just east of Hollywood, Thai Town is one of LA’s most underrated neighborhoods—and the first officially recognized Thai Town in the world. This guided experience includes 6–8 tasting stops at top-rated restaurants and markets, offering a deep (and delicious) look at Thai culinary traditions, regional specialties, and fusion dishes unique to LA.
You’ll sample everything from crispy street food classics to rare Thai desserts, explore a local sweet shop, and even stop at the favorite spot of The Simpsons creator Matt Groening. Along the way, browse a Thai boutique to learn about traditional dress, step inside neighborhood markets to identify specialty ingredients, and hear stories about the customs and flavors that define Thai culture. It's a flavorful, educational, and totally off-the-beaten-path experience—ideal for food lovers, cooking enthusiasts, or anyone ready to discover LA’s vibrant Thai community.

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Sundays & Wednesdays 12:00pm

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Sundays & Wednesdays 12:00pm

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome
Physical limitations: Participants should be comfortable walking for approximately 3.5 hours
Who can you accommodate for?
Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
Individuals with disabilities: Accessibility not specified; contact in advance to confirm accommodations
Dietary restrictions: Some accommodations may be possible with advance notice
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed
What to expect on the day of the experience?
Duration: 3.5 hours. Tour may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the experience
What’s included:
Food tastings and non-alcoholic drinks at 6–8 top-rated Thai eateries and markets
Transportation between eateries
Who will be present: A local guide will lead the experience; other guests may be joining (group size varies)
Spectators: No spectators are allowed; all attendees must have a reservation
Photo/ video: Photos are encouraged throughout the experience
Specific rules to follow: Follow all guide instructions and remain with the group
How to prepare?
Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running
Arrival: Plan to arrive at Los Angeles Union Station 10–15 minutes early
Parking: Public and paid parking options available near Union Station; rideshare services recommended
What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and casual attire
What to bring:
Valid payment method for optional alcoholic beverages or market purchases
Smartphone or camera
Reusable water bottle (optional)
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms available at some stops; no lockers or changing rooms provided

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome
Physical limitations: Participants should be comfortable walking for approximately 3.5 hours
Who can you accommodate for?
Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
Individuals with disabilities: Accessibility not specified; contact in advance to confirm accommodations
Dietary restrictions: Some accommodations may be possible with advance notice
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed
What to expect on the day of the experience?
Duration: 3.5 hours. Tour may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the experience
What’s included:
Food tastings and non-alcoholic drinks at 6–8 top-rated Thai eateries and markets
Transportation between eateries
Who will be present: A local guide will lead the experience; other guests may be joining (group size varies)
Spectators: No spectators are allowed; all attendees must have a reservation
Photo/ video: Photos are encouraged throughout the experience
Specific rules to follow: Follow all guide instructions and remain with the group
How to prepare?
Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running
Arrival: Plan to arrive at Los Angeles Union Station 10–15 minutes early
Parking: Public and paid parking options available near Union Station; rideshare services recommended
What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and casual attire
What to bring:
Valid payment method for optional alcoholic beverages or market purchases
Smartphone or camera
Reusable water bottle (optional)
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms available at some stops; no lockers or changing rooms provided

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 15 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 15 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

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