FOOD TOURS
TASTES OF THE CHINATOWN INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT
Tour the best cuisines and sink into rich storytelling in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
ABOUT THE TOUR
Select Fridays
4 - 6:30 PM
Chinatown-International District (Locations Vary)
Take a tour of the neighborhood’s most mouthwatering dishes, representing a diverse range of cooking styles and cultural flavors with our fantastic guides. Every tour is unique with new foods and new locations to sample — you’ll never have the same experience twice!
Vegetarian options are available and can easily be accommodated with notice. Vegan, gluten, soy, and nut allergies are unable to be accommodated
PRICES
Please be sure to print your tickets or bring your email confirmation to enable a quick check-in process at the admissions desk.
SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY
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The health and safety of our supporters, volunteers, staff, and the community at large are of the utmost importance. Always watch for moving vehicles at intersections and cross with care. Masks are optional but encouraged. Free masks are available and you may ask your guide for one, at the start of the tour if you prefer to wear one.
Travel distance? This tour covers approximately 1 mile of travel on city sidewalks with elevation changes.
Wheelchair accessible? Some spaces will require one step down to access. Please contact us for current information about these conditions.
Restrooms? All gender restrooms and changing tables are available onsite at Wing Luke Museum.
Assistive Listening Devices? Yes
Capacity? 24 people per tour
HISTORY OF THE FOOD TOUR
Tastes of Chinatown-International District was created by Vi Mar in 1985 when the neighborhood was at a crossroads following the Wah-Mee tragedy. The C-ID faced negative perceptions and unfair assumptions about safety and the character of our neighborhood.
Vi Mar knew that her community was so much more than how it was being portrayed in the media. Rallying folks around the food and flavors of the community she loved, she brought groups of folks to fall in love with the business and restaurants as well.
This is a historic moment—the covid-19 pandemic—and our Chinatown-International District is still feeling the impact of anti-Asian hatred. While some restaurants we loved have closed, there is still a lot to love. We want to bring you into our neighborhood to taste, enjoy and find community while sharing our favorite dishes together.
FAQ
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OLD TOURS AND CAN I TAKE THE OLD TOURS?
We are still celebrating the foods and flavors but also want to highlight and introduce you all to new dishes and restaurants that we love. We will be sure to highlight dishes and flavors that are related to the seasons and holidays of the year. If you have any questions or would potentially like to book a private tour based on past themes, this could be an option that you can inquire about with tours@wingluke.org
WHAT IS THE SECRET SUPPER CLUB?
If you’ve supported the museum in the past by joining one of our past food tours, you can be part of the Secret Supper Club! These are extra-special limited tours around exciting topics like preserved foods and spicy foods.
To join our Super Secret Supper Club, all you have to do is join us for a public food tour. Check your inbox for an exclusive invitation and be sure to buy your tickets quickly as they sell out fast!
I COULDN’T GET TOUR TICKETS!
We are so sorry that you weren’t able to get tickets. They did sell out very quickly! The best way to get your first choice of tickets is to sign up for our eNews below!
Hearing about your interest, lets us know that there’s a wish and want for more of these tours. Please email tours@wingluke.org to let us know that you were interested and we’ll keep that in mind for our future planning. More flavors and dishes are being cooked up!
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