ON THREE WHEELS · TUK TUK FOOD TOURS
Eating across a city at the speed of a three-wheeler, with someone who knows which stall changed its oil today. These 15 are priced, timed and honest about exactly how hungry to turn up.
Meet your English-speaking guide at Sam Yan MRT and spend an evening eating across Bangkok by tuk-tuk. Try Isan dishes, chicken fried noodles, desserts, and more, then visit the flower market and a rooftop bar facing Wat Arun. Guides such as May, Ice, Mod, and Chanya are known for clear explanations and warm hosting.
“Great food and fantastic guide. The tuk tuk rides in between were so fun!”
Follow an English-speaking guide through Bangkok Chinatown by tuk tuk, stopping for fishball noodles, Chinese doughnuts, rolled rice noodles and crab fried rice. Guides such as Mike, Kay, Tito and Alexa add food tips and local stories. Choose a one to three-hour route, with optional stops at Jay Fai and Teens of Thailand at your own cost.
“Alexza was such a cool vibe, would gladly join again!”
Spend three to four hours riding through Xi’an’s walled city with a small group, stopping at four or five local eateries for dinner. Your guide, possibly Amber, Buren, Michelle, or another Lost Plate host, explains each dish and its family story. Finish with a pint at a local brewery.
“It was a unique experience riding in a tuk-tuk to 5-6 places tasting local food. I loved the noodle shop, the first stop, on the tour the most. Amber was fun and professional. I can see she enjoys leading the tour. The last stop at a microbrewery was interesting. All in all, my sister and I enjoyed the tour.”
Start with a Chao Phraya boat ride, then visit Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Pak Khlong Flower Market, and the Giant Swing by tuk-tuk and on foot. Guides such as Bella, Paula, Peach, Tac, and Bee have led this lively evening route, which ends with food and dessert in or near Chinatown.
“Great intro to Bangkok. The tuk tuk was fun and exciting at to cool off. The guide went the extra steps that insured an exception experience.”
Spend 3.5 hours riding a tuk-tuk through Chengdu with an English-speaking guide such as Fiona, George, Jaz, or Monica. Stop at four or more local eateries for Sichuan dishes, street crepes, wontons, drinks, and plenty of food. Finish with plum wine, mahjong, and a retro Chinese bar.
“Visited four small local food vendors who each specialized in jut one dish: noodles, beef skewers, dumplings and fried chicken. Riding through the back alleys of hte Muslim quarter i nth tuk tukd was part of the fun.”
Start at 5:30 pm and ride through Phnom Penh with guides such as Jackson, JB, Visal, or Panha. Over roughly four hours, visit street vendors, family-run shops, Kandal Market, Russian Market, a local Khmer restaurant, and Bassac Lane. More than 20 tastings, beer, soft drinks, and a final cocktail or mocktail are included.
“It is a great experience. Such a diverse range of foods to sample. Jackson was a great guide. Made the tourxall the better”
Start at 4:30 pm with hotel pickup, then ride by tuk-tuk through Siem Reap for Kula noodles, beef skewers, a village meal, sunset views, and a final cocktail. Guides such as Heng, Hong, Sann, and Chum explain the food and culture. Dinner, unlimited beer and soda, transport, and all tastings are included.
“Terrific food tour! Our guide was wonderful. The food was unique and the locations exotic. The tuktuk trip was fun, the driver was polite and assured a smooth ride”
Ride by tuk-tuk through Siem Reap with an English-speaking guide such as Sarath, Hong, Panha, or August. Taste Lort Cha, Khmer noodles, desserts, skewers, and fried insects, browse Made in Cambodia Market, then finish with a beer at ASANA Old Wooden House. Expect a generous, social evening lasting 3 to 4 hours.
“Our first night in Siem Reap, what better way to explore a bit of the city whilst trying local food and restaurants. Sarath was amazing explaining all the origins of the foods. Finishing the night off eating bugs with a beer in the wooden house pub. Brilliant night had by myself, Erica, J & D. Thanks Sarath Ps try all the bugs they are not as bad as you imagine and new experiences is the reason we travel.”
Spend 210 minutes seeing Bangkok after sunset by Chao Phraya boat and tuk-tuk. Your English-speaking guide, often Paula, Tak, Bella, or John, leads you past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, the Giant Swing, and Pak Khlong Talat before a simple Chinatown meal and dessert.
“Paula who was my tour guide was really lovely. She was very knowledgeable about Bangkok, lovely to talk to and lots of laughs. It was just myself and Paula which made the experience even better.”
Spend three hours riding a private tuk tuk through Colombo with a local driver-guide such as Faizar, Asmi, Bobby or Ranil. Stop for hoppers, kothu roti, crab with pittu, isso vade, tea, king coconut and curd with treacle, while passing Galle Face Green, Pettah Market and Lotus Tower.
“Exploring Colombo’s food scene by tuk tuk with Nyas was a highlight - fun, delicious and perfectly guided”
Start at 5:30 pm and ride by private tuk-tuk between four local restaurants in Phnom Penh. Your guide, possibly Neara, Lee, or Lea, explains each dish as you try Khmer curry noodles, stews, ribs, fish amok, and more. Food, beer, soft drinks, water, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.
“Tuc tuc ride the Khmer curry noodles the pork bbq and banana flower salad and bbq frog and the dessert stop then the cocktail”
Spend three hours exploring Lisbon in a private electric tuk tuk, with food and wine tastings in Baixa and Alfama, dessert and coffee near a scenic viewpoint, and time in Graça. Guides such as Tiago, Margarida, Jefferson, and Guilherme add history, local tips, and a friendly sense of place.
“My wife and I had a great time. The guide was very knowledgeable and we had a great time. Highly recommended.”
Spend four hours exploring Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk with an English or Esperanto-speaking guide. Eat at local restaurants, sample market snacks and Cambodian home cooking, visit the Russian Market and finish with cold beer at a backstreet bar. Guides such as Lee, Sok, Kim and Tin Tin are known for warm, lively storytelling.
“Highly recommended food tour in Phnom Penh! Lee was an outstanding guide and made this tour a truly special experience. Thanks to him, we were able to really dive deep into Phnom Penh’s nightlife and food culture, not just as tourists but as locals for the night. The selection of restaurants was excellent – a great mix of authentic local spots and places you would never find on your own. Every stop felt well thought-out and added something new to the experience. What really stood out was Lee himself: he’s extremely empathetic, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing his culture. He made everyone feel comfortable and created a great atmosphere…”
Spend four hours touring Phnom Penh by tuk tuk with guides such as Jackson, JB, Monyca, and Panha. Visit seven food stops, markets, local restaurants, street stalls, and a cocktail bar while trying more than 20 Cambodian tastings. Hotel pickup, drinks, and a cocktail or mocktail are included.
“Finished the night feeling full and happy thanks to Jackson! It was a great way to explore Phnom Penh and learn more about Cambodia’s food culture.”
Start at 5 PM near Bangkok Train Station and ride tuk-tuks through Chinatown and central Bangkok. Guide Sophie, Chai, or Sunny may lead you to noodles, dim sum, Thai dishes, grilled meat, papaya salad, and mango sticky rice, followed by the flower market and a rooftop drink stop. Food and water are included.
“There was plenty to eat so go with an empty stomach! Sophie was great and we had a fab night and plenty of laughs, along with a lot of knowledge on Bangkok.”
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