Explore and Taste: Free Food & History Tour of Queens on Foot by the pay-as-you-wish model.
Welcome to Queens, the most diverse of all five NYC boroughs. Join us on a mazy walk along restaurants, steaming stalls, and food trucks with with amazing flavors from all over the world.
Starts:
12.30 pm (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
4.00 pm Sundays
Meeting point:
Nepali Bhanchha Ghar, 74-15 Roosevelt Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373 (click for map)
Ends:
3.30 pm (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
7.00 pm (Sundays)
It’s street food, Baby! NYC’s Finest!
We offer immersive culinary experiences that blend culinary heritage of Queens with fascinating stories from behind the scenes.
Step by step guide*
Here’s our meeting spot and a list of the places we’ll visit on our walk
Meet us at Nepali Bhanchha Ghar
It is right opposite to 74 Broadway subway station and next to Gury’s on Roosevelt Ave between 74th & 75th. Your tour guide will meet you outside the restaurant. [Tap the photo to open in maps]
Raja Sweets & Fast Food
This is one of the best Indian vegetarian restaurants in Jackson Heights area. The best Chai tea and Indian snacks including samosas and variety of sweets to choose from…
Fuchka Bari
Bangladeshi place famous for its fuchka, often spiced with tamarind chutney, chili powder, or chaat masala.
Potala Fresh Food
Momos – Tibetian dumplings, both veg and non-veg! This food stall cannot be missed.
Next up…
Birria-Landia
Named after the hearty meat stew, this Mexican place is famous in the borough for its taco’s, burritos, quesadillas, soups and – of course- their trademark beef birria.
Arepa Lady
A Colombian restaurant. These buttery, cheesy arepas are a staple in Colombia and Venezuela. Often served with cheese, butter, or even avocado. Arepas can also be filled with a variety of savory goodness.
Junction Boulevard
We will taste Ecuadorian food here. We will taste Hornado (Roasted Pork) & Fritada (Fried Pork) served with potato patties, corn, sausage and Horchata coconut drink.
Ending point
There are plenty of food stalls around this area to explore on your own. Also there is ” Junction Blvd” subway station around here and you can take 7 train in both directions.
After we end the tour you’ll determine the price of this experience and give it straight to your guide.
We’ll show you how to get to the subway station or provide recommendations for nice bars or cafés around the area.
*If you have any food allergies, please let us know in advance. Also, please carry cash for food vendors, even though most of them accept cards.
Why go on this food tour?
Go places you can’t find on your own
Through true dedication and passion every place we offer is the best you can find it the neighborhood!
learn local tips
Know where the good food is for next time when you come! We will also give you a list of recommendations for other areas.
Meet new people
Best way of meeting new people is to share a meal, to comment on experiences! Come and have fun with other travelers and locals!
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Join the Queens Food tour!
Use this tour at the beginning of your journey in New York City so you have more time to explore the good places we recommend after our tour in the tips & tricks email.
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