Taste old-Shanghai dishes and local beer on an evening walk
3.5 hrs
Food, local beer & soft drinks
Explore old-Shanghai Benbang cuisine in the French Concession, from soup dumplings to slow-cooked pork belly. Taste at least 10 dishes as you walk hidden lanes with a local guide.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour begins. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the tour are nonrefundable. Rescheduling less than 24 hours before the tour is charged an additional 50% of the previous total.
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All dietary requests must be communicated at the time of booking. Vegetarian guests may have fewer choices and every stop uses meat in the kitchen. This tour cannot accommodate vegan or gluten-free travelers. Severe allergies cannot be accommodated; nuts are used and cross-contamination is possible.
More than a full meal, with a minimum of 8 dishes depending on group size and dietary needs. Enjoy unlimited bottled water, soft drinks, and local beer until the taphouse, where your first pint is provided.
About 2 km/1.25 miles by foot, split between five stops, with 5–10 minute walks between each.
Portland food tours done right. Guides like Herb, Michelle, and Evangel consistently earn high praise for their genuine enthusiasm, deep local knowledge, and ability to make every guest feel at ease. From Portland's quirky food cart pods to the city's thriving coffee and donut scene, each tour weaves together great food with real stories about the people and neighborhoods behind it. What stands out most across reviews is how often guests mention trying things they never would have ordered on their own, and loving them. Dietary accommodations are handled smoothly, group sizes stay small and social, and the pacing feels relaxed rather than rushed. Locals and visitors alike come away with a fresh perspective on the city. If you're trying to decide between tours, the food cart experience and the coffee and donut tour both draw glowing feedback, each offering something distinct. The guides clearly take pride in what they do, and that energy tends to be contagious. Come hungry and ready to explore.
We had such a super tour with Herb. From the start he made everyone feel included and he certainly knows his food carts, their history and all manner of other interesting facts about Portland. It was a great experience on something totally unique. Not sure if we can every have food at a 'brick and mortar' restaurant in Portland again; the carts are just iconic. We can definitely recommend this tour.
von der Heyden Lab
August 15, 2026
We had such a super tour with Herb. From the start he made everyone feel included and he certainly knows his food carts, their history and all manner of other interesting facts about Portland. It was a great experience on something totally unique. Not sure if we can every have food at a 'brick and mortar' restaurant in Portland again; the carts are just iconic. We can definitely recommend this tour.
von der Heyden Lab
August 15, 2026
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