Walk through Beijing’s historic hutongs with Lost Plate Food Tours and sample over a dozen traditional breakfast dishes. Experience authentic local culture through food and stories deeply rooted in centuries-old neighborhoods.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires comfortable walking ability for about 2.2 miles with breaks.
Wildlife
History
Beijing’s hutongs date back over 700 years, originally designed during the Yuan Dynasty and serving as compact neighborhoods that foster strong community ties.
Conservation
Local initiatives encourage preserving hutong architecture and traditions while managing tourism’s environmental and cultural impact.
Lost Plate Food Tours
Walk through Beijing’s historic hutongs with Lost Plate Food Tours and sample over a dozen traditional breakfast dishes. Experience authentic local culture through food and stories deeply rooted in centuries-old neighborhoods.
Lost Plate Food Tours is a Portland, Oregon–based company that curates immersive food tours and culinary experiences across Asia. The company offers guided market visits, cooking classes, evening food tours by tuktuk, full-day cultural trips, and multi-day culinary adventures in destinations such as Xi’an, Beijing, Shanghai, Lijiang, Yunnan, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Yangshuo, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap.
Tours include signature experiences such as a Xian full-day Terracotta Warrior, City Wall & Evening Food Tour; Phnom Penh and Siem Reap evening tuktuk food tours; Shanghai evening food tours in the French Concession; Lijiang cooking classes with local Naxi families; and Beijing hutong breakfast food tours. Offerings range from short evening walks sampling street food to longer itineraries like a six-day exploration of Yunnan’s Tibetan region and multi-day trips in Xi’an and northern Vietnam.
Lost Plate Food Tours emphasizes authentic local cuisine, small-group formats, knowledgeable local guides, and hands-on experiences like market shopping and traditional cooking. Many tours feature tuktuk rides, visits to historic sites such as the Terracotta Warriors or Angkor Wat, and opportunities to taste regional specialties including soup dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, clay pot rice noodles, and slow-roasted ribs.
With a program centered on culinary discovery and cultural context, Lost Plate Food Tours serves travelers seeking food-focused exploration in Asia while operating from a Portland, Oregon base. Programs are available as evening walks, morning market visits, full-day cultural excursions, and extended multi-day itineraries with comfortable accommodations and small groups focused on culinary learning and cultural immersion and hands-on storytelling elements.
Base Location
Portland, Oregon
Headquartered on the US West Coast
Tours Offered
25 Tours
Asia-focused culinary itineraries
Signature Formats
Tuktuk & Cooking
Evening tours, market visits, classes
Timing Range
Morning to Evening
Breakfast, full-day and night tours
Book an evening food tour, market visit, or multi-day culinary trip and explore authentic flavors with Lost Plate Food Tours — reserve a spot for guided, local food experiences.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour covers about 2.2 miles on foot with frequent short stops, so opt for sturdy, comfortable footwear.
Be ready to pace your eating
With over a dozen dishes offered, it’s wise to take small bites and space out tasting to enjoy everything fully.
Communicate dietary restrictions early
Vegetarian options are available if notified in advance; however, vegan and gluten-free diets cannot be accommodated.
Bring a water bottle
Walking and sampling food can be thirsty work, so stay hydrated along the route.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports long walking stretches on uneven cobblestone alleyways.
Light jacket or layered clothing
Adapts to variable temperatures and occasional gusts in narrow alleys.
spring|fall|winter
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important throughout the walking tour.
Small daypack or bag
Useful for carrying purchases, personal items, and any extra layers.