Six Taste Thai Town Food Tour

The Six Taste Thai Town Food Tour is a guided walking tasting experience in Thai Town, Los Angeles, California, operated by Six Taste Food Tours. Thai Town, around postcode 90027 in East Hollywood, is the first officially designated Thai Town in the United States and is known for family-run restaurants serving regional dishes. The tour lasts about three hours and visits four to five mom-and-pop Thai restaurants, plus a Thai market and gift shop. Tastings cover a range of savoury dishes, from noodles and curries to grilled items and sides, and the operator describes the portions together as equal to a full meal, so a separate lunch or dinner is generally not needed. Prices start from about $90 per person, which covers all food tastings and the guided walk. Gratuity for the guide, additional drinks and any purchases in the market or gift shop are not included. The route follows sidewalks between small restaurants in strip-mall style buildings, and the pace is relaxed, with time seated at each stop. A local guide explains the origins of the neighbourhood, the differences between regional Thai cooking styles and how to order and share dishes in a Thai restaurant. The exact meeting point is confirmed by the operator at booking, and the restaurants visited can change between departures. Spice levels at Thai restaurants vary, and visitors with allergies, shellfish or peanut concerns, or vegetarian needs should contact the operator before booking to ask about substitutions and heat levels. Reservations are made through the operator's FareHarbor page, and the operator can be reached by phone at +1 213-798-4749. The tour suits visitors who enjoy Southeast Asian food and want an introduction to a neighbourhood that is outside the usual Los Angeles tourist circuit.