Lotus Culinary helps travelers get to know Asia through its diverse regional cuisines. We provide exclusive entrée to the heart of a city’s culture—its kitchens—as the focus of a hands-on culinary adventure.

Led by local gourmets, food writers and food-obsessed bloggers, guests will get to know the city and its can't-miss sights while embarking on a tasting tour that ranges from renowned kitchens to neighborhood favorites. You'll get an insider's introduction to local markets, meeting farmers and artisan producers. And you'll learn to cook regional cuisine with master chefs at the country's top culinary academy and with accomplished cooks in homey kitchens. In short, you will dive into local life while gaining knowledge and skills that will last a lifetime.

Our culinary immersions are offered most times of the year on request for private and small groups and are designed to fit into any Asia itinerary, from a two-night weekend getaway to a two-week multi-stop tour.

You pick the cities you'd like to visit, the number of days and the mix of culinary and cultural activities, and we open the doors to the best restaurants, schools and kitchens in Asia.

 

 Sichuan

Go deep into the Land of Abudance to learn all about China's boldest and most-loved cuisine in our signature tour

A small-group Sichuan tour is now being formed with a minimum of four people for Oct. 25-29, 2010. Join us on this five-day tour that includes two days of hands-on cooking, market tours, artisan visits, all meals and Chinese-style, 4-star boutique accommodation

—plus, of course, a morning with the giant pandas. Price $1,395 per person. Email us for a detailed itinerary.

 Beijing

Get to know the range of China's diverse regional cuisines by eating your way through the capital

Seoul

Taste everything from real Korean BBQ to royal cuisine in Korea's newly hot and eternally cool capital

Details coming soon