Food Stuff

Let Orient-Go take you to the parts of Asia that we love, and share all the delectable flavors that we have been so fortunate to experience. Along the way, we’ll share glimpses of the culture and introduce you to some of the folks that we met, those who enchanted me with the idea that love, life and food – when woven together against the backdrop of family and tradition – is the most beautiful form of human civilization… Everywhere we go, people celebrate and engage in food in every way you can imagine. No matter what time of day, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, people crowd out on the sidewalks, sitting in front of billowing soup pots and sizzling woks, slurping and chewing endlessly. At the markets, the food stalls are packed as shoppers and workers stop for a bite to eat before facing the day. Out on the streets, food vendors – some pushing carts, others balancing pots across their shoulders – roam the neighborhoods, delivering food right to the doorstep. At weddings and other festivities – many of which are held at home – families and relatives joyously gather to cook and eat for days. How lucky we are, to have picked food as the window from which to gaze.

 

Orient-Go; Journeys with special faces & places

China has one of the richest culinary histories in the world – its dynamic cuisine spans dynasties and vast regions. We’ll travel from Beijing, with its “hutongs,” markets and Peking Duck; through the Szechwan province of Chengdu; to the tranquil lakes and tea-growing region of Hangzhou; and finally, the booming metropolis of Shanghai. We can also tailor this holiday to meet your exact needs.

Orient-Go; Journeys with special faces & places

Take to the tumultuous streets of Bangkok, Learn the secrets of local cuisine at the Thai House, taste test your own Tom Yam Goong, shop for spices in lively open-air markets, Visit the Hellfire Pass Memorial, paddle out to see fireflies, stay in centuries-old traditional teak houses on stilts. 

Friends and family will expect great things from you upon your return from this trip! The perfect itinerary for anyone with a love of Thai cooking - you get four days of tuition along with the opportunity to experience the bright lights of Bangkok and the Thai wine lands before heading to the beaches of Koh Samui for some serious ‘sampling’ and R & R! We can also tailor this holiday to meet your exact needs.

Orient-Go; Journeys with special faces & places 

This ten day private journey is created for gourmet enthusiasts. Visiting the combination of Kanazawa, Osaka, Kyoto, Izu and Tokyo, you will be able to experience a variety of Japanese food from the freshest suschi, Kobe beef, to traditional tofu cuisines.

First, visit Kanazawa. You will be able to visit, market places with local food and fresh variety of harvests from the cold sea and a soy sauce factory. Then, visit one of the largest rice terraces in Japan. Osaka is called the city of “Kuidaore” which literary means “eat until you drop”. Try Okonomiyaki (Japanese style pancake with cabbage and meat) or make your own Takoyaki (octopus dumplings) under the master's instruction. Kyoto is where you will find traditional Japanese food. Experience a full course tofu lunch and a tea ceremony at old traditional houses. Visit one of the prestigious Sake breweries in Kyoto, make your own Japanese sweets, and check out the seasonal Kyoto-brand vegetables, pickels, sweets and more at a market place. Izu is known as the “treasure of seafood” for gourmet. Visit local market with different types of seafood from Kanazawa. Tokyo is the final destination for the tour. Visit local gourmet shops and the largest fish market all over the world in the daytime. Feel the depth of food culture in Japan. 

 

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Orient-Go; Journeys with special faces & places

Imagine a country with a wonderful culinary heritage of its own, one that has also drawn upon gastronomic influences from its Chinese and Thai neighbours. Then add into the mix the culinary prowess of the French and you are starting to get an idea of just how good Vietnamese cuisine is. ‘A Tase of Vietnam’ takes you through the country with the sole aim of allowing you to try as many delicious treats as you can devour, whilst ensuring you get to visit all the major attractions along the way. We can also tailor this holiday to meet your exact needs. 

Orient-Go; Journeys with special faces & places

Join us as we travel from the cosmopolitan city of Mumbay and the spice coast of Kerala, to the holy city of Varanasi and the ancient city of New Delhi. On this journey into the heart of Indian food and culture, we will learn from tandoor masters, spice experts, birayani and dosa specialists, and a host of other local cooks, market vendors, and food and cultural authorities. A pre-tour to Mumbay and a post-tour to Agra and Jaipur are also offered. We can also tailor this holiday to meet your exact needs.

Orient-Go; Journeys with special faces & places