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Try These 3 New Culinary Travel Experiences from Red Savannah

by Mary Melnick

Apr 8, 2024

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Calling all foodies! Red Savannah recently released culinary itineraries across Asia that are full of delicious delights.

A Taste of Japan

This 10-day journey offers an introduction to Japan and explores key destinations ranging from contemporary to the age-old with a nod to the country’s unique culinary culture. The tour begins in Tokyo, where guests explore notable shrines and gardens before spending the evening in Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho and Golden Gai. Both areas are full of tiny alleys with characterful restaurants and bars to enjoy small plates and local cuisine. Highlights include:

  • Exploring Tokyo and learning the art of sushi making with an expert chef
  • Spending an evening exploring the izakayas of Tokyo
  • Visiting the famous Tsukiji seafood market
  • Tasting savory pancakes (okonomiyaki) in Hiroshima
  • Paying respects at the moving Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima
  • Exploring the ancient temples and gardens of Kyoto
  • Creating your own broth and toppings in a ramen-making class
Taste of Japan

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A Culinary Tour of Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan cuisine offers bountiful produce from both land and sea, making it the ultimate culinary destination. This 10-day, food-themed private tour explores some of the most scenic places, including the hills of Tea Country and the coastal forests of Yala. Highlights of the trip include:

  • A private Sinhalese cookery class with a top chef
  • Dining at the Ministry of Crab
  • A barbecue dinner at a beautiful vantage point and breakfast in the paddy fields of Tea Country
  • Tasting Tamil cuisine at the home of a Tea Country host
  • Seeing elephants and leopards in Yala National Park
  • Meeting Sri Lanka’s “Sapphire King” to learn about gems over lunch
  • Going lagoon fishing with local fishermen followed by a seafood beach barbecue

Thailand Culinary Adventure

Uncover the rich flavors and aromas of Thai cuisine on a private journey from north to south Thailand. Discover traditional Lanna-style cuisine and the colorful cuisine of Chiang Mai before heading south to explore Bangkok’s vibrant street food scene. Highlights include:

  • Learning to create Lanna-style dishes in a rural family home
  • Enjoying the best pad Thai in Bangkok during a street food tour by tuk-tuk
  • Sampling the culinary melting pot of Phuket

 

 

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