Just finished a tour with Sierra, I can’t say enough. It was amazing the food was so authentic and delicious. I also feel like I learned so much about Flushing Queens. Sierra also went out of the way to take us to an unbelievable tea shop. We plan on doing another tour this summer. Louise

We had a fantastic experience on this food tour! We got to sample foods from so many different countries, including some cuisines I had never tried before. Every stop was thoughtfully curated, and the variety of flavors was incredible. Esneider was a phenomenal guide—his deep knowledge of Queens’ history and culture added so much richness to the experience. He shared fascinating stories and insights that made each bite even more meaningful. His passion for food and the diverse communities that make up Queens truly shone through. If you love exploring new flavors and want to gain a deeper appreciation for one of the most diverse food destinations in the world, this tour is a must! Highly recommend!

This was an amazing way to spend the day and explore the multiculturalism in Queens. Our guide Esneider was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable about the history of the area, and, of course, the food was amazing.

Oh boy! We've been to Queens on our own and really enjoyed it. This is our 2d CB tour and, as in Athens, an educated guide elevates your experience 100%. Sierra gave us so much historical context and fed us amazing goodies we would not have interpreted/found on our own. If you are interested in this type of tour at all- DO IT! My husband is not a "foodie", but there is something for everyone here! Thank you, Sierra and CB- another home run!

This food tour was an incredible journey through the borough's vibrant cultural tapestry, and Schneider was the perfect guide. His deep knowledge of the area's history, cultures, and culinary traditions brought each stop to life — it felt like we were traveling the world one bite at a time. From hidden gems serving authentic dishes to the stories behind the families and communities who create them, we gained a whole new appreciation for how food and culture intersect. Schneider's passion and warm personality made the experience even more special. If you're a foodie, a traveler, or just someone who loves a good story paired with amazing flavors, this tour is a must. Highly recommend!

The whole experience was amazing, and Schneider was a fantastic tour guide. Fun, really well informed, and just great company. Would recommend for anyone who likes food and learning!

What an experience we had with Savannah!! Yes, 5 1/2 hours walking and eating sounds long, but it was well balanced between eating on the sidewalk and sitting in a restaurant. And whenever we sat down, there were bathroom breaks. The foods we had spanned the cuisine from the Himalayas to Argentina. We learned so much from the politics, culture and traditions of so many countries. Just recently I heard a story on NPR about Tibetan New Year and their gathering at the Tibet Buddhist Temple and found myself going through that temple during our walk. What an experience! I highly recommend this extraordinary tour.

Our guide Sierra was absolutely wonderful!! They were a wealth of knowledge about the food and culture of each enclave we visited. The food was delicious and the neighborhoods were so interesting. Sierra was extremely personable and accommodating. Kudos to Culinary Backstreets for providing us with such a great guide. We will never forget our experience. Highly recommended!

The Flushing food tour with Esneider was amazing! He was so knowledgeable of the history of the area and took us to so many great food spots. Really felt like we were locals enjoying the best Flushing has to offer. Esneider was immensely friendly and we loved spending the day with him. Also great mix of eating/walking which we liked. You go to plenty of places and learn so much. We loved it :)

We were absolutely blown away by the food tour and our incredible guide Sierra. Not only do you get to experience the most diverse borough of New York, but you also get culinary experiences you can ONLY find there. This tour is far from a typical food tour - it also supports and is engaged with the very communities whose food you’re eating. It was clear from the start that Sierra and Culinary Backstreets care so much about making these tours opportunities to support local vendors and develop relationships with them. Sierra as a guide and host was incredibly well prepared for every scenario. I was blown away by how knowledgeable they were about the cultural backgrounds, neighborhoods, local vendors, and culinary styles of each place we went to. The food tour was wide-ranging, delicious, and well paced throughout the day. It’s much more than just a food tour - it’s a cultural immersion in one of the most vibrant areas of the world. We cannot recommend this tour and Sierra enough. We’ll be back!

We had a wonderful time walking around Flushing and learning about the cuisine and the history of the area. Sierra was a very knowledgeable and helpful guide who made it a fun and very enjoyable experience. Not only were we brought to a bunch of "hole in the wall" places and mainstays of Flushing, we were also brought to cultural and historic sites. Sierra also made sure we saw some of the Lunar New Year festivities during the day which was a great treat. Sierra answered all the questions we had, made excellent suggestions and made the group mesh well together. Sierra also came prepared, providing hand warmers, hand sanitizer and plenty of utensils! A great overall experience that we would recommend to anyone!

Fabulous day! Sierra was an ideal tour guide: informed, enthusiastic, energetic, smart, funny. Their breadth of knowledge was impressive and inspiring. Food, of course, but also neighborhood history and culture. Oh, and about the food…Wow! Expertly guided around and through what to me looked like an impenetrable labyrinth to one after another culinary delight. And Sierra had a fondly intimate relationship with many of the mom and pop vendors, chefs, and bakers. Been on many food tours and this one was about the best. We will plan more!!

Sierra was a phenomenal guide! They seamlessly integrated the history of Flushing, (this) Chinatown, and cuisine throughout the tour. We got to try delicious food, as expected, but also experience vendors we never would have known existed in the various Food Courts and window stalls. As an added bonus, the walkthrough of the food market helped us feel comfortable enough to buy the ingredients to recreate one of our favorite dishes from the day. Highly, highly recommend!

Esneider is incredible! The food was delicious, but the most valuable part of this tour was learning about the culture behind the food. I would recommend this tour to anyone!

This was our second tour with Esneider and we were so glad he was our guide. He is so knowledgeable and personable - we hope that Culinary Backstreets plans more walks around NYC.