Indian Food Tour
An Indian food tour in Harris Park, Sydney, is a delightful and sensory journey that immerses you in the vibrant flavors of India. Harris Park, often referred to as "Little India," is known for its diverse array of Indian eateries, sweet shops, and spice markets, all contributing to its reputation as a food lover's paradise. The tour isn't just about food—it's an experience of Indian culture. Walk through the vibrant streets, where you’ll see colorful signs, hear Bollywood music, and experience the warmth and hospitality of the Indian community.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
• India is known for its spice markets, where you can explore a variety of spices, herbs, and unique ingredients used in Indian cooking. These markets offer everything from garam masala to specialty tea blends, giving you a taste of the culinary secrets behind Indian dishes.
• Discover North Indian food, which is known for its rich, hearty dishes that often feature dairy products like paneer (Indian cottage cheese), yogurt, and ghee (clarified butter). The flavors are usually bold, with a heavy use of spices like cumin, coriander, garam masala, and cardamom.
• And South Indian food is known more for its lighter, yet flavorful dishes. Rice is the staple, and the food often incorporates tamarind, curry leaves, mustard seeds, and coconut. The region is famous for its breakfast dishes and rice-based meals.
FEATURES
• Begin our Indian food adventure with a classic masala chai (spiced tea) at one of the local cafes or tea houses. The tea is usually brewed with milk, sugar, and a blend of aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger.
• Dosa (thin, crispy crepes made from fermented rice and lentil batter), served with coconut chutney and spicy sambar (lentil stew).
• Indian street food staples like pani puri, bhel puri, or samosa chaat. These snacks are bursting with flavor, combining crispy, spicy, tangy, and sweet elements.
• Indulge in traditional Indian sweets like gulab jamun (sweet, deep-fried dough balls soaked in syrup), jalebi, and barfi.
LOCATION
Harris Park is approx 1 hour train ride from Central Station and Harris Park station a short walk to our meeting point.
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, hat and sunscreen, and a shopping bag.
LENGTH OF TOUR:
Approx 4 hours
MEETING POINT:
Cafe in Harris Park
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
Please let us know before the tour, so we can accommodate you. We always order vegetarian options.