Singaporean chili crab
Photo: Singaporean chili crab / Pretty Kate Machine

10. Betel Box Tours’ Joo Chiat/Katong Food Walk

Port: Singapore

Get ready to try about 30 different items at this extravaganza of food and local culture. From exotic fruits to street snacks to pastries, you taste the city’s ethnic favorites on a stroll through this non-touristy neighborhood. The tour winds up in a restaurant, where the table is loaded with dishes the guide collected from other restaurants along the way, including local must-try, chili crab. You also get a fascinating insider’s perspective on Singapore society.

The Dish: Offered Thursdays starting at 6:30 pm; $58 per person for a six-hour tour including 30 food samples (beverages excluded); betelboxtours.com