| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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A great morning in Chinatown |
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Wed, Jan 9 10:00 AM |
pegmanning |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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Our tour began promptly at 10 as we began our first steps into Chinatown. Our guide, Alberta, was very factual and knowledgeable with the area (as she did grow up on Chinatown). I was very impressed with our visits to the herb, tea, jade and framing shops that we visited. She answered all our questions on the various products and when there was further questions, the shop owners were more than happy to tell her (to be translated). Her recommendation of "taking business cards for later" came in handy, because the next day we did try to find our way back around. We revisited the temple & open air markets with ease of a local. The tour really opened our eyes to the daily life of another culture right in the middle of the city. The grand finalle of lunch certainly satisfied our hunger both nutritionally and culturally. It really was alot of fun and I would highly recommend it for all ages. |
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Wok Wiz Tour in ChinaTown |
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Sat, Jan 5 10:00 AM |
studiozola |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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It was a rainy day in San Francisco, but that didn't diminsh the enjoyment of our tour. Ms. Fong-Torres obvioulsy knows and loves the area, its people, and its food. Her enthusiasm and expertise was appreciated and enjoyed by all. Take the time for this tour, and you will see things you would have missed on your own. |
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WokWiz Wonderful! |
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Thu, Jan 3 10:00 AM |
ddaprix |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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Our family from New York was visiting San Francisco's Chinatown for the first time. We found the WokWiz tour informative and entertaining. It provided us the opportunity to see Chinatown in a way that a casual tourist might miss. Our knowledgeable tour guide helped us avoid "tourist traps" and introduced us to vendors that we probably would not have found on our own. We particularly enjoyed our visit to the Red Blossom Tea Company, and returned to the shop after the tour to place an order for tea and teaware that we were able to have shipped directly to our home. The dim sum lunch was delicious, and allowed us time to visit with another family on the tour. Lunch also gave us the opportunity to ask our guide more questions about growing up in Chinatown. We highly recommend WokWiz tours! |
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We loved this tour!! |
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Thu, Jan 3 10:00 AM |
wardner |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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This was our second time taking this tour. We took our first tour with Shirley 20 years ago. This time Alberta was a tour guide. She was great. The tour was informative, easy paced, kept my 10, 14, and 16 year old interested. Alberta grew up in Chinatown so had many family/local history facts and info to pass along. The lunch was great. More than enough to eat.
Would recommend this tour to anyone. You get a real flavor of Chinatown today, and all it's history! |
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Eat Well, Laugh More: Great Words To Live By |
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Sat, Dec 29, 07 10:00 AM |
hslondon |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
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Our Wok Wiz host, Shirley Fong Torres is not only extrememly knowledgeable, but warm, friendly and caring. Shirley delivered a wealth of information that was fact-filled and colorful, and she told great stories that demonstrated her experience and humor. We had an excellent time, and enjoyed every bite of our sumptuous dim sum lunch. |
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Had a great time |
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Wed, Dec 26, 07 10:00 AM |
tvfintravel |
Unspecified |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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We enjoyed our tour, Hank, our tour guide was great, very nice, and informative. I would recommend this tour to anyone. |
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Great --Enthusiasticly Recommend |
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Mon, Dec 24, 07 10:00 AM |
ridgway |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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We had a nice and friendly tour guide who was very informative. Our tour ended with a yummy and filling dim sum luncheon and we all received a nice little surprise as our tour was on Christmas Eve. |
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A fantastic way to spend a morning! |
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Wed, Dec 19, 07 10:00 AM |
NKloboucnik |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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It's a wonderful tour. So much to see and learn. We were able to relax and really enjoy the dim sum lunch. Even my husband, the picky eater, was happy because our guide explained each item and how best to eat and savor it. No one in our group wanted to leave at the end of the tour. We had all become friends and were having a great time! |
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I loved Shirley and the tour! |
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Wed, Dec 19, 07 10:00 AM |
eespos |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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I can't say enough good things about Shirley and the tour. Shirley is a hoot and great tour guide. One of the first things she said to us is that she was hungry and couldn't wait to eat. That got my attention and I could tell this was a woman after my own heart. The only comment I would add is that maybe she could allow more time and for photographs. I meet some other tourists and they had also been on the wok Wiz tour and felt the same as I did. |
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Great Insiders Look at China Town |
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Wed, Dec 19, 07 10:00 AM |
kodaniels |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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Excellent A+ tour guide with expert long standing knowledge of China Town. Excellent tea shop and insights into the area that no one would know without taking the tour. Excellent dining recommendations and yummy dim sum. Highly Recommended for the adventurous foodie who wants to know more than just the food but also background. |
