San Francisco Chinatown Food Walking Tours - Wok Wiz, Shirley Fong-Torres

Seller:	WokWiz
	Wok Wiz Chinatown Tours/Cooking Co

Ratings Summary: Rating: 4.54

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	# of Reviews	Overall Rating	=	Positive Points	–	Negative Points	% Positive	Average Rating
Last 3 months	71	128		137		9	93%	4.3
Last 6 months	133	273		282		9	96%	4.5
Last 12 months	292	637		650		13	97%	4.5
All	644	1393		1422		29	96%	4.5

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	Overall Rating	% Positive	Average Rating
Wok Wiz Daily Tour	618	97%	4.5
I Can't Believe I Ate My Way Through Chinatown!	19	100%	4.9
Wok Wiz Evening Tour	0	0%	0.0
Ciao Chow Multicultural Stroll	0	0%	0.0

Rating	Date Attended [v]	Reviewer	Gender	Age	Where From?	Group Type?
	what a great tour w/ Dorothy! Wok Wiz Daily Tour
	Sat, Mar 31, 07 10:00 AM	michelekraft	Female	40-49	Local	Couple on a Date
	We had a wonderful wok wiz tour with Dorothy on Sat. March 31, 2007. She showed us around beautiful China Town and talked about the history, the culture, etc. She is full of information and a joy to be around. The lunch we had was so delicious and we will return again for lunch. Thanks again! Mchele Kraft Aptos, Ca.
	Well worth the time and money Wok Wiz Daily Tour
	Thu, Mar 29, 07 10:00 AM	petersonrkp	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	We learned a great deal of the history of Chinatown, we loved the food.
	Loved the very personal historical perspective Wok Wiz Daily Tour
	Thu, Mar 29, 07 10:00 AM	Woodward7	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	My husband and I recently took our grandson to San Francisco for the first time. He loves history and we wanted him to see the city from a historical perspective whenever possible. Our tour through Chinatown with Hank gave him that perspective, since Hank grew up in Chinatown. We loved the walks through different alleys and seeing through Hank's eyes how things have changed over the decades, though in essence, Chinatown remains the same. I can highly recommend this tour, especially for people with Children, since it allows the whole family to become more than just "tourists."
	Lots of Fun and Very Interesting Wok Wiz Daily Tour
	Thu, Mar 29, 07 10:00 AM	sproullj	Male	40-49	International Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
	The host was very congenial, lots of fun, knowledgeable and had many interesting stories about Chinatown and the wide variety of food available there. We really enjoyed the tea tasting at the Red Blossom which was very informative and we went back after to buy some of their tea. There was plenty to eat at the Dim Sum lunch and the food was delicious. A great introduction to Chinatown for the uninitiated.
	The highlight of our San Francisco vacation. Wok Wiz Daily Tour
	Mon, Mar 26, 07 10:00 AM	BWJOURNEYS	Female	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Unspecified
	We enjoyed the tour given by Dorothy. Being from the area she was able to give us a history as well as relate some of her first hand experiences. We enjoyed meeting several of her shop owner friends.
	Interesting guide; mediocre food Wok Wiz Daily Tour
	Mon, Mar 26, 07 10:00 AM	Frisky	Male	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
	Our guide grew up in Chinatown, so she could provide interesting insights into life there over the years. Our group was about 18 people, which was too many. The dim sum lunch was not very good. Next time I'd try the City Guides tour, which is free.
	Great way to get to know China Town Wok Wiz Daily Tour
	Sun, Mar 25, 07 10:00 AM	xtp5tt2	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	We enjoyed the tour and found it much more enjoyable and informative than just wandering around on our own. Our 9 year old son enjoyed it also. Our tour leader was fun and interesting; our only caution is that she talked a little too long sometimes when she would stop us to explain or point out something. The two hour length and then lunch was just right for us.
	Secrets revealed! Wok Wiz Daily Tour
	Sun, Mar 25, 07 10:00 AM	shwilliams	Female	50-59	Local	Group of Friends
	I was looking for something fun for my stepdaughter and I to do for her 20th birthday. She wanted to go to San Francisco but I needed a focal point. Wok Wiz was just the ticket. We have been to Chinatown several times on our own but wanted to know more. Our guide grew up in Chinatown in the 40's-60's. She knew intimate details that she was willing to share. We found hidden treasures on back alleys of Chinatown. We visited a temple and had our fortunes revealed; we tasted freshly baked fortune cookies and saw how they were made; we sampled some of the best tea in the world; we saw dragons preparing for a store opening; we learned where to find secret tasty treats; we had our imaginations intrigued! The tour ended with a wonderful dim sum lunch and the opportunity to ask questions of our knowledgeable guide and share stories with our new friends. I highly recommend the tour for both locals and out of town visitors. You won't be disappointed!
	Spectactular leader and a fantastic and fun tour I Can't Believe I Ate My Way Through Chinatown!
	Sun, Mar 25, 07 10:00 AM	laurapw	Female	40-49	Combination	Other
	Shirley Fong-Torres led our group of 8, giving us an interesting history of herself and Chinatown as we walked and ate our way through the area. She was funny, warm, welcoming, and very inclusive of each and every member of the group. Food selections were plentiful and we were made to feel comfortable whether or not the food sampling was to our tastes. When one of the planned restaurants was closed on Sunday morning, Shirley remained unflappable and didn't give up on finding us jook for breakfast. We came across a lion dance and since the group wanted to linger, Shirley remained flexible and went and retrieved goodies from the bakery, the next planned stop, so we could stay and watch the dance. It was a great way to sample lots of different foods with the comfort of someone knowledgeable ordering and explaining what we had to eat. I loved the tidbits that she shared about her upbringing, her family, and the ways of Chinatown. My sister was visiting from NC and suggested that we look into a food walking tour because she had been on one in NYC and had such a good time. It was a great idea and a wonderful choice. I highly recommend it to anyone and I hope to enjoy it again - - next time with my daughter!
	Great time in Chinatown Wok Wiz Daily Tour
	Sat, Mar 24, 07 10:00 AM	dalanfitch	Male	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	Our tour leader, Dorothy, was a long time resident of Chinatown. She was a great storyteller and a fount of information. She related Chinatown's history to San Francisco's overall history as well as to China's ancient and recent history and how all these affected Chinatown's development. Dorothy wove her personal history into the mix for a very entertaining and informative tour. Add to that the wonderful lunch, including dim sum and chop stick instruction and it was a delightful tour.
	Great Day! Wok Wiz Daily Tour
	Fri, Mar 23, 07 10:00 AM	JSRobinson	Female	60-69	Local	Group of Friends
	We're local and I have lived in the Chinatown area. But still learned a lot!
	Wok Wiz tour of Chinatown Wok Wiz Daily Tour
	Fri, Mar 23, 07 10:00 AM	eliana18	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Other
	My husband and I really enjoyed visiting Chinatown with our host from Wok Wiz. Alberta was knowlegable regarding the history of the area as well as having many stories from her own experience growing up in Chinatown. She shared her experiences with humor and warmth. We especially enjoyed visiting Ma-Tau temple. It was fascinating to have such a personal introduction to a culture which is very different from my own. She shared it's many traditions freely. Alberta kept our group interested and involved. We were able to visit again the following day and to do some shopping. We no longer felt hesitant to walk through the alleys and greet the residents and store keepers. On our return, we greeted friends rather than strangers. We would strongly encourage anyone with an interest in the area and a bit of adventure and curiosity to attend this tour. This was my second experience with the tour and I have found both to be fun and rewarding.
	Really interesting walk and very informative guide Wok Wiz Daily Tour
	Thu, Mar 22, 07 10:00 AM	AJRutledge	Female	30-39	International Tourist(s)	Other
	Our guide (Alberta) was excellent and paced the guided walk well. We especially liked the tea shop that we visited. Seeing all the food stores and having each explained was excellent. We also enjoyed eating the cookies from the fortune cookie factory. We found lots of good quality presents to bring back to the UK at the stores on Grant. My husband and I have recommended the guided walk to friends of ours who live in San Francisco so that they can recommend it to other people who visit them.
	HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR Wok Wiz Daily Tour
	Thu, Mar 22, 07 10:00 AM	scotties3	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
	My 9 yr old son and I very much enjoyed this tour. Alberta, our guide, was Chinese and related some childhood anticdotes throughout the tour - made it more interesting. I wished that we had gone on this tour earlier in our trip. We spent the afternoon shopping in China Town afterward. This is a GREAT Tour!
	Good but... Wok Wiz Daily Tour
	Sat, Mar 17, 07 10:00 AM	walterdickie	Male	60-69	International Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
	A tour of China Town ending with Dim Sum sounded a good idea-particularly when the group turned out to be just 7 people. There was a lot that was enjoyable about the tour- including the opportunity to visit some places we may not have gone into including a temple and a medical herb store.We did however seem to spend a long time at individual stops along the way during the 2 hour tour- perhaps it's our age but our attention started to wander after 15 mins at a stop. We were very fortunate that a lion parade celebration happened outside the restaurant while we were having lunch which added hugely to the enjoyment of the tour- although you might say that it was good fortune that it happened while we were there. We took some Official free tours while in SF and would say that they were at least as well organized, informative and enjoyable. No major complaints - just didn't feel it was worth the premium of a "professional " tour.

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