Surrey is one of the most culturally diverse cities in Canada, and nowhere is that more alive than at the table. Spice of Life is a guided food tour designed and hosted by Chew On This Tasty Tours, taking you into the family-run kitchens and vibrant food corridors that give Surrey its character.
Set along Surrey's Spice Trail, this is an unhurried, personal journey through three independent restaurants, Thai, Afghan, and Indo-Chinese, where the food reflects generations of tradition, migration, and cultural pride.
More than a tasting, it's an introduction to the people behind each kitchen and the stories that shaped what's on the plate. Your host guides the pace, makes the introductions, and leaves plenty of room to settle in and savour each stop.
Small groups. Welcoming tables. Best experienced together.
- Curated tastings across three family-run, independent restaurants
- A knowledgeable local host guiding the experience throughout
- Personal introductions to the people behind each stop
- A small takeaway treat inspired by the journey
- Thoughtful portions designed to be shared and enjoyed along the way
- Dietary accommodations available with advance notice
- Self-drive itinerary
Food explorers — If your travel itinerary is built around meals, you'll feel right at home. Culturally curious locals — Surrey has stories most people haven't heard yet. This is a good place to start. Corporate groups — A shared meal with real context makes for a more memorable team experience than another boardroom lunch. Diaspora visitors — Come find your flavours, or discover someone else's.
Spice of Life is created and led by Chew On This Tasty Tours, a Surrey-based operator whose food experiences are built on genuine relationships with local restaurant owners, families, and communities. Their approach is personal and unhurried. Less guided tour, more guided conversation.