Top Shanghai Food & Drink Classes

•Hyper-Local Immersion: Explore a vibrant market, favorite among Shanghai locals. •Crash Course in Chinese: Learn essential "market mandarin" to interact with vendors and ask for those "free scallions." •Hands-on Cooking: Move beyond the demo—every guest prepares their own signature dish from scratch. •Small-Group Intimacy: Enjoy a personalized experience with plenty of time for photos, stories, and social sharing.

Eating is one of the great pleasures of visiting China. Learn how to take the experience back home with you in this private dim sum cooking class in Shanghai's French Concession. Under your instructor's guidance, gain a deeper understanding of flavors and techniques as you learn how to make your choice of two bite-size treats, including dumplings, egg rolls, and desserts.

Authentic Flavor, fun hands-on experience. we teach you the real techniques of Chinese cuisine. Our class is fully customizable to your cravings, 100% hands-on, and taught in fluent English. You leave with a delicious meal and the skill to recreate genuine flavors in your home kitchen.

Enjoy a more immersive way to explore popular Shanghai areas such as Xintiandi and the French Concession—and sample many traditional dishes—on this small-group food tour. With your guide in the lead, discover sights and bites you'd miss on your own. Look forward to sampling Shanghainese dishes such as scallion oil noodles, soup dumplings, steamed buns, and more, and learn about the history and culture of the city.

Learn to make Shanghai’s signature dumpling, xiao long bao, in this cooking class in Shanghai. These are called soup dumplings, because they have a broth inside the dumpling itself. Your teacher will be a passionate foodie, who will show you the technique involved. You’ll make some yourself, and cook them two ways. At the end, eat them together, and leave with a full belly and the recipe.

Enjoy drinks and socialize at top spots. Discover the Shanghai nightlife that earned the highest praise. Experience the bars and crowds that make our reviews unbeatable. Your epic night starts here! Experience the vibrant nightlife of Shanghai on a guided pub crawl. Meet new friends as you explore the city’s top bars and clubs. Enjoy a night of fun, drinks, and dancing in one of the world’s most exciting cities. This pub crawl features loads of fun and lots of interesting talks with fellow travelers and locals, while having opportunity to enjoy a variety of drinks in our hand-picked highly-rated bars (all with unique & distinctive ambiance) in Shanghai. The tour size is purposefully kept small so your local guide will be able to pay attention to every participant's interest and need, and always make sure everyone highly engaged and have chance chat with your guide, have fun with other participants and mingle with local bar visitors.

Shanghai is one of China’s most delectable culinary capitals, but knowing where to go for the tastiest treats takes local know-how. Hit up four local seated eateries during this insider’s food crawl around the French Concession, topped off by a pint of craft beer at a local pub. You’ll venture far off the tourist track as you feast on at least 10 classics, made from recipes passed down over generations.

You'll get a hands-on training from a professional local chef and will learn new cooking techniques that can easily be repeated at home.You'll discover our traditions and learn historical tips about our unique cuisine,Vegetarians are welcome. Let me know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Shanghai with a Xiaolongbao-making class. Head to a tea house in the center of Shanghai and enjoy a cup of Chinese tea as you learn about the history of this iconic dish. Get hands-on as you make Xiaolongbao with dim sum of Shanghai characteristics. Benefit from professional face-to-face guidance from your instructor as you learn how to make this special intangible cultural heritage pastry. Collaborate with tourists from multiple countries to create and exchange, and enrich your travel experience. Highlights 1. Discover the art of making Xiaolongbao, a traditional Chinese dumpling 2. Learn about the history of Xiaolongbao and its cultural significance 3. Enjoy a cup of Chinese tea as you learn to make Xiaolongbao 4. Get hands-on experience with professional guidance from an instructor 5. Collaborate with fellow travelers and exchange cultural experiences

• Taste a seasonal house tea plus five Chinese tea profiles in one 90-minute session • Learn from an English-speaking tea host in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting • Compare Longjing, Smoked Souchong, Tie Guan Yin, Rock Tea, and White Peony • Explore aroma, brewing, region, craft, texture, and aftertaste without needing prior tea knowledge • Enjoy traditional Chinese cha dian / light tea snacks with the tasting • Small group format with a maximum of 4 guests per session • Hosted in nimThé's current popup space

Discover the vibrant nightlife of Shanghai with a unique bar crawl through the historic Former French Concession. This experience blends social drinking and traditional Chinese culture, starting with local craft beers and the engaging game of 'Liar’s Dice.' Enjoy personalized cocktails informed by a professional TCM pulse reading, designed to enhance your Qi. Guided by a lively English-speaking host, this journey transforms strangers into friends while enjoying drinks that honor ancient wellness traditions. - Unique bar crawl in Shanghai's historic Former French Concession - Engage in the legendary drinking game 'Liar’s Dice' - Experience personalized cocktails based on a TCM pulse reading - Led by an entertaining English-speaking local host

Most Shanghai food experiences are built around a chef, a studio, or a script. These are built around a family. +1 Chopsticks is China's first home dining marketplace — we personally curate local host families and connect them with international travelers who want more than another restaurant meal. The food is seasonal and made from scratch. The conversation is genuine. And the home you're sitting in is exactly that — someone's actual home, not a staged set. No two dinners are the same because no two families are the same. The hosts each bring something different to the table. A Jiading Ayi who has been welcoming international guests since 2016 and grows her own vegetables in a backyard garden. A Guizhou-born host who spent a decade in the US and bridges both cultures fluently. A Shanghai family who will teach you to fold dumplings before you sit down to eat.

Get a taste of Shanghai’s highlights and famous cuisine on this flexible private tour, with a choice of morning or afternoon departure. Settle inside a private, air-conditioned vehicle and tailor the itinerary around your interests. Explore the Yuyuan Bazaar, admire bird’s-eye views from the Shanghai Tower, take a River Huangpu cruise, savor a classic Shanghai lunch or dinner, and more.

Taste your way through the former French Concession area of Shanghai on a tour that explores people, culture, and cuisine through the city’s breakfast foods. Try a wide range of breakfast treats, from pan-fried dumplings and noodles to tea and curry beef soup. Along the way, benefit from your local guide's insights, and enjoy sights and bites you'd likely miss if exploring alone.

Learn how to make several Chinese dishes during a private half-day cooking class in Shanghai. Your chef-instructor shows you how to make popular snacks such as dumplings and steamed buns with different fillings. Your hands-on lesson covers Chinese culinary traditions and provides step-by-step guidance from the instructor. Top off the class by eating the dishes you helped to prepare.

Discover a side of Shanghai it takes a local to know on this private foodie walking tour. Explore main streets and back lanes as you snack and slurp on delicacies like soup dumplings, wontons, lamb skewers, and local dessert—enough for a full meal. Finally, enjoy a Shanghai classic: a Huangpu River cruise.

Highlights of the Experience: · Led by a local, certified, fun, English-speaking master chef · Explore a vibrant wet market to immerse yourself in local freshness · Master the art of making two types of traditional Chinese dumplings · Unveil the secrets of stir-frying technique with a fiery Chinese wok · Learn to prepare two iconic Chinese dishes with special stories behind · Discover the mysteries behind traditional Chinese dressings and sauces · Have a delightful Chinese tea tasting to perfectly pair with your meal · Enjoy complimentary soft drinks and beer (and Chinese liquor if you are keen!) · Leave with exclusive recipes and surprise gifts as memorable takeaways · And more！

The world of Chinese tea is as complex and nuanced as fine French wine. Whether you’re a seasoned sipper or looking for the perfect souvenir, kickstart your understanding with this in-depth, small-group workshop. Try five different teas paired with traditional nibbles and learn how to prepare them like a pro in a classically elegant tearoom in downtown Shanghai. It’s an enriching encounter with tea’s flavors, cultures, science, and art.

A slow, hands-on introduction to Chinese culture where you learn by doing. Small groups, personal guidance, and a peaceful setting inside a vegetarian restaurant make this a relaxed and authentic experience.

Visit two of southern China’s most celebrated water towns, all in one private day trip from Shanghai. Travel to Suzhou to explore its historical canals and bridges, and visit its Humble Administrator’s Garden and one of its silk factories. After lunch (own expense), choose to visit Zhouzhuang or Tongli, two ancient water towns famous for their stone bridges, tranquil canals, and Ming- and Qing-era houses. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, with central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

- Personally make wontons, dumplings, or zongzis under the guidance of an experienced instructor. - Learn to prepare the soul soup base for wontons, master filling techniques used to make dumplings, or understand the differences between Northern-style and Southern-style zongzis. - Listen to interesting stories about the Dragon Boat Festival and family reunions while making food by yourself. - Pack your homemade food to share your labor with friends and family. - Know some mahjong terminology, learn to play mahjong, and enjoy the fun of local social interaction. Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle Downtown Shanghai hotel pick up and drop off Traditional Chinese food cooking workshop Mahjong workshop The guidance of experienced instructors Beer and fruit provided

Step into a local Shanghai home for an intimate Chinese cooking class and in-home dining experience centered on authentic Jiā Cháng Cài (Chinese home-style cooking). Learn to make handmade Chinese dumplings from scratch, master traditional folding techniques, and enjoy the meal you helped cook while discovering stories, traditions, and food culture that shape everyday life in Shanghai. More than a typical Shanghai cooking class, this private experience offers authentic Chinese home cooking and meaningful cultural connections - perfect for travelers seeking unique things to do in Shanghai.

- Shop like a local: Explore a real wet market and pick your own ingredients, just like Chinese home cooks do every day - Discover Chinese food culture: Learn about unique local ingredients, seasonal eating, and the philosophy behind everyday Chinese meals - Cook authentic home-style dishes: We teach what Chinese people actually eat at home — not just restaurant version - Truly hands-on: Chop, stir, fry, taste — you do every step yourself, guided with care - Understand flavors, not just follow recipes: Learn the meaning behind ingredients and techniques - Immersive & intimate: It’s personal, local, and real — like being welcomed into someone’s kitchen, not a tourist class - Cultural connection through food: Leave with a full belly and a deeper understanding of Chinese daily life