2.5hrs Chinese Kitchen Cooking Class: Art Steamed Dumplings

Shanghai, China

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn how to make traditional Chinese steamed dumplings in this three hour small group cooking class. You’ll learn how to marinate the meat (or choose a vegetarian version), and then fold the dumplings in different ways. Also make a delicious sauce to dip them into. Learn about the local ingredients used, and the best techniques for steaming. Enjoy them as a group at the end.

Add some color to make these special dumplings
Max group is 15 guests
Sip on included tea while you cook
Meet at a convenient place in Shanghai

Sample Menu

Main

Colorful and Shaped Dumplings (Vegetarian Optional)

Handmade dough (with natural food color), Hat shaped dumplings, Lovebird shaped dumplings, Happiness shaped dumplings, Half moon shaped dumplings

What's Included

Complimentary tea
Cooking class
Vegan vegetarian applicable.
Friendly and passionate English-speaking chef

Hotel pickup and drop-off services.
Personal expenses.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Guangyuan Road
Guang Yuan Lu, Xu Hui Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China
Meet at the cooking studio, inside a residential compound, check out the address: 2F, Building 17, Alley 190, Si Wei Village, Guangyuan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.2:30 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible

Children under 3 years old are free to join the class.
The class is vegetarian-friendly, please write down your food preference at the time of booking.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 5 reviews

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Dumpling Making Shanghai

Ashley_R, Sep 2025

Our teacher was excellent and patient with our clear lack of culinary ability! We had great fun and the dumplings tasted great as well (even if ours didn't look the best...)

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Ashley, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fun time in our dumpling-making class. Our instructor was delighted to guide you through the art of dumpling making. It’s fantastic that you embraced the challenge with such enthusiasm. Remember, the joy is in the experience and the flavors, and you've done an amazing job! Your willingness to dive into the art of dumplings is truly commendable. We hope to see you again for more delicious adventures. Warm regards, Trippest Customer Service Team

Nice experience about different shapes for dumplings - but not a lot of 'cooking'

Albert_C, Jul 2024

Yin the instructor was a very nice person. We had a very good time making dumplings and talking about art, Chinese history and culture, tea and other things. But regarding the cooking part, I have to say the experience was average compared to other classes I have taken. Reasons: (1) there was only 1 kind of filling for the dumplings [it would have been nice to try at least a couple and discuss the differences in the condiments and so on], (2) the filling was already prepared when I arrived [again, no opportunity to discuss how to season and possible different was to do it and so on] and (3) almost the whole workshop was about the different shapes and colours of the dumplings, which is nice, but there should be much more to a cooking class.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Albert, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with the Chinese Kitchen Cooking Class. We're glad to hear you enjoyed making dumplings and engaging in cultural discussions with Yin. We will take your suggestions into account to enhance the culinary experience, including offering a variety of fillings and involving guests more in the preparation process. We appreciate your insights and hope to provide a more enriching cooking class in the future. Have a nice day! Best Regards, Trippest Customer Care.