2.5hrs Chinese Kitchen Cooking Class: Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings

Recommended by 92% of travelers

Shanghai, China

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

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Overview

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.

This is for ages 3-100, children are welcome
Small group of no more than 15
Vegan and vegetarian options are available
Meet at easily accessible Changshu Road

Sample Menu

Main

Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings

• Make dough from scratch • Make fillings with fragrant Chinese spices and vegetable • Xiao long bao (Soup dumpling)

What's Included

Cooking class
Vegan vegetarian applicable (on request)
Complimentary tea
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
.10:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

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

The class is vegetarian-friendly, please write down your food preference at the time of booking.
Children under 3 years old are free to join the class.
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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Featured review

MinhHa_N

Highly recommend this Xiaolongbao soup dumpling cooking class! Chef Yin is an excellent cook who does a great job of teaching and providing hands-on cooking experience to participants. She is also engaging and personable and throughout the class, it was great to hear stories about China and Chinese culture and really get a deeper understanding of the country that we were visiting. Chef Yin can also customize cooking classes for you depending on what Chinese food you want to learn how to make, which is great because my son and husband have particular Chinese dishes that I can learn how to make.

Reviews

4.8

based on 12 reviews

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Adriana_P, Jan 2026

I thought this experience was amazing! The instructor was very sweet and helpful. The dumplings turned out so delicious as well. I couldn’t recommend this cooking class enough!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Adriana, Thank you for your wonderful review of the Xiaolongbao cooking class! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience and found the instructor sweet and helpful. It’s fantastic that your dumplings turned out delicious! Your recommendation means a lot to us and inspires our team to keep delivering great classes. We hope to see you again for more culinary adventures! Best regards, Trippest Customer Service Team

Fun experience for the whole family!

Andrew_B, Nov 2025

Overall a great, fun, and educational experience! We did this with our two kids, ages 9 and 6. We learned a lot about the technique of making xiao long bao, and also enjoyed the intimate, natural setting. My only suggestion is that the first half of the experience was not super interactive and it felt like maybe a bit more explanation and watching than necessary…but once we got into actually making the dumplings it was great!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Andrew, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of the Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings cooking class! We're thrilled to hear that you and your kids had a fun and educational experience. It's fantastic that you enjoyed the intimate setting and learned the techniques of making xiao long bao together as a family. We appreciate your feedback regarding the first half of the class. We strive to create an engaging experience for everyone, and your suggestions will help us enhance our program. We look forward to welcoming you back for more culinary adventures! Best regards, Trippest Customer Service Team

Amazing. A must do experience

Luke_E, Aug 2025

This was a phenomenal experience, Cici works at your pace and skill level - I wasn’t very good and that was fine. The dumplings were delicious at the end

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Luke, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time at our Cooking Class. Cici is truly dedicated to ensuring each participant enjoys the experience. We're delighted that you found the class enjoyable and that the dumplings turned out delicious! We hope to welcome you back for another culinary adventure soon. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your journey! Warm regards, Trippest Customer Service Team

Fabulous Chinese cooking class with Chinese culture sprinkled in

MinhHa_N, Jun 2025

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear MinhHa, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with our Fabulous Chinese Cooking Class featuring Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a perfect time with us and that Chef Yin’s expertise and engaging storytelling made your experience unforgettable. At our cooking class, we take pride in offering more than just a culinary experience—we strive to provide a deeper connection to Chinese culture through Chef Yin’s exceptional skills and her ability to share insights into the traditions and stories behind the dishes. Whether you’re cooking solo, with a partner, or with your family, we aim to create a memorable and enriching experience for everyone. Thank you again for your kind words! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Trippest Customer Service Team

In house soap bun class.

Dana_S, Sep 2024

The entrance was scary. Thur a old abandoned kitchen. Not sure where to meet, until Yin saw us in the alley and lead us thur. The studio was clean, small but functional. Yin was very welcoming and gave great information on how to make dough. The soup buns were very good. A true small look into the local people's lives.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Dana, Thank you very much for taking your time to give us a good review. Our kitchen is located in an old lane in Shanghai, which allows our guests to experience the fun of cooking and experience the life and culture of the Shanghainese as well. It's wonderful to hear that you found the studio clean and functional, and enjoyed the soup buns. We aim to provide an authentic glimpse into local life. Yin's warm welcome and informative guidance are key to our service. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Trippest Customer Care.

Worth the time and money

Tiffany_C, Jul 2024

Yin was a great teacher and easy to talk to. She gave an amazing recommendation for a nearby tea shop. My friend and I had a wonderful time learning how to wrap xiaolongbao. The class overall was very fun and interactive. Definitely a memorable experience that my friend and I will not forget and became one of the highlights of our time in Shanghai

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Tiffany, Thank you very much for taking your time to write us a good feedback. We appreciate your positive review of Cooking Class with Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings. We are delighted that you like the professional teaching style and her humor. It's wonderful to hear that you and your friend had a memorable and enjoyable time learning how to wrap Xiaolongbao. We aim for interactive and fun classes, and we are thrilled to have been one of the highlights of your time in Shanghai. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing our cooking class. Have a nice day! Best Regards, Trippest Customer Care.

Experienced chef

Ruben_v, Apr 2024

We had a great class from a very experienced chef! And we're also bringing home some new recepies, that we love to try out!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Ruben, Thank you so much for enjoying the activity of making xiaolongbao. It would have been even better if we could see the xiaolongbao you made on-site. We appreciate your love for the classic Chinese dish xiaolongbao; it is not only healthy but also a joyful cooking experience that families can enjoy together. Wishing you happiness every day. Best Regards, Trippest Customer Care.

Fun time

Erin_R, Jul 2021

Class was a lot if fun. Learn from making the dough to cooking and eating the dumplings. Instructor was skilled and enjoyable to talk to. Highly recommend.

Excellent

Dustyscoop, Jan 2020

We had a great time at this xiaolongbao cooking class. A very enjoyable experience and definitely a worthwhile addition to the trip. Teacher, CiCi, was a great, would highly recommend

Awesome Cooking Class

PATRICIA_M, Oct 2019

Chef Ci Ci was our instructor.... She is Fluent in English. Great since of humor.....Never a dull moment. Very organized, very well informed and very patient. Our Dumplings were delicious. We had both steamed and pan fried. We did not want this class to end.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Thanks for leaving us a great feedback! We are so happy that you are the first guest to experience our cook class in Shanghai and you really enjoy it! Cici is a local in Shanghai, her cooking skill is pretty good. Hope you will miss the delicious food about Xiaolongbao in the future~