Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai

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Shanghai, China

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

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Overview

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.

Learn to make your favorite dim sum dishes in Shanghai
All equipment, ingredients, and detailed instruction provided
Choose what you want to make and enjoy your creations afterward
Enjoy the full attention of your instructor in a private class

Sample Menu

Starter

xiao long bao

This is the most famous and must do dumpling when you are in Shanghai . Learn this recipe and get to know Shanghai better

What's Included

Dim Sum cooking class
Cooking equipment
Professional instructor
Your hand-made Dim Sum meal

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Moganshan Road
Mo Gan Shan Lu, Pu Tuo Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China
Kitchen address : 2F, No 50 mo gan shan road , Putuo district , Shanghai , China ( we are at the famous art gallery call M50 shanghai , the yellow gate ) Chinese address for taxi : 上海市普陀区莫干山路50号2号楼2楼

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

What To Expect

Chinese Cooking Workshop

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Age under 2 is free to join

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Adult pricing applies to all travelers from age 3
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advice your prefer cooking time, such as morning, afternoon, or in the evening upon booking
Please advice which 2 Dim Sum from the list that you wish to learn upon booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Bill_S

This was such a highlight of our trip to Shanghai. First, the setting was beautiful, a bright open kitchen with lots of natural light. Our chefs were so kind, funny, and helpful. And it was a huge success! Even our 8 year old was fully engaged and learned how to make xiao long bao. Of course the best part is sitting down to eat everything after! I can't recommend this experience enough!

Reviews

5.0

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A Must Do Experience in Shanghai!

Bill_S, Apr 2026

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Wonderful time and delicious food

Austin_A, Nov 2025

Definitely recommend this experience (and the night food tour) early on during your time in Shanghai. We loved cooking with the chef and learning the history. Plenty of food to eat as a result of your cooking too!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

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great cooking

roy_m, Oct 2025

a great event with my daughter - we loved it, and very good service - would do this again with kids.

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Amazing

Oliver_R, Feb 2025

Excellent cooking class, everything turned out looking amazing, would 100% recommend to anyone coming to Shanghai

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Fun to do when visiting Shanghai

Rob_D, May 2024

Great class! Mike was amazing. Our dim sum and spring rolls were delicious. Mike spoke fantastic English and is a very knowledgeable chef. Thank you for a great class!

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This is a steal

Reed_F, Aug 2018

I haven't seen cooking class prices this low anywhere, and Mike was so good! Witty, didn't rush us, clearly thought out how he'd explain everything beforehand, very patient with our distractable teen who divided into halves three times, and wound up with 13 pieces instead of 16... Was just the 4 of us and Mike, calm location. Produced enough to fill everyone, gave us free beer to wash it down and take out boxes to bring some to my brother. Would go again.

Delicious and Easy to Follow

yuan79, Jul 2018

We made locally flavored soup dumplings and egg rolls at a very nicely set up kitchen. The room is a little tricky to find from the street....not many signs. However, once you get inside, it's done in an industrial style kitchen, the cook and teacher speaks good English and is very patient to help you with some delicious recipes!

Small class, several dishes and a great...

Tonya S, Dec 2017

Small class, several dishes and a great instructor!

Having time to question techniques...

John M, Jan 2017

Having time to question techniques is a great advantage. Had tried to produce some of the Dim Sum using YouTube, but not as great as having the Chef right there and answering questions. Would take another Class when next in Shanghai.