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Private Chinese Dim Sum Cooking Class in Shanghai

Shanghai, China
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Mandarin

Overview

Feast your senses on the enticing aromas and delicate flavors of traditional Dim Sum during a private cooking class in Shanghai. Under the guidance of an expert chef, learn traditional techniques and prepare flavorsome fillings in order to create ‘xiaolongbao’ (steamed soup with dumplings). Take a lesson in a modern cooking studio, then feast upon the fruits of your labor after the delectable dishes are completed. Enjoy the undivided attention of your chef during this private tour.
  • Learn to make dumplings and spring rolls featured on a typical dim sum menu
  • Prepare a savory broth and dumpling filling for xiaolongbao
  • Delight in eating some of Shanghai’s favorite bite-size snacks, including fried spring rolls
  • Select a morning or afternoon class to suit your schedule

What's Included

  • Cooking class and equipment
  • Professional instructor
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Shanghai, Shanghai

Pickup details

Location Name: Cooking studio at Dongping Road, detailed meeting point address will be provided upon booking Return Location: Returns to original departure point

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Departure Point

  • Shanghai, Shanghai

What To Expect

Select a morning or afternoon class to suit your schedule then make your own way to the cooking studio in central Shanghai. Greet your gastronomic guide and commence your cooking class in the traditional kitchen.

Acquire the knowledge required to create delectable dishes like xiaolongbao and pan-fried spring rolls during an informative demonstration then practice preparing the fresh ingredients as your chef watches over you. 

Adopt traditional Chinese techniques as you knead handmade dough and stuff spring rolls with mouthwatering ingredients. Season a classic soup for the base of xiaolongbao then top it with dumplings stuffed with succulent minced pork, salty soy sauce and fresh green onion. 

Perfect the art of these tantalizing tasters then dine upon your freshly prepared dim sum with your gastronomic guide. Leave the studio with your newfound knowledge of Chinese culinary culture and impress your family and friends back home with your expert techniques.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

5.0
based on 3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great class

Clara_R, Oct 2022
Loved the class. Learned a lot. Our Chef was profesional, nice and taught well. Would definitely recommend.

Really enjoyed making dumplings and...

Mary_H, Nov 2016
Really enjoyed making dumplings and spring rolls with Chef Michael. He was very pleasant and the time flew by. Took great recipes home with us.

From $141.40

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 64 days in advance.

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