2.5 Hour Shanghai Xiaolongbao Cooking Class Experience

Shanghai, China
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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

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.

A small group of no more than 15 Vegan and vegetarian options are available.

Skilled Chef: Certified senior Chinese Dim Sum chef with six years of teaching experience
Location: The kitchen is well-found where is in the Xintiandi area of city center
English-speaking backup support — We are very happy to hear your voice
Professional product team analysis on every part of the activity to ensure a funny, meaningful and enjoyable expeprience for you.

If you have any food preference, like vegetarian, please noted us at the time of booking.

What's included

  • Vegan vegetarian applicable (on request)
  • Cooking class fee
  • Complimentary tea
  • Friendly and passionate English-speaking chef.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off services.
  • Personal expenses.

What to expect

Kitchen is located at Xintiandi area which is Shanghai's most integrated area with respect to old and new.
English-speaking chef will tell you why the soup dumpling called "Xiaolongbao" and the story behind this snack. You can learn how to put the soup into the Xiaolongbao.
All the materials needed in the cooking class are included.
Indulge in your own handmade xiaolongbao feast, the chef also will teach you the correct way to eat it.

You’ll learn how to make both dough and filling with fragrant Chinese spices in a class where I also reveal how soup can be wrapped in a xiaolongbao, which is a type of dumpling. You will cook the xiaolongbaos in two ways, and you will learn how to make a yummy Chinese sauce to go with the xiaolongbaos. Finally, it’s time to enjoy our handmade xiaolongbaos together!

10:00 am: Meet at the cooking studio.
10:20 am: Introduction of the cooking culture and local ingredients.
11:00 am: Cooking session.
12:00 pm: Enjoy the meal with the class.
12:30 pm: End of the class with recipe.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Huangpu District, Shanghai

End point

Huangpu District, Shanghai

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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