We booked the Mapo Tofu Cooking Class pretty spontaneously and we are so happy that we did. Everything was organised very well. Even though it rained super heavy when we arrived it was no problem. Our guide Lance waited for us at the metro station and even ordered a taxi so we get to the market dry. First we visited a local market that is not one of the typical tourist attractions. Our guide was really knowledgable and helped us buying local spices. Before the class we were offered some tea and small snacks and then the class started. It was a lot of fun. We not only learned about the history of Mapo Tofu but about Tofu making in general. We even used a traditional press to make our own soy milk and learned everything from scratch. In the end we actually cooked our own Mapo Tofu and eat it with some other dishes together with Lance. We also had the time to share some stories and learn more about Chengdu. Thanks again to the whole team and especially our guide Lance who made this a great afternoon. We will definietly try and make Mapo Tofu at home.
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Dear Guest,
Thank you for joining our Fresh Market & Tofu Class! We hope you had a rewarding time selecting ingredients and mastering both tofu preparation and Mapo Tofu cooking. Don't forget to tag @ChilliCoolChina - we love seeing your culinary journey!
It was a pleasure having you with us, and we'd love to see you again in future workshops.
Sincerely,
Lance
Chilli Cool Team
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lukassX9088UD
September 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Authentic Sichuan Experience
I really enjoyed the class and the taste was amazing! The market visit was authentic and have a good sense of Chinese cuisine!
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Dear Guest,
Thank you for joining our Market Tour & Tofu Making Experience! We hope you had an amazing time selecting fresh ingredients and mastering handmade tofu and Mapo Tofu. Don't forget to tag @ChilliCoolChina in your cooking photos - we'd love to see your creations!
It was a pleasure having you with us, and we'd love to see you again in future classes.
Happy cooking!
Lance
Chilli Cool Team
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Amy_T
July 15, 2025 · via Viator
Great local cooking experience!
It was a very cool experience! Jerry, the tour guide, was very helpful throughout the experience, even before the activity had started. Before the experience had even begun, he reached out to clarify the different workshops that Chilli Uncool had. I eventually changed to the workshop he suggested, "Half-day Chengdu Handmade Tofu Making and Mapo Tofu Cooking Class."
We started off the tour with cultural insight of people’s day to day lives than we arrived at the market. Jerry was able to go through the items are specific to the region.
We went to the Chilli Uncool office. It had a very homey feel. The ah yi (aunt) already prepped all the things we need to make tofu and cook. While we were settling in, Jerry showed me step by step on how to make their region’s wonton. I was able to make some too! Afterwards, we started to ground the beans by using a stone mortar. The ah yi and Jerry provided lots of details and modeling for the process. We taste tested everything along the process…like soy milk and tofu soup with ah yi handmade sauce. At the end, we made tofu! While the tofu was being solidfied, we cooked mapo tofu with everything prepped already! It was awesome. The ah yi made a few other dishes and explained differences between each region. At the end, we had a great meal of the mapo tofu I made and the other dishes ah yi made too. Jerry was a great conversationalist and very knowledgeable.
事業者からの返答
Dear Friend,
Thank you for diving deep into Sichuan’s food culture with us today!
The local market wasn’t just shopping – it was a journey into the heart of Sichuan’s flavors, and you embraced it beautifully. Then turning those fresh ingredients into delicious dishes? Pure magic!
We’ve attached the recipe booklet and a list of the market vendors we visited. Revisit the tastes and share your stories with us!
Gratefully,
Lance
Chilli Cool Sichuan Cultural Eats
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Rachel_M
June 11, 2024 · via Viator
Best Mapo Tofu
100% Recommend this class. We were met at the station by Jerry and taken to a local food market. The food Market was an experience in its self and we ended up picking up some spices to take back home with us. After the Market Jerry took us to where we would be learning to make Mapo Tofu. There we met Leon who was our chef teacher for the morning. both Jerry and Leon were very knowledgeable and were able to answer all our questions. Leon was a very good teach and made it very easy to learn. Our Mapo tofu tasted amazing and I will definitly be making this at home.
事業者からの返答
Dear Guest,
Thank you for joining our Interactive Mapo tofu Workshop! We hope you had a great time exploring the market and learning hands-on cooking skills. Tag @ChilliCoolChina in your food photos!
It was a pleasure having you with us, and we'd love to see you again in future sessions.
Warmly,
Lance
Chilli Cool Team
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meganmE4870VG
January 7, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Perfect half day activity
My partner and I did a half day cooking class here with translator and guide Lance. This was the perfect activity to end our trip to Chengdu. It was so fun to learn how to make some of our favorite Sichuan dishes. Lance also gave us some fun challenges to do while exploring the market and took great photos of us while we were cooking. It was so fun to learn more about Chengdu food culture!
事業者からの返答
Hi my friend,
Thanks for giving us this wonderful review on Chilli Cool Cooking Class. It's so kind of you! We are so appreciate it you gave this review to us. Lance also had a good time with you guys. Please visit Chengdu again and contact us. Have a nice day!
With best wishes!
Chilli Cool China
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Jossmurph
January 7, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Great cooking class!
We had a blast touring the spice market and cooking some really yummy foods. Lance was a great leader and would do another tour with him again if we had the opportunity!
-Joey
事業者からの返答
Hi my friend,
Thanks for giving us this wonderful review on Chilli Cool Cooking Class. It's so kind of you! We are so appreciate it you gave this review to us. Lance also had a good time with you guys. Please visit Chengdu again and contact us. Have a nice day!
With best wishes!
Chilli Cool China
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sebastiang844
December 20, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
“Chilli cool culinary experience”
Had an awesome time with Lance, our local tour guide. Had an exceptional time tasting cooking and making new friends!
The day started with us meeting him outside our hostel where he took us to a nearby spice market. He showed us all the different chinese spices and locally grown vegetables and meats. Along the way he organized with the stall owners for us to have a taste of a variety of their produce. We where taught some Chinese by Lance, which we used to ask a lady from the spice market to teach us how to fold dumplings. From there we went to the Chilli Cook head quarters for some local tea. After a rest we where met by a professional chinese cheff who guided us in making 3 stunning chinese dishes. We all ate together and shared stories from our home countries.
Everything was included in the price along with refreshments as needed. Great for groups, couples and individuals.
Overall had an AWESOME time that elevated our Chengdu experience to a new level!
事業者からの返答
Hi my friend,
Thanks for giving us this wonderful review on Chilli Cool Cooking Class. It's so kind of you! We are so appreciate it you gave this review to us. Lance also had a good time with you guys. Please visit Chengdu again and contact us. Have a nice day!
With best wishes!
Chilli Cool China
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Chris K
November 7, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience
Really professionally-run company that provides a great way to experience Sichuanese food and cooking. Our guide Hazel was really friendly and informative and learning to cook from the chef was fun. Can't wait to cook the same dishes at home!
事業者からの返答
Hi Friend,
Thanks for giving us this wonderful review on Chilli Cool Cooking Class. It's so kind of you! We are so appreciate it you gave this review to us. Hazel also had a good time with you guys. Please visit Chengdu again and contact us. Have a nice day!
With best wishes!
Chilli Cool China
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sirdunk
October 25, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
2pm tour / 3 course dishes
It was great! Ocean picked us up at the hotel and went with us to the local market. There was a nice suprise, I won‘t spoil it here. But it was good fun.
We where also able to try a lot of things and she explained each thing we saw.
The cooking class it self was nice and causy. Our chef was a great teacher and ocean translated everything. We had a gread time. The food was delicius. We also liked that ocean took pictures of us and send them all to us after we finished.
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事業者からの返答
Hi Friend,
Thanks for giving us this wonderful review on Chilli Cool Cooking Class. It's so kind of you! We are so appreciate it you gave this review to us. Ocean also had a good time with you guys. Please visit Chengdu again and contact us. Have a nice day!
With best wishes!
Chilli Cool China
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Simon T
October 4, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Market tour and cooking class
Amazing tour through the market. Got to talk to the locals and meet some amazing people in the cooking-class. Had both delicious meat- and vegetarian options. All of this made into an amazing day thanks to the coolest dude/guide in Chengdu. Love you, Lance.
事業者からの返答
Hi Simon,
Thanks for giving us this wonderful review on Chilli Cool Cooking Class. It's so kind of you! We are so appreciate it you gave this review to us. Lance also had a good time with you guys. Please visit Chengdu again and contact us. Have a nice day!
With best wishes!
Chilli Cool China
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