I wanted to have a chance to make something that is considered traditional in China for cuisine. While looking around on this website, I found this private class. The location was easy to find and did not have any trouble at all. The photos also helped me find the location quickly. As for the cooking class lesson itself, I enjoyed it. I was rather calming and I had a good time with my friend making dumplings. Despite me being rather bad with cooking, our Cooking teacher really guided us well and showed us the proper way to make them. She really made the overall experience fun. After making them, we were able to enjoy them! Overall, the experience is about one hour to an hour and a half in time. For me friends and I, we were the only ones that were in the class. I would recommend this if you enjoy cooking food and appreciate a calm atmosphere while making yummy dumplings. If I find myself in Shanghai again, I would enjoy coming here again to make dumplings again~! Thank you so much for the experience!!!
Dumpling Class with local Sister (veggie available)
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $61 / person
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 6 reviews
- Languages
- CMN, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Wenislands Cultural Heritage Preservation Workshop
- Meeting point
- Our cooking studio is located inside a residential neighborhood. Our staff will wait for you at the community entrance and guide you to the studio.
Description
Authentic Flavor, fun hands-on experience. we teach you the real techniques of Chinese cuisine. Our class is fully customizable to your cravings, 100% hands-on, and taught in fluent English. You leave with a delicious meal and the skill to recreate genuine flavors in your home kitchen.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 6:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 8+)
- $61
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:11 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
6 reviews
How it compares in Shanghai
- Starting price $61 is close to the typical $66 for tours of similar length in Shanghai
Excurgo comparison of 2,090 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dumpling Class with local Sister (veggie available) take?
Dumpling Class with local Sister (veggie available) lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Dumpling Class with local Sister (veggie available) cost?
Prices start at $61 per person for this Shanghai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Dumpling Class with local Sister (veggie available) run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 6:00 PM.
Can I cancel Dumpling Class with local Sister (veggie available) for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Our cooking studio is located inside a residential neighborhood. Our staff will wait for you at the community entrance and guide you to the studio. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Dumpling Class with local Sister (veggie available) offered in?
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Dumpling Class with local Sister (veggie available) worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Wenislands Cultural Heritage Preservation Workshop.
Reviews(6)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
2
My Cooking Class in Shanghai~
K
Leckere Kochklasse
Great experience with friendly teacher and yummy recipe. Instructions were easy, kitchen very well equipped.
S
Awesome time, delicious...
Awesome time, delicious dumplings. Made it a really fun and easy experience even if you don’t do much cooking. Included my 2 year old seamlessly as well he had a great time!
2
Wendy is lovely, knowledgeable and very friendly! This is a must for those looking a real culinary, cultural experience!
I really recommend this to anyone who is interested in cooking and getting a more in-depth real China experience. The lovely Wendy gave me very clear instructions to get there, accompanied me to Mama's house and translated the whole class for me. She is very knowledgeable and also willing to help look up even my obscurest of culinary info requests! I am certainly giving this five stars and it was the best thing I did in Shanghai. Thank you Wendy! Alastair
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review and support! We really enjoyed having you and are delighted you had a great time. We will keep working hard to provide more authentic and interesting experiences for our guests.
J
The BEST experience!
This course was the best. It is very worth it. Private and homely. The hosts were kind and helpful. The food is VERY YUMMY!
W
love it!
The place was in a cozy workshop, teacher is super friendly and professional. I've never cooked any Chinese food in my life but followed with her instructions, it's not difficult at all. Especially love the moment when we get to taste our own dishes, it's different than what I had in my country. I'm definitely going back to learn more dishes when I come to Shanghai next time!
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