Join us in Shanghai for a unique culinary adventure, learning to make rare vegan soup dumplings, unlike the traditional pork-filled ones. Under the expert guidance of Dim Sum chef, Yin, master dough making, shaping, and pleating techniques. Chef Yin, also a tea ceremony master, provides personalized tips and cultural insights. Ideal for food enthusiasts, families, and cultural explorers, this workshop ends with enjoying your handmade dumplings paired with seasonal Chinese tea. With multilingual support, recipe handouts, and a Q&A session, immerse yourself in local traditions.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $135.
Larger groups pay less per person.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Vegan Soup Dumpling Making in Shanghai lasts about 2h 30min.
Prices start at $96 per person for this Shanghai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $135. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM, 2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM.
Children aged 3–5 pay from $79, adults from $96. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Near the restaurant called Tomacado (in One ITC),near the crossing of Tianping Road and Guangyuan Road.Yin Studio is inside a residental compound, there is a bicycle repair stall at the entrance of the compound. The address is 2nd floor, building 17,190 Guangyuan lu (上海市徐汇区广元路190弄17号2楼). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in CMN, JA, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Yin Studio.
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I really enjoy this experience with my mum and sister. The teacher, Yin, was very nice and very patient and helpful. We had a session for our family so is very immersive and intimate too. The dumpling making session is not difficult but do require some patience. Overall, a very interesting and useful session. Highly recommended .
Vegan Xiaolongbao Class with Chef Yin 🥟 One of the highlights of my Shanghai trip. I joined a hands-on vegan xiaolongbao class with Chef Yin, and it was far more than a cooking lesson. Chef Yin was patient, knowledgeable, and made the entire process easy to follow, even for complete beginners. From preparing the filling to learning the delicate art of pleating the dumplings, every step was explained with care. Watching a simple dough transform into beautiful soup dumplings was both fascinating and rewarding. As a vegetarian traveler, I especially appreciated the thoughtful vegan adaptation, which was delicious and didn't feel like a compromise at all. I did this as a solo travellor .our talks abt life was highlight
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! It was a real pleasure cooking with you and sharing our vegan Xiaolongbao together. I'm especially happy to hear that the vegan version exceeded your expectations—it means a lot to us. I also truly enjoyed our conversations beyond the kitchen. Meeting travelers from around the world and sharing stories is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. Wishing you many more wonderful adventures, and I hope our paths cross again in Shanghai! 🥟
Very fun and unique experience. Was a good level of challenging and a rewarding activity. The xiaolongbao were delicious!
We took this cooking class to learn how to make dim sum from A to Z we made dough and stuffing as well as folding. Very good experience and an incredibly nice host I recommend
We had a wonderful experience making soupy dumplings in Yins kitchen. She was lovely and told us everything we need to know to make them at home. While we were cooking she talked about her life in China which made it an even more special experience. Thank you for this memory!
What a great class! Teacher Yin is a wonderful instructor. We loved learning to make dumplings from scratch - dough, filling and all. The bonus tea ceremony while the dough rested was a lovely touch, and we enjoyed learning about tea history. Yin was also very thoughtful in providing the vegan option for us. She's a lovely person and a fantastic host. A truly memorable experience in Shanghai!
What a fun class! Yin was so welcoming and shared so much information about soup dumplings and guided us step by step how to make them. She was very helpful when I asked questions on how to better make the folds in the dough. She was also very thoughtful about giving instructions to the location and an overall amazing host. Thoroughly enjoyed our class.
Fun experience! My 15 year-old nephew and I really enjoyed learning how to make vegan dumplings. Enjoyable!
Wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Lots of fun and delicious. Yin is very talented and was a fantastic host, we highly recommend this experience.
Highly recommend this Xiaolongbao soup dumpling cooking class! Chef Yin is an excellent cook who does a great job of teaching and providing hands-on cooking experience to participants. She is also engaging and personable and throughout the class, it was great to hear stories about China and Chinese culture and really get a deeper understanding of the country that we were visiting. Chef Yin can also customize cooking classes for you depending on what Chinese food you want to learn how to make, which is great because my son and husband like specific Chinese dishes that I can learn how to make.
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