
Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai
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Is Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai worth booking?
Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai is a 2-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $88 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 31 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (31)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $88 per person
Learn to make traditional Chinese snacks during this Dim Sum Cooking Class in Shanghai. Experience the pleasure of handcrafting bite-sized dumplings, sweet desserts or savory spring rolls under the direction of your expe
What you get
- Cooking equipment
- Your hand-made Dim Sum meal
- Professional instructor
- Dim Sum cooking class
About this experience
Learn to make traditional Chinese snacks during this Dim Sum Cooking Class in Shanghai. Experience the pleasure of handcrafting bite-sized dumplings, sweet desserts or savory spring rolls under the direction of your expert chef. Gain a deeper understanding of the flavors and techniques that make this cuisine flavorful and unique, and put your imagination to make Goldfish dumpling is you like. Once the class is complete, enjoy your dim sum!
What's included
Included
- Cooking equipment
- Your hand-made Dim Sum meal
- Professional instructor
- Dim Sum cooking class
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Shanghai
Kitchen address : 2F, No 50 mo gan shan road , Putuo district , Shanghai , China ( we are at the famous art gallery call M50 shanghai , the yellow gate ) Chinese address for taxi : 上海市普陀区莫干山路50号2号楼2楼
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Kitchen address : 2F, No 50 mo gan shan road , Putuo district , Shanghai , China ( we are at the famous art gallery call M50 shanghai , the yellow gate ) Chinese address for taxi : 上海市普陀区莫干山路50号2号楼2楼
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Chinese Cooking Workshop
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Age under 2 is free to join
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers from age 3
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advice your prefer cooking time, such as morning, afternoon, or in the evening upon booking
- Please advice which 2 Dim Sum from the list that you wish to learn upon booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 31 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
31 verified traveler reviews for Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fun activity with the whole family
Lydia and Mike were great communicators ensuring we could easily locate the activity. Lydia was an incredible (and patient!) teacher for us- my husband, me and our three teenagers. We enjoyed learning how to make soup dumplings and pork spring rolls. Both were very tasty, although thanks to our lack of skills- some weren’t as pretty as others. This was a fun activity to break up sightseeing and get out of the summer heat. Highly recommend!
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The BEST COOKING CLASS you will ever take!!!
Chef Mike’s cooking class was the best cooking class we’ve taken. We have done several other cooking classes during our past travels and Chef Mike’s blew us away! Not only was the class very hands-on and engaging but we were also given typed recipes, video-taping of our time in class to help us remember what to do when we get home. His staff also took photos of us cooking. Chef Mike spent time getting to know us, he answered all if our questions and even gave us a video of him preparing a complicated ingredient that he felt we may struggle with when trying to do it ourselves. Highly professional class, great facility, exceptional teacher snd learning. Great value - you can’t go wrong taking a class with Chef Mike! Good was delicious and plentiful!!!
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A Must Do Experience in Shanghai!
This was such a highlight of our trip to Shanghai. First, the setting was beautiful, a bright open kitchen with lots of natural light. Our chefs were so kind, funny, and helpful. And it was a huge success! Even our 8 year old was fully engaged and learned how to make xiao long bao. Of course the best part is sitting down to eat everything after! I can't recommend this experience enough!
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Good chef & cooking fun
An interesting cooking & cultural experience with the chef, Linda & her team. Well guided with easy & practical skills to make dumplings at home. Healthy ingredients used.
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Wonderful time and delicious food
Definitely recommend this experience (and the night food tour) early on during your time in Shanghai. We loved cooking with the chef and learning the history. Plenty of food to eat as a result of your cooking too!
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $88 to $135
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 69
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai cost?
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Prices start at $88 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Shanghai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Shanghai is not rushed.
Is Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 31 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Shanghai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai?
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Around 11 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Shanghai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Shanghai and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Shanghai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Shanghai?
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On Outty we rank every Shanghai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights, Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option, 4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Shanghai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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