Shanghai · XIAOLONGBAO & DUMPLING CLASSES
10 reviewed
Think of this as the shortlist we would hand a friend: the 10 xiaolongbao & dumpling classes worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
A small-group Shanghai dumpling workshop in Jing’an with Bonnie and her family, plus a full local meal and tailored travel tips. Vegan-friendly.
“Highly recommended, very nice vibe, great people, nice workshop, delicious food”
Small-group noodle and wonton tour through Shanghai alleyways, with beer in the evening and soy milk at breakfast, plus 3 local restaurant stops.
“Show up hungry! TJ was great. She was super knowledgeable and made the evening fun for us. There is lots of food, and all of it was amazing.”
Shop Shanghai wet market snacks, then cook a Chinese meal at a Shanghai Mama home with hotel pickup in a private 4-hour class.
“We had a perfect experience and a nice evening of cooking the most delicious food. Our guide FeiFei, her mother and Penny were very hospitable and we learned a lot about chinese culture. The visit to the market was also very interesting and we tried many delicious snacks. If you like cooking and want to enjoy chinese culture, you must book this tour!”
Learn Shanghai xiao long bao in a small group class. Two cooking methods, vegan options, tea, and a take-home recipe.
“Yin was a great teacher and easy to talk to. She gave an amazing recommendation for a nearby tea shop. My friend and I had a wonderful time learning how to wrap xiaolongbao. The class overall was very fun and interactive. Definitely a memorable experience that my friend and I will not forget and became one of the highlights of our time in Shanghai”
Make Shanghai soup dumplings in a Shikumen lane house with Chef Yin. Choose vegan or pork, pleat the wrappers, then steam and eat.
“Very well and kind advised cooking class with a good recipe.”
Learn Shanghai dragon beard candy in 2 hours with a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef. Stretch sugar into hair-thin strands, then wrap it up.
“Loved learning this ancient confectionery art! A fun hands-on class with a kind and encouraging instructor.”
Small-group Shanghai dumpling class for colorful steamed dumplings. Fold, steam, and sauce up your own meal with included tea.
“Our teacher was excellent and patient with our clear lack of culinary ability! We had great fun and the dumplings tasted great as well (even if ours didn't look the best...)”
Learn fried rice with Chef Sunflower Li on Zoom. Vegan option, flexible timing, and step-by-step Chinese cooking techniques for $20.
“Loved it - it was a great experience. The food was delicious and Sunflower Li's care was very individual and easy to understand. A really funny and great time.”
Shanghai in one day: Shanghai Tower views, Ming-era Yu Garden, hands-on wonton making, then a boat ride through Zhujiajiao canals.
“It was a nice amazing for all of us! The wonton making activity is really one of a kind. We get to go to a local family, talk to them, hang out with them, and make wontons together. I learned so much from the process. And the wonton tasted very delicious! I got to say, it's a very fully packed day!”
Private Shanghai wet market visit and cooking class with hotel pickup. Shop fresh ingredients, cook a 3-course meal, and eat.
“We could not reach our tour operator by phone or email or WhatsApp up until 30 minutes before the tour was supposed to start. Then we were told that the tour could not be done. So we missed our chance for this during our once in a lifetime visit to Shanghai. Viator said we will get a full refund but it has not come through yet…”
