Authentic Chinese Cooking Classes in Shanghai
Learn to make authentic Chinese dishes in a small, hands-on cooking experience hosted by Yin Studio in Shanghai.
🥟 Soup Dumplings & Chinese Dumplings
🍜 Authentic Chinese Cuisine
🥢 Small Groups & Private Experiences
🛒 Optional Local Market Tour
⭐ English / Japanese / Chinese instruction
Why
Yin Studio?
🏠 Cook in a Local Shanghai Setting
Not a commercial cooking school — enjoy a more personal experience in a local Shanghai neighborhood.
👩🍳Learn Directly from Your Host
Yin personally guides you through each step, from preparing ingredients to cooking and tasting.
🥢 Small Groups, Hands-On
You won't simply watch a demonstration. You'll make the dishes yourself.
🌏 More Than Just a Cooking Class
Depending on your experience, you can also explore local ingredients, markets and everyday Chinese food culture.
Our Most Popular Cooking Experiences
Soup Dumpling ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chinese Cuisine⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Artistic Dumpling
Vegan Soup Dumpling
Curry Beef Pan-fried Bun
Soup Dumpling Making Workshop
What You'll Experience
✔ Make dough from scratch
✔ Learn professional folding techniques
✔ Prepare authentic pork filling
✔ Steam and enjoy your own Xiao Long Bao(soup dumpling)
✔ Tea served during class
✔ Recipe to take home
Chinese Cuisine
You'll cook four authentic Chinese dishes from scratch under the guidance of our local chef.
Examples include:
• Kung Pao Chicken
• Sweet & Sour Pork
• Seasonal Vegetables
• Traditional Soup
(Menus can be adjusted.)
Artistic Dumpling Making Workshop
Create 6 colorful flower-shaped dumplings using natural vegetable powders.
Perfect for:
✓ Families
✓ Couples
✓ Beginners
Duration
3.5 Hours
Available
Private / Small Group
Languages
English / Japanese / Chinese
What Makes Our Classes Different?
More Than a Cooking Class
Learn the Technique
Understand how and why Chinese dishes are prepared.
Discover the Culture
Learn about ingredients, traditions and everyday food culture.
Cook It Yourself
From dough to filling to shaping, you'll be hands-on.
Share the Experience
Cook, eat and connect with your host in a relaxed local setting.
FAQ
1,Do I need previous cooking experience?
No. Our classes are suitable for beginners.
2,Where does the cooking class take place?
Our studio is located in Xuhui District, Shanghai.
3,How long does the cooking class take?
Soup dumpling workshop: approximately 2.5 hours.
Chinese cuisine cooking course:approximately 3~5 hours
Other Chinese dumpling workshop:approximately 2~4 hours
4,What dishes will we make?
We offer a selection of Chinese dishes and traditional Chinese dim sum. You can choose from our menus, or request a customized class if you have a specific dish in mind.
5,Can children join the cooking class?
Yes! Children are welcome to join our cooking classes. We can adjust the class according to their age and experience.
6，Can vegetarians participate?
Absolutely. Vegetarian versions of our cooking classes are available upon request.
7，Are private cooking classes available?
Yes. We offer private and customized cooking classes for individuals, couples, families, and small groups.
8，Can I request specific dishes?
Yes. If your preferred dish is not on our regular menu, we can customize the class around your interests, subject to the dish and preparation requirements.
9，Can I add a local market tour?
Yes. You can add a local market tour to your Chinese cooking or Chinese dim sum class for a more complete food and cultural experience.
10，What languages are available?
Classes are available in English, Chinese, and Japanese.
11，How do I book?
Simply contact us to discuss your preferred date, time, and class. Once payment is completed, your time slot will be reserved and the booking will be confirmed.
12，What is your cancellation policy?
Private and customized classes are non-refundable once payment is made. If you need to change the date, you may request one free rescheduling by contacting us at least 48 hours before the original class time. The new date and time must be within our available slots.