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Took this xiaolongbao class in a beautiful Shanghai lane house and it was the perfect few hours. Master Wang had ice-cold towels ready when we arrived on a hot day — above and beyond. He broke the dough, filling and pleating down step by step, and I actually learned the 18-pleat technique. My dumplings were far better than I expected and eating them at the end was the best part. Five stars.

Fell in love with xiaolongbao! Mr. Zhang's teaching in the lane house was incredible — I learned the 18-pleat technique and actually got good at it. The dumplings were delicious and the whole class was warm and funny. Five stars!

Took this class with my girlfriend during a heatwave and it was the perfect refuge. Master Wang had ice-cold towels ready when we arrived (above and beyond!). The class itself is really well designed — they give you just enough history to appreciate what you're making without it feeling like a lecture. The hands-on part is about an hour and a half. Pro tip: your first couple dumplings will look terrible, that's normal. By #5 or #6 they start looking legit. The steaming only takes about 8 minutes and they serve them with black vinegar and ginger — so good. We actually went to Din Tai Fung the next day and my girlfriend was critiquing their pleats, so the class definitely works. Worth noting: the meeting point is easy to find via Didi, just show the driver the Chinese address from the booking confirmation.

As a solo female traveler, I felt completely comfortable here. Master Wang was professional and welcoming, and the group dynamic was naturally inclusive. The tea house is beautiful and cool (essential for Shanghai summer), with big windows looking into the alley. The class itself was well-paced — not rushed, not dragging. I particularly loved the history portion where Master Wang explained how xiaolongbao differs from regular dumplings and why the broth inside is the key. Making them is genuinely challenging but in a fun way. We all cheered when someone made a perfect one. The eating part at the end was lovely — sitting around a big wooden table, dipping dumplings in vinegar, swapping travel stories. Would do this again in a heartbeat. Great value for the price.

I'm not crying you're crying!! 😭❤️ This class was SO beautiful. The tea house is a hidden gem in Shanghai. Lily was the kindest, most talented instructor. We made dumplings, shared stories, drank amazing tea, and I left feeling so full — heart and stomach!! 🥟💕