강사와 함께하는 샤오룽바오 쿠킹 클래스

Came here on a solo trip in February and it was the coziest afternoon imaginable. The tea house was warm and inviting, with soft lighting and the constant gentle sound of steaming baskets. Master Wang made me feel immediately at ease — solo travelers sometimes get overlooked in group activities but not here. The class was intimate (7 people) and the instruction was excellent. We learned the full history and technique, and Master Wang spent extra time with anyone struggling. I sat next to a lovely couple from Canada and we ended up exploring the neighborhood together afterwards. The dumplings were incredible — there's something extra satisfying about eating hot soup dumplings you made yourself on a cold winter day. Left with the recipe, some tea, and a big smile. Best solo travel experience I've had.

Took my elderly parents (both in their 70s) to this class and David was incredibly accommodating. The tea house is ground-floor, heated, with comfortable seating. The pace was adjusted so my parents never felt rushed. David pulled up chairs for them during the standing portions and made sure they could see all the demonstrations clearly. The class itself was excellent — we all learned the proper technique for xiaolongbao, from wrapper to pleat. My dad, who's never cooked anything in his life, was so proud of his dumplings. The history portion was particularly interesting for them — they loved learning about the Qing dynasty origins of the dish. The hot tea and fresh dumplings were perfect on a cold day. We spent almost 3 hours there and my parents said it was the best activity of the entire trip. Highly recommend for multi-generational travel.