Vancouver Chinatown Tour and Dumpling-Making Cooking Class

4.7
(13 reviews)
Vancouver, Canada

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

This experience blends food, history, and culture in a unique way. Led by Judy—a chef, historian, and award-winning culinary tourism entrepreneur—you’ll discover Vancouver’s Chinatown through her personal stories, family roots, and special access to heritage buildings often closed to the public. After exploring the neighborhood, enjoy a hands-on cooking experience featuring dumpling-making as the default option, or request a traditional Cantonese menu instead. It’s an immersive cultural journey that connects the food of Chinatown with its people, stories, and living history.

Example Menu

Main

Handmade dumplings

Cumin lamb, ground chicken with truffles, beef, seafood or vegetarian

What's Included

Guided heritage walking tour of Chinatown
Authentic Vancouver cooking class with a local expert
BYOB! Feel free to bring your own beverages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet Judy at Propaganda Coffee located at 209 E Pender Street.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Begin with a one-hour guided heritage and food tour of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, led by Judy, a chef, historian, and expert in Chinese culture. Explore cultural landmarks, browse a traditional produce shop, sample Chinese tea, and stop by a beloved bakery. Daytime tours also include special access to heritage buildings typically closed to the public. Next, head to a local restaurant (daytime) or café (evening) for a hands-on dumpling-making class. Using filling and wrappers prepared in advance, learn to fill, shape, and fold your own dumplings. For safety, Judy handles the cooking at the stove, pan-frying or steaming your dumplings before you sit down to enjoy them. Recipes are provided via email. BYOB and vegan and vegetarian-friendly options.

Prefer something different? Choose a Cantonese cooking class and learn traditional stir-frying, steaming, or braising techniques. Indicate your preference when booking.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Alcohol is available for purchase or you’re welcome to BYOB.
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