Guangzhou Cooking Class Cantonese Dim Sum with Tea Tasting

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Uncover the secrets of Cantonese cuisine in a hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn to create Lo Mai Gai a cherished dim sum dish. Guided by a bilingual chef, prepare fragrant sticky rice and savory fillings, and master the traditional art of folding them into beautiful lotus leaf parcels. Enjoy the aromatic flavors as you steam your creation and savor it afterward. Additionally, refresh your palate with a tasting of traditional Cantonese Cooling Tea, completing your culinary experience with techniques and recipes to recreate this authentic dish at home.

What's Included

Hands-on Cantonese Dim Sum cooking class
Digital recipe to make at home
Freshly steamed Lo Mai Gai to enjoy
Step-by-step guidance from a bilingual chef
All ingredients and cooking equipment
Traditional Cantonese Cooling Tea
Certificate of attendance
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Shiguanglu Metro Station Line 22 Exit B. Your guide will hold a WOKTOPIA flag.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover the comforting flavors of Cantonese dim sum in this hands-on cooking class in Guangzhou. Learn to make Lo Mai Gai, a beloved Cantonese dim sum, from scratch. Discover how to prepare fragrant sticky rice and savory traditional fillings (chicken, seafood and mushroom), and master the art of folding and wrapping a beautiful lotus leaf parcel.

With step-by-step guidance from your bilingual instructor, learn how to prepare and season the sticky rice, assemble the filling, and fold everything neatly into its signature lotus leaf package. Discover why the leaf is more than beautiful wrapping: as it steams, it gives the rice its distinctive aroma and turns a humble parcel into a treasured dim sum classic. Then comes the best moment: unwrap your freshly steamed Lo Mai Gai and enjoy the fragrant result of your work!

This experience is more than a cooking class: it is an introduction to the flavors, techniques, and everyday food culture of Guangzhou. This class is perfect for food lovers, curious travelers, and anyone who wants to bring a true Cantonese dim sum memory home. No previous cooking experience is needed—just bring your appetite and a love for discovering local flavors.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by WOKTOPIA Cooking Class
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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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