Vancouver Chinatown Tour and Dumpling-Making Cooking Class
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
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 not only learn to cook authentic Chinese dishes but also step inside Vancouver’s Chinatown through her personal stories, family roots, and special access to heritage buildings often closed to the public. It’s an immersive cultural journey that connects food with living history. Choose between dumplings or a Cantonese menu for your cooking class.
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.
Judy is happy to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies including lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan - just let her know if you have any dietary preferences when making your booking.
What To Expect
Discover Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy – a chef, historian, and award-winning culinary tourism expert. Begin with a 30-minute heritage tour exploring cultural landmarks, a produce shop, a tea store, and a beloved bakery, plus special access to hidden heritage buildings rarely open to the public. Then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on Vancouver cooking class at a cafe kitchen: make dumplings from scratch (knead, roll, fill, and fold) and choose to pan-fry or steam them. Create your own custom dipping sauce from up to 10 flavors and end with fresh fruit and a fortune cookie. Prefer something different? Opt for a Cantonese cooking class where you’ll learn authentic stir-frying, steaming, or braising techniques to prepare a traditional meal. If you'd like a Cantonese cooking class, please indicate your preference in the booking form. Judy happily accommodates dietary needs, making this private experience both cultural and delicious.
Sample Menu
starter
Chinese seasoned peanuts and shrimp chips
main
Handmade dumplings
Cumin lamb, ground chicken with truffles, beef, seafood or vegetarian
dessert
Fortune cookie and fruit
Options
Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch
Tour, Cooking Class & Dinner
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This is a fantastic...
Thomas W,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a fantastic hidden gem. Judy has a fantastic knowledge of and a commitment to the chinese community. Vast amount of historical facts of the area given during a walking tour of Chinatown. She knows everyone. She taught us to make dumplings (vegetable, chicken and lamb), which we ate. Highly recommend this event and would take it again.
Very fun and informative ...
joniamanda,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun and informative of history and chinese culture. Judy was inviting, engaging and a pleasure to spend time with. Making the dumplings was fun but eating them was awesome!
November 2025 Dumpling Cooking Class
K2844SZellenr,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved the experience! Judy is a great instructor - she is also friendly and personable. I also loved the tour around Chinatown.
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