Two dishes, one afternoon — classic Chinese home cooking, real techniques, and a meal you made yourself in Shanghai.
RECORD. EXPLORE. SHARE. — A niche/china. urban experience in Shanghai.
Highlights
Choose 2 dishes from a curated menu of Chinese home-cooking classics; Learn authentic techniques from a local host in a real Shanghai kitchen; Take home a secret recipe card to recreate the dishes yourself
Step into a traditional Shanghai-style home and spend 1.5 to 2 hours cooking real Chinese food — the way locals actually make it. Your host will guide you through every step, from prep to plating, using time-honoured techniques and everyday ingredients found in any Chinese kitchen.
Before the class, choose any 2 dishes from the menu below to cook during your session. Whether you’re drawn to bold, spicy flavours or prefer something sweet and comforting, there’s something for every palate.
Choose Your 2 Dishes
三杯鸡 Three-Cup Chicken
宫保鸡丁 Kung Pao Chicken
京酱肉丝 Shredded Pork in Beijing Sauce
糖醋小排 Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs
鱼香肉丝 Yu Xiang Shredded Pork
四喜烤麸 Braised Gluten with Mushrooms (vegetarian)
红烧肉 Red-Braised Pork Belly
凉拌土豆丝 Cold Shredded Potato Salad
菠萝炒饭 Pineapple Fried Rice
可乐鸡翅 Cola Chicken Wings
辣子鸡 Sichuan Crispy Chilli Chicken
日式肥牛饭 Japanese-Style Beef Rice Bowl
Once the cooking is done, sit down and enjoy your creations right at the table, or pack them up to take away — the choice is yours. Every guest also leaves with a secret recipe card from your host, so you can bring a little piece of Shanghai back to your own kitchen.
Hosted in a traditional Shanghai-style home, this is not a commercial cooking studio. It’s an intimate, lived-in space where real family recipes are made — giving you a rare and genuine glimpse into everyday Chinese home cooking culture.
