Xiao Long Bao: The Art of Soup Dumplings

Learn to make one of Shanghai's most iconic dishes completely from scratch. Xiao Long Bao— delicate soup dumplings filled with savory broth and juicy pork.

How do you get soup inside a dumpling? Is it injected? Frozen? Magic?

In this hands-on class, you'll discover the traditional technique behind these famous dumplings while learning to make fresh dough, prepare the filling, roll thin wrappers, and master the delicate pleating that gives Xiao Long Bao their signature look.

Together, we'll cook our dumplings properly so every bite is filled with rich, flavorful soup before enjoying our creations family-style alongside dishes personally prepared by Chef Britney Wang (Chef BaoBae).

What's Included

✓ Ingredients & equipment provided

✓ Hands-on instruction with Chef Britney Wang

✓ Fresh dough, soup filling & pleating techniques

✓ Proper steaming techniques

✓ Family-style meal experience

✓ Digital recipe guide + ingredient list + equipment guide

✓ Approx. 2.5 hours

All levels welcome. This is a limited, intimate seated class.

Location: Larchmont, Los Angeles
(Address provided after registration)

No refunds.

Sheng Jian Bao: Chef BaoBae's Signature Class

Learn to make Chef BaoBae's most requested specialty Sheng Jian Bao— Shanghai's iconic pan-fried soup buns with juicy pork filling, savory broth, and crispy golden bottoms.

In this hands-on class, you'll learn the specialized process from start to finish : preparing the dough, mixing the filling, creating the soup, mastering the pleats, and pan-frying each bun to achieve the signature contrast of fluffy tops, juicy interiors, and crispy, golden bottoms.

Together, we'll cook our Sheng Jian Bao from scratch before enjoying our creations family-style alongside dishes personally prepared by Chef Britney Wang (Chef BaoBae).

What's Included

✓ Ingredients & equipment provided

✓ Hands-on instruction with Chef Britney Wang

✓ Dough, soup filling & pleating techniques

✓ “Secret” pan-frying techniques

✓ Family-style meal experience

✓ Digital recipe guide + ingredient list + equipment guide

✓ Approx. 2.5 hours

All levels welcome. This is a limited, intimate seated class.

Location: Larchmont, Los Angeles
(Address provided after registration.)

No refunds.

The Art of Dumpling Making

Discover the foundations of dumpling making from scratch — from mixing and kneading fresh dough to rolling delicate wrappers, preparing flavorful fillings, and mastering the art of pleating.

In this hands-on class, you'll learn four unique folding techniques while creating little pockets of love together. Along the way, you'll gain the confidence to continue making dumplings long after class is over.

After wrapping, we'll cook and enjoy our creations family-style alongside dishes personally prepared by Chef Britney Wang (Chef BaoBae).

What's Included

✓ Ingredients & equipment provided

✓ Hands-on instruction with Chef Britney Wang

✓ Fresh dough, filling & wrapper techniques

✓ Four traditional folding styles & pleating techniques

✓ Family-style meal experience

✓ Digital recipe guide + ingredient list + equipment guide

✓ Approx. 2.5 hours

All levels welcome. Whether it's your first dumpling or your hundredth, this class is designed to be fun, approachable, and memorable.

Location: Larchmont, Los Angeles
(Address provided after registration.)

Date: July 17, 2026 (friday)

Time: 6p-8:45p

No refunds.