Authentic Chinese Cooking Class in Astoria, Queens

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Location

Queens

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 4 guests

Language

Chinese, English

Location

Queens

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 4 guests

Language

Chinese, English

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•5 reviews

US$132.70 per guest

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Adult x1

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Step into Alison's home in Astoria, Queens, for an intimate introduction to regional Chinese home cooking rarely found in restaurants. Inspired by her upbringing in southwest China, Alison shares family recipes, cultural traditions, and practical cooking techniques while guiding you through a private, hands-on cooking experience. Depending on the season, you may even harvest fresh herbs from her garden before enjoying your meal indoors or beneath a mulberry tree in the backyard. This authentic cooking class experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with local culture and discover a side of New York City beyond the typical tourist trail.

Personalized instruction from your host, Alison

All food, beverages, ingredients, and equipment

Meal enjoyed together after cooking

Private, hands-on cooking class in a local Astoria home

Gratuities (optional)

Join Alison in her spacious home in Astoria, Queens for a private, hands-on Chinese cooking class that combines authentic regional cuisine, cultural storytelling, and practical cooking techniques. Begin with a homemade beverage and Asian snacks as Alison introduces the ingredients, flavors, and culinary traditions of southwest China, along with tips for shopping at Asian markets and recreating dishes at home. Together, prepare three dishes from scratch, including a traditional noodle dish and seasonal sides that showcase the savory, spicy, sweet, tart, and aromatic flavors of regional Chinese cuisine. In warmer months, you may harvest fresh herbs from Alison's garden to use in your cooking. After cooking, enjoy the meal together indoors or, weather permitting, beneath a mulberry tree in the backyard. Finish with tea and a light dessert or fresh fruit. This authentic Queens cooking experience offers a unique way to connect with local culture beyond the typical NYC tourist attractions. Dietary requests, larger private groups, and additional dates may be accommodated with advance notice. Tips are optional and appreciated.

MAIN

Traditional noodle dish showcasing bold regional Chinese flavors.

STARTER

Fresh root vegetable salad inspired by regional Chinese home cooking.

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Refreshing seasonal side that balances the meal's flavors.

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A homemade beverage such as fresh soybean milk

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Light sweets, seasonal fruit, and/or Asian snacks

Meeting Point

Kinship Coffee, 21st Street, Queens County New York, United States, US, 11105

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Meet your host at Kinship Coffee and take a short walk together to her home, where you'll begin your private, hands-on cooking class.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Ravinder_SSeptember 2026 • Viator

A yummy meal and a cooking lesson... best of both worlds!

Alison provided a truly wonderful and authentic Chinese cooking experience. From the moment I arrived, she was completely prepared and made me feel welcome with a delicious homemade soy milk drink—such a thoughtful and personal touch. Her kitchen was beautifully organized, with all of the ingredients carefully prepared and laid out before we began. I especially loved learning about the ingredients and discovering that many came directly from Alison’s own garden. Her knowledge, preparation, and ...read more

805ravindersSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Excellent way to spend 3 hours :)

E50PEnicholaslAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great cooking class

Alison was a great host and the food was delicious! It was a very fun experience and I learned some new, authentic Chinese dishes.

msgwendolinAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Wonderful experience with tasty Yunnan dishes!

Alison’s passion for cooking authentic food from her home really shines through in the dishes she guides you through. I first met her on her Flushing food tour, where she introduced me to incredible local spots—and this class felt like a perfect continuation of that experience. I was surprised by how many fresh herbs go into Yunnan dishes—and even more impressed that so many came from her own garden. It added a depth and brightness to the food that made each dish stand out. Everything we cooke...read more

126maximillianlJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

Incredible!

I bought my wife this experience to celebrate her birthday, and it exceeded all expectations. We learnt so much about Southwest Chinese culture and can now confidently navigate a Chinese supermarket to buy all of the produce we need to recreate the dishes at home. We didn't know what to expect walking into a stranger's home, but Alison was welcoming, chatty and an absolute delight to spend time with. Will be recommending to all of our friends!