Cooking Class with Celebrity Chef Tony Hu
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1 hour 30 minutes
Group size
Max 15 guests
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
English
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
English
US$143.29 per guest
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Earliest Date Available: November 20, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?
Japan's #1 food travel platform
Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
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Join our exclusive cooking workshop series in collaboration with celebrity chef Tony Hu. In the first session, you'll learn to prepare two of his signature dishes—Chef’s Special Dry Chili Chicken and Crispy Lemon Shrimp.
Featured on numerous TV shows and interviews, including NBC, ABC, FOX, and WGN, Chef Tony Hu is the founder of the iconic Lao Sze Chuan Restaurants with 14 locations across the country. This hands-on cooking workshop is more than just a culinary lesson—it’s a cultural experience. We invite you to connect with Chinese heritage in a warm, interactive setting where every dish tells a story, and every bite is a celebration of tradition.
A minimum of 4 participants is required for this experience. If the minimum is not met, the tour may be canceled, and you will receive a full refund.
A free Chinatown Pedicab voucher (1 ride, valid for 2025 season)
An opportunity on our “Chinatown Cooking Heroes” wall of fame
A professional photo from the event
Exclusive discounts on future workshops led by Chef Tony Hu or guest celebrity chefs
A special gift from the Chinatown Visitor Center
VIP status at all Lao Sze Chuan restaurant locations and partner beverage shops
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Suggested gratuity: $15–$20 per participant.
The Chicago Chinatown Visitor Center is proud to present an exclusive partnership with Chef Tony Hu—renowned Chicago restaurateur and celebrated media personality, founder of the iconic Lao Sze Chuan Restaurants with 14 locations across the country. This hands-on cooking workshop is more than just a culinary lesson—it’s a cultural experience. We invite you to connect with Chinese heritage in a warm, interactive setting where every dish tells a story, and every bite is a celebration of tradition.
Includes:
1. Guided cooking steps with expert tips from chef Tony Hu
2. A shared meal featuring the dishes you help prepare
3. Insights into essential ingredients and traditional techniques that define Sichuan cuisine
This workshop is perfect for:
Culinary enthusiasts and food lovers
Tourists and first-time Chinatown visitors
Cultural organizations and student groups
Corporate teams seeking unique team-building activities
No prior cooking experience needed—just come hungry to learn and taste!
MAIN
Chef’s Special Dry Chili Chicken
A signature creation from Chef Tony Hu, this dish is the star of numerous TV shows and interviews, including NBC, ABC, FOX, CCTV, and WGN.
MAIN
Lemon Crispy Shrimp
Featured at 2025 ACF by Chef Tony Hu: Crispy fried shrimp in a zesty lemon sauce—light, tangy, and irresistibly refreshing.
Meeting Point
Lao Sze Chuan, South Archer Avenue, Cook County Illinois, United States, US, 60616
Open in Google Maps2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
End Point
This experience ends at the meeting point.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.
No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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