Vancouver Chinatown Tour and Dumpling-Making Cooking Class

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Vancouver Chinatown Tour and Dumpling-Making Cooking Class

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
2 hours 45 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, French, Spanish
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Other
Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly, Private Experience
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Vancouver's Chinatown with Judy, a culinary expert. Explore hidden heritage sites and learn to cook authentic Chinese dishes, choosing between dumplings or a Cantonese menu.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

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

What You Get

Guided heritage walking tour of Chinatown
Authentic Vancouver cooking class with a local expert
Alcoholic beverages
BYOB! Feel free to bring your own beverages

Good To Know

  • 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.
  • Alcohol is available for purchase or you’re welcome to BYOB.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Propaganda coffee, East Pender Street, Metro Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, CA, V6A 2T4

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Meet Judy at Propaganda Coffee located at 209 E Pender Street.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
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Great way to explore Vancounver Chinatown with a local
June 10, 2026

We did the Chinatown tour and dumpling making class with Judy and it was honestly a wonderful experience. We met at a coffee shop to start off the tour and Judy gave us an overview of the history o...read more

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This is a fantastic...
May 14, 2026

This 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. ...read more

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Very fun and informative ...
April 11, 2026

Very 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!

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November 2025 Dumpling Cooking Class
November 18, 2025

I loved the experience! Judy is a great instructor - she is also friendly and personable. I also loved the tour around Chinatown.