Choose from a Variety of Culinary Classes
in Washington DC
Uncover the Secrets of Chinese Soup Dumplings
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Bring your team together over the joy of dumpling-making! In this interactive culinary experience, Chef Li will teach your group how to craft iconic Chinese soup dumplings (xiao long bao)—from silky wrappers to juicy, soup-filled centers.
You’ll knead dough, roll wrappers, fill and pleat dumplings like a pro, and enjoy creating a full Chinese meal together, including a light tofu skin salad, Sichuan shredded pork, and a comforting silver-ear mushroom dessert soup. It’s the perfect blend of collaboration, culture, and delicious fun.
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Cook a Delicious and Authentic Thai Meal​
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Join Chef Li for an immersive Thai cooking experience that blends authentic techniques with cultural storytelling. Drawing from her years exploring and living in Southeast Asia, Chef Li will introduce you to the flavors, ingredients, and traditions behind each dish.
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You’ll begin by making Crispy Spring Rolls, then learn how to cook a classic Shrimp Pad Thai with perfectly balanced flavors. To finish, you’ll create a light and tropical Mango Coconut Jelly—an elegant dessert to complete your Thai-inspired meal.
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Mystery Basket Culinary Showdown
Turn your team into chefs in this high-energy mystery cooking competition led by Chef Li. Teams will collaborate, strategize and cook with surprise ingredients to design a creative multi-course menu—perfect for bonding, problem-solving and a little friendly rivalry.
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Along the way, you’ll explore aromatic spices, premium proteins and seasonal vegetables while mastering Asian cooking techniques. Learn to steam pork Soup Dumplings, craft Korean Barbecue Tacos and classic Mapo Tofu, and finish with Ube Turon while practicing essential knife skills. Expect laughter, collaboration and delicious results.
​​Japanese Kitchen Challenge: Tempura, Sushi & Karaage
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Get ready for an interactive Japanese cooking challenge that blends teamwork, friendly competition and incredible flavors. Under the guidance of Chef Li, you and your group will dive into the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine while building chef-level skills in a fun, hands-on setting.
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Teams will roll up their sleeves and compete to create a vibrant multi-course menu. You’ll learn to make light and crispy Tempura, craft beautiful Maki Rolls and prepare juicy, golden Chicken Karaage. Along the way, you’ll sharpen kitchen techniques, collaborate with teammates and enjoy the thrill of cooking together.
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Expect laughter, learning and plenty of delicious dishes to share.
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Culinary Journey Through China: A Team Cooking Experience
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Bring your team together for an interactive culinary experience that blends culture, collaboration and creativity. Led by Chef Li, this hands-on class is designed to strengthen communication and teamwork as participants work side by side to prepare a multi-course Chinese-inspired menu.
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Teams will explore regional Chinese flavors and techniques while coordinating tasks, sharing responsibilities and supporting one another in the kitchen. You’ll start with a refreshing Smashed Cucumber Salad infused with ginger and spring onions, then collaborate to craft perfectly Pan-fried Meat and Vegetable Dumplings. For the main course, teams will prepare a bold Kung Pao Chicken, finishing with a comforting Red Bean and Goji Berry Dessert Soup.
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