Fold, steam, and eat soup dumplings in a 2-hour chef-led class
2 Hours
Chef-led class, snacks, dumplings
Learn to make handmade soup dumplings at Mei Mei in this 2-hour hands-on class. You’ll make dough, fold pleats, steam your dumplings, and enjoy what you cook.
Recommended for ages 8+ who can actively follow along. This class uses wheat flour dough and cannot accommodate gluten-free diets or guarantee a gluten-free environment. No tree nuts or peanuts are used in Mei Mei recipes.
Reschedule or receive a credit up to 48 hours before the class. Emergency cancellations within 48 hours are handled case by case; a $20 rebooking fee applies ($15 for Kids Dumpling Class). Once the class begins, no reschedules or refunds.
Product ID: 4HTMAZ
This is predominantly an adult class, but you can bring participants ages 8+ if they can actively follow along and participate.
Yes. You can choose a Beyond Meat vegan filling.
No. You’ll work with wheat flour dough, and the class can’t accommodate gluten-free diets or guarantee a gluten-free environment.
58 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA
Mei Mei has carved out something special with their dumpling-making classes that consistently delight groups of all kinds. Instructors like Gabby, Phoenix, Rachel, and Agnes get praised repeatedly for making the experience fun, engaging, and accessible to everyone from complete beginners to seasoned cooks. The classes walk you through multiple folding techniques (including creative shapes like elephants and roses), let you customize fillings and mix your own sauces, then you actually cook and eat what you've made. People love that the pace works for all skill levels and nobody feels left behind. Beyond the classes, the cafe serves seriously good dumplings and scallion pancakes made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Reviewers rave about the flavors and variety, with solid vegetarian and vegan options available. The space itself adds to the charm, with windows into the dumpling-making area and a small shop selling merch and specialty items. Groups particularly appreciate how accommodating the staff is with dietary restrictions and special occasions. The classes run a bit on the pricey side, but most feel the combination of learning actual skills, plenty of laughs, and leaving with leftovers makes it worth the splurge for date nights, team building, or celebrations with friends and family.
Bringing a group of high achieving, overly competitive, absolute foodies to Boston requires an extraordinary shared experience. Mei Mei cooking class did not disappoint! Kristen was a great instructor... patient, kind and fun. Five days later we're still talking about it and dissecting who outperformed who. Who knew there were more than 10 ways to fold dumplings? Loved and highly recommend it!
Margaret Tallet
August 26, 2026
Bringing a group of high achieving, overly competitive, absolute foodies to Boston requires an extraordinary shared experience. Mei Mei cooking class did not disappoint! Kristen was a great instructor... patient, kind and fun. Five days later we're still talking about it and dissecting who outperformed who. Who knew there were more than 10 ways to fold dumplings? Loved and highly recommend it!
Margaret Tallet
August 26, 2026
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