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 f...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Meals
Suggested gratuity: $15–$20 per participant.
Meeting Points
Departure
Lao Sze Chuan
2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 def...
Cooking Class with Celebrity Chef Tony Hu
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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 f...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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