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By Chinatown Visitor Center
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Overview

  • 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.

Activity location

  • Lao Sze Chuan
    • 2172 South Archer Avenue
    • 60616, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lao Sze Chuan
    • 2172 South Archer Avenue
    • 60616, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    A free Chinatown Pedicab voucher (1 ride, valid for 2025 season)
  • Inclusions
    A professional photo from the event
  • Inclusions
    An opportunity on our “Chinatown Cooking Heroes” wall of fame
  • Inclusions
    Exclusive discounts on future workshops led by Chef Tony Hu or guest celebrity chefs
  • Inclusions
    A special gift from the Chinatown Visitor Center
  • Inclusions
    VIP status at all Lao Sze Chuan restaurant locations and partner beverage shops
  • Inclusions
    Meals
  • Exclusions
    Suggested gratuity: $15–$20 per participant.

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Activity itinerary

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!

Location

Activity location

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    Lao Sze Chuan
    • 2172 South Archer Avenue
    • 60616, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Lao Sze Chuan
    • 2172 South Archer Avenue
    • 60616, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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