Dumpling Academy

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(59 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
267-213-6787
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About The Business

Dumpling Academy offers hands-on cooking classes focused on teaching individuals how to make various types of dumplings from scratch. The curriculum covers different dough techniques, filling preparations, and shaping methods for popular dumpling styles from East and Southeast Asia.

The classes are designed for participants of all skill levels, providing a fun and interactive environment to learn culinary skills. They offer public classes for individuals and small groups, typically lasting around two to three hours. These sessions are often popular for casual outings or date nights.

In addition to public classes, Dumpling Academy hosts private events suitable for occasions like corporate team building, birthday celebrations, or bachelorette parties. They also provide virtual class options for those who prefer to learn from home. The establishment allows attendees to bring their own beverages to enjoy during the class.

Location & Hours

Dumpling Academy

2401 Walnut St, Philadelphia, 19103

267-213-6787

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Hours
Mon
10AM-10PM
Tue
10AM-10PM
Wed
10AM-10PM
Thu
10AM-10PM
Fri
10AM-10PM
Sat
10AM-10PM
Sun
10AM-10PM

Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Couples, Corporate events, Team-building

Age groups:

Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dumpling Making

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

Dumpling Academy Reviews

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Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services

September 12, 2025

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else avoid the same mistake.

I hired Gather & Forge well in advance to provide a great private dining experience for guests I had flown in from across the country—two nights in a row. Both nights were a letdown.

The chef showed up 45 minutes to an hour late each night.

The food wasn’t hot. It came out lukewarm or even cool.

The quality of the meal didn’t justify the price. Honestly, I’d say the value was maybe 60% of what we paid.

I gave them plenty of chances to make it right, but they had no interest in doing so. As much as I think Brandon (the chef) worked hard, the overall service just didn’t live up to the cost or the expectations.

Bottom line: Gather & Forge is overpriced, underdelivers, and doesn’t seem to care about customer satisfaction. I really wanted this to be a great experience, but I would never use them again and highly discourage anyone from booking them for private chef services.

Clay

Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!

August 25, 2025

Our BYOB wine group had an amazing experience Saturday night at A Taste of Milan in the Southside with Chef Sidney and Katie! We learned how to make home made pasta and enjoyed her family recipes handed down from generations! Truly beyond 5 stars and it was a magical evening! Thank you Sidney and Katie

Kim Marie Angiulli