Chicago Culinary Workshop with Chef Tony Hu

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.

Meeting Point

Lao Sze Chuan

2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

What's included:

• A free Chinatown Pedicab voucher (1 ride, valid for 2025 season)
• A professional photo from the event
• An opportunity on our “Chinatown Cooking Heroes” wall of fame
• 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

What to expect:

Lao Sze Chuan

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!

Sample Menu

MAIN
Chef’s Special Dry Chili Chicken
A signature creation from Chef Tony Hu, this dish is the star of numerous TV shows and interviews, including NBC, ABC, FOX, CCTV, and WGN.

MAIN
Lemon Crispy Shrimp
Featured at 2025 ACF by Chef Tony Hu: Crispy fried shrimp in a zesty lemon sauce—light, tangy, and irresistibly refreshing.