The Hutong

Set in an attractive courtyard, this is one of Beijing's best informal cooking schools with classes on everything from regional Chinese cuisine to pizza making and Pakistani curries. Also offers a variety of meetings, clubs and workshops focused on intercultural friendship and learning.

  • Dongzhimenwai 东直门外
  • 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District
  • 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号(北新桥地铁站东南边)
  • 6404 3355; 159 0104 6127