+1 Chopsticks · China home dining
It's a family's kitchen table.
In Chinese, 加一双筷子 means adding a pair of chopsticks — what you say when a friend turns up at dinner. That's the whole idea.
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Tell them what you don't eat. They cook around it.
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Every story is written by someone who completed a booking.
“We had an absolutely incredible experience with Lynne and her family. You are welcomed into the home and shown the real family atmosphere as well as seeing the new Chengdu. We had our meal with Lynne, her husband and children, her parents and aunt. The food was delicious and plentiful.”
Amy Park · From Scotland
Dined on Oct 15, 2026 with Lynne’s Family
Family
“Hey, I arrived safely at the hotel. I wanted to say thank you for the evening, I had a lot of fun and really enjoyed it. the food was also very tasty. And thanks for the chopsticks. 😊”
Jasmin Rudolph · From Germany
Dined on Oct 14, 2026 with William and Jasmine
Solo traveller
“It was absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for arranging it and offering such a great experience! Lion is an amazing host and his family is so extremely welcoming!!”
Liz · From Russia
Dined on Oct 4, 2026 with Lion’s Family
Friends & couples
“It was really nice, karen was very kind and i am very happy to share this moment with her”
Jengo · From France
Dined on Sep 29, 2026 with Karen
Friends & couples
“Filbert and Tim, thank you both so much for such a wonderful evening! 😌 I'm truly touched by all the effort and care you put into preparing so many tasty dishes for me — everything was so delicious, and it made the evening feel special. I also really enjoyed our conversations. I learned so much about Chinese food, traditions and culture tonight, and it was wonderful to experience it in such a personal and authentic way. And if you could please share the pictures you took I'd really appreciate. 😌 I'm looking forward to welcoming you both in Hungary! 🇭🇺❤️🇨🇳”
Zentai Péter · From Hungary
Dined on Sep 20, 2026 with Filbert Kang
Solo traveller
“Everything went really well — honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a better lunch. The surprise landed perfectly, the food was excellent, and Yiting’s cooking was absolutely delicious. The wet market was a lot of fun too, and the company made the whole experience even more special. The birthday dessert definitely did its job as well! Please pass on our thanks to Yiting. You could really feel how much care she put into everything, and we appreciated it a lot. All in all, it was a wonderful birthday and we had a great time.”
Dennis Krah · From Italy
Dined on Sep 17, 2026 with Eating (Yiting)
Friends & couples
“I had such a lovely time at Shen Ayi’s home in Jiading with Plus One Chopsticks! There were so many vegan dishes to try, and everything tasted really fresh and full of flavour. My favourite was the eggplant! It was a little spicy and super fragrant - really delicious! I also loved the yams, and the vegan mooncakes and fresh tea were such a lovely and thoughtful touch. Steven was super friendly and easy to chat with. He shared stories about some of the dishes as we ate, which made the meal even more interesting. It was a fun way to learn more about Chinese culture and Shanghainese cuisine while enjoying a home-cooked meal. Everyone was welcoming, the conversation flowed easily, and I left feeling very well fed and happy! I would definitely recommend this experience to travellers in China, or anyone who wants to learn more about Chinese culture and eat delicious, home-cooked food!”
Jaye · From United Kingdom
Dined on Sep 13, 2026 with Jiading Ayi’s family
Friends & couples
“Yes I enjoyed it. He is a nice guy, and we talked about different things. He is a very good cook, and I like his food a lot. I didn't know if I have misunderstood something but the food was not ready before 19.30 and I was invited to 18.30. That's the only thing I can say bad about it. I will for sure do it again.”
Jette · From Denmark
Dined on Sep 10, 2026 with Xirui (Siri)
Solo traveller
“We had the most marvellous time! Eaty was really friendly, she designed a whole vegan menu, and had all the ingredients ready and a few things prepares to show us when we arrived how she prepares each dish while we chat about our lives. She also invited a friend and her cousin. So we had a lively conversation and most delicious and varied dinner. My parents were really happy too. My mother told her to come visit to Buenos Aires”
Kravetz Nat · From Argentina
Dined on Sep 5, 2026 with Eating (Yiting)
Family
“The experience was great and meaningful. At first, his mother cooked us a local food dinner with verity of typical daily and festive dishes. Afterwards we went for a walk around the neighborhood through a beautiful garden. We really enjoyed the chat, that gave us the opportunity to look into the chinese lifestyle.”
Or · From Israel
Dined on Sep 3, 2026 with Dragon (Xiaolong) 小龙
Friends & couples
“A very special experience in Chengdu! I gave this local dinner as a gift to my son and his friends – and all four were absolutely thrilled. Dragon welcomed them incredibly warmly and, together with his mother, cooked a royal feast for them. The atmosphere was personal, authentic, and full of hospitality. For my son and his friends, it was not just a meal, but a real experience that they will remember for a long time to come. Many thanks to Dragon and his mother for this wonderful evening. I would love to come back – absolutely recommended!”
Patrice Tobler · From Italy
Dined on Aug 23, 2026 with Dragon (Xiaolong) 小龙
Friends & couples
“Went to a home dinner hosted by Steven and Norika @plus1chopsticks . They started these dinners so that foreigners traveling or working in China can get a little taste of the “real touch” — what local people actually make, eat, and talk about at home. None of us knew each other before, but we ended up talking for 3+ hours — from travel adventures, to surviving workplace “PUA” in China 😂, to the weirdest comments we’ve encountered on social media There’s a saying in Chinese that I really love: 人间烟火气，最抚凡人心 it’s the warmth of ordinary life that comforts the human heart the most. Here’s to another Sunday night with heartwarming food, laughter, and strangers who don’t feel like strangers at all :)”
Yiren · From China
Dined on Aug 16, 2026 with Norika and Steven
Friends & couples
“Thank you for the Amazon Night yesterday. I am so happy about it. You Are a Great Host”
Thomas · From Germany
Dined on Aug 5, 2026 with Eating (Yiting)
Solo traveller
“It was lovely, the host was super friendly and the food was great!”
Soraya & Leonardo · From Germany
Dined on Jul 17, 2026 with Eating (Yiting)
Friends & couples
“We had a truly wonderful experience at the local family home. The host was kind, welcoming, and an exceptional cook. As I had hoped, we were able to enjoy authentic dishes that are rarely found in restaurants. This gave us a deeper appreciation of Chinese culture and family traditions in China. The host prepared a variety of dishes with great passion and care, and the time and effort they devoted to their guests is something we deeply value and sincerely appreciate.”
Zohreh KeshavarzBagheri · From Singapore
Dined on Jul 16, 2026 with Wendi and Simon
Family
“As a family visiting from Hong Kong with almost no friends or relatives in the mainland, this was a rare and genuinely meaningful experience for us. Jasmine and William welcomed us so warmly, and the food was wonderful — braised pork belly, sliced beef, shrimp with glass noodles, all clearly made with care. What made the evening special wasn't just the meal. We talked for hours about education, and about the differences between life in Shanghai and Hong Kong. They're both well-educated and switched easily between Mandarin and English whenever we needed it, so nothing got lost. We came away understanding the city on a much deeper level, and it made our whole trip more meaningful. Highly recommend to any family or traveler who wants to see a side of China you can't find as a tourist. Thank you both!”
Fanny · From Hong Kong
Dined on Jul 12, 2026 with William and Jasmine
Family
“We enjoyed it very much, thank you for your time, conversation and lovely meal!”
Zuzana · From Czech Republic
Dined on Jul 12, 2026 with Eating (Yiting)
Friends & couples
“Zanimiv pogovor, sproščeno druženje ob doma pripravljeni hrani. Zelo prijazna gostitelja.”
Roman Mehle · From Slovenia
Dined on Jul 6, 2026 with Filbert Kang
Family
“Gilbert and Tim were lovely hosts! Really delicious food and dishes that I have never tried before. Highly recommend!”
Karena Punj · From Malaysia
Dined on Jul 5, 2026 with Filbert Kang
Solo traveller
“The food was very good, and the conversation was fluent and very informative. I didn't realize the dinner was prepared only for me because space was limited at Grace's place, but it made it even more special. I am sorry we didn't take any photos.”
Arie · From Canada
Dined on Jun 7, 2026 with Grace Tong
Solo traveller
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22 vetted local families across Shanghai, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hangzhou and Chongqing. ¥280–¥390 per person.
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“I cook the Guangxi food I grew up on.”
Guangxi-Cantonese Style · Xuhui · 20 min from People's Square
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“Real Shanghainese cooking, the way Jiading does it.”
Local Shanghainese style · Jiading · 60 min from People's Square
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“I grow the vegetables and made the plates.”
Shanghai & Sichuan · Gubei, Changning · 20 min from People's Square
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“Ten years in America taught me to cook Chinese.”
Chinese and Western Fusion · Xuhui · 20 min from People's Square
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“Norika plays jazz. Dinner runs late.”
Northern-Southern fusion · Songjiang · 60 min from People's Square
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“We host like old friends. That’s the whole plan.”
Cantonese, Northern Chinese, Southeast Asian · Putuo · 20 min from People's Square
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“I left biotech to teach Chinese metaphysics.”
Northeastern & Shanghai Home Cooking · Xuhui District · 20 min from People's Square
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“Emma cooks. Leo assists. That’s the arrangement.”
Chinese regional fusion · Pudong · 25 min from People's Square
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“Our table seats ten, which is rare here.”
Chinese Home Cooking · Songjiang · 60 min from People's Square
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“Tell me a dish you want. I’ll learn it.”
Chaoshan, Cantonese & Western Fusion · Putuo · 20 min from People's Square
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Authentic home-style Sichuan food · Shuangliu District · 55 min from Chunxi Road
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“Mild Sichuan, then I’ll show you Chengdu.”
Mild Sichuan (non-spicy) · Wuhou, Chengdu · 25 min from Chunxi Road
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“A family of four. Expect buongiorno with your hotpot.”
Sichuan Hotpot & Home Cooking · Shuangliu District, Chengdu · 55 min from Chunxi Road
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“I’m the household’s official dumpling quality inspector.”
Sichuan Home Cooking & Handmade Dumplings · Tianfu New Area, Chengdu · 60 min from Chunxi Road
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“Dongbei comfort food or Sichuan heat. Both, actually.”
Northern & Sichuan Home Cooking · Gaoxin District, Chengdu · 30 min from Chunxi Road
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“I learned everything from my mother’s food stall.”
Sichuan and Zigong Home Cooking · Jinniu District · 20 min from Chunxi Road
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“You don't pick a region here; you get the map.”
Cantonese + Northeast Chinese · Futian, Shenzhen · 10 min from Futian CBD
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“Cooking, then card games. The games are non-negotiable.”
Putian Fujian & Cantonese Home Cooking · Bao'an District, Shenzhen · 40 min from Futian CBD
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“Spicy, but not too spicy. I’m a dietician.”
Hunan spices meets Zhejiang finesse · Longhua, Shenzhen · 40 min from Futian CBD
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“Sichuan born, Guangzhou local. I know both sides.”
Sichuan-Cantonese fusion home cooking · Nansha District, Guangzhou · 60 min from Zhujiang New Town
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“We cook what Hangzhou eats, not what visitors order.”
Hangzhou Home Cooking · Xihu District, Hangzhou · 25 min from West Lake
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I've eaten in more than sixty countries, on all seven continents. The meals I remember aren't restaurants — they're friends' tables in Copenhagen, Fes, Nairobi, São Paulo. That's why I started +1 Chopsticks, the first curated home dining platform in China.
Steven To
Founder & CEO
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