Japanese Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

Even if you've never created your own at home, this sushi making class from Chef Elham will get you rolling toward culinary mastery in no time. Learn to choose fresh ingredients and turn them into delicious creations you can share with guests or enjoy on your own!This well-rounded course includes lessons in preparing ideal sushi rice, then use it as a base for creating nigiri and seafood rolls with market-available fish or shrimp, California rolls using re...

Master the techniques of vegetarian izakaya selections in this Japanese cooking class. Chef Parsati leads this fun and interactive session as you learn how to roll sushi and stir-fry fresh ingredients. You'll start with Japanese spiced edamame beans before diving into terminator sushi made with tofu, avocado, cucumber, unagi sauce and spicy wasabi. Next up are sumptuous yakisoba noodles with fresh vegetables and a smoky sweet-and-sour sauce. End with a gre...

Help your little ones get comfortable in the kitchen and expand their palates with this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Parsati. A culinary expert with a passion for educating, she will teach your budding chef basic kitchen skills as she demonstrates how to make fresh sushi by hand. To start, they'll enjoy a wholesome snack of spiced edamame beans before they learn to prepare onigiri sushi in a variety of fun shapes. They'll prepare a tasty soy dipping...

In this unique hands-on cooking class, you'll sharpen your grilling skills while exploring traditional Indian cuisine. Chef Parsati will teach you how to prepare an authentic four-course Indian meal on the grill. You'll prepare three grilled dishes, each featuring a delectable blend of traditional Indian spices. You'll enjoy grilled green beans and tandoori potatoes with a cooling mint sauce, grilled cheese naanza and grilled chicken kabobs with pickled on...

Explore the aromatic flavors of Indian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Rajeswari.The class begins by chopping potatoes and cauliflower for aloo gobi sabzi seasoned with spicy chili powder and aromatic coriander leaves. Then, cook a tender boneless chicken for a flavorful curry with tomato, ginger and garlic. Mix cumin seeds and ghee with basmati rice to make a side of Jeera rice. End the class with a creamy mango lassi made with mango pulp...

This hands-on cooking class with renowned Chef Polly spotlights fresh and fermented ingredients to build a menu full of flavor. Learn all there is to love about the sweet, savory, spicy and umami flavors of Korean cuisine. First, you will pair a mung bean pancake dish with a rich soy dipping sauce. Next, learn how to assemble a seaweed soup with kelp and seafood broth to serve alongside stemmed purple rice with barley and quinoa. For the main dish, you’l...

Make authentic North Indian vegetarian dishes in this cooking class with Chef Rajeswari. This hands-on class focuses on traditional recipes that use simple ingredients and classic spice combinations to create delicious, meat-free meals. The class starts with aloo mattar sabzi, a comforting potato and green pea curry simmered with warm spices. Next, you’ll cook a rich and creamy paneer butter masala that’s always a crowd favorite. Chef Rajeswari will al...

Make gluten-free versions of your favorite Chinese takeout dishes in this immersive cooking class.To begin the class, boil peanuts until tender and season with Asian spices to top a refreshing salad. Next, chop a variety of vegetables and combine with a plant-based protein and a sesame spice mix. Learn how to fold and pleat the dumplings before steaming until tender and serving with a homemade spicy dipping sauce. Next, make a chicken and Asian green filli...