Chef Pao

Chef Pao

Verified chef

 (153 reviews)

Le Cordon Bleu graduate and sushi master Chef Pao has earned a reputation in the Twin Cities for his mastery of both traditional and contemporary sushi plates and presentations as well as a number of other Asian cuisines. Today, Chef Pao plays host to a variety of interactive, one-of-a-kind cooking classes, and owns and operates his own catering business, which is known for taking events and gatherings to the next — and most delicious — level.

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Reviews Guests Left For Chef Pao

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Joyce
30 Oct 2026
I took Chef Pao’s Introduction to Sushi making class last week. It exceeded my expectations. Chef is a great instructor, explaining and showing each step in making two different kinds of sushi. I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to have fun and learn the process. I can’t wait to take another class from him!
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Patrick
22 Oct 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had such an amazing experience with Chef Pao! He did an outstanding job teaching us how to make sushi and made the entire experience so much fun from beginning to end! He was incredibly humble, outgoing, knowledgeable, and well-spoken. He explained everything so clearly and made sure everyone felt comfortable, included, and confident throughout the class. What really stood out was his positive energy and genuine passion for what he does. He brought so much laughter, happiness, and excitement into the room that you couldn't help but enjoy every single minute! He had a way of keeping everyone engaged while still making the experience feel relaxed and personal. We walked away not only learning something new but also with wonderful memories and smiles on our faces. Chef Pao truly made the experience unforgettable, and we are already looking forward to coming back! Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fun, welcoming, and memorable cooking experience!
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Jill
02 Aug 2026
I would absolutely take another class with Chef Pao! I have taken quite a few cooking classes in different set ups and this was hands down my favorite. The smaller class size and intimate home setting really allows you to ask questions, get to know your chef and the techniques being used, all while getting to do everything yourself without the usual hustle and bustle you tend to get in larger classes or those being hosted in bigger store settings. He offers a huge variety of classes, some of these are seasonal so I will be keeping a look out for those as well.
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Brandon
01 Aug 2026
Fantastic date night evening for 2 couples. Pao was a great host and teacher. The sushi was fantastic!
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Malorie
28 Jul 2026
Chef Pao was great! Not only was he kind and patient, but the food turned out great. I purchased this as a gift to my husband and we both really enjoyed it. I look forward to taking another class with Chef Pao.
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Maya
12 Jun 2026
So much fun! Chef Pao was super friendly and informative about every step and made it fun and easy! Will definitely be booking in the future!
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Becca
31 Mar 2026
Chef Pao was excellent. He worked with me from the beginning of scheduling and pivoted as our numbers changed, until the day of our experience. We had 12 in our group, and we all had different levels of skills. He is great at what he does. He teaches, he helps, and he adds information throughout! It was a great time for our group, and we have so much more respect for our sushi after taking the class. Thank you, Chef Pao
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Jolene
21 Mar 2026
Was a great intro to sushi making & the rolls were delicious! I feel equipped to try making sushi on my own! Chef Pao also gave some great tips!
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Mary
19 Mar 2026
What a great experience!! Chef Pao is a wonderful teacher. He's very knowledgeable and patient 😊 We had a fantastic time and really enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend!!
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Warren
05 Mar 2026
Had an awesome time! Highly recommend!