Chef Pao

Chef Pao

Verified chef

 (147 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.

Cooking Classes


Reviews Guests Left For Chef Pao

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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!
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Nadim
05 Mar 2026
Chef Pao was kind and respectful in his teaching and communications. I enjoyed the class, but he shortened the class by half due to low signups. I think it would be best to structure the class in a way where attendance doesn’t affect the length of the class. That way customers who paid for a full two hours get exactly that.
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Wesley
20 Feb 2026
Class with Chef was very fun. He explained very well, was kind, and made sure everyone was doing everything right and having a good time. Lots of fun and Chef Pao was very nice and fun.
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Amrut
20 Feb 2026
Thanks for the class Chef Pao!
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Halen
16 Feb 2026
I had such a fantastic time at this sushi-making class! From start to finish, the experience was fun, hands-on, and incredibly informative. The instructor created a warm, welcoming environment and explained each step clearly, making the entire process approachable even for beginners. I loved learning the techniques behind preparing the rice, slicing the ingredients, and rolling everything together. The instructor offered helpful tips throughout, and there was plenty of time to practice and ask questions. The ingredients were super fresh, the pacing was perfect, and the final result — delicious sushi I made myself — was so satisfying. This class was the perfect mix of education and enjoyment. I left feeling confident, inspired, and excited to try making sushi at home. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a unique experience, whether you're a total beginner or already love cooking. I’d absolutely take it again!
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Luis
13 Feb 2026
It was super fun, and Pao knew what he was talking about. I would highly recommend him.
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Connor
12 Feb 2026
Chef Pao was great! Well worth the 55 minute drive to enjoy a well instructed sushi class! Everything was provided and the sushi was delicious! Highly recommend well put together and memorable experience!