Bring Korean flavors to life in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Lina.
Begin by making savory beef japchae with sweet potato noodles, ground beef, carrots, spinach and mushrooms. You’ll practice your knife skills while learning how to balance textures and flavors in this classic stir-fried noodle dish. Next, prepare a refreshing cucumber salad with carrots, onions, optional red chili flakes and peanuts, along with a broccoli banchan seasoned with garlic and sesame seeds. You’ll also enjoy spicy kimchi made with napa cabbage, chili, garlic and salt. For dessert, prepare almond jello with seasonal mixed fruit, accompanied by your choice of green, oolong or decaffeinated peppermint tea. Book your cooking class today!
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Beef Japchae
With sweet potato noodles, ground beef, carrots, spinach and mushrooms
Cucumber Salad
With cucumber, carrots, onions, optional red chili flakes and peanuts
Broccoli Banchan
With broccoli, garlic and sesame seeds
Kimchi
With napa cabbage, chili, garlic and salt
Almond Jello
With seasonal mixed fruit
Tea Selection
With green tea, oolong tea or decaffeinated peppermint tea
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
My daughter and I love Lina’s cooking classes. Her classes are always fun.
nancy
07 Feb 2026
The class was a lot of fun. Meet some nice people. The food was great!
Tina
27 Dec 2025
This was a lot of fun. Would like to take other classes.
Christian
04 Aug 2025
Great experience, her hot 🌶 peppers where the best👌🏻
Mariane
23 Apr 2025
I had such a great time at the cooking class with Chef Lina! We made a delicious Thai curry and she explained everything so clearly and made the whole experience really fun and hands-on. The ingredients were fresh, and the final dish was full of flavor. I definitely learned a lot and feel more confident trying Thai recipes at home. Highly recommend!
Marissa
29 Mar 2025
We had a wonderful night out with Chef Lina. Great food and great company. Highly recommended to others.
Nedzlene
09 Feb 2025
Lina gave very clear instructions, timely and friendly.
Shawna Rae
09 Feb 2025
She did great at inviting everyone into the cooking experience and everything was set up nicely and effectively! The food tasted so amazing and I'll was surprised at how much i liked the tofu curry! Yum!
Benjamin
09 Feb 2025
Thanks Chef! Class was really great. Curry was very tasty! Conversation with other attendees was really nice too. Cool venue
Katherine
25 Jan 2025
I had a great time! The chef was really informative and accommodated my dietary needs. Good class and would do again!
Corinna
24 Jan 2025
I really enjoyed chef Lina’s class. Me and my friend had a lot of fun. The food was super amazing and she was very accommodating to everyone in the class. I would definitely recommend this class! It was well worth the $$$
Michelle
28 Sep 2024
She was very informative and interactive. Definitely recommend her and definitely going back.
Kateryna
27 Aug 2024
I had a fantastic experience in the cooking class! Chef was incredibly friendly and created a welcoming atmosphere. The class was well-organized, with everything clearly explained, making it easy to follow along. The final dish was absolutely delicious! All of the participants were wonderful, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience and would highly recommend these cooking classes.
Lizzy
31 Jul 2024
A lot easier than I thought and it can all be done in one wok!
Jason
13 Jul 2024
Thanks for teaching me how to make wontons!
Lizzy
13 Jul 2024
Fun. New experiences. Wonton soup is super easy to make. Now I know.
Steve
11 Aug 2025
Good dtuff
Rachel
29 Dec 2024
Very nice instructor! Ingredients are simple. Could use more spice and intricacy. Very fun social event!
Outside Reviews for Chef Lina
Princeda R.
29 Apr 2024
Lina's classes are well-organized and very informative. She always takes the time to create an environment that encourages inclusion and sharing. Every dish was delicious and, more importantly, something I could make at home.
Donna F.
29 Apr 2024
Lina Lee’s cooking classes are not only educational, but they are also lots of fun. Lina is an excellent teacher who makes her classes an amazing experience for cooks of all levels. I highly recommend that you experience her cooking classes. You won’t regret it!
Sophia G.
29 Apr 2024
Really proud to recommend Lina! I have taken upwards of 10 or more classes and have learned a lot. Many of my friends and family have come along and enjoyed the classes, too!
Chef Lina was born in Guangdong, China. Her passion for cooking stems from her experiences working alongside her immigrant parents in their family-owned Chinese restaurant. As a waitress and sous chef, she learned early on how food is a source of uniting family and friends together. Lina has spent the last several years bringing over 1500 participants in her Sacramento community together to discover the art of creating homemade Asian food. She offers over 100 classes ranging from Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. Join her today to expand your palette and immerse yourself in Asian cuisine.
