Cooking Class: Make Tasty Bites from Tokyo

Rachel

18 Jan 2025

Had a wonderful time at our sushi making class! Chef Melissa made it feel less daunting and incredibly enjoyable. We made all different forms of sushi, got tips for where to buy her recommended ingredients and items, and so forth. We had previously struggled to roll maki at home and get the consistency/balance right, and Chef Melissa walked us through all the various things to consider. Now we know how to do better at home! There was one other couple with us, and Chef Melissa made it a really lovely evening by focusing on this moment together, reflecting on the evening, and remembering to enjoy the present. This was beyond expectations! Most culinary classes/demonstrations are pretty to-the-point / have a lot of structure and lack character, which is fine. But now taking a class with Chef Melissa...I feel like she really set the new standard in classes! Thank you for a wonderful experience, highly recommend!

Alexis

03 Oct 2024

Recently attended a Chef Melissa dumpling cooking class for my birthday,that exceeded all my expectations. The small class size fostered a warm romantic and inviting atmosphere, allowing for plenty of personal attention from Chef Melissa. She was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the art of dumpling-making, guiding us through each step with patience and enthusiasm even catering for our dietary needs. We started with the basics—before diving into various filling options. I appreciated the emphasis on both traditional techniques and creative variations. The hands-on experience was both fun and educational. I loved the opportunity to fold the dumplings, and even experiment with different shapes. The class ended with a delicious tasting session, where we enjoyed our creations alongside some homemade soup. Overall, this class was a delightful blend of culinary education and social interaction. I left feeling inspired and excited to recreate the experience at home. Highly recommend for anyone looking to learn about Chinese cuisine in a cozy setting!

Anne

09 May 2024

We loved working with Chef Melissa; professional, personable, and a really fun person who helped us create a delicious Pan Asian meal!

al

04 Mar 2024

It was like a fun dinner party...and I learned how to make dumplings too.

KateLynn

22 Nov 2023

Melissa helped us make fabulous food. Not only that, it was so fun learning from her, she is so talented and it was such a treat learning from her. She made the class such a memorable experience for us, especially celebrating a birthday!

Tyler

15 Nov 2023

Our cooking experience with Chef Melissa was so much fun and informative! She was an excellent host and we felt very comfortable with her teaching style, learning many things from knife skills to the importance of tasting individual ingredients. Would definitely recommend!

Jack

05 Aug 2023

Chef Melissa was awesome! Would take any cooking class she taught. Not only is she great at cooking, she’s also a great hostess. We very much felt at home and ended up with leftovers. We went for my partner’s birthday and had a blast.

Joel

16 Jul 2023

We joined Chef Melissa for the Treasures of Taiwan cooking experience. She was super energetic, passionate about her craft, and attentive to any questions during the entire 2 hour class. She covered knife skills, tasting ingredients, spices, baking, and more. Melissa was clearly very dedicated to making sure guests had a great time. The menu was fairly straightforward which was a good fit for less experienced chefs like ourselves. We would definitely recommend this experience and return for another one!

Raymond

05 Jul 2023

When I booked the class with ClassPop, the website said the class was in Boston. In actually, the class was one hour each way from Boston. I was visiting Boston and could not drive one hour each way to class. By the time I notified Chef Melissa I was not able to attend, she understandably said she could not refund because she already had expenses. I have no ill will or opinion of Chef Melissa, but I do have a big problem with the misrepresentation of the ClassPop website saying the class was in Boston when it was not.

ryan

24 Apr 2023

Had a great experience meeting new people and making a new cuisine. Thanks Melissa!

Amelie

18 Mar 2023

Chef Melissa is passionate, accommodating and generous. I had such a nice experience learning how to make dumplings with her! Besides delicious food and a welcoming environment, Chef Melissa provides useful tips and joy that make the time there so enjoyable. I recommend this cooking class :)

Audre

12 Mar 2023

Chef Melissa was super friendly and made our time there so enjoyable. The food was delicious as well, and chef Melissa made it easily understandable even for a beginner (not boring even for more experienced cooks either)!

justin

10 Mar 2023

Chef Melissa was fun and attentive. Learned loads, laughed loads, and just had a great night.

Alix

11 Feb 2023

Chef Melissa was absolutely amazing! She is full of energy and joy that is infectious. We learned so much about dumplings and made a delicious meal. We can’t wait to try making more dumplings on Valentine’s Day. We already can’t get enough of making our own! If you love food and fun, go with Chef Melissa. You won’t regret it!

Nathan

31 Dec 2022

Had a super fun night, food was delicious!

Jennifer

30 Dec 2022

We loved our sushi class with Melissa! My 12 year old and I are so glad we spent the evening learning from her.

Rebeca

31 Jul 2022

Melissa was so fun to cook with and very accommodating. My partner and I had a great time cooking for our anniversary!

Anne

10 Jul 2022

Our family LOVES sushi and we thought what better way to celebrate a birthday than taking a sushi class? Chef Melissa was AMAZING!!! She was warm, engaging and an amazing teacher. As a family, we mastered 3 styles of sushi: traditional maki, inside-out maki and tameki. We highly recommend Chef Melissa for an enjoyable evening of cooking!

Roula

09 Jan 2022

Chef Melissa was excellent. She was very engaging and a great chef. She taught us some of her trade tricks which was a lot of fun. The food was delectable. Really enjoyed it and recommend this course.

Elizabeth

09 Jan 2022

Highly recommend! Chef Melissa provides a warm and welcoming environment to experience authentic Japanese and fusion ingredients and to learn usable techniques. A blast!

Brandon Cedeno

22 Nov 2021

Chef Melissa is absolutely wonderful! Her charismatic personality and fun approach to classes make for a great time. She has such great knowledge on food, sake, and wine. Her passion for her craft shows in her work, you will be delighted after experiencing her classes.