Cooking Class: Traditional Japanese Bento Box

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In this cooking class with Chef Vivian and Michi, you'll learn the art of plating Japanese bento boxes while learning the history of this long culinary tradition. To begin, you'll prepare the bento recipes. This will involve first making a ginger-spiced beef gyoza and Japanese potato salad with cucumbers and dill before preparing a shio salmon paired with bok choy and asparagus and daifuku, a rice cake with red bean. After your bento dishes have been made, Chef Vivian and Michi will then guide you through the process of artfully plating each dish into a bento box.

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Beef Gyoza

With cabbage, scallions and ginger

Japanese Potato Salad

With cucumbers and dill

Shio Salmon

With mini bok choy and asparagus

Daifuku

A rice cake with red bean

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 10
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Activity Level
Activity Level
LabelsGroup, Beginner, Date Night, Asian, Japanese
This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.

Classpop! Guest Reviews for other experiences with Chef Vivian and Michi

JoEllen

01 Apr 2024

I took my daughter today to learn how to make pasta. I have to say that we both learned a lot and had the best time ever!!! I would highly recommend taking this class! Chef Vivian and Michi are such awesome teachers!!!

Tatiana

30 Mar 2024

What a great experience! My husband and I had such an amazing time. Chef Vivian and Michi were awesome teachers, very knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. We felt like we knew them for years. The food was phenomenal! We are definitely booking another experience with them!

Eva

27 Mar 2024

Thank you Chef's for a wonderful evening experience! We enjoyed making the Bento box with dumplings and potatoe salad. That kimchi is the bomb! To finish our evening we stayed at the venue with another dinner participant for open mic night and enjoyed listening to local musicians.

Nicole

20 Mar 2024

Fabulous team building event. Food was amazing and the chef Vivian and Michi were the best hosts teachers

Symone

16 Mar 2024

This was such an amazing class to take! It took about an hour, but it went by so fast because we were having so much fun. The chefs were very informative, and I love how intimate the class was. I had the luxury of sitting next to the chefs and being their VIP for the evening lol that worked out perfectly because I was able to work with her daughter and get some more 101 teaching! Such a beautiful family and I can’t wait until the next class.

Jessica

15 Mar 2024

Thank you for a wonderful time and all of your knowledge during the class. Loved the personal stories shared and the special seaweed! Thank you again.

JULIE

10 Mar 2024

This class was only one hour and was advertised as a 2 hour class. Only 2 rolls were made for each person at a price of $110 ! Not worth the money spent. However the instructors were nice and we met a great couple there making sushi with us.

Kylie

08 Mar 2024

We had a great sushi making class with Chef Vivian and Michi! It was very fun and they were both super knowledgeable and helpful! We would definitely take another class with them!

Audrey

07 Mar 2024

So fun!!

Ibis

05 Mar 2024

Very professional, it's was my husband Birthday. They treated us like family. The experience was great. Will book another class soon.

Natalee

04 Mar 2024

Chefs were both extremely professional, engaging and knowledgeable. It was a great experience. As a single woman made to feel comfortable entire evening. I cook & bake a lot however it is wonderful to learn new techniques and gain knowledge about foods I may not try on my own. Looking forward to my next class with these Chefs already reserved!

Leroy

20 Feb 2024

Vivian and Michi were great! My wife and I had a lovely time and learned a lot about cooking homemade pasta from scratch. Will definitely try again soon!

Donald

20 Feb 2024

We had a great time! Great Food! And Great Instructors!

Lester

15 Feb 2024

Such a great experience! Chef Vivian and Michi provided a great environment to learn, experience and enjoy. The food was excellent my wife and I continue to talk about it well after the dinner.

Diana

14 Feb 2024

Phenomenal visit!!! Chef Vivi and Michi were so accommodating. It was truly an overall amazing experience and I would do it again and again!! It was so much fun and a great way to celebrate my Valentine’s Day! The food was amazing as well!!

Johnna

10 Feb 2024

We had a BLAST! It was a wonderful experience. Great step by step instruction, fun group and the food was amazing.

Nakeshia

29 Jan 2024

This experience was fun, exciting, and professional. The Chefs made it seem easy! My husband and I loved learning how to make sushi. It was wonderful birthrate date.

Diana

25 Jan 2024

We had a great time and the food was delicious! Looking forward to their upcoming sushi class! Highly recommend as a gift!

Joseph

16 Jan 2024

My daughter and I had a great time. Chef Vivian was very knowledgeable about sushi and answered everyone’s questions. What a great experience if you love sushi.

Karen

15 Jan 2024

It was a fun class and the Chef and instructor were great. Definetely a unique experience. I would recommend it for those who love Sushi!

Jeffrey

11 Jan 2024

Nice people, probably wouldn't recommend to anyone. If an event is going tonbe outside in January that should be communicated to people. I thought the venue and setup was pretty bad for this event. Also don't advertise the event as being 2 hours when it is really about 45 minutes, its sets an expectation that you are getting more than this event delivered. The cost also was far to much for what you got and the instruction was really just okay. The overall experience just did not match what was advertised.

Bill

10 Jan 2024

Chef Vivian and Michi were great! My wife and I had so much fun and learned a lot of great cooking tips. We are ready to re-make the recipes we cooked. Highly recommend any of their classes.

Curtisha

28 Dec 2023

Amazing energy, very detailed and super fun experience. Will definitely go again.

Marijana

13 Dec 2023

We really enjoyed making sushi! Chef was really good teacher!

Anna

13 Dec 2023

Such a fun time! The food, location, and family running the class were all amazing! We will definitely be back!

Justin

13 Dec 2023

Great time! Very instructive and definitely interested to do another class with them!

Nicholas

05 Dec 2023

The class was very enjoyable and the ramen was delicious! We have a newfound love and appreciation for Ramen given the effort it takes to make it. Chef Vivian and Michi were great teachers and made the class a joy to be in!

Kimberly

26 Nov 2023

The recent Ramen cooking class with Michi and Vivan was an excellent experience. They provided clear and detailed step-by-step instructions on how to make delicious ramen at home. The class was informative, engaging, and left me feeling confident in my ability to recreate this Japanese delicacy in my own kitchen.

veronica

21 Sep 2023

Thank you Chef Vivian and Michi! Making sushi is no longer intimidating - but fun! We can't wait to make it again soon.

Maria

23 Aug 2023

Great introduction to making sushi. Nice relaxed location. I would love a next level course of sushi making.

joyce

02 Aug 2023

Lots of fun

Larry

27 Jul 2023

I took my college aged daughter to learn to make Sushi. Chefs were very friendly and eager to share their passion. Instructions were simple and straightforward and help was available, if needed. We had sixteen people in our session. A few dates, some small groups of friends and a few groups of parents and adult kids. A fun and relaxed way to learn something new while enjoying a cold craft beer. Do yourself a favor and sign up for this class. Thanks Chefs!

Vickie

27 Jul 2023

Was a lot fun, tipped in person

Lucas

26 Jul 2023

Michi was perfect. Made it fun and was very informative. Already making it at home!

Jessica

29 Jun 2023

The instructors were great and the sushi was delicious 😋 However, the setting for preparing raw food is not ideal. The Craft beer bar allows dogs indoors (unhygienic) and is loud so challenging to hear instructions.

Rosalind

28 Jun 2023

Wonderful experience with a great couple. Friendly and informative. Enjoyed the learning, the group setting and eating what we made 😀

Matthew

28 Jun 2023

Excellent!

Pamela

05 Jun 2023

Such a great experience! Vivian & Michi were very professional, made this class fun and enjoyable. The ingredients were delicious, would definitely recommend this class to everyone 👌

Jeannie

31 May 2023

Great fun! Looking forwards to using my new skills! Chef Vivian and Michi were awesome!💕

Kathleen

28 May 2023

The posting should make the time zone clearer. I signed up for what I thought was a 7 pm class only to discover it was 10 pm Eastern time so i could not attend.

Sarah

27 Apr 2023

This was so fun!! Chef Vivian and Michi did an amazing job and the dumplings were so delicious! Will definitely book again.

Alycia

25 Apr 2023

The class and the chef were amazing. Very kind, helpful, answered all of our questions, and gave us some really get tips

Marq

23 Apr 2023

The class was very fun. We enjoyed the process. Vivian, the instructor, was very engaging and informative. We’d definitely do it again.

Nicoletta

01 Apr 2023

Chef Vivian and Chef Michi were beyond welcoming. We had absolutely no sushi making experience going into it and after just a few hours, feel confident that we can prepare a meal for our friends. Recipes are delicious and easy. My husband and I truly enjoyed the night and highly recommend their class.

Deborah

09 Feb 2023

Amazing class with the best Chefs!

Jacob

05 Jan 2023

Fantastic! Excited to have them again! Food was delicious and we felt as if we learned a ton from their teaching!

Samantha

30 Dec 2022

Very fun class. My family learned a lot from Vivian and Michi. I definitely recommend!

Eric

26 Dec 2022

Chef Vivian and Chef Michi were exceptional! The myth of making sushi is no longer a mystery. I appreciated the kindness, patience, and cozy ambience they provided to my wife and I. I highly recommend this activity!!

Rachel

21 Dec 2022

amazing class! Great teachers

Roland

10 Dec 2022

We had a great time and the food was excellent. Looking forward to making it again.

Michael

09 Dec 2022

We had a great time learning and cooking a delicious Italian meal! Great class, great eats, and great conversation was just my wife and I needed to relax and do something fun together.

MIRTHA

03 Dec 2022

Chefs were very nice but the venue was not. Restaurant setting with long table. Soccer World Cup playing on several TVs. I could barely hear the instructions. Menu was extremely basic even for a beginners class. Fortunately class was half price. Had I paid full price I would have been very disappointed

Kayli

02 Dec 2022

Great class! Purchased this to celebrate my anniversary with my boyfriend. He loved it and we both learned tons of skills! The food was delicious and Chef Vivian and Michi are great teachers and made us feel welcomed. Definitely recommend!

Sabrina

17 Nov 2022

This was such an excellent experience! They taught us all the steps we needed to make sushi in a fun manner. They made sure to make all the participants feel welcome and engaged. Both the chefs had such a great personality and added a personal flare to the class. Thank you!

Rachel

16 Nov 2022

Best date night! My traditional sushi night just changed forever! Both Chef Vivian and Michi were amazing. My sushi rolls came out so tasty. Not the prettiest but practice will make them better. Loved every second of it! Definitely recommend as a fun interactive event with friends, family or couples.

Elizabeth

16 Nov 2022

Great class would definitely recommend for a girls night or date night

Vianny

25 Aug 2022

#couplesgoals Very friendly pair! Sushi was delicious 😋 Will definitely put in to practice what we we learned.

Leah

25 Aug 2022

Great Class, everything was clear, the crowd was awesome. Vivian & Michi answered everyone questions. highly recommended

Veruska

19 Jul 2022

We loved Chef Vivian and Michi’s Mediterranean Fussion class! The class was fun, well paced and the chefs were very welcoming. We will come back!

Jody

17 Jun 2022

Excellent, fast-paced class.

Brittney

03 Jun 2022

They don’t call it “sushi making secrets” for nothing. We learned sooo much and the sushi and desert was really good. The chefs were really nice and personable. They definitely put in the 10,000 hours to know what they’re talking about. My mom said it was her best birthday ever!!!!

Corrine

06 May 2022

Great recipes and a fun class. The email before class was super helpful to have everything prepped! Thanks for all your encouragement and instruction.

Ricardo

20 Apr 2022

Such an incredible experience! Chef Vivian and Chef Michi were so humble and made us feel so welcomed. Their professionalism and expertise exceeded our expectations. Not only did we learn a new recipe but they taught us so many great cooking tips we will use in our future cooking ventures. Both chefs guided us patiently throughout the whole class and made sure we were comfortable. We are definitely coming back for another class!

Wayne

18 Apr 2022

Gave cash tip...... Great class......

Leslie

01 Apr 2022

Check Vivian and Chef Michi were wonderful and great teachers. They were professional and personable. We had so much fun making Sushi. Our pup, Shug, especially loved Chef Vivian since she gave her little treats. I can't wait to book another class.

Chloe

19 Mar 2022

It was such a fun class! Very informative and easy to follow instructions. Loved it!

Claudia

12 Feb 2022

Such a great class and experience.

John

04 Feb 2022

Chefs Vivian and Michi were delightful hosts/instructors! We booked them for a small corporate team building event (10ish people). They were fun, engaging, patient and knowledgeable.... our group had a fantastic time. Highly recommended! PS, the drinks and food were delicious!

Tana

19 Jan 2022

It was fun and amazing food. They were both very helpful and informative. The food was delicious.

Christina

14 Jan 2022

Great class! Directions were clear and the results were delicious!

Yuly

31 Dec 2021

The cooing class was great! It was so much fun to cook together, everything was well explained, so that you don't need to be an excellent cook ;-) Vivian and Michi were amazing, we enjoyed them so much it was beyond our expectations.

Amy

21 Dec 2021

We had so much fun and food was yummy

Heather

12 Nov 2021

Great class, great experience!

Valerie

15 Oct 2021

Vivian and Michi were amazing we enjoyed them so much. They were down to earth and super fun! Tacos and Margaritas turned out delicious. Cheers to Vivian and Michi!

Hollis

08 Jun 2021

Informative, interesting and entertaining. Never thought I'd end up with a plate of sushi at the end of the class. So good!

Irina

14 May 2021

Really good class

Sabrina

05 May 2021

So fun, and delicious recipes I'll be making again and again!

Nataline

14 Mar 2021

Thank you so much for the class! It was a fun learning experience :)

Tania

05 Feb 2021

It was a fun selection of food items. Sadly, the ingredients were not all listed nor some of the amounts. During the class, there were items that were not mentioned in the directions. I had hoped to hear more from Michi's experience with the food in Japan- he did not have much time to talk. Finally, we seemed to end class about 20 minutes early and a slower pace may have been helpful.

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Carlos S.

30 Dec 2019

Chef Vivian brought so much freshness in her dishes. She used same day vegetables and made everything from scratch. I had so much fun learning and I hope to do it again shortly.

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Chef Vivian and Michi

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Chef Vivian and Chef Michi are a dynamic husband and wife duo providing more than 30 years of exceptional culinary experience. Chef Vivian is highly regarded and holds many hats, including a private chef, caterer and cooking class instructor. Chef Michi has mastered the art of exquisite Japanese sushi and enjoys sharing his specialty skills with others. Together, Chefs Vivian and Michi offer a unique cooking experience in each of their incredible classes.

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