Asian Cooking Classes in San Diego

Join Chef Krong for this hands-on cooking class exploring the distinct flavors and techniques to make Thailand’s national dish. You will learn how to prepare this beloved noodle dish at home from start to finish. The chef will guide you as you practice your knife skills and discover traditional ingredients such as rice noodles and bean sprouts. Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be social events that do not require any previous experience. Gues...

Skip the busy sushi restaurant and make your own in this immersive cooking class. All you need is an artistic eye and a little guidance from an expert to start making colorful and enticing rolls at home. After mixing hot rice with mirin and a hint of sugar, you're left with the ideal sticky rice base. Expertly slice and dice avocado and cucumber to layer with crab meat for the perfect California roll, then use a classic bamboo roller for a perfect roll. Cl...

Put a sweet and spicy twist on a classic pad Thai in this immersive cooking class. Under the guidance of Chef Lula, you'll learn the recipe to make this traditional dish with an infusion of new flavors.Practice your knife skills by cutting thin slices of Wagyu steak to add to your pad Thai. Plus, you'll learn the proper way to dice bell peppers, red onions, carrots and other vegetables for the stir fry. Whip up a sweet and spicy sauce with brown sugar, swe...

Red Thai curry is different from other types of curry as it is spicier than yellow curry and less spicy than green curry, but you will learn all of this and more with the help of Chef Krong in this hands-on cooking class. The main ingredient in this dish is the red chili which is used to make Thai curry paste and when mixed with bamboo shoots, tofu, coconut milk, fish sauce and Thai basil leaves, the result is a textural and flavorful heaven that is out of...

This cooking class with Chef Supranee will help you create a stunning feast, featuring dishes like tom kha tofu served with delicious coconut broth, pad see ew and a chicken panang curry. For dessert, you'll prepare a wonderfully decadent mango sticky rice. Chef Supranee hails from Thailand and grew up in a culinary-crafty family, soaking up the histories and flavors of Thai cuisine. This cooking class is the perfect opportunity to soak up some Southeast A...

In this in-person cooking class, Chef Jordan will share his world travels as he teaches you traditional Thai cooking techniques. Using exotic ingredients like coconut, curry and ginger, you'll learn how to make savory tom kha gai soup and fresh spring rolls with ginger lime chicken. You'll also prepare creamy and fragrance-filled Thai coconut yellow chicken curry. Many ingredients used in this class are organic, non-GMO and local.MENUArtisan Fresh Fruit Pl...

Broaden your culinary horizons and explore a range of Southeast Asian dishes from all over the region in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Nicholas. First, learn the intricacies of making Lumpia, a traditional Philippine spring roll served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Next, discover the aromatic world of Thailand by learning to make noodles cooked in a soy-based sauce with chicken, shallots, peppers, ginger, and Thai basil paired with crunchy Japa...

Master the flavors and cooking techniques of authentic Asian cuisine in a cooking class guided by Chef Rachel. Carefully craft a menu that displays the versatility and variety of Asian cooking, with knowledge imparted from years of experience in the kitchen. First, learn to cook up garlicky bok choy to sit atop a bed of crispy polenta, soaking up all the flavors from a tender, honey-teriyaki shrimp. Next, perfectly pink Ahi tuna with a delicate sesame crus...

Discover the bold flavors of Thai cuisine in your own kitchen with the guidance of Chef Krong in this interactive cooking class. You'll learn how to use authentic techniques and local ingredients to create traditional Thai recipes. Start by preparing laab gai with ground chicken in spicy lime juice. Next is a bold and peppery moo pad prik Thai dam with pork or chicken. Gaeng massaman gai, a chicken curry with potatoes and onion, is next. Dessert is a sweet...

Chef Aaron is ready to share tips for creating traditional Japanese cuisine using modern techniques and local organic ingredients. You'll start the meal with tempura shrimp and edamame accented with spicy mayonnaise. Next is okonomiyaki, a savory pancake known as "Japanese pizza" that's topped with cabbage, noodles, eggs or grilled meat. Then, enjoy a refreshing cucumber salad with seaweed, ponzu and ginger dressing. End this authentic meal with the sweetn...

With the skilled help of Chef Jarrett, you will leave this interactive cooking class able to craft a Japanese style meal. This menu incorporates all the ingredients most beloved to Japanese cooking. Begin by assembling a spicy garlic cucumber salad with chili oil and lemon before crafting your very own bai buns with a chicken karaage filling. To pair with the bao buns, you will make a miso-roasted eggplant topped with scallions and sesame seeds. No menu is...

Join Chef Jordan as he gives an engaging introduction to Indian cooking and techniques. He shares his years of experience and love of Indian flavors in this in-person cooking class. You'll learn how to make Indian-spiced roasted chickpeas, crispy Tandoori eggplant, curry roasted cauliflower and garlic lemon basmati rice. Dessert is a sweet and fruity mango coconut white quinoa with mint. All recipe items are vegan, gluten and dairy free.Many ingredients us...