I was looking to help me see where I am going wrong trying to learn to make Indian food. I live 2 hours away and really was interested in Meghna's class. She offered 2 times and because I was so far away did'nt want the 6pm class. She worked with me and finally was able to make the 11 am class. NO DISSAPPOINTMENT.. She was amazing, easy to follow her instructions, she knew what she was doing!! Started with some herb education which made things come together in my head. She had the 4 of us hands on and learn first hand. The food was amazing and I feel I have a friend for life. ( if I need any guidance, have any questions) she is right there. Thank you for an amazing time read more

My family enjoyed our class with Meghna. She is very engaging, her home kitchen is well appointed and comfortable for groups, and most importantly we came away with new skills that we have already put to use. read more

A fabulous experience. Learned the small process secrets that are the easy difference between meh and awesome, and, with the added spice box, got the basics I need to go forward. It was also a lot of fun, and the simple meal we cooked was the equal of the best Indian restaurants I've experienced. read more

This class is great for anyone trying to expand there cooking knowledge and experience. I personally have done 2 classes with Meghna is she very professional and patient to ensure you can grasp the experience of cooking great Indian food from all over the country. I highly recommend this class for any skill level cook, it's wonderful experience. read more

The commentary from Stephanie and Barbara in their prior reviews is 100% accurate. As opposed to it just being a cookery class (a great class....more below), we got the background as to where dishes originated, which spices to use and when. What I liked was the willingness to improvise and shift around the dishes we would cook, based on what we liked to eat. To the extent that she sent one of her family out to get some extra ingredients. The kitchen space for preparing food is fine. The 4 of us had no issues at all. I thoroughly recommend this class by Meghna! read more

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I took my date here for a couple's cooking class session and it was wonderful! Meghna is a great teacher and started the class off with intros and some history of the spices we were going to use for the class. She kindly offered us wine and beverages and went over the foods we were going to cook. We then prepped the ingredients for the 4 dishes we were going to cook for the night. Instructions were clear and easy to follow, we cooked our appetizer course and had that as a snack while continuing to prepare our dinner. I loved the fact that we roasted the whole spices, ground them and then used them in our dishes, it added so much flavor and aroma and elevated everything to the next level. Loved the entire experience and highly recommend! read more

Crimson Kitchen - Kadhai Chicken, Aloo Gobi (Potatoes and Cauliflower), Aromatic Basmati Rice and Raita (Yogurt) - Cooking Classes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Meghna's class was fun and informative. Her home kitchen was warm and created a great environment, we enjoyed the socializing as much as the food. read more

Attended a hands-on class where we got a peek into spice blending and cooking techniques you rarely find in regular classes. The host's guidance made experimenting with the ingredients surprisingly effortless. Truly enjoyed the session! read more

Highly recommend! Meghna is incredibly knowledgeable and her dishes were delicious. We are all professional chefs and it was a great learning experience for all of us. We will book another class is the future! read more

My partner and I had such a great time learning and cooking Indian cuisine with Meghna! Meghna started by introducing the different spices (which honestly made me want my own spice box) and walking us through the different foods throughout India. We are in no way experts in the kitchen so didn't know what to expect and was even slightly anxious, but Meghna was so patient and went with our pace. The food was absolutely delicious and it made us feel so proud and accomplished. Can't wait to cook what we learned for our friends! read more

Crimson Kitchen - Cooking Classes Near Me - San Francisco, California

A very fun and low-key cooking class. Meghna made the dishes very accessible but could also go deep on the history and spices and really engaged with our own experiences with Indian food -- we felt like we learned a lot. She is also just fun to talk to and very accommodating :) read more

One of the best cooking classes I've ever taken. Meghna is an amazing teacher, a wonderful host and provides lovely stories and context for Indian food, down to understanding the beautiful spices. The dishes are all do-able-Can't wait to re-create them. I hope to take more classes from her! read more

I gave this class as a Xmas gift to my mom and wife. It was incredible... what an amazing experience. Meghna is so friendly and talented. The food was great, and we learned so much about the origin of different Indian dishes. I am definitely going to go back and have recomended the class to several friends already. Also, definitely get the traditional Indian spice box to take home. Well worth it! read more

We had so much fun cooking at Crimson Kitchen. Great company and wonderful food. We attended as a family and met others -- a meal was later shared family style. As vegetarians we appreciated the full menu. We also benefited from the spice lessons and regional food explanations. read more

This class is so fun and I highly recommend to anyone who loves cooking or loves food. I love how Meghna makes the cooking class so approachable and casual. She spent time answering our questions and diving in deep to explain each ingredient we were using. I learned SO much about Indian spices, different foods in different regions of India, and even cultural significance of common ingredients that I've used many times. The food we made was delicious and it was overall just an awesome time. I will be making some of these recipes at home and returning for more! read more

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My group learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the Crimson Kitchen cooking class. We learned about spices and techniques, and everything we made was delicious. Highly recommended. read more

What a fun evening! Meghna is my/our new fave teacher. Super on point, really fun, full of knowledge & stories. We cooked a delicious dinner with other students at Meghna's home, and it was just such a delightful evening. Highly recommend! read more

This was a fabulous class. Meghna is a wonderful cooking instructor, extremely knowledgeable about the variety of cuisines in India, and the spices and ingredients that characterize different regions. She did a great job showing us how to cook four dishes, which were all delicious. Meghna has a warm and fun personality--it was a terrific afternoon. I recommend her class without hesitation! read more

Loved Meghna's class. Fun & informative. Thought we knew about Indian spices, until we learnt so much during the class. Highly recommend.

Crimson Kitchen is an exceptional culinary experience. Welcomed with kind hospitality, Meghna taught my husband and me the distinct delicacies of each Indian region. Meticulously, we journeyed through the beautifully colored and flavored spices. Preparation, organization, and detail were impeccable. The dishes we prepared were flavorful and delightful. As this was a private lesson, we were able to capture the essence, beauty, and joy of creating this delicious cuisine. We are greatly appreciated and humbled to have Meghna as our host and Indian cooking guru. Definitely worth every moment and every bite! read more

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Meghna and her Crimson Kitchen cooking lessons were great! My daughter and I did the class together and we both loved all we learned about the culture and spices and cooking. Meghna is delightful and an excellent teacher. Plus, we got to sit down and enjoy all we and the other father/son group made afterwards. read more

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Meghna was absolutely amazing. I booked online and due to a calendar conflict we worked out another time (I'm pretty sure it was outside of her normal hours so extra bonus points for being super accommodating) This is the first time I've ever taken a cooking class and it was better than I had expected. Meghna took the time to talk about the origin of the ingredients and the basics of Indian cooking. We made 3 dishes and they were all super tasty. We made chicken, paneer and cauliflower. And had great conversation during the class. I Will definitely take another class when I'm back in town. read more

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Meghna is a warm, attentive, a wonderful host, and a great teacher. We did a team-building activity for a group of 6. It was fun, interactive and very engaging. The introduction to spices / different regional foods and cooking tips were very helpful whether you're an experienced cook or otherwise. It did not feel like a daunting task to make 5 dishes within 3 hours and then enjoy the feast in her beautiful home (which made the experience even more cozy and special)! Thank you Meghna for an awesome experience! read more

A memorizing experience! Meghna welcomed my wife and I into her house and we had a great time learning about Indian cuisine, a brief history of regional differences and all of the wonderful spices and flavors that are common. I recommend this for anyone looking to expand and/or spice up their cooking. Great for couples!!! read more

We had a great time in Meghna's cooking class. She responded quickly to questions over email and booking the class was easy on her website. For a group lesson it was about $130pp. The event was held at her home and took about 3.5 hours. Meghna started with an interesting history lesson on regional Indian foods and traditional spices, which was very informative. Our group of 7 then split off into groups of 2 and 3 to make the dishes - 4 total (3 vegetarian and 1 chicken) plus rice and raita. Meghna provides beer and wine and non-alcoholic drinks which was very nice. The cooking part was fun and I feel like I learned a lot about Indian cooking and spices. There was plenty of food and a ton of leftovers afterwards. read more

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Love the attention to detail and the variety of cuisine/dishes! The hostess is charming, always armed with a smile and delicious food! read more

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This cooking class felt like being welcomed into a close friend's kitchen. Meg is a fountain of knowledge and gives great instructions to her students....even when there are 8 of them and 3 dishes going at once! Truly impressive and the food we created together was absolutely delicious. If you're wondering whether you should take this class...stop wondering and sign up! read more

Meghna was absolutely great: we immediately felt like friends, learned about the cuisine but also tips and tricks on how to actually make the dishes at home, had fun interacting with the rest of our small group class, and ended eating the delicious food we made. Will definitely recommend to others! read more

Meghna was amazing and made sure the class was special for each person who attended. We gathered in her beautiful kitchen and learned all about Indian food, spices, and diet before cooking up a storm. She took otherwise intimidating recipes and made them approachable and fun. I'd loved to go back for another class. read more

We had a great experience! Meghna was incredibly welcoming and the food was authentic and delicious! I really enjoyed learning the history behind certain foods and the spices. I'd highly recommend this for a small, intimate gathering. read more

A fun delightful activity learning how to cook some delicious Indian food with Meghana. She's fun, friendly, and knowledgeable, plus you'll walk away with a great meal and some useful skills. Perfect for a friend's birthday celebration, date, anniversary celebration, etc. read more

This is my second time attending Meghna's class, and I have a wonderful experience! As an Indian, I appreciated Meghna's thoughtfulness in starting the class with intros and history and then transitioning into the cooking portion. I highly recommend bringing some Tupperware for leftovers. I'll be back for a third class soon! read more

My husband and I along with another family member took Meghna's wonderful cooking class from her lovely and well-appointed home. We made Paneer Tikka, Cucumber Raita, Shahi Korma, Pulao, and Gobhi Cauliflower. Every dish was amazing, and I've managed to cook the same menu successfully in my home kitchen. Meghna discussed the history of Indian cooking, the regional differences and specialities, and the importance of spices and spice boxes. I left with more cultural knowledge and great appreciation for the passing down of recipes through Meghna's family. Our family member is not an experienced cook, but was much better by the end of the session and had some recipes to make for his vegetarian wife. I highly recommend!! read more

Meghna, was a fabulous host and is an amazing teacher. Learnt so much and made unbelievable food. Probably the best Indian food I've ever tasted. I learnt so much about how the spices work together and activate each other or other ingredients. Excellent value for money too. I highly recommend a visit to the Crimson Kitchen. read more

a perfect afternoon spent learning about Indian Cuisine, making a dish and eating it in a beautiful setting. everyone in our family loved the experience. Thank you! read more

I highly recommend Crimson Kitchen! Meghna teaches you all about Indian spices and herbs and how to use them in your cooking. She makes learning fun and interactive. The food was fresh and delicious. Her newly remodeled kitchen is beautiful! It was money well spent! read more

Wow - our group of seven spanned in age from 13 to 70 but we all had a great time!! Meghna lovingly led us through the process but allowed us to really experiment with the cooking methods and ingredients. This far exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend it!! read more

We had an enjoyable class and really appreciated the intimate environment, and lessons on regional ingredients, style and spices.

Meghna leads a fun and engaging cooking class! We made pakora, korma, aloo gobi, and raita, all of which were delicious and approachable to cook under Meghan's instruction. I can't wait to apply my new skills at home and enjoy some delicious home-cooked food! read more

Came to Yelp to rave about the really excellent cooking classes offered at crimson kitchen. We were a group of four friends, none of us with much Indian cooking skill, and Meghna is such a well-informed, enthusiastic, and warm instructor. Our whole night felt like a casual night in the kitchen, in a really nice setting, and we just had a blast making four dishes and eating as we went. I can't recommend a classic crimson kitchen highly enough. Thanks for a great night! read more