My visit here pretty much started off online, where my bestie and I decided to sign up for a…read moredumpling class and found this place. We were put on the waitlist after doing so but then got a text several days later saying two spots opened for us, so I snagged our seats as fast as I could. Really appreciate the staff on the other line for reaching out to me and "reserving" my spots unless I let them know I'm not interested! Getting here, there is the Meyden Garage that offers 3-hour free parking for customers of Whisk and other surrounding businesses though most spaces inside there did not have the signage saying that so it was confusing parking around there. Getting inside the building, you'll see what can only be described as a haven for chefs and aspiring cooks of all levels; you have cooking tools, pots and pans, cookbooks, plates, neatly folded cloth napkins and a bunch of other things strewn around in such a colorful and organized manner. The kitchen for our cooking class was clean and spacious, with all the ingredients we need prepped and set out in front of us. We worked in pairs prepping and cooking all our dishes throughout. Chef Thanh Tang was very informative and engaging throughout the whole process, and the other staff working with him were efficient in cleaning used utensils and keeping everyone's prepped items in check. Instructions were very clear, and directions flowed very well since we made one dumpling after another! Since both of us don't really cook and we had many questions to ask, it took us a bit to catch up with the rest of the class, but all the folding techniques became much easier to do thanks to our teacher. For this particular class, we pan-fried the shrimp and chive dumplings, while the wontons and steamed vegetable dumplings we prepped were steamed while we all took a break. As for the spicy green beans, I actually had the chance to stir-fry a non-spicy version of them in front of the class! All the food we made here was really good, and we came close to having to box some of it home too! Everything here was worth the $150 per person from the experience to the food, and I'd take another class here in the future! For reference, the class I took is called "More Dumplings, Dumpling?" and ran on a Saturday from 5:30-8:30pm though that's just a timeframe since I did stay slightly longer just to finish my food!

The store has some cool kitchen gear but this review is mostly in response to the cooking classes!…read more Did their Italian-American Dinner Pasta Bolognese class with a Caesar salad and panna cotta with chef James! It was a fun experience. You show up and get greeted by their staff. You'll find your station and go to work! Some of the ingredients are pre-prepped which is nice otherwise you'd be there all night haha. The class was roughly 2 hours long and then we enjoyed dinner all together so roughly a 2.5 hour experience when it was all said and done. The fans kick in so it can be a tad bit loud when everyone is cooking but the instructor was great and made his way around the room to make sure everyone was doing what they were supposed to do. They had 2 additional staff members helping out to make sure any ingredients you needed were available. Plus - you get a glass of wine :) Fun date night!

Service The staff were professional and attentive to our…read moreneeds. Selection They have variety of items if you need something unusual they might have it. Value Items seem durable for the most part. A little prices, but it is worthes for some items.

Amazing store, with a variety of culinary treasures. We had…read morea not so great experience as when we went to check out, the cashier, who had seen my mother next in line to check out, chose at that moment to walk away and talk to other people within the store leaving us at the cash wrap and not coming back. Luckily, Stacey saw us standing and waiting, and at that point it had been about 5 min of waiting. So thank you, Stacey.

I got several knives sharpened here and am 100% satisfied with the outcome! Not only did they give…read moreme a discount for multiples knives, but they were ready earlier than expected. I didn't even know there was a discount until they rung me up and told me. One of my bigger knives is so sharp that the weight of the knife literally cut through onions and bell peppers when I was dicing them. They also offered to stay open later just for me because my work schedule didn't allow me to get there before five the week they were ready. Then they graciously offered to hold onto them for as long as I needed. I will definitely be using them in the future and will be sure to plan a little extra time to shop around. They have darling selection of kitchen/cooking accessories and spices and jams, too!

I have driven past Tacoma Knife Sharpner practically everyday while on my way to work. But it was…read morejust a few weekends ago when I finally made a stop in here. Steve and I were quite impressed with the various knife selections for all of your kitchen needs. Very cool! We definitely have a place to keep in mind when we need to upgrade our knives for cooking. In additional to that there are seasonal spices and such here. There is quite a selection of local hot sauces from a brand I haven't seen before... so we will keep that in our minds for future reference also when our hot sauce stash needs to be replenished.

If you're local and want in person side by side color views of Fiestaware this is your shop…read more I stopped in and was surprised at how jam packed everything was. It's the epitome of clutter - a bit unpleasant to navigate and there's a bit of a smell that made me not want to venture farther into the store. The front desk person was wearing headphones and didn't respond when I greeted him, through he finally noticed me and took them off to say good morning. I was curious about the Fiestaware colors they carried (if they had pre-86 Rose) since they appeared to carry retired items as well but didn't especially want to linger in the space. Overall, they could do with a strong air purifier and cutting down their shelved stock so it's more manageable to view.

This store has a wide selection of kitchen items at reasonable prices. I typically find what I am…read morelooking for and it's conveniently located in Pike Place Market. The service is always friendly and helpful.

Cute shop with lots of home goods, seasonal items, and things that would make great gifts for a…read morevariety of locations. Staff was friendly. I came in for a graduation card for a family member and they had a nice selection. Also love their baby and kids selection for toys and gifts! Prices are reasonable! Definitely a great spot to have when you need to grab things for a seasonal or special occasion!

Nicest merchandise and employees are so nice and helpful. My friends all love the gifts I bring…read morefrom this store.

My husband and I came here for a date night, and it was such a blast! We took the 'Evening in…read moreThailand' class and learned how to make Chicken Pad Thai, Thai Vegetable and Coconut Creme Brulee.. The instructor, Chef Julia was high-energy, skilled and made everything easy to follow. The best part was getting to eat what we made at the end--the flavors were so much better than takeout! It's a group setting (we shared a station with another couple), which made it social and fun. Plus, you get a 10% discount in the store afterward, so we definitely walked away with a new wok. Highly recommend for a unique night out!

I took the Five-Star French Meal in-store cooking class and loved it! Chef Peter gave clear…read moreinstructions along with helpful tips and tricks, and the staff efficiently cleared empty bowls and tools to keep our workspaces clutter-free. The nameplates were a nice touch, making it easy to find our spots when we first arrived. There's a break in the middle to rest and shop the store (with a 10% discount for class participants!), plus free cappuccinos and lattes made from one of the espresso machines on display. They also ended the class right on time, which I appreciated. I'd definitely take a class here again!

Watch out! Pun intended. I asked how much for a new watch battery and the man said $10. When I was…read moreready to pay, he punched numbers into his calculator: $15. I told him he quoted $10 to which he just nodded and didn't say a thing but repeatedly pointed to the calculator. $15 is a fair enough price, so why didn't he just say that in the first place? I don't trust the bait and switch.