My wife and I took a private cooking class with Meghna and had a wonderful time. Not only is she a…read moregreat cooking teacher--clearly explaining methods and sharing a great historical explanation of the different traditions in Indian cooking--she is also a delightful personality and presence to share the hours with. Can't recommend it enough.

Very happy with the experience. Booked a solo session, had very good communication prior to the…read moreday, and tailored the menu to what I had discussed with her. The day of the session was very well organized. Insight into methods, processes, and culture was interesting and valuable. The results of our labors were excellent. Absolutely recommend!

I took a cooking class here and had a lot of fun!…read more Parking is not convenient. The closest parking garages are still a 10 minute walk away. Luckily, it's in the Mission, so there are other things to do to make the parking garage fees worth it. They measure and prep the ingredients for you. The specific class I took didn't require much action other than combining, stirring, and a tiny amount of chopping. You're in groups, so you can skip doing anything you don't want to do. The assistants are friendly and super talkative. Eating at the big table with everyone else was fun. They had beer, wine, and a nonalcoholic cocktail as well. I came with someone, but I think going solo wouldn't be too awkward. It's almost $200 for 3 hours and it's pretty inconvenient since I don't live in the area, but I'd recommend it for a fun evening!

My friend has attended several cooking classes & dinner events & invited me to attend the duck and…read moreEastern European wine dinner recently. The communal table seating is a fun way to meet new people, talk about shared passion for food & culture. The food was beautifully presented & delicious! Chef Gracie & her crew did a wonderful job. The dining tables had small appetizers waiting for us upon arrival to graze and enjoy until the formal service started. I overheard her say that she knew we'd be hungry so she prepared some wonderful breads & dips in advance. The strawberry soup was interesting, not too sweet but had savory toppings that added flavor & texture. The beet salad and duck were presented family style and the duck was perfection, tender & flavorful. Dessert (lemon gelato) was served individually & was a refreshing end to our meal. Each course was paired with a wine where the history of the wine was shared by the sommelier of the evening. Overall, a fun event with delicious food & we met some interesting people.

Ayako was wonderful. She is very nice and answered all our questions. I went to the Japanese lunch…read moreclass, there were 3 of us in the class. The food was very homey, and I mean it in a good way. Prepping/cooking runs for ~2 hours and we ate for the 3rd hour. Food was delicious and healthy. Also prices are half what Le Cordon Bleu charges and she graduated from there. So it's like taking a Le Cordon Bleu, but paying half the amount. When it comes to food, I've been told that I have high standards and I say it's good. I'm going to see if I can attend her Brazilian and French classes. Highly recommend!

I recently had the pleasure of attending Ayako's Brazilian cooking class while I was visiting San…read moreFransisco with my husband during a work conference. I wanted to fill my days with some fun activities during the days my husband was away at the conference. I found Ayako's cooking class and knew it would be something fun and different from anything I have back home. Ayako was incredibly nice and inviting! She offered me slippers, an apron, and printed copies of the recipes we prepared. We cooked together and chatted along the way about different things to do in the city and food, of course. I learned some simple techniques for cutting vegetables I hadn't known before and I cook quite frequently at home. The food, conversation, and atmosphere could be beat! I would love to attend another one of Ayako's classes when I return to the city.

What an amazing experience team building with a cooking class Emily is such a good teacher she is…read morepatient and kind taught us the science the aromas and the art of cooking thank you so much for this amazing class and the food was delicious a chefs kiss!

I can't say enough great things about Emily and the class she hosts. I had a tough time finding the…read moreright cooking class in San Francisco that balanced quality and budget for my team--and Emily's class exceeded all expectations. She was incredibly accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure my team had the best experience possible. One of my team members is pescatarian and needed dietary accommodations, and Emily handled it seamlessly. That was a huge win! The feedback from my team was overwhelmingly positive: - The food was delicious - They picked up new cooking tips - The vibe of the space and Emily's hosting were top-notch If you're an admin like me or just someone looking for a fun, engaging team activity, I highly recommend booking a class with Emily. You won't be disappointed!

7/27/25 Zach…read moresurprised me with a ramen cooking class at The Story of Ramen. I lovvvve ramen (and noodles in general) so I was ecstatic for this experience. The Story of Ramen is located in the Mission so parking was a little tricky. We got to the general area 20 minutes before so that we could get a decent parking spot. We did the 4 hour advanced workshop where we learned about how to prepare the broth, marinated eggs, chasiu pork, tare seasoning and how to make the ramen. For that day, there were 5 other pairs. Our teachers Manville and Jeff, guided us through every step of the arduous process of making the perfect bowl of ramen. The workshop started off with a lecture about the history of ramen and the creation of The Story of Ramen. Of all the tasks we did, my favorite was making the ramen itself. After learning in detail how much work goes into making ramen, I appreciate ramen more than I ever did before. This was a great team building activity and something new for us. I highly recommend this and of course you get to eat the bowl of ramen you make at the end of the workshop!

Calling all noodle lovers! This is your sign to make your own ramen from scratch! The story of…read moreramen in San Francisco offers two amazing hands-on ramen experiences that'll turn your foodie dreams into reality. The 2-hour Ramen Party is a fun, social class where you'll make fresh noodles from scratch, assemble your own bowl, and enjoy a 3-course meal (gyoza, ramen, and mochi ice cream). The 4-hour Advanced Workshop takes it to the next level, you'll learn to craft broth, chashu pork, marinated eggs, tare seasoning and noodles, for a fully customized bowl of ramen perfection. Classes start at $70. Whether you're planning a cozy date night, friend hangout, or the perfect foodie gft, this ramen-making class is it.

I found this Pop-up event & thought its a nice idea. I t was a delightful evening, hands-on class &…read morethen we had dinner. The event held in the Chef's beautiful house & everything was well organized, well prepared & extremely flavorful! People at the group were very sweet & enjoyable to cook with. I highly recommend any event with Chef Mashav. She is really professional & knowledgeable!

What a fantastic tour by Mashav (the owner and the chef of Le Couloir)! Richmond neighborhood in SF…read moreis known for its mix of cultures, but Mashav masterfully uncovers all the hidden secrets and gems - Secrets only someone who lives in this community is familiar with. And she does that through food and hand-picked dishes that you will never uncover without a guide. Even though locations may change per tour, our group tasted a mix of cultures and got some stories behind the dishes, the restaurants, and their owners. Few examples - * Russian cuisine - Herring with a pickled onion on fresh bread * Indian street food - I was surprised how much I enjoyed this vegan street snack - I would have never ordered anything without meat, and I dislike spinach, but the fried spinach snack was mind-blowingly good. * Mexican - Quesadilla with plantain. Again, no meat but it was soooooo good. * Chinese - Glazed Pork and pork-filled bun I won't spoil the surprise for some of the other locations. And more, and more - Total of about 7-8 places. You won't stay hungry, guaranteed. The walk itself is not challenging; there are no hills to overcome, even though it's San Francisco. Don't wait - Just go!

My wife and I took a cooking class with Douglas last night to celebrate our anniversary. We…read moreattended a class that had 6 people; all good friends of ours. Everyone attending had different levels of cooking skills, and all of us walked away with insightful learnings! Douglas taught us everything from essential kitchen tools to own; the importance and techniques of toasting spices; how to stage and time the preparation of an incredible dinner menu; how to prepare and cook restaurant worthy meats, and more! As a group, we were involved in all stages of cooking an incredible meal: pork tenderloin with peppered apples, creamy mashed potatoes, brocolini, green salad, and ginger cake with caramel sauce. With the wine that we all brought, this was an amazing feast! If you are looking to improve your cooking and entertaining skills, one of Douglas's cooking classes is a must attend! In less than 24 hours, I have spoken to numerous friends about this, and everyone wants to check out his classes now. This is a win-win for everyone; the idea of hosting an incredible dinner party is no longer an intimidating thought -- Douglas, you will be seeing us again! Thanks for a great class.

We just enjoyed a wonderful evening with Douglas at his home, learning to cook some delicious food!…read more I was given this cooking class as a birthday gift and really wasn't sure what to expect (I tend to see cooking as a bit of a chore) but the evening was just so easy and fun that we had a great time in this beautiful space! Douglas is a very knowledgeable and laid-back chef who can easily move between instruction, casual conversation, and describing the intricacies of why it's always best to do this or that in the kitchen. Plus the others who cooked/dined with us were a lively bunch we're glad to have met! I would highly recommend working with Douglas in any capacity, maybe even as a birthday gift as was my experience ;-)

We booked a class with Richard to make doughnuts. It was a blast. I'm an idiot in the kitchen, but…read morewith Richard's calm teaching, even I was able to make some delicious doughnuts. He's a really nice guy--and extremely talented. Highly recommend taking this class. Or any of his classes.

I booked a private sausage making class for my husbands birthday. We LOVED our experience. Richard,…read morethe owner, was super friendly and we found him to be an absolute wealth of information during the class. We made fresh Italian sausages and got to grind and stuff sausage casings all by hand and then had a tasting of the Italian as well as some breakfast sausages that were premade. The Italian sausage was pretty amazing, but the breakfast sausage was out of this world good. My husband has since made sausages twice. Highly recommend the class.