Asian Cooking Classes in San Diego

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...

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...

Experience the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine in this royal pad thai cooking class. Learn how to stir-fry rice noodles to perfection with your choice of tofu, chicken or shrimp, paired with fresh bean sprouts, green onions and eggs. Chef Supranee will show you how to finish your dish with a sprinkle of crushed peanuts for that authentic, satisfying crunch. Book your cooking class today!MenuRoyal Pad ThaiWith tofu, chicken or shrimpWith stir-fried rice noo...

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...

Chef Krong is ready to take you on a journey to Thailand through the flavors of the country's most-loved cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. You'll begin by mixing together a spicy and sour tom yum kung soup with lemongrass, shrimp and mushrooms. Next is khao pad gai, a Thai chicken fried rice with tomatoes and carrots. Panang gai, sweet roasted peanut curry with chicken, is up next. Dessert is a sweet and refreshing Thai iced tea.MENUTom Yum Kung: Spi...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Discover the fresh and bold flavors of vegetarian Thai cuisine under the expert guidance of Chef Krong in this interactive cooking class. You'll learn how to create classic Thai recipes without the use of meat. Start with por pia tod, crispy veggie rolls with sweet and sour sauce. Next is pad Thai with rice noodles, tofu and peanuts and gaeng kiew waan, green curry with veggies, bamboo shoots and eggplant. Dessert is sweet and creamy coconut ice cream with...

Join Chef Aaron for the lowdown on preparing a colorful and authentic selection of sushi rolls in this cooking class. Begin your adventure with shrimp spring rolls prepared with rice paper and filled with bean sprouts, cucumber, gobo and vermicelli noodles. Next are maki rainbow rolls filled with tuna, kampachi, salmon and cucumber. Nigiri sushi with fresh fish, rice and wasabi is next on the list. Finally, learn how to prepare hand rolls with fish, rice,...

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...