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Chef Motoko is a Japanese chef and author who specializes in invigorating, flavorful, and unique Japanese cuisine. Chef Motoko prides herself on her beautiful vegetable garden from where she sources many of her ingredients. She often picks the vegetables the day of the class; some of which are less well known outside of Japan. Her teaching style is unpretentious, friendly, and easy to understand.

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Signature Wagyu Beef Dumplings From Scratch

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Best of Brunch Dishes

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Enjoy the very best of brunch cuisine with ease. With this private chef meal, you will be treated to a whole range of unique, expertly crafted brunch dishes. Chef Esh-Marie will present a multi-course menu that includes moreish pastries and savory gourmet creations. Each course is customizable to suit your...

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Get a taste of scrumptious Thanksgiving favorites crafted by a five-star chef. Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast made from scratch during a private chef meal with Chef Karen, who is excited to guide you through a flavorful holiday menu. Leave all the cooking up to a professional and simply enjoy the wholesome spirit of...

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Bay Area Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

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Bay Area Food Tour: Exploring the Mission District

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Exploring the Mission District

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Experience Chinatown Like a Local

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Enjoy the juxtaposition of noodles and crispy vegetables in this light meal. Master the preparation of buckwheat noodles, a gluten-free staple of most Japanese diets. You will learn the correct cooking and rinsing techniques as well as a recipe for a savory dipping sauce. Chef Motoko will also share her secret for...

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Perfect your sushi-making skills with Chef Motoko. Surprise your dinner guests with a colorful selection of sushi. Chef Motoko’s recipes are based around the Japanese philosophy of soshoku, or frugal meal. Traditionally made up of a soup, a side dish and rice, this style of eating has become the norm in most...

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Learn how to prepare an authentic Japanese-style pancake with Chef Motoko. Chef Motoko will introduce you to a delightful dish, known as okonomiyaki, that will wow your senses. In this class, you will learn all about an extraordinary pancake. The okonomiyaki is a traditional Japanese-style pancake that you will be...

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Chef Motoko's Overall Rating

4.9 / 5

Based on 15 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Motoko

Samer

03/08/20

Motoko is amazing! She is such a kind and patient person who has great passion and skill as a chef and teacher. She came fully prepared and carried out the class as promised. I highly recommend her.

03/08/20

Jason

11/22/19

Thanks! It was a great experience.

11/22/19

Susan

07/30/19

It was a delight to have Chef Motoko in our home. She is very knowledgeable, my husband and I highly recommend her. The food was delicious and we learned so much. We had a wonderful experience.

07/30/19

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Japanese Pancakes and Stir Fry