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A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, Ken has vast experience at top NYC restaurants, including Nobu 57, Shang, and ‘inoteca. Born and raised in Hawaii, Ken has a unique culinary background of Hawaiian and Asian fusion cuisine, and was making poke bowls long before they were trendy.

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Chef Ken or Resident Chef's Overall Rating

4.9 / 5

Based on 12 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Ken or Resident Chef

Sarah

10/09/19

The team enjoyed the event with Chef Ken. Fun team building and food was delicious. Thank you!!’

10/09/19

Marnie

03/17/18

Great fun!

03/17/18

Connor

06/05/17

Chef Ken was very engaging and enthusiastic throughout the entirety of the class, which provided for a fun and exciting cooking experience. I appreciated the small class size as well and would recommend this class with Ken to all other couples looking for something fresh and new on the dating spectrum!

06/05/17

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