Cooking Class - Korean Street Food Favorites in East Bay

We had a great time learning to cook with Chef Polly. She was welcoming and fun while also providing detail instructions and helpful tips. I signed up for the class hoping to learn how to do the pleats for steamed buns and Chef Polly helped me achieve that!

Chef Polly is an amazing teacher and host. We learned a lot about what we were cooking and had fun doing it. Everything was well prepared and the conversation was great.

Chef Polly was fantastic! She far surpassed my expectations and we will definitely be going back! She was warm, welcoming, and taught us so much. Best date night!

This was the best cooking class experience I have ever had. Chef Polly was able to make the entire meal gluten free for me. She was incredibly insightful and warm. My partner and I had the best time at her street food class. Go to her class and you won’t regret it! It was the best bday gift.

Chef Polly was very welcoming, knowledgable, and encouraging. Her home and water front view were beautiful. We learned how to make 4 separate dishes and got to eat along the way. We never felt intimidated and also enjoyed learning the history of the meals.

Chef Polly is very friendly and knowledgeable! She taught us how to make various Korean street foods. Everything was explained very thoroughly, from how to prep the ingredients down to the cooking with lots of opportunity for hands on experience. I’m excited to make the dishes she taught us!

We had such a great time with Chef Polly! Her kitchen is beautiful and perfect for groups. There were three couples and we all had lots of hands-on time and plenty of food. We're excited to make her recipes at home and also use some new techniques we learned.

Chef Polly was a great host and chef! Her home was welcoming and warm (she had a very thoughtful playlist and tea waiting). We learned everything from the basics (i.e. good hygiene and knife skills) to how to make more complex Korean dishes including kimchi pancake, steamed buns (dumplings), and dalgona (the cookies in Squid Game). I would recommend her to any chefs, whether novice or expert <3

We had a great time conversing, learning, and eating the delicious food with Chef Polly during her Korean street food class! The food was delicious and we learned a lot of different cooking techniques that we can hopefully try at home! We took a few steamed buns and dalgona candy home as well which our daughter and mother-in-law really enjoyed! Highly recommend Chef Polly’s class!

Chef Polly greeted us warmly with roasted barley tea, instantly making us feel at home in her kitchen. She patiently answered our many questions while preparing a delicious bindae-tteok appetizer and guiding us step by step through each cooking process with helpful tips and encouragement. Thoughtfully checking in beforehand about dietary restrictions, she also showed me how to make a gluten-free hoettuck—something I had always wanted to try—ensuring I could fully enjoy the class. Beyond cooking, she generously shared her favorite Korean businesses and insider tips. The conversation went well beyond Korean food making the experience feel like hanging out with old friends over a wonderful meal. No matter your skill level or dietary needs, Chef Polly’s energy, warmth, and genuine hospitality make this class truly special!

It was so much fun to cook with Chef Polly and her classes were spot on in terms of teaching me the basics of making the dishes presented in the menu as well as the tips and tricks to streamline and enhance. All the dishes came out super tasty and I feel like my cooking skills definitely have been upgraded!

My friends and I booked Chef Polly’s Korean Food Essentials and it was phenomenal! She was so sweet and funny! She created such a warm and inviting environment!! My friends are experienced with cooking but not professionally trained so it was really cool to see her put on her professional chef hat and teach all of us some really handy tricks! We would definitely book a class with her again :)

Chef Polly was amazing! Not only was the food delicious but she was so warm, inviting, and informative. This is my third time doing a Cozymeal cooking class and my evening with Chef Polly was by far my favorite. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed the experience and how tasty the meal was. 10000/10. Would highly highly recommend this class (or any class) that Chef Polly offers.

Chef Polly came to my home to cook a Korean Feast, for my birthday! It truly was a feast! She tailored the menu for our dietary needs. She was a total pro and pleasure to have at our home. The food was fresh delicious and impressive, and we loved every bit of it. It was a wonderful experience.

We cooked a delicious meal with Chef Polly and learned a lot about Korean ingredients and flavors. Yummy bulgogi, jap chae, spicy tofu and pork soup, sauteed mushrooms, and various kimchee and pickled vegetables. A great experience!

We cooked a variety of Korean dishes include beef bulgogi, japchae & kimchi jigae soup. Everything was delicious. Additionally, Chef Polly is very professional, kind and loving. I enjoyed working with her and would love to do so again. David & Alecia

Awesome teacher and fun hangs! Took a vegan Korean cooking class with my Mom, it was a ton of fun and we learned a lot. Chef Polly is great!

A great class to attend! Chef Polly was very accommodating and made the lesson fun and easy to learn; all the food came out great and delicious!

Chef Polly was an amazing teacher! Overall great environment, vibes, and most importantly food! Definitely would recommend anybody to go if it’s their first cooking class! Had a blast :)

We loved our session with Chef Polly! She was so warm and inviting, educating us on each step. The menu was so creative and absolutely delicious! She tailored each dish to our sensitivities, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn more about Korean cooking.

Chef Polly was great — very knowledgeable and passionate about cooking. She was easy to follow and broke down each recipe simply and clearly. We did the Banchan class and enjoyed its slower pace as we really got to enjoy the process and learn about each dish. We had a great time and would absolutely recommend!

We had such an amazing experience with Chef Polly. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and we walked away inspired to cook more at home. Thank you so much!

Chef Polly was fantastic throughout the evening. She was prepared, thoughtful, instructive and had a great cooking style. She knew the recipes intimately well and could explain ingredient choice/origin. She also made the instruction fun, with clear thought and creativity injected into each dish. We will definitely be trying a few of the dishes again.

Chef Polly was great! She took us through the ingredients, the preparation, and even the cultural significance of various dishes. There were techniques and ingredients that we will definitely be incorporating into our future meal prep.

Chef Polly was amazing! She made cooking plant based Korean food feel very approachable and was very knowledgeable about the ingredients we used. The food was delicious - we’re already planning to make most of the dishes we cooked for a dinner party. In addition to teaching us helpful tips in the kitchen, Chef Polly was very personable.

Chef Polly made us feel so welcome in her home and gave us lots of useful knowledge and tips. Food was delicious, of course. A lovely evening!

Chef Polly was super hospitable and knowledgeable. We had fun making plant based Korean food and got to eat it while there! She happily answered any questions while teaching us the cooking steps.

Polly was an amazing host. This was better than anything I could have hoped for. We learned a lot, ate a lot and had plenty of awesome conversations about the Korean culture and food. Wholeheartedly recommend a class with Polly.

My husband and I had an awesome time learning how to make bonchon with Chef Polly! This was our anniversary gift to each other instead of simply going out to eat. We can’t wait to take more of Chef Polly’s classes. She introduced us to new ingredients, recipes and techniques and we left her home confident we can do this at our home. Highly recommend!

My partner and I loved our Korean Banchan class with Chef Polly! We felt Polly was empowering us to cook on our own at home, and she gave great tips and little tricks with each recipe. From perfecting the mixed purple rice, to various vegetable side dishes, to making kimchi, we covered a lot. I loved that this class was so hands on, too. Highly recommend!

Preparing Korean recipes with Chef Polly was a joyful and delicious experience. Korean food is among my favorite cuisines, and Chef Polly taught us the basics of some popular Korean dishes. The class was participatory, and Polly clearly explained the recipes and process of the food preparation. I highly recommend the course and hope that Chef Polly will teach a class on cooking Korean barbecue.

I worked with Chef Polly to cater an elegant dinner party for my brother's birthday. Polly was a talented and creative partner throughout the process. Not only was the food sublime... her consultation on everything from menus, to how to set up, to how to set the table, to hiring the assistants, cleaning everything up at the end, made the experience truly enjoyable for me and all my guests.

Chef Polly is a gem! I was amazed at the number and variety of Korean recipes we were able to prepare in just 2 hours, and the resulting meal was delicious -- lots of stuff we'll cook regularly at home in the future. Thanks for making us all feel so welcome, we'll definitely be back in your classes soon!

We loved all the dishes prepared for our paella backyard party. All was scrumptious! Chef Polly is lovely to work with. Such an enjoyable way to celebrate with our family and friends.

Chef Polly orchestrated an unforgettable experience by catering my Maui wedding in December 2022. Having collaborated with numerous chefs throughout both my professional and personal endeavors, I can confidently assert that Polly's culinary prowess is unparalleled. From meticulous planning to locally-sourcing the ingredients, she flawlessly managed every facet of the event's cuisine. Her creative touch extended to designing personalized menus at each place setting, while also skillfully coordinating the wait staff. The result was a gastronomic masterpiece that left an indelible mark on my taste buds – unquestionably one of the finest meals I've ever savored.