Cooking Class - Cuisine of the Far East

51 reviews

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What You’ll Do

Enjoy flavors from Southeast Asia in the heart Noe Valley.

Culinary inspirations from the Far East come alive in Noe Valley. Allow Chef Meghna to show you how to unlock culinary secrets to create unbelievably mouthwatering dishes from this great land.

Your culinary journey to the Far East awaits. Discover the foods of this incredible region. Learn to make Paneer Tiki by marinating delicious cheese using taste bud popping ingredients, such as garlic, ginger, and more. Create your own chicken curry plate as Chef Meghna showcases ingredients you may have never even thought to incorporate to bring out tastes that are truly out of this world. More traditional foods are on the menu as well, such as basmati rice, sauteed cauliflower, and a yogurt side dish. You will certainly feel transported to another land as you sample your creations.

Guests may bring their own beer or wine to enjoy during the meal.

Your Menu

Paneer Tikka

Indian cheese marinated in ginger, garlic, spices and yogurt

Shahi Korma

Chicken curry with hints of almond, saffron, cream and coriander seeds

Gobi Fry

Sauteed cauliflower with cumin, ginger and tomatoes

Cucumber Raita

Refreshing yogurt side dish with toasted cumin and cucumber

Pulao

Traditional basmati rice flavored with whole spices sauteed in ghee

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 8
Meal Courses 5
Event Duration 3.5 hours
Labels Adult, Couples, Fun, Indian

Meet your chef

Chef Meghna

51 reviews

I have often been asked about my culinary background, to which I facetiously respond that I come from a culture that has been focused on food for the past five thousand years. Certainly, quite a resume! Coming from a heritage that has food as the epicenter of most occasions, I found myself yearning to replicate the scrumptious delicacies, be it from high end Indian restaurants in Mumbai to street food in smaller towns such as Lucknow.

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Cancellation Policy

Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

What You’ll Do

Enjoy flavors from Southeast Asia in the heart Noe Valley.

Your Menu

Paneer Tikka

Indian cheese marinated in ginger, garlic, spices and yogurt

Shahi Korma

Chicken curry with hints of almond, saffron, cream and coriander seeds

Gobi Fry

Sauteed cauliflower with cumin, ginger and tomatoes

Cucumber Raita

Refreshing yogurt side dish with toasted cumin and cucumber

Pulao

Traditional basmati rice flavored with whole spices sauteed in ghee

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 8
Meal Courses 5
Event Duration 3.5 hours
Labels Adult, Couples, Fun, Indian

COVID-19 protocols this chef will implement are:

Social Distancing Friendly

Reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Staci

28 Mar 2018

We had a fantastic experience with Chef Meghna. We went for a team building activity, and it was better than I even thought it would be. Chef Meghna taught us so much about Indian cuisine. We learned about all the spices, spice holder, different oils to cook in and why. It was very informative but also fascinating. AT the end we had this AMAZING food that I thought I could never make. I would highly recommend Chef Meghna.

Jessica

28 Jan 2018

Meghana was a lovely host and a great instructor! We had a wonderful evening, and we're looking forward to trying out her recipes at home!

Anna

22 May 2017

This was my first time doing anything like this, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Meghna is super friendly, chatty, and easy going, and the group I was with were really enjoyable as well. I wasn't sure what to expect in terms of format but I enjoyed the fact that we were each given a recipe to "own" and we prepped and cooked it for the others while also learning about the other dishes as they were prepared. It was an easy pace and the food was delicious! Wish I could have eaten more!

leila

21 May 2017

She is super friendly , loved my experience with her , i will defeat take classes with her again

Johanna

17 Mar 2017

We had a lovely time. Chef Meghna is warm, thoughtful and knowledgeable. We've already started purchasing some of the ingredients to recreate at home. Highly recommend.

Fatinah

20 Jan 2017

Chef Meghna is super hospital and is able to accommodate for a variety of dietary restrictions. Her kitchen is a perfect space to learn traditional Southeast Asian cuisine.

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Meghna

Pierre

05 Jan 2021

This was an amazing class that taught us so much!

Paul

04 Mar 2020

What a great time! The food was excellent and we learned lots about Indian spices and cooking techniques. Meghna was the best.

Bret

18 Feb 2020

Great explanations and oversight without micromanaging. Will look for more of her classes!

Amy

08 Feb 2020

Amazing class, informative and fun

Donna

05 Dec 2019

Meghna was fantastic! I loved her introduction of spices and how each one was used. The rice was different and amazing as well as all of the savory dishes. Some of the best Indian dishes I have had even after travelled to India for 5 months. Thanks , we will be back!

Jacob

16 Nov 2019

Meghna was incredibly knowledgeable put together an awesome menu & experience - not to mention the food was delicious. I would highly recommend her class!

Dania

01 Nov 2019

Had a great time with Chef Meghna! Learned so much about about different influences on Indian cuisine and how the different spices work together! We can’t wait to try these dishes on our own once we receive recipes! Definitely recommend to folks!

Brad

18 May 2019

My wife and I loved Chef Meghna’s Vegetarian Indiana food class! A great mix of learning more about Indian food and learning to make it. Plus she made the whole thing fun and the space was lovely. Highly recommend.

Noelle

18 Apr 2019

Loved all the info about food in different regions of India and when/how to use certain spices. Food was delicious -- the chef and her recipes were easy to follow. Class ran over by 30 mins, though it was a pleasant class and I liked that we didn't feel rushed to finish.

Esteban

15 Mar 2019

Chef Megha created a great experience for us...explaining the centerpiece of Indian cuisine, which are the spices and why certain foods and oils are used in Indian cooking. Super happy I took this with her. Thanks Chef Meghna!

Matthew

15 Feb 2019

Chef Meghna was a wealth of knowledge with Indian food, spices, and history of it all. I don’t really cook so it was great to have her walk us through everything step by step. She was truly an amazing chef and I would definitely do another class with her in the future.

Melissa

31 Jan 2019

Was so much fun! Learned a lot about Indian food/cuisine. Great people in our group which lead to good conversations and made the evening that much more enjoyable. Chef Meghna was fantastic— a great host and teacher.

Jenny

22 Oct 2018

Meghna is personable and funny, while also sharing vast knowledge and experience. She has small, helpful tips, as well as a kind was of reassuring new cooks that finesse comes with practice.

Jenny

28 Sep 2018

This was a super fun night! Meghna made Indian cooking really accessible and helped us at each step. She also taught us about Indian cuisine and the typical spices used. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun activity and/or date night!

Kevin

20 Sep 2018

It was informative, fun and had a great time with a few other people trying new things.

Ben

24 Aug 2018

Meghna was incredibly knowledgeable and did a great job of demonstrating all the spices and flavors of Indian cooking! She delegated the tasks better than other classes we've taken and made sure everyone got to participate in the fun.

Julie

24 Aug 2018

We had such a fun time learning from Meghna and cooking some really cool recipes. She was fun, energetic, and gave us home cooks some really practical tips. We loved this class!

Sam

07 Aug 2018

Great cooking class. Before we started cooking the chef let us smell and taste all the spices while she explained how they incoporated into the dishes we cooked. Chef Meghna provided a fun and informative evening!

David

07 Aug 2018

Very fun and informative class that finished with a delicious meal!! Highly recommended!!

Becky

06 Aug 2018

My son and I had a wonderful evening learning some Indian vegetarian recipes as well as a little history. We met some lovey people and had a really tasty dinner!

Jonathan

26 Jul 2018

It was great. Learned a ton and ate some amazing food.

Lynnette

22 Jul 2018

Chef Maghna is very sweet and welcoming! She makes sure no one feels left out. Definitely recommend taking one of her classes.

Aeysha

26 Apr 2018

Truly enjoyed cooking with you:) Thank you for being such a great host. I had an amazing time. Thank you for making it an amazing and a memorable experience.

Lan

19 Apr 2018

Good conversation, good food, a good night with good people.

Shannon

11 Mar 2018

Chef Meghna is so helpful and awesome! We had an amazing night.

John

31 Jan 2018

I loved the class!

Sierra

21 Jan 2018

Wonderful night! The food was delicious and I learned some good tips about spices and cooking Indian rice and vegetables.

Danny

20 Jan 2018

Amazing time and I learned so much about Indian spices and food

Kurtis

07 Jan 2018

Megha was really great and informative. She did a nice job of balancing the cooking and the information so we enjoyed the evening and the company but at the same time we were learning and she was making sure we had everything we needed to cook the recipients at home. I think she mentioned that she is planning a street food CozyMeal option and when she does we’ll be the first to sign up. Would definitelt recommend her classes to anyone

Lauren

06 Oct 2017

Chef Meghna was great!! In addition to sharing delicious recipes and walking us through making the dishes, she also shared a ton of interesting information about Indian cooking and food culture. The food was incredible and we really enjoyed her company as well! Would definitely come back for more!!

Josh

26 May 2017

The six course classics of India course was great!

Aubrey

21 May 2017

Great cooking class. I highly recommend it!

Jade

20 May 2017

Chef Meghna was amazing! She was extremely helpful and informative with all the spices and always checked in to make sure we were enjoying ourselves while also learning. She's a very friendly and patient teacher with great sense of humor and showed us easy ways to make really tasty food - I couldn't believe the dishes that came out were made by us! Absolutely delicious, highly recommend her!!

Maddie

17 May 2017

We had a great time and appreciated Chef Meghna's patience, flexibility, and wealth of knowledge. We’d never cooked Indian food before but feel like we learned enough about the spices to try it at home. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening!

Riley

17 May 2017

Chef Meghna was absolutely fantastic. She provided upfront insights about regional cooking practices and spice usage prior to jumping into food preparation. Her kitchen made for a very personal experience that created a friendly, sharing atmosphere. We freely asked Chef Meghna questions that she was happy to answer. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone.

Lisa

02 May 2017

Very personable! Enjoyed her spice lesson. Meal was delicious! Would do it again!

Jide

27 Apr 2017

Chef Meghna was a master in the kitchen. She gave us an small history of Indian cuisine and all the spices and then we started cooking. The dishes were fragrant, spicy and delicious. She is highly recommended.

Chris

21 Apr 2017

Chef Meghna was fantastic to learn from and expand my understanding and knowledge of Indian cuisine.

Preethi

17 Apr 2017

Chef Meghna was amazing! She was very sweet, and gave us great advice on how to translate these recipes to make at home. Meghna's house is very homey and beautiful, and we truly enjoyed the conversation and recipes.

Jacqueline

10 Apr 2017

That this ended up being a private lesson was unplanned, but made for a focused and fabulous class. A lovely introduction to spices and a little Indian history was a perfect overture and we went right to work. Chef was generous with her time and taught us valuable cooking skills. We had a lot of fun and created and ate a memorable Indian meal.

Gabriel

13 Mar 2017

The evening was amazing. A lovely educational but very fun experience. Excellent food, wonderful host.

Chuck

11 Mar 2017

Excellent cooking class my wife and I both enjoyed it immensely- would definitely do again

Gabriel

11 Mar 2017

Chef Meghna was AMAZING. We had so much fun. Wonderful food, wonderful atmosphere, excellent teaching, a true gem.

Elden

28 Feb 2017

I enjoyed the time I spent with Chef Meghna. She was a great teacher & host. I loved the history of Indian cooking she shared with the class as well as technics that are used in Indian cooking. I have several Indian cookbooks which will be a lot easier for me to understand. I really enjoyed cooking in a home kitchen, it made for relaxing evening. I would definitely take Chef Meghan's class again.

Alex

21 Feb 2017

Fun and delicious food!