Seattle Cooking Class: Fundamentals of Making Sushi Rolls

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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in Downtown Seattle

arnel a.

Chef Fumiko is amazing! Sh made our steamed bun and pot stickers making class such a fun and memorable experience. She was very friendly, patient, and welcoming from the start, which made everyone feel comfortable, even if it was our first time making. She explained everything clearly step-by-step, from preparing the dough to rolling techniques and presentation. You can tell she is highly knowledgeable and truly passionate about what she teaches. She was also very helpful, always checking on us and giving tips to improve our steamed bun and pot stickers without making anyone feel nervous or rushed. Overall, it was an amazing class and I learned a lot. Arnel

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Connor H.

Chef Dean taught us how to make a variety of quick and easy Japanese dishes. The experience was amazing a Chef Dean was incredibly thoughtful and friendly during the class. Thanks Chef Dean!

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Michael P.

With all of the prep work done by Chef Dean, we had hand made mandu (dumplings) with help, and guidance from Chef Dean, followed by bulgogi beef gimbap, and finally mini bundt style rice cakes with red bean past, flame grilled pineapple, nuts, and an amazing ginger sorbet. And he even packed the leftovers for us to bring home, along with printed recipes of everything so we can repeat the experience. We highly recommend this and Chef Dean if you are looking for a unique experience.

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Devon G.

We had an amazing time making ravioli with Chef Andrea. He was kind and patient and the food was amazing! We would recommend this to cooks of all abilities. He made the whole process easy and fun. And to top it all off, all of the food was delicious!

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Tom S.

We cooked a selection of Japanese dishes including multiple appetizers, a main entree, and a desert, all lactose free! Chef Dean was very pleasant and patient. He took time to make sure we were able to make each dish. A really fun evening!

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Janel H.

We got a gift certificate and chose to learn to make pot stickers and steamed buns with Fumiko. Fumiko was very knowledgeable and friendly in her private cooking kitchen. We really enjoyed our class and we got to make delicious food.

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Eric B.

The recipe for the buns is unique and worked very well. They came out well; very light - including the cinnamon buns. The pot stickers also worked well. The class was well paced and we received copies of the recipes.

Zara A.

I’m so grateful to have had this experience. Fumiko was a wonderful teacher. I learned so much about cooking techniques. The event was very organized and thorough.

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SAKSHI B.

We had a great time at the private Japanese cooking class with Chef Dean! The food was delicious, and the chef was friendly and welcoming. It was a fun and memorable experience — the perfect special day activity. Highly recommended for anyone who loves great food and a hands-on culinary adventure!

Paige V.

We had a great time with chef and the food was very tasty. We would do it again!

Blakeley P.

The cooking class exceeded our expectations. I booked it for my husband’s bday present and Chef Dean made the whole experience very special! Also, Chef Dean is from the same island, as my husband. He truly treated us like Ohana. The food was AMAZING. He sent us home with all of the leftovers, so we were able to share what we had created with family. One of the recipes in particular we’re excited to use as our go-to for family gatherings! It’s impressive but not overly complicated to make now that we’ve made it once. Highly recommend! Thanks Chef Dean!

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Christine Ngwiri .

We had the absolute pleasure of being hosted by Chef Dean for a private dinner experience to celebrate my husband’s birthday—and wow, it was beyond amazing! From start to finish, the entire evening was filled with joy, flavor, and meaningful connection. Chef Dean is not just incredibly talented in the kitchen—he’s a natural storyteller and teacher. As he guided us in preparing each dish, he walked us through the process with such ease and passion, explaining techniques, ingredients, and even sprinkling in fascinating stories from his culinary journey. We learned so much about Asian cuisine—its diversity, cultural significance, and the personal favorites that inspire Chef Dean’s creations. It wasn’t just a meal—it was a rich, immersive experience that left us not only full, but truly fulfilled. If you’re looking for a memorable and heartwarming culinary adventure, we can’t recommend Chef Dean enough!

Larson W.

The cooking class was fantastic! The instructor explained everything clearly and made the experience fun and interactive. I learned several techniques that I’ve already started using at home. The ingredients were fresh, the recipes were easy to follow, and the atmosphere was welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone who loves cooking or wants to improve their skills!

Ruben F.

We had a great experience with Chef Fumiko. She was extremely knowledgeable, communicative and kind. We did not have any experience preparing sushi and now have the confidence to do it on our own at home. We learned how to prepare the rice for sushi, and we prepared 3 rolls: a cucumber roll, a California roll and a Seattle roll.

Tanner C.

Amazing and delicious experience!

Susan B.

Chef Fumiko had everything terrifically organized in her well equipped kitchen. She accommodated our food preferences in her menu. She taught us, included us in the preparations and had well documented, easy to read recipes for us to take home. Her experience and professionalism shine through. Highly recommend. Also… the food was fresh and delicious! Thank you Chef Fumiko.

Scott D.

Excellent experience. If you are looking for a personal chef who will walk through making a 5 course meal for you and you partner, Chef Dean is the way to go. His meals are only for couples or small groups. This means that all the time and focus is on making sure you are having a great experience (he is getting less money than other chef out there!). Chef Dean is in Everett, so we had to reschedule because of work and fighting through traffic. But he was gracious and worked with us, and I am so glad it worked out. Great experience.

Paula B.

Chef Andrea was very personable. We loved the stories of how he learned his father's recipes and passes them on to his clients. The gnocchi and sauce recipes will be used by all of us. They were delicious...as well as the appetizer, salad and cake. We loved everything.

Cindy D.

The class was fantastic! Thank you for such a fun night!

Daniel L.

Fumiko is knowledgeable, welcoming, and hands-on with her teaching. The food turned out great too! It was a lot of fun, and I'd definitely recommend it to others and give it another go.

Denis K.

Chef Mary was simply excellent, highly recommend!

Luke P.

My fiancée Riley and I had an incredible time cooking and learning from Chef Fumiko. The kitchen was great, she guided us really well through the menu, and offered helpful suggestions for how we can continue our learning with Japanese vegan cuisine. I also appreciated how Chef Fumiko made the experience accessible. I am hard of hearing and wear a hearing aid, so places with a lot of background noise, etc. can be difficult for me. It meant SO MUCH that Chef Fumiko had speakers set up around the kitchen and used a headset microphone. I didn't have to lean on Riley to repeat things I'd missed, so I got to really just enjoy the experience overall. Absolutely would recommend this experience for others!

Kathy L.

Very lovely intro cooking class.

Matthew .

First time doing a cooking class and we LOVED it. Chef Fumiko was great - was very hands on to making sure we were successful and provided a wealth of knowledge (both cooking tips + history on what we were making). 10/10 will repeat.

Wyatt B.

Chef Alex was an incredible! He came with all the tools and experience to make this such a fun time. He is incredibly flexible with menu and you can text him about customization. He took a lot of time to teach lifelong techniques and the meal was wonderful. We absolutely will be booking again!

Natalie Z.

Chef Mary is the absolute best. We ended up unexpectedly with just two in the class, and we had so much fun and learned some great and PRACTICAL tips to be more excited in the kitchen. Her home is beautiful, and she is so welcoming and hilarious. Highly highly recommend.

KIM R.

Chef Mary's enthusiasm was infectious!! Time just flew when having fun! Love her cooking style, cook food/ingredients that's wholesome and good for me. Everyone is different. She gave some ideas on base soup which could be customized to my liking. Love the class! Will sign up for another class. Thank you Chef Mary!!

Erica T.

Mary was INCREDIBLE. We loved every minute of this class, and we learned so much. We will definitely be back!

Jennifer N.

Really fun! Great tips and advice. Really delicious yet easier meals that we can use weekly in our meal plan. Awesome sauces. And thank you for the herbs!

Ly P.

Great time tonight. We learned a lot and hope to do more classes.

Doc G.

What a delight to take this class! Mary was one of the most welcoming entertaining and knowledgeable chefs we have met. Not only did we have a great introduction to the basics of using a knife in the kitchen, but we also made a wonderful lunch under her supervision. This would be an awesome setting for families or close friends to share a course and have a wonderful culinary experience. If I could give her more than five stars I would. Well done Mary!

Esther A.

We had a great time. Chose to do this less because of a need to learn to cook and more because my partner and I needed a fun evening and some variety in our normal date spots. Mary was a great host, entertaining, and clearly loves what she does. Bonus points on the mid-century kitchen still in beautiful shape!

Kyle M.

Our group had a wonderful time making sushi with Chef Kumiko! Covid has obviously made doing group activities difficult and we were originally planned to do ours in January 2021. We felt uncomfortable with all the restrictions and Chef Fumiko was soooo accommodating to ensure we could make the best of the situation. We learned a lot about the proper methods to making authentic sushi, where we should get fish locally, and preferred ways of rolling and mixing ingredients. We look forward to trying again our on own using her guidance and techniques!

Caitlin H.

Fumiko provided us with a fun, informative, and relaxed environment for our first sushi-making experience. This class was a great date night, and Fumiko went above and beyond in her flexibility, answering questions, and giving us some fun ideas to try at home. We highly recommend taking a class with her, and hope we can take another class with Fumiko in the future!

Kyle H.

This class was a lot of fun

Laura B.

This was so much fun! We loved the group size (our class had 6 total people), and Chef Fumiko is super knowledgeable and dedicated to making sure every student understood the technique. We want to take her sushi class!

Winston M.

Chef Fukuoka was fantastic! She was patient and explained everything thoroughly! I would highly recommend her services!

Rick L.

Fun class that we enjoyed the food and learning

Meghan R.

Amazing! Super knowledgeable and very kind, me and my girlfriend had an amazing time!

Avani D.

The most relaxing Sunday ever! Chef Andrea taught us the basics of making ravioli and made us practice the most important part - the dough and rolling it into sheets. While the fillings were premade, he did provide recipe cards for them as well as suggested sauce recipes. After a very therapeutic session of making the ravioli, we sat down for lunch to a salad (one of the best I have had so far), ravioli (the ones we had made ourselves) and dessert. The fact that there were absolutely no leftovers was proof enough to how good the food was. Chef Andrea was very friendly, answered all our questions and had a very clean kitchen. Highly recommend this class for a couples date night or weekend with friends!

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