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Cooking Class - Southeast Asian Fusion Fare
Cooking Class - Southeast Asian Fusion Fare
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What You’ll Do
Discover how harmoniously Korean and Vietnamese cuisine fuses in this culinary experience with Chef Pao.
In this hands-on class with Chef Pao, you will learn how to prepare a three-course Southeast Asian fusion dinner menu using an array of familiar and exotic ingredients, and time-honored Southeast Asian cooking techniques.
Chef Pao will begin by teaching you everything you need to know to handcraft fresh spring rolls as well as how to prepare a perfectly balanced dipping sauce. Then, you will learn how to build layers of mouthwatering flavor in a sesame-ginger Asian steak bowl before ending with a sesame ball fruit cake for dessert.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Spring Rolls
With vermicelli noodles, spring mix, avocado, cucumber, carrots and mint
Sesame Ginger Asian Steak Bowl
With rice or noodles, vegetables, peanuts and chili peppers
Sticky Rice
Sesame Ball Fruit Cake
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 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Labels Asian, Couples, Date Night, Fun
Meet your chef
After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in 2012, Chef Pao turned his focus to the beautiful and delicious preparation and presentation of sushi. Previously, he worked as a sushi chef at a restaurant in St. Paul where he perfected his sushi-making techniques. Now, Chef Pao runs his own catering business for events and gatherings, and teaches Asian cooking classes with a focus on skill and high-quality ingredients.
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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
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What You’ll Do
Discover how harmoniously Korean and Vietnamese cuisine fuses in this culinary experience with Chef Pao.
In this hands-on class with Chef Pao, you will learn how to prepare a three-course Southeast Asian fusion dinner menu using an array of familiar and exotic ingredients, and time-honored Southeast Asian cooking techniques.
Chef Pao will begin by teaching you everything you need to know to handcraft fresh spring rolls as well as how to prepare a perfectly balanced dipping sauce. Then, you will learn how to build layers of mouthwatering flavor in a sesame-ginger Asian steak bowl before ending with a sesame ball fruit cake for dessert.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Spring Rolls
With vermicelli noodles, spring mix, avocado, cucumber, carrots and mint
Sesame Ginger Asian Steak Bowl
With rice or noodles, vegetables, peanuts and chili peppers
Sticky Rice
Sesame Ball Fruit Cake
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 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Labels Asian, Couples, Date Night, Fun
Reviews
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Kelly
30 Jun 2025
Chef Pao was amazing. He is a patient teacher and we had a great time! I’d definitely do this again
Curt
29 Jun 2025
Chef Pao was great! Very intimate atmosphere really enjoyed learning how to make sushi.
David
28 Jun 2025
Very informative and enjoyable experience. It has given us confidence to make sushi in our own time. Plus all we ate at Chef Pao’s was delicious.
Ted
18 Jun 2025
Enjoyed the instruction. Fresh ingredients. Lots of fun.
Trisha Durst
18 Jun 2025
Very affable chef who loves teaching his art of sushi-making. We enjoyed our class and improved our skills. Tge finished products were delicious. I highly recommend Pao.
Dylan
15 Jun 2025
Chef Pao went above and beyond!! He was super accommodating, knowledgeable, and fabulous to work with! I would recommend anyone and everyone to take his classes!
Keith
13 Jun 2025
Chef Pao was amazing! Me made us feel welcomed and comfortable upon arrival and was extremely knowledgeable in his craft. We learned a ton about the art of sushi rolling and the food was phenomenal. Would definitely recommend!!!
Ben
11 Jun 2025
My wife and I took this class with Chef Pao and were absolutely blown away. He made the process of making sushi so approachable and easy to follow, even for beginners like us. We not only had a great time during the class, but we also left with the confidence and skills to recreate everything at home – and we have!
Chef Pao was patient, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about his craft. The step-by-step guidance, especially on rice prep and rolling technique, was exactly what we needed. The ingredients were fresh, the environment was fun and welcoming, and the hands-on experience was top-notch.
If you’re looking to actually learn how to make sushi, this is the class for you. Highly recommend it for a date night, group activity, or just to pick up a new skill!
Joan
02 Jun 2025
Excellent class: clear, fun, and tasty! Chef Pao is soft spoken, his directions and demos are easy to follow and nicely paced. I never thought making sushi rolls would be as doable as it felt. Highly recommended.
Khristine
23 May 2025
Just wonderful. Chef Pao was very knowledgeable and patient with all of our questions. I booked it for a birthday gift for my SO and we had a great time. We’ve never made sushi before but after taking one class, I am confident that I could make my own simple rolls!
Andrew
18 May 2025
We had a great time learning to make sushi! Chef Pao was extremely knowledgable and helpful for us first-time sushi-makers.
Carol
17 May 2025
Had a great time and learned so much!! Thank you so much!!
Valerie
29 Apr 2025
Had a great class with chef pao. Learned a lot about making sushi and where to buy ingredients, very fun and approachable class
Julie
13 Apr 2025
We enjoyed our evening with Chef Pao. He was welcoming and patient as a teacher, and the sushi we made was delicious! I would highly recommend a class with Chef Pao!
Bill
08 Apr 2025
Chef Pao was friendly and easy to work with. We’d definitely take another class!
Cala
29 Mar 2025
We had a great time and Chef Pao was a patient and kind teacher. Thank you!
Brent
21 Mar 2025
Really enjoyed this class! Chef Pao is a very good instructor and did a nice job of walking us through the steps of making sushi. Feel like I can start making some at home now!
Mark
17 Mar 2025
Great fun! Thoroughly enjoyed learning how to prepare potstickers and fried rice. Chef Pao is an excellent teacher - relaxed, knowledgeable, and a serious foodie.
Aida
16 Mar 2025
Had an amazing time with Chef Pao! He talks through all the steps at your pace and the appetizer and dessert were great too. Very good host. Highly recommend !
Jaimie
16 Mar 2025
Chef Pao was very knowledgeable and a great host.
Matt
09 Mar 2025
We loved the experience with Chef Pao. Learning the tricks of making sushi, especially the rice, was fun! I would recommend Chef Pao to anyone interested in making sushi at home. Plus, it was a fun date night activity.
Steve
09 Mar 2025
We had a great time with Chef Pao. He is an excellent teacher and the sushi that we made was incredible. Loved the cozy setting. Would definitely recommend this class.
Justine
26 Feb 2025
Chef Pao was a patient teacher who graciously hosted us in his home for a sushi-making class. He included step-by-step instructions, a lot of great tips, and provided fresh ingredients for us so our first experience making sushi was low-pressure. The rolls were delicious!
Eva
18 Feb 2025
The class with Chef Pao was really fun and informative! It was just me and my daughter, and Chef Pao was great at explaining things to us and helping us create some delicious sushi rolls!
Karl
17 Feb 2025
Chef Pao was very hospitable and taught a fun, informative sushi making class! The ingredients were fresh and tasty. It was a fun experience overall.
Constructive feedback:
- Include a small lesson on how to cook short grain white rice without a rice cooker.
- Consider having light, background music to add to the ambiance.
Beth
16 Feb 2025
Chef Pao was extremely welcoming in his home and was a wonderful teacher! My husband and I have never taken a cooking class before, let alone roll our own sushi! It was so much fun! We highly recommend Chef Pao’s class!
Max Moroz
12 Feb 2025
It was great, now I know how to cook the best rolls.
Holly
10 Feb 2025
This was such a great experience! My entire family enjoyed it. Chef Pao was a really welcoming host and great instructor. We are excited to make more sushi!
Colin
07 Feb 2025
Chef pao was a great teacher and the class was super fun!
Michael
07 Feb 2025
Very enjoyable experience and good food! Chef Pao is a good teacher and created a fun environment for our evening out.
Abigail
03 Feb 2025
Chef Pao was a joy to learn from! He took his time explaining the steps and gave plenty of time for questions.
Mary Ann
02 Feb 2025
I highly recommend Chef Pao and his classes! His teaching made sushi-making easy and fun, and he shared his favorite local spots for purchasing sushi-grade fish and supplies. My husband and I had a great time, and we left feeling confident that we could indeed make ourselves sushi at home -- and the food was delicious! Pao's home was warm and inviting, as was the chef himself. We're definitely planning to take Pao's other sushi course later this year! Excellent experience overall.
Erin
31 Jan 2025
Chef Pao was excellent, professional and entertaining. We had such a great time learning about the history of sushi and tips and tricks on how to make sushi at home.
Mitch
29 Jan 2025
Chef Pao was amazing. He was thorough, patient, and gave a great class while intertwining fun. We left confident (and full) in our abilities to try making sushi on our own.
Brittney
19 Jan 2025
The best class ever! We had a blast and chef pao was amazing and so welcoming. We learned so much. Don’t hesitate to try this class!
Heather
18 Jan 2025
Highly reccomended this class! The environment was welcoming and relaxing and Chef Pao was an incredible host and teacher! I left feeling so much confidence to start my sushi making journey at home. Take the class, learn the skills, ask your questions, enjoy your creations!
Jenna
05 Jan 2025
Chef Pao was great, an awesome date night in his home, very knowledgeable and a good teacher.
Blake
04 Jan 2025
Awesome experience!
William
04 Jan 2025
Very relaxing and approachable experience! Chef Pao was welcoming and ran a smooth, enjoyable sushi making class. We would recommend for a casual, relaxing way to learn a new skill. He was also able to answer our questions about techniques and tips for making a healthy/tasty sushi roll.
Charles
04 Jan 2025
Personable and welcoming. What a great time and teacher!
William
26 Dec 2024
This was one of the best experiences of my life. Chef Pao does a great job.
Mike
26 Dec 2024
Loved this guy! Thank you for a great meal. 6 hours later, I’m still full!!
Cheryl Stearns
22 Dec 2024
Chef Pao is a natural teacher who really knows his craft. I felt welcome in his home and had a lot of fun.
kristi
15 Dec 2024
Pao was great! He was kind, informative and very welcoming. We will be booking a class with him again! Highly recommend.
Tucker
09 Dec 2024
Chef Pao was very welcoming to his home and provided very helpful information.
Michelle Livingston thorstad
07 Dec 2024
Pau was amazing! We had so much fun and learned so much. Highly recommend him and his classes
Mariah
27 Nov 2024
He was very kind and patient. The atmosphere is very clean and the food was very good! We had a blast!
Kirk Guillaume
11 Nov 2024
Chef Pao answered all of our questions, provided great explanations, and the food we made was delicious.
Sarah
10 Nov 2024
Chef Pao was awesome! Very personable and patient. I’d take an another class from him in a heartbeat!
Una Rae
10 Nov 2024
It was a delight to meet Chef Pao. He is so knowledgeable, easy to talk with, great teacher. Had a wonderful experience!
Samantha
09 Nov 2024
This was a great experience! Chef Pao was very welcoming, the class was great and the food was delicious.
Joshua
27 Oct 2024
We had a great time with Chef Pao celebrating my mom's birthday! We would definitely recommend this class.
Hailey
20 Oct 2024
Booked this class for my boyfriend for his birthday and we absolutely LOVED it! So much fun and Chef Pao was super knowledgeable and made it super easy for us to learn. We want to come back and do the advanced class!
Mary
17 Oct 2024
We had the class for our leadership team. It was a great activity, and Chef did a fabulous job walking us throughout the entire experience! We had a blast and would definitely do it again!
Michelle
13 Oct 2024
This was a fun and engaging experience for us. The class was informative and iastructions were easy to understand. Thanks, Chef Pao!
Erin
12 Oct 2024
I think we were a little disappointed, paid for 2 hour class - but it was probably 20 minutes of instruction and our sushi does not look like the photos listed in the description.
Benjamin
12 Oct 2024
Great experience! Pao is very professional and knowledgeable.
Laura
04 Oct 2024
Chef Pao was very knowledgeable, kind, and fun! We enjoyed our time with him, learned a lot, and will definitely return for more classes. Highly recommend Chef Pao!
Noah
29 Sep 2024
Chef Pao was extremely welcoming and had a good flow to his class. The sushi was better than what I find at nearby shops, and the knowledge I learned I look forward to using in my own home!
Steve
19 Sep 2024
The class was fun and yummy but I would say pretty basic. I am not new to sushi making and was hoping to learn some new technics or recipes. Otherwise it was enjoyable experience.
Lauren
18 Sep 2024
Chef Pao was very welcoming and knowledgeable! Great experience.
Monica
17 Sep 2024
We had a really great time attending Chef Pao's class. He was welcoming and provided clear instructions and tips on how to make delicious sushi. It's a great experience and might try some of his other classes in the future.
Casandra
06 Sep 2024
Chef Pao was the best! He has a warm personality which is amazing when we are cooking in the home. He was so informative and made my husband and I anniversary the best!!!
Nancy
14 Aug 2024
Excellent class. Chef Pao was a very good teacher. So much fun to make our own sushi rolls then have a wonderful dinner.
Nicole
07 Aug 2024
Our group enjoyed this experience a lot. Great presentation and instruction.
Grace
04 Aug 2024
Chef Pao did a great job with teaching everyone how to make sushi and the specific ingredients necessary. If you get a chance to take his class you will love it!!
Beckett
03 Aug 2024
Chef Pao was very welcoming and very informative. Great class- would recommend! You should know it is in his house but the space is great!
cheryl
03 Aug 2024
My granddaughter and I attended Pao’s Sushi class. He is a cheerful, fun and excellent at teaching his skill. We made 3 types of rolls and then had the enjoyment of eating what we made along with a lovely salad he made for us and some Mochi ice cream for desert. I always thought making Sushi was a difficult task but with Paos instruction we were able to make very nice rolls first time. Great class.
Kyla Berreth
28 Jul 2024
Such a great class. Chef Pao was so knowledgable and helpful. The food was fantastic! Would def do any other class with Chef Pao in the future. Highly recommend.
Zoe
29 Jun 2024
Our time with chef Pao was unmatched. What a fun way to spent a Saturday. The sushi was incredible and it was very fun to learn about. 10/10 recommend
Natalia
12 Jun 2024
The sushi was good and Chef Pao was very nice! I was expecting a longer class where we could learn and participate in making more of the food, the class was really just rolling the already prepared ingredients.
Gregory S
02 Jun 2024
Chef Pao callled 90 minutes before our guests arrived to tell us he wasn’t coming. His excuse was that his flight arrived the morning of our event, not the night prior. He didn’t have the courtesy to tell us until the last minute. We needed up ordering takeout. It was a total let down. I will not use cozymeal again and I wouldn’t trust that chef pao will be there for your event.
Natalie
04 May 2024
Chef Pao was great and the class was so fun! Three sushi rolls plus the cucumber/edamame salad and miso soup was more than enough food for each of us.
Angela
04 May 2024
Chef Pao was fantastic! He is a great instructor and the meal was absolutely wonderful. Thank you for teaching us how to make sushi rolls and for the incredible experience.
Bri
03 May 2024
What a fun & unique experience with Chef Pao! He invited us into his lovely home & taught us all about sushi & roll making. Loved all 3 of our rolls & enjoyed some delicious appetizers. A great idea for a date night or a fun night with a friend!
Bridget
27 Mar 2024
Chef Pao was a kind and patient teacher and was clearly excited to demonstrate his knowledge on sushi-making. The class was well-organized and ran smoothly (our class of 4 people finished in about 1.5 hrs). The food that we made tasted great! One thing that I realized was that the menu mentioned mochi and we did not receive it, but I was definitely still full from the food we made. Overall I had a great time and would definitely recommend this class anyone interested in sushi!
Jackson
16 Mar 2024
Chef Pao was absolutely fantastic— inviting, kind, fun and certainly knowledgeable! I bought this class for my girlfriend and I to attend as a Valentine’s Day gift and she was not disappointed (being the biggest sushi fanatic ever). I would definitely recommend any of Chef Pao’s services as our experience was fantastic. Thanks for the great time, Chef!
Chelsea
11 Mar 2024
The class was informative, however, for the price I was expecting more. Also we were very surprised by the location of the class, no one in our group was anticipating it being at a house?? The website needs to make it more clear this class is at Chef Pao’s home, and not a facility or restaurant. Again for the price, was expecting more of an experience.
Alyssa Ackermann
20 Feb 2024
Fun night out, Chef Pao was welcoming and knowledgeable!
Krystal
18 Feb 2024
Chef Pao was very knowledgeable. The class was awesome. The menu wasn’t quite as described on the website, but everything was delicious.
Max
18 Feb 2024
Had a wonderful time! Would 10/10 recommend.
David
17 Feb 2024
Was awsome experience would definitely take another class Made everyone feel at home and answered all questions and explained everything in detail
Nickolas
27 Jan 2024
We had a nice evening making delicious sushi with Chef Pao. He made it a comfortable and interesting experience for us and we really enjoy it. Thanks!
Mallory
14 Jan 2024
Very good food and very personable!
Stephany
14 Jan 2024
The sushi making class with Chef Pao was well worth it. He explained all the steps well and made the class fun.
Kate
13 Jan 2024
We had so much fun at Chef Paos class! The sushi was delicious, he was very kind and knowledgeable, and we would definitely come back again! Such a great experience for me and my sisters, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone. Thank you Chef Pao!
Karen
10 Jan 2024
Fun was had by all. Lots of tips to make sushi at home.
Hanxiao
10 Jan 2024
Class is not well prepared. Chef did not pay attention to details.
Victor-John
09 Jan 2024
Chef Pao is very professional and insightful. My wife and I had the best time and learned a lot.
Sarah
07 Jan 2024
Chef Pao was amazing! He was prompt, professional, accommodating, and an amazing teacher. It was a wonderful experience.
Chelsea
06 Jan 2024
Class was great! Pace and length were just right and Chef Pao was a great teacher. Would recommend to others!
Patrick
21 Dec 2023
Chef Pao was fantastic! We loved the individualized experience and learned so much. We would recommend this to anyone.
Kacy
17 Dec 2023
Our group had a great time and loved the experience!
Hannah
11 Dec 2023
Chef Pao’s handmade sushi class was amazing! Chef Pao was incredibly kind and a great teacher. The sushi was delicious. I’d recommend this experience to anyone!
Zachary
07 Dec 2023
The best class!
Becky
03 Dec 2023
Chef Pao was nothing short of amazing! He was informative, interactive and entertaining! I loved the experience.
Krystal
26 Nov 2023
We had so much fun. This was a birthday event for my 24 year old son. We had people from 18 to 95 years old and everyone had fun and learned how to make Sushi. Chef Pao was so knowledgeable and patient. Thank you Cozymeal! Thank you Chef Pao!
Kristi
29 Oct 2023
Chef Pao's beginner sushi class was such a fun experience. It was an easy going atmosphere and Chef Pao was very kind, patient, and reassuring. My husband and I are looking forward to trying the advanced class in the future.
Dana
28 Oct 2023
This was an awesome experience. Laid back and fun. Highly recommend this experience.
Justin
14 Oct 2023
Chef Pao was great! Would highly recommend this class if you are new to making sushi.
Michele
16 Sep 2023
This was so great. I took my husband, son and DiL, we all learned how to make sushi and where to buy the freshest ingredients. The food was delicious! We went really hungry and left very full. Also, he worked around my hubby's allergies. Thanks again Chef
Julie
11 Sep 2023
This was a blast! It was definitely cozy, just 2 couples and Chef Pao. He was very good at teaching us how to master the art of making sushi. He mastered it, we didn’t do too bad!! Would recommend for sure.
Rachel
24 Aug 2023
Personable, educated, fun! Very much enjoyed myself!
Bethany
19 Aug 2023
Chef Pao was super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the art of making sushi feel really accessible.
Amanda
26 Jun 2023
We gifted this sushi making experience to my MIL for Mother's Day and everyone loved it! Chef Pao was professional and friendly and the food was incredible. We highly recommend Chef Pao!
Jean
05 Jun 2023
We hired Chef Pao for a birthday event in our home. He did not disappoint! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed making sushi for the first time. I would highly recommend Chef Pao and look forward to taking his advanced class!! Thank you, Chef!!
Ryan
28 May 2023
Chef Pao was great! Very polite, made an excellent meal, and cleaned up well. I would definitely recommend Chef Pao.
Amy
28 May 2023
So accommodating & friendly! Everything was great!
Jamie
28 May 2023
Chef Pao was great!
Kirk
13 Apr 2023
Chef Pao delivered on a wonderful corporate event. Would highly recommend him!
Penny
20 Mar 2023
We booked a hybrid class for my daughters 12th birthday party - great food, great experience, and Chef Pao was excellent with the kids! Highly reccomend!!!
Ryan
06 Feb 2023
Awesome experience and would recommend to go! Very informative and experienced chef that made us feel at home during the experience. Thank you Chef Pao!
Sarah
04 Feb 2023
Amazing class! Highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning how to make sushi!
Joe
24 Jan 2023
The class was great and the food was delicious! Pao taught us every step of the way and answered any questions we had during the process. The egg rolls were so good and we have already made them again using his teachings.
Abigail
08 Jan 2023
We went in not knowing what to expect. Needless to say expectations were exceeded. Chef Pao is incredible!
Olga
07 Jan 2023
Amazing fun experience. Lovely date. Will be making sushi at home!
Dylan
11 Jul 2022
Wonderful Experience!
Kelly
08 Aug 2020
Great experience!! We are already planning our next class! Thank you for your time and expertise!
Marisa
22 Dec 2019
Great experience and chef!
Reviews Chef Pao received outside of Cozymeal
Terri
30 Oct 2019
Chef Pao’s service was excellent! He went above and beyond to made sure everything was perfect. Everyone raved about the food. Thank you for making the event excellent!!
Steve
30 Oct 2019
Food was great and I loved it.
Zang
30 Oct 2019
Great sushi, and knowledgeable about the fish.
Yer
30 Oct 2019
Chef Pao's cooking is exceptional and entertaining. He enjoys teaching about culinary art techniques and cooking methods, so he won't disappoint if you have the chance to see him cook and learn from him.
As with the dishes he creates, there is no disappointment. He is passionate and it shows through the flavor he extracts from simple ingredients.
All in all, he can always bring a unique twist on classic dishes, and that is probably what I enjoy the most about his cooking style.
Emilee
30 Oct 2019
Pao has excellent people skills and truly cares about how what he teaches to others! He’s passionate and creative when it comes to perfecting his craft, I highly recommend choosing him to learn more about what his cuisine can offer!
Anel
30 Oct 2019
Very good chef and dedicated to his craft. He is very knowledgeable about his craft.
Tony
30 Oct 2019
Had a great meal made by my friend !! Egg rolls and cheese puffs were very nice !!!
Amber
30 Oct 2019
Sushi rolls are amazing.
Morgan
30 Oct 2019
Made some egg-rolls and fried rice for my family! Delicious and everyone loved it! Very good food.
