Asian Street Food Cooking Class in Melbourne

Cook with a professional instructor in a shared, beginner-friendly class at Otao Kitchen. Explore the techniques behind your chosen cuisine, with menus that vary by season and ingredient availability.

• Explore Japanese dishes such as sushi and ramen, or Korean favorites including kimchi and seasonal pancakes
• Make Thai curry paste or Vietnamese spring rolls, depending on your class
• Prepare dumplings with fillings such as pork, chicken, beef or vegetables in the dumpling class

Itinerary

1. Enjoy a complimentary refreshment on arrival. The Japanese Cooking Class starts at 18:30 on Friday or 14:00 on Saturday and Sunday and lasts 3 hours. The Dumpling Cooking Class starts at 18:30 on Thursday and Friday or 10:00 on Saturday and Sunday and lasts 2 hours 30 minutes. Neither class runs on Victorian public holidays.
2. Watch your chef demonstrate the recipes in the Japanese Cooking Class, or learn dumpling-making and folding techniques in the Dumpling Cooking Class.
3. Chop, roll, fold, and prepare your dishes in the Japanese Cooking Class. In the Dumpling Cooking Class, fold and steam your dumplings. The Japanese menu may change with the season and ingredient availability.
4. Finish by tasting all your creations with a glass of sparkling wine or beer.

What's Included

• Professional cooking instruction
• Cooking equipment, utensils and an apron
• Food and refreshments
• Wine or beer, depending on the class; Thai and Vietnamese classes include a glass of sparkling wine

Important details

• Ages 16+ only. Ages 16–18 require an accompanying paying adult
• Alcohol is for ages 18+ only. Bring valid ID as proof of age
• This activity is not recommended if you have impaired physical mobility
• The venue is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• Wear comfortable clothing without loose or oversized sleeves, and closed-in shoes with flat, non-slip soles. Unsuitable clothing or footwear may result in refused entry without a refund
• Bring a hair tie if you have long hair
• Leave luggage and large bags at your accommodation or in your vehicle; storage is not available
• Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled class. Late arrival means no entry and no refund