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Holli B. January, 2026

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

Melissa was a great hostess. She was very attentive to my texts and Q's before the class. She contacted us a week before to let us know there was an opening, as we had booked another class several months out. Then she communicated her vaccination status and policies about vaccination which we were really confused about since it's 2026. My husband developed a cold and we were considering canceling 2 days before, but the cozy meals refund policy was 48 hours so we attended the class. There was one other couple. We learned how to make sushi rolls using sushi rice, fish, avocado, cucumber, caviar, and spices. Melissa prepared a gluten-free dairy-free dessert for us, and we played a spice game and had a gratitude session. It was an enjoyable couple's evening experience.

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Miles B. January, 2025

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

My partner and I did this class as an anniversary celebration and it was perfect! The food we cooked was delicious and Melissa was an incredible host. We had a great time and shared lots of laughs and great conversation. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in Japanese food

Rae C. January, 2025

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

Melissa was wonderful!! If we could give her 10 stars, we would! It was a fantastic experience that she made it feel special. The dish was delicious and we can't wait to try and make it again. Would highly recommend!

Christine T. March, 2026

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

I gave this cooking class to my adult daughter and husband as their Christmas present this past year. They attended the class with Chef Melissa and they said that it was such a wonderful experience! Chef Melissa was so gracious and knowledgeable! She welcomed them warmly and got to know their experience level and also, what they wanted to learn from the class. After getting to know them a bit she started the lesson. The instruction was easy to follow and she made it fun. She had extremely fresh ingredients and taught them what types of herbs and seasonings would work in cooking their meal. She worked step by step explaining every detail. She had them participate in little contests like who could identify certain spices and she gave out fun little prizes. The meal was absolutely delicious and now they feel comfortable cooking recipes that were not usually in their comfort zone. I would highly recommend this cooking class to any level cook. It was absolutely worth every penny and we are already planning our next class. Thank you Chef Melissa!!!!

Byron S. February, 2026

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, welcoming, and energetic. We had a wonderful time.

monica c. November, 2025

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

What an amazing night! I highly recommend taking a class with Melissa Lee! The food was delicious and the way we worked together was even better! I had so much fun!

McEllen L. October, 2025

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa's class was spectacular! Her personality is warm, patient, and welcoming. Our evening was spent making a delicious 3-course meal and was filled with hands-on learning, helpful instruction, and a lot of laughter. We greatly enjoyed learning about Chef Melissa's culinary background (which is incredibly impressive). From our first interaction, it was clear that Chef Melissa loves what she does and has a deep passion for creating memories with others. We absolutely recommend!

Alex C. October, 2025

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

She was well prepared, welcoming, and entertaining. The food was delicious and we learned some things.

Irina L. October, 2025

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

Melissa is a wonderful chef and host. We had a pleasant night full of new cooking secrets and tips, big variety ingredients for sushi, fun activities and nice company. Thank you Melissa.

Gwen P. March, 2024

Booked the class Discover Pan-Asian Cuisine with Chef Melissa in Newton

We loved our cooking class with Chef Melissa! Her bright energy, passion for educating and story-telling, and delicious recipes made for a beautiful night. It was lovely experience- we would absolutely book with Chef Melissa again!

Rachel F. February, 2024

Booked the class The Art of Handmade Dumplings with Chef Melissa in Newton

Cooking with Chef Melissa was so fun! We did a private event with my two adult children and their friends as a family Christmas present. Chef Melissa was good at explaining how to do thingsâ€¦I actually was able to fold good looking potstickers! But even better was her personality, she is a lovely caring person and made the entire night enjoyable.

Jenna G. June, 2023

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

Had an amazing time learning about cooking techniques and Japanese culture. Definitely recommend Chef Melissa for an educational yet fun and yummy cooking class!

Casey C. April, 2023

Booked the class The Art of Handmade Dumplings with Chef Melissa in Newton

Melissaâ€™s dumpling class exceeded our expectations! We had such a great time, the food was delicious, and Melissa is so sweet. The class was set up perfectly. We appreciated all the cooking tips, the fresh organic ingredients, and Melissaâ€™s insight into the food and culture surrounding the food. Also, the class was BYOB and prior to the class Melissa went out of her way to give us some thoughtful recommendations. We went with her favorite Japanese beer which was so delicious I will continue to buy it. We left feeling like we could replicate our own dumplings at home and are excited to do so. She is a great chef, teacher, and person. And a plus - we got to take extra dumplings home which we devoured immediately! Thank you to Chef Melissa.

gabriel m. March, 2023

Booked the class The Art of Handmade Dumplings with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa really made us feel at home! She was very knowledgeable and helped us out a lot.

Shannon F. February, 2023

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

A very special and memorable experience! We had so much fun with Chef Melissa, who has a great sense of humor and is so friendly, fun, and makes you feel so comfortable! We will definitely be back and we are so happy we booked this class! The food was absolutely amazing!!

Jack J. January, 2023

Booked the class The Art of Handmade Dumplings with Chef Melissa in Newton

I got this cooking class as a gift for my sister and her boyfriend. They absolutely loved it and asked me to keep an eye out for any other classes Chef Melissa is teaching! The recipes were delicious and Chef Melissa was extremely helpful in learning how to make dumplings!

Max B. January, 2023

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa is the best! We had so much fun learning (and drinking) and the food was delicious. Highly recommend if you like laughing and good food (I know, tough sell).

Jasmin M. September, 2022

Booked the class The Art of Handmade Dumplings with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa was amazing! So personable and down to earth! My wife And I had a remarkable and memorable experience. We learned so much and are so excited to put our learnings to the test and make the worlds best dumplings due to chef Melissaâ€™s guidance. This was a very cozy meal and she made us feel like family! Looking forward to supporting Chef Melissaâ€™s cooking beautifullee journey!

Liliana G. July, 2022

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa provided us a thoughtful, generous, and delicious event. We were welcomed into a lovely setting featuring beautiful ikebana floral arrangements created by her. Chef Melissa shared some of her expertise through guided instruction and interesting explanations, with plenty of laughter along the way. Also a sommelier, she told us about sake as we enjoyed sipping what we had brought. The food was amazing - lovely presentation, delicious. One of the treats of the evening was picking fresh herbs, greens and flowers from Chef Melissa's hydroponic stand and incorporating them into the designs and flavors of the dishes we created together. We had a wonderful time together guided by her expert-fully presented activities. Ultimately, we experienced Japanese comfort food in its glorious, vegetarian wholesomeness ? Our tastebuds are still dancing and will be jazzed up for time to come. Our imagination is fueled with enthusiasm to try our own interpretations of what chef Melissa taught us.

Alexandra R. May, 2022

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa was so fun to have this class with. She does a great job making the experience very interactive and educational while keeping it light and enjoyable. The food was great and we canâ€™t wait to use the skills we learned to start making sushi at home. This made a great gift for my husband who kept saying how much fun he had!

Suzanne M. April, 2022

Booked the class The Art of Handmade Dumplings with Chef Melissa in Newton

Melissa was fantastic. She has an impressive resume and is a great instructor. You can tell she is passionate about cooking and bringing people together to make memorable experiences. This was gift to my mother-in-law from her daughter and (2) daughter-in-laws. She adored the experience as did we. Melissa went that extra step and lit a candle, sang happy b-day, and even gave her a cool gift. The food exceeded my expectations and the best part is I now have the knowledge and skills to whip up those amazing dumplings and a pot of wonton soup.

Norma G. March, 2022

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa was great. She taught us so many techniques, including knife skills and for different styles of sushi. My son and I left feeling confident that we could do this at home with our family and friends. Everything was delicious. She made sushi making completely doable for a home cook, something I thought would not be possible. I definitely recommend this class!

Sergio C. January, 2022

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

Melissa's sushi class was fantastic! I had fun and learned so much about making sushi. She was also very personable and sociable. She told fantastic stories about her culinary experiences. I will be doing more classes with her in the future.

Alex G. January, 2022

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

Melissa and her sushi class were both really fantastic! We had fun, laughed a lot and learned some useful fundamentals about sushi making. The Sushi was so yummy, it will be hard to order out anytime soon. We would absolutely and highly recommend this experience to others and in fact are hoping to try a dumpling course with her in the future!!! Great night out.

Cecily O. January, 2022

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

Melissa was an incredible coach and the night was one of the best times we've ever had. She gives practical sushi tips for the home cook which makes it seem possible to make sushi at home all the time. From the ambiance to the food to the company I can't imagine a better way to spend an evening. Best sushi we've ever had!

ZoÃ« D. June, 2026

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa was awesome! She was so fun to talk too and did a great job teaching both general techniques and specialized recipe prep. I cannot recommend this class enough. She was so kind. The food was so yummy as well.

Richard S. May, 2026

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa was great!! Would recommend to everyone to take this!

Kyle M. March, 2026

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

Fantastic! Lots of fun and Melissa is a great teacher. My wife and I had a blast and now know how to make sushi! Highly recommend.

Natalie M. January, 2026

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa was so accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable! We were able to interact as a group to practice before we went to make our own seperate dishes of either nigiri, maki, or hand rolls. Highly recommend this class whether youâ€™re new to sushi making or looking to elevate your skills!

Mateo A. January, 2026

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

This class was amazing!!!! Learned a lot about sushi, she asked answered all the questions I had and now I feel comfortable trying to prepare sushi at home!!!!

Rachel Y. January, 2026

Booked the class Korean Seoul Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

I bought this gift as a Christmas present and Chef Melissa was incredible! From start to finish, I couldnâ€™t recommend her class and this experience enough. She taught wonderful knife cutting techniques and cooking tips. The meal, conversation, and company were wonderful! 10/10

Amir R. December, 2025

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

We cooked Okonomiyaki, Ramen Noodles in Yellow Miso-Mustard Broth with Scallops and Matcha crepe. Chef Melissa is a lovely host, professional chef (of course) and we had a great time!

Hugh . December, 2025

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa created a memorable and unique experience for us. Highly recommended!

Ezra T. November, 2025

Booked the class The Art of Handmade Dumplings with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa is the best: skilled, kind, and extremely funny! I had a fantastic time, couldn't recommend more highly

Kelly D. November, 2025

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

Melissa was great !

Ivan L. October, 2025

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

Absolutely perfect event by Chef Melissa. We learned so much about making sushi. The food was absolutely delicious. Thank you.

Dina C. October, 2025

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

Such a great night! Chef Melissa created a memorable night with the cooking class and I would recommend her to everyone and anyone. We were not sure what to expect with the cooking class, but Chef Melissa created a very comfortable and personable environment that was greatly appreciated. We laughed, ate good food, and learned some great tips for cooking!

Vadim Maystrovsky . October, 2025

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

Melissa was well prepared, had a great menu. Thank you!

Satish Srinivas . October, 2025

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

Excellent experience and she was amazing

Anthony G. September, 2025

Booked the class The Art of Handmade Dumplings with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa is very friendly and welcoming. Her class taught the very basics of dumpling and wonton folding. Positives: well-prepared. Delicious food. Clean environment. She provides recipes and instructions on whatever food you want from the menu. Opportunities for improvement: I would have liked a bit more details on the specific cooking procedures. How to fry, what oil is used, how long? Small tips on when dumplings are finished. Chef certainly answers those questions if you ask, but you really need to ask the questions you want to know if you want to know exactly how to make things from start to finish.

Kasey F. September, 2025

Booked the class Treasured Taiwanese Fare with Chef Melissa in Newton

We had a fantastic time. Chef Melissa was entertaining and kind and taught us a lot. The food was phenomenal! Couldnâ€™t recommend her highly enough.

Elena K. September, 2025

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

The class was fun and relaxed. Chef Melissa is knowledgeable and has a great personality too! My husband and I had never taken a cooking class before and werenâ€™t sure what to expect, but enjoyed this experience. The chef put us at ease right away. It was interactive and hands on. We got to be as creative as we wanted to. Also played zone fun games at the end. Great unique date night idea.

Samuel H. August, 2025

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

We had an absolutely amazing time with Chef Melissa. Not only is she a great chef and instructor, but she also has amazing energy. Throughout the course of the evening, we enjoyed some delicious Japanese food, had some great conversation, and played some of Chef Melissa's homegrown challenges. We'd attend another one of Chef Melissa's cooking classes in a heartbeat!

Sean K. May, 2025

Booked the class Sushi Making Essentials with Chef Melissa in Newton

Gianluca M. February, 2025

Booked the class Discover Pan-Asian Cuisine with Chef Melissa in Newton

Amazing experience! Chef Melissa was very funny, hospitable, knowledgeable, and made our class personalized and special! Would recommend to anybody looking for a fun new culinary experience!

Kenneth H. January, 2025

Booked the class Classic Japanese Comfort Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

Chef Melissa provided such a wonderful evening for my wife and I, full of fun, laughs, learning, stories, everything! She is an incredibly thoughtful and patient teacher, and my wife and I will definitely be back for more classes with her!

Daniel S. December, 2024

Booked the class Korean Seoul Food with Chef Melissa in Newton

We had a wonderful time taking the Korean Seoul Food class with Chef Melissa. Not only did we prepare a delicious meal and come home with several new recipes, but we also enjoyed an evening of conversation and learning. Chef Melissa is welcoming, funny, and knowledgeable - the time just flew by.

William E. December, 2024

Booked the class The Art of Handmade Dumplings with Chef Melissa in Newton

It's not just the food. (Delicious!) It's not just the preparation. (Educational!) It's about two hours FLYING BY with a warm, witty, engaging chef/teacher/hostess who shares so much of her personality, experiences, and knowledge. Would highly recommend Chef Melissa for groups large and small. I know we'll be back!

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