Cooking Class - Classic Japanese Comfort Food in Newton

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

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!!!!

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!

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

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!

Melissa was great !

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!

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!

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

Excellent experience and she was amazing

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

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!

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!

Chef Melissa is such a wonderful host - her sense of humor and knowledge of cooking made this class a really fun experience! Highly recommend taking one of her courses!!

Learning from Chef Melissa was such a great experience. She is a wonderful host and has a great sense of humor. The food we made surpassed my expectations. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to expand their cooking knowledge and have a great time in the process.

Melissa is a very engaging and interesting host. She also was very organized and we each had our own tasks. She integrated some knife skills and information about the ingredients and how to prepare them. The food was incredible but was surprisingly simple to prepare.

Chef Melissa was a fantastic teacher and explained each dish and ingredient thoroughly. She provides great company and excellent conversations. There is no one I would recommend more than her!

My family and I had an amazing time cooking with Melissa! She was so welcoming, funny and informative. I would recommend this to anyone, and plan to attend more in the future! Thank you so much Melissa!