Sushi Making Classes in San Francisco

Given its proximity to the ocean, it’s no surprise that The Golden City is home to some of the best seafood restaurants in the country, but did you know there is also an exciting lineup of sushi making classes in San Francisco? That’s right, whether you’re in Mission District, Chinatown or North Beach, you’ll find an exciting San Francisco sushi making course nearby with your name on it. Whether you want to mix up your weekly meal routine, wow your dinner party guests or simply add another skill to your culinary bow, these classes are an exciting introduction to the basics of the Japanese art of sushi, all led by renowned local chefs. Ready to roll? Then be sure to book a place at one of San Francisco’s sushi making classes.
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Great for Groups of 4-30
Asian Fusion Culinary Challenge
$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Get ready to join Chef Dirk for a unique, delicious, and exciting team building experience. In this hands-on team building culinary challenge with Chef Dirk, you will divide into teams and compete in a deeply engaging, interactive, and fun competition-style team building experience.
Everyone on your team will begin...
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Chef Dirk
San Francisco
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Plant-Based Korean Fare
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Create a delicious spread of vegan Korean dishes during this engaging cooking venture. This hands-on cooking class offers you the opportunity to create a stunning vegan menu of authentic Korean delicacies. The talented Chef Polly will guide you along your plant-based culinary adventure, helping you craft a...
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Chef Polly
Alameda
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CHEF’S PLACE
Traditional Pork Dumpling Essentials
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Join Chef Edmund for a cooking class and dinner party celebrating the art of dumpling making. Immerse yourself in the art of crafting dumplings from scratch in this cooking class with Chef Edmund. He will guide you as you prepare wrappers with a succulent pork filling from scratch and practice a variety of folding...
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Chef Edmund
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
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Asian European Fusion
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Embark on a unique cross-continental culinary journey through Asia and Europe with Chef Dirk. Having lived in or traveled to more than 20 countries, Chef Dirk has a unique collection of culinary knowledge and experience that he will share with you in this hands-on cooking class.
Chef Dirk will take you on journey...
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Chef Dirk
San Francisco
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Traditional Korean Cuisine
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the flavors and ingredients of traditional Korean cuisine. In this immersive cooking class, you'll explore Korean cuisine through an eclectic menu of traditional dishes. A world-class chef will guide you through the recipes and techniques to craft a delicious meal from scratch. To begin, learn to make mung...
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Chef Polly
Alameda
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Ultimate Vegetarian Dumplings
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Join Chef Edmund for a meatless cooking class and culinary party celebrating the dumpling. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll be guided in preparing classic dumplings and more from start to finish. Begin by exploring the essential element of umami with a selection of soy sauces from Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and...
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Chef Edmund
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
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Classic Korean Banchan
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Craft flavorful and authentic Korean banchan (side dishes). Learn how to make classic Korean banchan in this engaging cooking class. Chef Polly will teach you how to get the depth of flavors that Korean cuisine is known for. First, learn to make the famous Korean napa kimchi from scratch. Then delve into the many...
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Chef Polly
Alameda
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Signature Dumpling Techniques
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Master the art of crafting dumplings in this immersive lesson with Chef Edmund. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare dumplings by hand from wrappers and fillings to a variety of folding techniques. Taste soy sauces from across Asia to explore the essential element of umami, then apply your...
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Chef Edmund
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
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Korean Street Food Favorites
$125
Cooking Class
$125
You'll feel transported as you discover your favorite Korean street foods. Discover the flavors of Korean street food in this immersive cooking class. Chef Polly will teach how to make bindeduk, kimchi mung bean pancakes with soy dipping sauce. Next, learn how to make pork steamed buns, jjimpong, from scratch. Explore...
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Chef Polly
Alameda
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Great for Groups of 20-40
Sushi From Scratch
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Your crew will be rolling along in no time with this collaborative sushi session. Bring the gang to a team building cooking class where sushi is the star of the show. With guidance from Chef Elham, you and your teammates can discover the secrets to preparing savory ingredients and turning them into top-tier sushi...
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Chef Elham
San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 2-15
Asian Fusion Feast
$139
Team Building Activity
$139
Bring out the best in your team with a collaborative lesson in blended Asian cuisines. Your crew is in for a treat when they step into the kitchen with Chef Pooja for this hands-on team building cooking class. They'll combine their culinary skills to create a savory fusion meal that samples from the diverse, delicious...
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Chef Pooja
San Ramon
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Great for Groups of 2-13
Dine Like Northern Indian Royalty
$129
Team Building Activity
$129
Join Chef Pooja for a lively team building class, blending ingredients and spices of Northern India. Chef Pooja will guide you in using lavish ingredients that created dishes the royal families in India's Mughal reign enjoyed. In this team building cooking class, you'll work together to create rich recipes fit for a...
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Chef Pooja
San Ramon
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Unique Kid's Sushi Party
$85
Cooking Class
$85
A fun introduction to rolling and making unique sushi rolls aspiring chefs will love. Culinary curious kids will enjoy this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Parsati. Aspiring chefs will learn all the skills they need to craft unique sushi creations.
To start the meal, kids will make a healthy snack of edamame...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Perfecting Sushi Rolls
$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn how to make a variety of seafood sushi from scratch in this hands-on class. You don't have to be a master in the kitchen to create homemade sushi rolls. In this guided sushi-making class with Chef Elham, you will learn how to make your own nigiri and seafood rolls completely from scratch.
Start by cooking...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Sushi Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare your favorite sushi rolls at home. Led by an esteemed chef, this cooking class focuses on the art and skills of sushi making. Learn the essentials, such as selecting fish, steaming rice and whisking dipping sauces. Explore knife techniques and learn how to roll the perfect California, dragon or rainbow roll....
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Vegetarian Japanese Favorites
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to recreate vegetarian versions of Japanese classics with Chef Parsati. Get the full izakaya experience with this hands-on vegetarian cooking class. You'll learn techniques like sushi rolling and stir-frying using fresh produce and traditional Japanese ingredients.
Begin with a starter of Japanese spiced...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in San Francisco
How much do Sushi Making classes in San Francisco cost?
Sushi making lessons in San Francisco have varying pricing based on the class type and group size. To get an idea of the cost, check the individual class page, where the starting price per person is listed. Pricing follows a tiered structure, meaning rates may vary for private events or larger groups. On average, you can expect to pay anywhere from $59 to over $100 per person for an immersive, hands-on experience.
Who are these Sushi Making classes suitable for?
These sushi making courses are perfect for anyone looking to let loose in the kitchen and have fun, especially if diving into the world of handcrafted Japanese cuisine sounds like heaven to you. Whether you’re a sushi enthusiast, a complete beginner or somewhere in between, these hands-on classes offer a fun and approachable way to learn while bonding with family, friends or colleagues. Turn your team-building event into a sushi paradise or celebrate your birthday by rolling into a new year with maki — these classes are suitable for any occasion and add a unique and memorable touch.
What should I expect during a typical class?
You can expect to dive into engaging, hands-on sushi experiences where creativity is encouraged. Whether you turn up with friends or arrive solo, an expert sushi chef will be on hand to guide you through essential techniques like rolling maki, slicing sashimi and seasoning sushi rice to perfection. You'll work with fresh, high-quality ingredients and expert tools to craft beautiful, restaurant-worthy sushi every time. Best of all, at the end of the class, you’ll get to enjoy your handcrafted sushi alongside fellow sushi lovers, forging new connections, asking questions and wrapping up a deliciously rewarding experience.
What Sushi Making techniques and skills will I master?
Sushi cooking classes are carefully curated to help you master fundamental techniques, from slicing fish for sashimi to perfecting your roll technique on a delicate hosomaki or balancing flavors in temaki. Each lesson is designed to take your sushi making skills to the next level, building your kitchen confidence while making the most of San Francisco’s renowned fresh seafood. You’ll bring the essence of the city’s top sushi spots, like Akiko’s and Ju-Ni, into your own home by recreating restaurant-quality sushi from scratch. It’s a fun and interactive way to refine your technique with an esteemed chef guiding you along the way.
What are the benefits of taking a Sushi Making class?
A hands-on culinary afternoon that blends fun, meaningful connections and spectacular food is just scratching the surface of the benefits these sushi making classes offer. You’ll have the chance to learn traditional techniques from some of the best sushi chefs in San Francisco while crafting restaurant-quality rolls and nigiri. It doesn’t matter if your goal is to perfect your knife skills for sushi vegetables, expertly prepare sushi rice or learn new sushi recipes, these classes have got you covered. Plus, you’ll get to socialize and bond over fresh sushi with fellow foodie classmates, making the experience even more enjoyable.
What types of Sushi Making classes/menus can I choose from?
On the menu, you’ll find a diverse range of experiences — whether you dream of perfecting classic rolls, exploring plant-based sushi creations or adding thinly sliced sashimi to your date night repertoire. From beginner-friendly classes where the fundamentals are everything to advanced sessions where you can experiment with flavors, there’s no shortage of creative freedom in the kitchen. No matter your taste, these classes offer the perfect opportunity to turn your kitchen into a sushi lover’s paradise while sharpening your knife skills and plating techniques.
Where do the classes take place?
Sushi making classes take place in a range of easily accessible settings, including classes held in booming neighborhoods like Japantown and Mission District, sessions held by skilled sushi chefs in expert kitchens, private lessons in the comfort of your home and even hands-on classes at top-tier venues. For at-home sessions, the chef will come equipped with all the necessary ingredients, tools and expertise so the sushi fun can begin. Check out the map on individual class pages to learn more about sushi schools near you.

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