Distinctive Tastes of Thailand
Step into the vibrant world of Thai cuisine with this interactive cooking class in Los Angeles! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home cook, this hands-on experience will guide you through the essential techniques and bold flavors that make Thai food so irresistible.
With a skilled chef by your side, you’ll start by preparing a refreshing Green Papaya Salad, balancing sweet, tangy, and spicy notes in a zesty dressing. Next, warm up with a Thai Coconut Soup, featuring tender chicken, fragrant lemongrass, and just the right touch of chili. Your main course will be a savory noodle dish with beef and Chinese broccoli. Finally, indulge in the ultimate Thai dessert—Mango Sticky Rice, an absolute classic you'll be able to recreate at home for your loved ones.
Perfect for a date night, a fun activity with friends, or a unique way to meet fellow food lovers, this Thai cooking class in LA will expand your culinary skills and leave you with a satisfied appetite!
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Menu
- Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad): With shredded green papaya & carrots, Thai chili peppers, palm sugar, fish sauce, peanuts (optional), dried shrimp (optional), and lime juice
- Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup): With coconut milk, chicken (or tofu or shrimp), cilantro, palm sugar, galangal, Thai chili peppers, and chili oil
- Pad See Ew (Thai Stir Fry Noodles): With beef (or tofu), noodles, Chinese broccoli, and Thai chili peppers
- Mango Sticky Rice: With fresh mango, sticky rice, coconut milk
Please Note
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.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly to advanced, all are welcome!
On the menu
Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad), Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup), Pad See Ew (Thai Stir Fry Noodles), Mango Sticky Rice
What's included
Chef-guided, hands-on instruction, all ingredients and equipment, and aprons. You'll cook and then enjoy the full menu: Som Tam (green papaya salad), Tom Kha Gai (coconut chicken soup), Pad See Ew (stir-fried noodles), and Mango Sticky Rice, plus the recipes to recreate them at home.
What to bring
Just your appetite. Everything's provided, and you're welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy with your meal (BYOB).
Knowledge required
None. Beginner-friendly through advanced, all are welcome.
Suitable for
Adults of all skill levels. Perfect for date night, friends, or fellow food lovers. Kid-friendly too: ages 14+ are welcome with a participating adult, and younger with advance approval. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice.
Upcoming dates
Want a different date?
Pick a day to open Distinctive Tastes of Thailand. You’ll be first, and it’s a group class others can join, so more people on one day means a fuller class. Or make a day private, just for your group.
Looking for a private night for two? Our Date Night is made for couples.
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