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OTAO kitchen
OTAO kitchenlocation_on Melbourne
ABOUT USOtao kitchen is a cooking school and event space with a mission for people to come together to cook, connect, celebrate. We believe cooking and eating should be an experience, not just a meal. We created Otao kitchen as an extension of our passions to cook, share and inspire.EXPERT IN COOKING CLASSESOtao kitchen was launched in Melbourne, Australia in July 2014, with the goal of celebrating the rich and varied cooking experiences of Melbourne’s immigrant multicultural communities. Its founder, Chef Ha Nguyen, originally from Hanoi shares his passion for food, instructing customers in the exotic diaspora of Asian and around the world cuisine. WHAT WE DO BEST?Today our guests can get inspired by cooking with our local and international chefs, listen to their cooking and travel experiences in Asia and around the world and bring some cooking and cultural tips and tricks home. With the nods at the diversity of communities within Melbourne, Otao kitchen features an array of global food experiences from Indian to Japan to Mexico and more.In 2020 with the challenge of global Covid 19 pandemic, we set out to capture the curriculum of our hands-cooking classes and deliver it online to home cooks in Australia and across the world to guide you to cooking success and better health.Products and services: cooking master classes, private and corporate events, catering and event services, kid and school programs, and gift vouchers.
Classes
Dumpling Cooking Class
4.9 (322)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 60 guests
$159 - $318
Japanese Cooking Class
4.9 (84)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 40 guests
$207 - $373
Thai Cooking Class
4.9 (79)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 20 guests
$207 - $373
Native Australian Cooking Class
4.9 (56)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 80 guests
$237 - $427
Italian Cooking Class
4.6 (33)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 40 guests
$207 - $373
Pizza Making Master Class
4.9 (30)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$159 - $318
Vietnamese Cooking Class
4.9 (51)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 20 guests
$207 - $373
Korean Cooking Class
5.0 (10)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 20 guests
$207 - $373
Mexican Cooking Class
4.8 (23)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 20 guests
$207 - $373
Spanish Cooking Class
4.9 (14)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 20 guests
$207 - $373
Greek Cooking Class
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 15 guests
$207 - $373
Chinese Cooking Class
5.0 (4)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 20 guests
$207 - $373
Indian Cooking Class
4.5 (10)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 20 guests
$207 - $373
Malaysian Cooking Master Class
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 15 guests
$207 - $373
Latin American Cooking Master Class
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 15 guests
$237 - $427
Knife Skills Masterclass
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$245
Quick and Tasty Asian Cooking Class
4.2 (5)
Only 2 dates left
Abbotsford
1 to 40 guests
$117 - $222
Moon Cake Making Class
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Abbotsford
1 to 15 guests
$159 - $318
School Holiday Cooking Workshop
5.0 (2)
10 to 14 years
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 15 guests
$149
Middle Eastern Cooking Master Class
4.9 (7)
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 15 guests
$207 - $373
Asian Street Food Cooking Class
4.7 (22)
Your choice of time
Abbotsford
10 to 20 guests
$207 - $373
Team Cooking Class for Community Meals: The Purpose Kitchen
Your choice of time
Abbotsford
10 to 20 guests
$197
Ultimate Bucks Party Cooking Class
Your choice of time
Abbotsford
10 to 30 guests
$159 - $207
Team Challenge Masterchef Class
Your choice of time
Abbotsford
10 to 15 guests
$245
Torres Strait Island Cooking Class
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Abbotsford
12 to 32 guests
$295
Asian Cooking Class and Market Experience
Your choice of time
Melbourne
6 to 15 guests
$395
Team Connection Cooking Class
5.0 (3)
Your choice of time
Abbotsford
/ Mobile
12 to 60 guests
$159 - $245
Corporate Cooking Challenge Workshop
Your choice of time
Abbotsford
10 to 70 guests
$495
Asian and International Cooking Workshop for Schools
8 to 16 years
Your choice of time
Abbotsford
/ Mobile
10 to 30 guests
$149 - $167
Pop Up Cooking Class: Around the World
Your choice of time
Abbotsford
/ Mobile
10 to 15 guests
$1,950 - $3,650
Make Chinese Dumplings at Home with an Ingredients Kit
4.7 (54)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 80 guests
$197
Make Sushi at Home
5.0 (5)
Only 2 dates left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 15 guests
$197
Virtual Cooking Experience for Team Building
4.7 (3)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
10 to 40 guests
$197 - $795
Venues
Meet Otao Kitchen
For Ha Nguyen, food has always been more than just a meal but a way of life. Having grown up in Hanoi, Ha was regularly trying new dishes and experimenting with different flavours but his favourite part of a meal was the simplest—seeing everyone’s face light up at that first bite.
It was with this passion he decided to open his own cooking school in 2014, Otao Kitchen. Nestled in Abbotsford’s vibrant Victoria Street, lovingly referred to as ‘Little Vietnam’, step inside his homely kitchen ready to ignite your senses with food. Whether it’s the steaming bowl of pho noodle soup, bite-sized Chinese gyoza dumplings or fresh barramundi steamed in banana leaf, you’re guaranteed to learn flavourful new recipes and enjoy an appetising home-style feast.
No matter how experienced (or not!) you are in the kitchen, Ha and the team at Otao Kitchen are eager to share their passion for cooking (and eating) simple, delicious food with you.
Our top tips for first-time cooks is…
“Learn basic knife cutting, place a damp paper towel under your cutting board and bid adieu to damp oven mitts. Season and taste as you cook, adding salt to elevate every dish.
“For budding bakers, invest in a kitchen scale and set your timer a few minutes early to achieve perfection. Keep your kitchen clean as you go so you can enjoy your own cooking journey. Trust your instincts and everything works just fine!”
Otao Kitchen is on a mission to…
“Cook and connect with more people and provide food to those less fortunate. Our community meal cooking class is a truly heartwarming social program that will inspire the very best in your group. By harnessing everyone's culinary skills, creativity and teamwork, we can work together to plan and prepare a mouthwatering, multi-course meal—all for a noble cause in serving lunches or dinners for local families.”
Our most heartwarming student moment ever is…
“When we had a father and son who hadn't been talking much, so the Mum gathered them to cook together. It was proof that cooking food can not only fill hearts with comfort but also foster a bond between families. This creates a space where they can share food with one other and start conversation.”
Our biggest cooking fail is…
“When we forget to embrace simplicity. Food doesn't need to be complex. We adore using high-quality ingredients, bringing out their best flavours, and savouring the meal in a relaxed and informal setting.”
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