Victoria Bismire
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Aug 2022
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Sweets Class - Winter Menu
Absolutely loved the class, Sumi is very friendly and very informative. I would not have thought it possible to learn make such exquisite wagashi in one afternoon, but under her guidance they appeared as if magic. Thank you Sumi!
Dawn Uchida
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Jul 2022
Cooking class
Sumi-san was a wonderful teacher. Very patient, detailed and thoughtful. We learnt how to make three type of Nekiri Wagashi which were beautiful and delicious and were able to experience a green tea ceremony at the end of the class. Highly recommend this class to anyone that has an interest in making Japanese sweets, its a great experience.
Susan Young
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Jul 2022
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Sweets Class - Winter Menu
Lots of Fun, with my first Class Bento class!
Sumi was a welcoming, friendly host and very well prepared. She provided good notes, including recipe and colour pictures which were helpful.
Very clean equipment and working space. Good use of time throughout the session.
Really loved the hands on shaping and colouring of each of the 3 wagashi sweet designs we made, especially for the Winter Season!
TheLots of Fun, with my first Class Bento class!
Sumi was a welcoming, friendly host and very well prepared. She provided good notes, including recipe and colour pictures which were helpful.
Very clean equipment and working space. Good use of time throughout the session.
Really loved the hands on shaping and colouring of each of the 3 wagashi sweet designs we made, especially for the Winter Season!
The demonstration and instructions were quite straightforward, not too difficult to follow.
The end results were also very pretty, so fresh and delicious.
The simplified matcha green tea ceremony at the end of the session, using some traditional tea ceremony implements, was also really fun experience and provided another interesting window into appreciating Japanese ceramics and culture.
Going home, I felt quite confident that I will be able to find the correct ingredients and make more of these sweets myself at home. And also hopefully experiment with making new shapes.
A great afternoon overall!
Thank you, Susan Y + more
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Gabriella Kovacs
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Jul 2022
Cooking class
Sumi was very accommodating when I needed to reschedule the first class I booked. On the day of the class she provided us background information on sweet making in Japan, which gave us cultural insight into the practice. Her house was well set up for the class, and Sumi was a wonderful host who always ensured we had enough tea to enjoy throughout the session. She patiently guided us through the stepsSumi was very accommodating when I needed to reschedule the first class I booked. On the day of the class she provided us background information on sweet making in Japan, which gave us cultural insight into the practice. Her house was well set up for the class, and Sumi was a wonderful host who always ensured we had enough tea to enjoy throughout the session. She patiently guided us through the steps of constructing the sweets, and ensured that we all left with treats to take home. My partner and I often struggle with crafty/fiddly tasks, so we were both surprised by how easy it was to construct the sweets when we were guided by Sumi. The paste was made by hand so it was tastier than other Japanese sweets I have tried. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who is interested in Japanese culture, veganism or sweet making in general. + more
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Andrew Howard
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Jul 2022
4 ClassBento workshops attended
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2 reviews
Cooking class
Great authentic experience & delicious. Thank you Sumi. Looking forward to the next cooking class you offer.
Nita Byrne
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Jul 2022
Cooking class
Very informative and enjoyable class
Sumi was very patient and helpful
Venu was really great
Lori Bernstein
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Jul 2022
Cooking class
Such a lovely class! Sumi was amazing and the tea ceremony was fabulous! Would definitely recommend
Jo-Anne Ho
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Jun 2022
Cooking class
The Japanese sweet making class was an enjoyable experience for our girls day out. We all had fun weighing, rolling, moulding and colouring the paste into delicious tasting sweets in a relaxed environment. Sumi was patient and her instructions easy to follow. She guided and helped us when we needed it. The tea making ceremony rounded off a fun and relaxing experience.
Grace Ho
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Jun 2022
Cooking class
Great fun class. Sumi is such a lovely, gentle, patient and informative teacher. I learnt a lot about making Japanese sweets as well as Japanese tea ceremony culture. The location set up is really great for the class, lots of space. I'm planning to repeat the recipe and technique at home.
Cheryl Wong
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Jun 2022
Cooking class
Sumi was very patient and explained the steps of making the ingredients and sculpting the Japanese sweets very clearly. She explained and demonstrated how to make the bean paste and taught us how to form and sculpt the Nerikiri. There were some interesting techniques and tools used and overall the experience was fun and calming. It almost feels like your in Japan during the 2 hours of the class. Overall,Sumi was very patient and explained the steps of making the ingredients and sculpting the Japanese sweets very clearly. She explained and demonstrated how to make the bean paste and taught us how to form and sculpt the Nerikiri. There were some interesting techniques and tools used and overall the experience was fun and calming. It almost feels like your in Japan during the 2 hours of the class. Overall, it was fun and a good insight into Japanese culture and Japanese tea ceremony. + more
Rachel Macdonald
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Jun 2022
Cooking class
We had a great time in Sumi’s class. Perfect length and great instructions. Thank you.
Mei Soong
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Jun 2022
10 ClassBento workshops attended
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7 reviews
Cooking class
Very good class and Sumi was very patient with us. Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Delicious
Cecilia Chan
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May 2022
Cooking class
My family & I enjoyed the lesson very much. Sumi was friendly, professional & presented everything well. Everything was well prepared & thought out. The venue was clean & comfortable. We all learned something new & had fun at the same time.
Lai Clare
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Apr 2022
Cooking class
It was very well prepared and detail, I have learned a lot, thanks Sumi for the great learning experience
Adriana Litver
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Apr 2022
5 ClassBento workshops attended
Cooking class
Wonderfully authentic and very informative. Will definitely sign into another class with Simi she was a hospitable and patient teacher
Heezee Lu
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Apr 2022
Cooking class
I love the course and it helps me to be mindful while creating the dessert. Relaxing and exciting at the same time under our experienced teacher, Sumi San. Thank you and highly recommended especially the face to face experience.
Mary Trevisan
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Apr 2022
Cooking class
I attended Sumi's class as part of a small private group booking. Sumi is a very gracious host and a good teacher. She is a clear communicator who had all of the supplies we needed ready to go. We all learnt a lot from the class and we are all keen to use our new skills at home.and to attend further classes in Japanese sweet making
Everything from the venue to the supporting materials to the lessonI attended Sumi's class as part of a small private group booking. Sumi is a very gracious host and a good teacher. She is a clear communicator who had all of the supplies we needed ready to go. We all learnt a lot from the class and we are all keen to use our new skills at home.and to attend further classes in Japanese sweet making
Everything from the venue to the supporting materials to the lesson and tea ceremony was fantastic. I highly recommend this class. + more
Isaac Leung
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Apr 2022
Cooking class
Saikawa-san is an expert in her craft, and she patiently walked us through the techniques and process of creating the Japanese sweets.
Due to the time constraints of the class, we walked through the theory for creating the materials, and also had a demonstration of the preparation of nerikiri, rather than going through the full process of actually preparing the bean paste from the raw materials, butSaikawa-san is an expert in her craft, and she patiently walked us through the techniques and process of creating the Japanese sweets.
Due to the time constraints of the class, we walked through the theory for creating the materials, and also had a demonstration of the preparation of nerikiri, rather than going through the full process of actually preparing the bean paste from the raw materials, but the instructions in the provided sheet were clear and concise.
While canonical wagashi preparation involves the use of a number of specific tools, this class utilised more common tools, focusing on techniques that allow the preparation of wagashi for home cooks.
The workshop was held at the host's home, which has a rather large kitchen area, just right for the number of people in this intimate workshop. Also present were Haru and Aki, who were very cute and enthusiastic dogs. + more
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Pem Sukhum
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Apr 2022
Cooking class
Teacher was pleasant. Class was not exactly what I expected, as we didn't make the ingredients themselves, but it was made up for by the printed notes and demonstration. Kitchen space was great and spacious but we spent time in the dining table. The tea ceremony segment was interesting. Overall the actual class was more of a sculpting class than a cooking class, but still interesting, with nice take home notes for practice at home
Halina Rubenstein
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Apr 2022
Cooking class
Great teacher, very informative and a intimate class of 4 people made for a great afternoon.
Jessica Chan
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Apr 2022
Cooking class
I really enjoyed the afternoon with Sumi. She is a great teacher and is attentive to students’ needs. It was fun and a very rewarding class.
Christine Sheeley
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Feb 2022
Learn Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking
I really enjoyed the zoom class with Sumi. It would've been amazing to do it together face to face, but given the virus, zoom was good . I enjoyed preparing - and eating - our meals, and I'm looking forward to making them at home . Thanks for the recipes too.
Tina Leung
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Feb 2022
Learn Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking
I enjoyed learning how to cook healthy vegan and Gluten free Japanese dishes from
Sumi San. Her explanation was clear and the steps are easy to follow. Thank you for organising and sending the Ingredients pack! Sumi San is a great & dedicated teacher!
Saloni Sharma
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Jan 2022
Learn Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking
We had an amazing online class with Sumi and I would recommend this. She was very friendly, thorough and gave clear instructions. Looking forward to more classes with Sumi in future!
Shera Bucchianeri
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Nov 2021
Gluten Free Shojin Ryori Japanese Cooking
Amazing class Sumi is the best Everything was sooo delicious She made sure we had what we needed before class & offered substitutions as needed, which was very sweet. Highly recommend!
Pamela Sherwin
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Oct 2021
Gluten Free Shojin Ryori Japanese Cooking
A lovely class. Fantastic to be shown the hands on one screen in addition to the entire person. Valuable preparation techniques were shown. Clear instructions, a worthwhile course.
Naomi Naiza-Webb
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Oct 2021
Gluten Free Shojin Ryori Japanese Cooking
Fantastic class, I loved that we cooked in real time and had a full meal to serve at the end of 1.5 hours. Food was absolutely delicious.
Scott Venables
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Jun 2021
Cooking class
Sumi was an amazing host and teacher. It felt like walking in to a traditional Japanese home and we were made very comfortable immediately.
The place was spotless and covid friendly.
Sumi’s passion for Japanese food was evident and she loved teaching us the traditional way of how to cook vegan Japanese food, and also other options to alter it for those who would be comfortable to have meat proteins.Sumi was an amazing host and teacher. It felt like walking in to a traditional Japanese home and we were made very comfortable immediately.
The place was spotless and covid friendly.
Sumi’s passion for Japanese food was evident and she loved teaching us the traditional way of how to cook vegan Japanese food, and also other options to alter it for those who would be comfortable to have meat proteins. It was hands on, interactive and fun! Lots of great pics were taken. It was lovely to sit at the end with Sumi and eat the food we made as a group and learn more about her time in Japan and Australia and what led her to running this course. 5 STARS! + more
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Louie Leung
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Jun 2021
Gluten Free Shojin Ryori Japanese Cooking Class
A most enjoyable experience - cultural, culinary, social. Easy to follow and casual, you leave with the confidence boosted from having prepared many dishes in a short time and the detailed notes provided. Sumi offered her unique insight and cultural context in a presentation to set the tone for how we prepared the cuisine. Her kitchen is perfectly set up for demonstration and hands-on learning, comfortable for first time visitors. Ingredients used are simple; adapted for local convenience and availability. Yet students were still gaining familiarityA most enjoyable experience - cultural, culinary, social. Easy to follow and casual, you leave with the confidence boosted from having prepared many dishes in a short time and the detailed notes provided. Sumi offered her unique insight and cultural context in a presentation to set the tone for how we prepared the cuisine. Her kitchen is perfectly set up for demonstration and hands-on learning, comfortable for first time visitors. Ingredients used are simple; adapted for local convenience and availability. Yet students were still gaining familiarity and appreciation of what is used at a Japanese kitchen. Simple recipes allowed many dishes to be practised, encouraging for cooking them again at home. Sumi was very generous of her time. It was a perfect ending to share 5 dishes prepared with fellow students over tea. + more
Christine Graf
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Jun 2021
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
The class was fantastic. We learnt a lot, the food was delicious, and our teacher was friendly, knowledgeable and lovely. It was nice to be in a comfy home kitchen rather than a commercial/class one too!
(The only thing I haven't really appreciated is unrelated to our lovely teacher, it is the constant badgering from Class Bento for a review. It's only been three days and I've received multiple texts and emails. Today I got told it's my last chance? I'm very busy during the week sorry, I promise I'll review but please let me so it in my own timeThe class was fantastic. We learnt a lot, the food was delicious, and our teacher was friendly, knowledgeable and lovely. It was nice to be in a comfy home kitchen rather than a commercial/class one too!
(The only thing I haven't really appreciated is unrelated to our lovely teacher, it is the constant badgering from Class Bento for a review. It's only been three days and I've received multiple texts and emails. Today I got told it's my last chance? I'm very busy during the week sorry, I promise I'll review but please let me so it in my own time so it can be a thoughtful, well considered one. Also didn't really like the "helpful tips" about what to write. Make them an option if I want help, not an invasive pop up) + more
Sarah Andrews
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May 2021
Gluten Free Shojin Ryori Japanese Cooking Class
We had a lovely morning with Sumi. She is super knowledgeable about Japanese ingredients and made the class really fun and interactive. We had a beautifully presented lunch at the end of the class and we all learnt a lot. Thank you Sumi!
Carmen Chan
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May 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
We had a fun afternoon learning about authentic Japanese cooking from Sumi. The venue was spacious and welcoming. Definitely a fun experience and the food was delicious - couldn’t believe we made it ourselves! Felt like we were in Japan for a few hours! Thank you Sumi.
Nectaria Alex
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May 2021
Cooking class
Beautiful clean venue, Sumi was very lovely and we learnt a lot of things! Thank you Sumi
Nicola Rai
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Apr 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
A relaxed vibe and knowledgeable teacher. I learnt more than I expected and I am keen to put it into practice. I would certainly do another class with Sumi to learn more about how to make Japanese dishes here in Australia.
Carla Rowe
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Apr 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Sumi is an excellent teacher. We had a wonderful time learning how to cook with her. All the recipes were delicious! We will definitely be making these at home. Thanks for a great time Sumi
Stefania Kikuchi
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Apr 2021
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Sumi teacher was great and very helpful during the workshop. All materials were provided! And got to eat what we cooked. Lovely place, easy to find car parking and lots of fun. スミ先生お料理教えて下さってありがとうございました
Mann Bookluck
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Mar 2021
3 ClassBento workshops attended
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Relaxing setting with easy to follow style of cooking, the reward is a tasty Japanese banquet to finish off the class. Thank you Sumi it was an enjoyable session.
Tamara Khayatt
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Mar 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Sumi was very welcoming and had everything well prepared and ready to go for us. The instructions were excellent and we were able to get hands on and cook a beautiful lunch that we all shared together. Will definitely be using my new skills and would definitely recommend.
David Doniguian
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Mar 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
My wife Kate and I really enjoyed our cooking class at Sumi's. Sumi is very lovely and hospitable. Her teaching skills are good as well as she explained thoroughly each step of the recipes first before letting us do the cooking ourselves. Sumi also provided tips on potential substitutes for ingredients and accommodates all dietary requirements. On top of that, the menu proposed was made of a great variety of dishes and each of them was delicious. Finally, sharing the lunch together at the end made the whole experience even more authentic.
HighlyMy wife Kate and I really enjoyed our cooking class at Sumi's. Sumi is very lovely and hospitable. Her teaching skills are good as well as she explained thoroughly each step of the recipes first before letting us do the cooking ourselves. Sumi also provided tips on potential substitutes for ingredients and accommodates all dietary requirements. On top of that, the menu proposed was made of a great variety of dishes and each of them was delicious. Finally, sharing the lunch together at the end made the whole experience even more authentic.
Highly recommended! + more
Sophie Wainwright
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Mar 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Overall an amazing experience Sumi is a lovely teacher with so much knowledge of the Japanese culture and food.
All good was amazing, her place is beautiful & we enjoyed an amazing lunch after lots of cooking.
Would recommend, a great weekend activity! Also recommended other great Japanese experiences across Sydney.
Thanks so much
Alix Smith
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Feb 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Sumi was a fantastic teacher who made my partner and myself feel very welcome. The venue was well set out for the lesson with good visibility and a good class size. Sumi gave a great background as to why certain ingredients were used as well as alternatives. My partner and myself thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will definitely be putting our new found skills to use. Thanks for having us.
Dunya Can
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Feb 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Thank you for opening your home up to us and welcoming us to your kitchen.
Sumi and her daughter were so lovely and Sumi was a great instructor. The variety of dishes we made were fun and simple, we will definitely be recreating this at home.
Charlie Cavill
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Feb 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Sumi hosted an amazing class that was interesting, informative and fun. Sumi is a lovely host and a great chef who showed us many great recipes. Would recommend to anyone.
Kerrilyn Stratford
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Feb 2021
2 ClassBento workshops attended
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2 reviews
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Loved the class. Sumi was very well prepared, presented the recipes clearly with good instruction. The dishes were delicious and I look forward to making them for friends and family.
Ruth Blades
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Feb 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Sumi’s class was amazing. We took a friend as a birthday gift and we all had a great time. Sumi has a very interesting background and was clearly very passionate and knowledgable about food, we came away feeling confident to recreate the dishes at home, and source good ingredients thanks to Sumi’s tips. Her kitchen is beautiful and a great setting to cook and have a delicious lunch in. Thank youSumi’s class was amazing. We took a friend as a birthday gift and we all had a great time. Sumi has a very interesting background and was clearly very passionate and knowledgable about food, we came away feeling confident to recreate the dishes at home, and source good ingredients thanks to Sumi’s tips. Her kitchen is beautiful and a great setting to cook and have a delicious lunch in. Thank you Sumi + more
Aneka Henshaw
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Sep 2020
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Sumi was lovely, we learnt lots of Japanese cooking and all the food was delicious. Would recommend to absolutely anyone. Not too difficult and there is plenty of guidance to help beginners but still very interesting for more experienced participants. Would do again, definitely.
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