Vietnamese Street Food: Bun Cha & Crispy Spring Rolls (4 hrs)

This is a perfect experience with so much info and ideas and special food. Would love to do some more. Thank you so much!

Last Saturday morning when Rany took us through our paces making delicious Asian food sped by like the proverbial flash in the pan. In beautiful minimalist surroundings, the 4 hour course went so quickly partly because I was concentrating hard and Rany kept producing ingredients and dishes like a tsunami. The starter dumplings were as scrumptious as the ones I had at a Dim Sum bar in Sydney. The Bahn Xeo, Cha Gio and Bun Cha were beyond heavenly on the taste buds. I learnt a surprising amount from tasting the different Eastern flavours - who knew that soy sauce was cultivated like wine and that good quality soy tasted so awesome! I particularly enjoyed Rany’s teaching method. Brusque and efficient but with a sense of humour she controlled the process with a steely determination. We certainly got more than we paid for and magic entertainment. I am a certainly up for more of the same.

Attended with my husband and teenage daughter. The food was glorious, and we had great fun participating hands-on in the cooking together. Rany explained everything so well that my husband was able to make a restaurant-quality Vietnamese pancake for the family at home.

As the Director of Food and Beverage at a global hotel chain, there isn't much that impresses me when it comes to cooking; been there and done that pretty much. However, I thoroughly enjoyed your class for the quality of teaching, the opportunity to delve into exotic ingredients, and the introduction to Asian culture through food. I just wish I could cook more. Will be back.

I booked this for our team building session, and the team loved it! The intimate setting was greatly enjoyed, and Rany's knowledge even impressed our Food and Beverage leadership team. Plus, the food was exceptional!

Thoroughly enjoyed this fun and informative cooking class! Rany was insightful and helpful in every step: the thoughtful touch - tasting the unique flavours of each sauce and ingredient enhanced the experience. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend it to everyone! The class also provided a great opportunity to mingle and get to know each other better, adding to the overall enjoyable experience.

We were given this course as a gift and it was the best gift ever! The evening was fun, very informative and participatory but most importantly the food was DELICIOUS! Our 2 daughters (12 & 17) loved the experience too. We’ll definitely be back.

Had an absolutely wonderful time. I’ve learned so much about the flavours of asian cuisine as well as great skills that can be used in the kitchen. It was really a great experience. 10/10 recommend!

Really enjoyed this class. The technique and skills learnt from Rany were very beneficial, and something I would use on a daily basis. Highly recommend it :)

We had such an awesome morning learning about Asian Street Food. The venue and kitchen is just perfect and the teacher, Rany Jo, is knowledgeable and informative and made it so much fun! The ingredients were superb, and the food was to die for... different and delectable! The class was interactive and we all paricipated and tasted throughout. At the end, we enjoyed a beautiful lunch together made by us. I can’t wait to attend another class!! Well done Umami Food Studio.

The Vietnamese cooking class on 15 November was very pleasant and informative. The 4.5 hours were jam-packed with demonstrations and explanations. Not only were the attendees introduced to Vietnamese cooking but also learned about the correct use of utensils such as heavy knives, meat cleavers, pans, spatulas and more. The curriculum was broad enough to accommodate three main dishes in the 4.5 hours. The pre-preparation or preparation of food items was explained and/or demonstrated, e.g. making a versatile dipping sauce, rehydration of noodles, mincing different types of meat, hand mixing of the latter, the use of fish sauce, the use of potato starch as thickener, rolling rice paper into spring rolls, deep frying spring rolls and making crispy savory pancakes. The 4.5 hours were fully utilized and attendees never had a dull moment as everyone had an opportunity to be involved in the preparation of one or more dishes.

As a Muslim, I feel very assured with Rany: she is meticulous in showing the origins of her meat and in explaining each ingredient, clearly identifying which ones are halal (if not, she provides alternatives, which I find particularly insightful). The way she walks us through the process and simplifies it is amazing. For instance, I had always thought making spring rolls was a complex task, but Rany made it so manageable that I was encouraged to try making them myself. Back home, I made the Vietnamese pancakes at home for my sons, and they "completed" them in no time. What a joy to see as a home cook.

For anyone seeking an authentic, world-class cooking experience with exceptional knowledge transfer, look no further! Rany provides an immersive, interactive, and enjoyable cooking class. The meal we prepared was a symphony of authentic and delectable flavors. The strong emphasis on good hygiene practices and halal food preparation is greatly appreciated, especially as a Muslim struggling to find proper halal Asian cuisine.

Thanks so much for the class. It was absolutely fantastic as usual. Hope to see you again!

Absolutely amazing! An unforgetable umami trip trough the alleys of Vietnam. Rany is a tonic, very professional and easily incorporated everyone in a very diverse group with children. We'll be back!

I did a lesson on the Vietnamese food with Rany from umami food studio,absolutely loved it. She makes it soo simple and the food taste great. Have also done the Korean chicken lesson. Looking forward to doing more classes with her.

Umami food studio is a wonderful, professional cooking experience in a comfortable home environment. The tastings, instructions and directions make for a unique experience that any level of cook can easily follow. The Vietnamese street food was authentic and tasty. I look forward to trying another class in the future.

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We just did the Vietnamese Street Food class, was absolutely amazing! Good small sized group (12) covid protocols followed, and easy way follow along. A taste explosion, and you leave with all you need to be able to recreate the experience at home. Thanks Rany - we'll definitely be back for the Dumpling and Thai classes soon!

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Lovely class, presented beautifully and thought fully. Really enjoyed the tips given during class, that makes all the difference in producing an authentic dish.

It was an amazing morning/afternoon experience. We did Vietnamese street food! It brought back some many beautiful memories from our trip to Vietnam!! It was my 4th cooking class with Rany! She is such a pro!! Thank you

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Great experience, with amazing food. Highly recommended and will no doubt be back again