OTAO Kitchen
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OTAO Kitchen
Had such a wonderful time at the dumpling class on Sunday. Environment was clean and inspiring and the teacher was full of knowledge. Will definitely suggest to other people and will definitely look into whatever other classes you run. Thanks for a really fun time.

We all had a great time, I am hearing reports that it has been the best Finance function for years;- Many Cocktails were enjoyed by the crew in the pub, think 9pm was the last person standing!Hope to cross paths with you again. I would like to thank you for the fantastic class last Sunday. It was a very enjoyable experience covering all the practical aspects of cooking 'Japanese' in the home.
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Otao kitchen is a social cooking school and event space in Richmond about 3 km East of Melbourne, Australia, where a person can cook, share, inspire and celebrate food traditions. We created this online cooking for people who want to learn to cook at home. Let us guide you to understanding the "world of home cooking" - a set of puzzle pieces that can be rearranged to unlock the code to tastier, healthier and more nutritious food at home.
Ha Nguyen is a passionate and talented chef, restaurateur and food consultant with an amazing ability to engage and motivate audience. Ha brings a wealth of international experience, with many years of French and Asian cooking. Chef H began his career in Hanoi local restaurants and the Hilton Opera Hotel before travel, study and work in Wellington, New Zealand - New Zealand Diploma in Cookery and Bachelor in Hospitality Management.
Empower happy chefs to share and personalise guest experiences with their cooking kills, tips and tricks. Our world with foods. We show our passion and spirit for business, sustainability, community and local foods - we stands for. Guests as friends. Treat guests with warmth and share our experiences with guests with the respect they deserve.
The zoom link for a private and corporate class may be different because some organisers use a company Zoom, Microsoft or other corporate account. At your scheduled class time, you will enter a virtual classroom via the Zoom link provided. Our expert chef will guide you step-by-step through a recipe, answering questions along the way.
We are committed to meeting the needs of all our visitors, regardless of their circumstances. We are always happy to discuss any requirements you may have to make your visit more enjoyable. Where we cannot accommodate your wishes, we will endeavour to provide suitable options. We welcome visitors with assistance animals (such as guide dogs) certified by a registered authority.
Reviews (13)
Rachael Harney
Rachael Harney
Jan 21, 2022
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Highly recommend, we had a fantastic time! From the start of class we were warmly
welcomed, we had easy to follow instructions, our teacher jumped straight in when needed ;) Our dumplings turned out perfect and were delicious! We can’t want to try and make them at home. Great location, great vibe and look forward to doing another class soon!
Jacob Fleming
Jacob Fleming
Jan 12, 2022
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A wonderful, enjoyable, great value evening leaning to cook better than restaurant quality food.
Dylan showed us the ropes while keeping us entertained.
Best red curry duck iv had in my entire life!
Beat value cooking class I have done.
Emma Morris
Emma Morris
Jan 02, 2022
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Last night I attended a Dumpling Party at OTAO Kitchen and had a fabulous time! It was really fun and the instructor was very knowledgeable. I was proud of the end result too! I’ve never made dumplings before, yet they were delicious. I swapped a couple with my partner - I had made chicken and he had made pork - the chicken was definitely the best!
A. A.
A. A.
Dec 26, 2021
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Fun, easy class. Staff were chatty and welcoming. Instructions were easy to follow and lots of help given. Staff also took some photos of us while we cooked which was great. Great date night or friends night out. Thanks
Eleanor Opie
Eleanor Opie
Dec 16, 2021
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The Japanese Cooking Masterclass with Chef Dylan was absolutely amazing. He made the art of Japanese cuisine very approachable and we definitely learned a lot that we will take home with us. All dishes tasted delicious, and paired well with wine and the relaxed easy going atmosphere.
Vaelei Lemauga
Vaelei Lemauga
Dec 04, 2021
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YOU MUST DO THIS! Is there a higher rating than 5 stars?!? Great experience for a date or friends get together. Dylan was our chef and he was incredible, his knowledge on the origins of each ingredient was mind blowing! He catered to all dietary requirements and always covered off alternative ingredients for the vegetarians among us.
The food was even better! Just wow, thank you so much!
Lisa Carnell
Lisa Carnell
Nov 13, 2021
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Did the Thai master class today. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Dylan the teacher was really great.Everyone was friendly and helpful. Ingredients were fresh and the food was delicious. Would definitely do another class. 😀
Kimberley Ayache
Kimberley Ayache
Nov 07, 2021
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Positive: Value
Central location, great teacher, delicious dumplings. Enjoyed the class as it was very instructive and simple. Everything provided and communicated well. Plus the dumplings were delish! Interested in the other cuisines they also have on offer to teach.
Sam Jackson
Sam Jackson
Sep 17, 2021
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Great lockdown dumpling class with Dylan today. Definitely almost felt like a day out (almost!). Easy to follow recipe, great interaction, will definitely do again. Excellent value for money.
Leanne Solomons
Leanne Solomons
Sep 13, 2021
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Did an online class. Made delicious wontons with a soup and also fried rice. It was absolutely amazing. Chef Dylan was patient and shared lots of tips with us. Well worth the money and time. Thanks so much!
Aaron Soroka
Aaron Soroka
Aug 05, 2021
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Otao kitchen was a present I got for my partner and what a great night. A great variety and selection of cuisines to learn and try and well priced. We did the Vietnamese class and it lasted a good 3 hours. The chef was easy to follow, friendly and helpful. Ingredients were quality and the menu was amazing. We didn't leave hungry, had a good time and a good selection of drinks on offer too. Then even cater for intolerances. Recommended q visit here or three
Ash Bugno
Ash Bugno
Aug 02, 2021
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Unreal experience! I highly recommend taking a cooking class at Otao. The teachers are so friendly, patient and they really want you to learn and have a good time. I just did the Dumpling cooking class with a friend and really enjoyed it. I couldn't believe how easy it was to make dumplings. Not many ingredients are needed but the results were fantastic, so much flavour. We weren't rushed at all and Chef Ha showed us in detail how to prepare the ingredients and and fold the dumplings. We also were offered wines or beers to have with our dumplings once they were cooked. I am really keen to try more
Vivienne Weston
Vivienne Weston
Jun 25, 2021
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Second time at Otao and another fabulous experience. Great Teacher and the food we cooked… delicious. Definitely recommend to anyone thinking about it… just do it, it’s great fun 🙌🏻😀