Cooking Classes Near West LA & Sawtelle

Cooking Classes Near West LA and Sawtelle Japantown

Sawtelle Boulevard is one of the best food streets in Los Angeles. Ramen counters, sushi bars, dumpling houses and dessert shops line the blocks of Sawtelle Japantown, and the lines prove how much West LA loves Asian food. At some point, a lot of regulars start wondering how to make these dishes at home.

The answer is a hands on class. BiteUnite's Los Angeles cooking classes are about 10 minutes south of Sawtelle in the Culver City area, and several of the menus focus on the same flavors you already love.

Asian Cooking Classes Near Sawtelle

Sushi Making Class

The sushi making class in Los Angeles teaches you to season sushi rice, roll a classic cucumber hosomaki, build an inside out roll with salmon and avocado and shape hand rolls. Miso soup and dessert round out the meal. It is a two hour class, and a vegetarian option is available.

Dumpling Making Class

If dumplings are your go to order, the dumpling making class shows you how to mix filling, fold gyoza and get that crisp pan fried bottom. Once you learn the fold, you can make a batch at home and freeze extras for busy nights.

Thai Cooking Class

The Thai cooking class covers a fragrant curry served with jasmine rice, a wok noodle dish and a Thai dessert. A tofu version is available for vegetarians. Read our post on real Thai cooking in Los Angeles for more on what you will learn.

More Cooking Classes Near West Los Angeles

If Asian food is not what you are after, the kitchen also hosts other popular classes.

Hands on pasta making class in Los Angeles where you roll fresh tagliatelle and make Bolognese and pesto
Thai cooking class in Los Angeles with a curry, a wok noodle dish and dessert
Sushi making class in Los Angeles covering sushi rice, inside out rolls and hand rolls
Mexican cooking class in Los Angeles with ceviche, tacos, guacamole and salsa
Dumpling making class in Los Angeles where you fold and pan fry gyoza from scratch
Private group cooking class and team building in Los Angeles for groups of 10 to 30

Who Books Classes From West LA

West LA has a big mix of grad students, young professionals and families. Students and young couples often book classes as an affordable night out with dinner included. Professionals near Olympic Boulevard and Bundy Drive use private classes for team events, while families book them for birthdays where everyone gets to cook.

If you are planning a work event, the private group cooking class handles 10 to 30 people and lets you pick a cuisine. Visit our corporate cooking page for team formats.

Getting to Class From Sawtelle

Most guests drive south on Sawtelle or Sepulveda and cut east toward Overland Avenue. The trip usually takes 10 to 15 minutes. If you are coming from the Expo Line, a short rideshare from a nearby station works well.

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Cooking Classes Near West LA FAQ

How far is the closest cooking class from West LA?

BiteUnite's Los Angeles kitchen at 3644 Overland Avenue is usually 10 to 15 minutes from West LA by car, depending on traffic.

Do I need cooking experience to join a class?

No experience is needed. Every class is built for beginners, and the chef guides you through each step. Experienced home cooks still pick up new techniques.

What is included in a BiteUnite class?

All ingredients, tools and aprons are provided, and you eat what you cook at the end of class. Classes are BYOB for beer and wine, and most menus offer a vegetarian option.

Can I book a private class for my group?

Yes. The private group cooking class hosts 10 to 30 guests, and you choose one cuisine for the whole group about two weeks before the event.

Book a Class Near West LA

You already know where to eat on Sawtelle. Now learn to cook the dishes yourself. Book the sushi class, reserve a dumpling class or browse every Los Angeles cooking class to find your fit. BiteUnite also runs classes in Hong Kong if you ever want to cook these flavors closer to the source.