Atsuko's Kitchen Reviews Summary

Teaching Style

Pros:

• "Atsuko is an excellent teacher / role model."
• "Atsuko's teaching style is very relaxed and friendly."
• "Atsuko is super lovely and an excellent teacher."
• "Atsuko was not only a phenomenal sushi chef, but also an excellent, caring and funny instructor."
• "Atsuko is as gifted a teacher as she is a cook; her class was a joy."
• "Atsuko is a great teacher, very patient and she explained everything clearly."
• "Atsuko is a great teacher who is energised and friendly."

Cons:

• "I wasn't 'wow'ed' by the experience or food."

Class Experience

Pros:

• "The soup we made was delicious and the Okonomiyaki was incredible."
• "Overall, a great experience, and the food was amazing!"
• "This is the best sushi class you can book."
• "Everyone ended up with an amazing spread of sushi that tasted great."
• "Had a fantastic time at Atsuko's Sushi Made Simple cooking class - great teacher, lovely food and very good value for money!"
• "The food was incredible."
• "The food you'll cook is AMAZING."

Cons:

• "We did feel that for the price we should of got more fish and/or made more sushi."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The atmosphere was great and there were people from various places and cultures."
• "The ambiance in the kitchen was inviting and had a charming, traditional Japanese feel."
• "The kitchen environment was nice, cozy and spacious enough for all 10 attendees."
• "The atmosphere was relaxed, friendly and engaging."
• "A lovely atmosphere established by an upbeat and knowledgable teacher."
• "The class was very small and intimate and the food was excellent."
• "It was a small group of six, and within a few minutes everyone was on first-name terms and helping each other."

Cons:

• "The premises are slightly small but it is well organised enough that we all get to work on something."

Learning Outcomes

Pros:

• "More than enough to whet the appetite for further experimentation at home."
• "I picked up lots of new tips from the class."
• "It was very hands on and I went away knowing so much more from the things we were taught there."
• "For a three hour workshop you learn so much and gain very valuable tips on Japanese cooking."
• "You learn how to make sushi rice, how to cut your fish, and how to make different kinds of sushi."
• "We all came out with easily implementable skills and a handful of great recipes."
• "During 5 weeks you get to learn all the basics of traditional Japanese cooking plus very clever tricks Atsuko shares along the classes."

Cons:

• "I wish it'd been a little longer, but the concept of it is to make quick food."

Value

Pros:

• "Had a fantastic time at Atsuko's Sushi Made Simple cooking class - great teacher, lovely food and very good value for money!"
• "It is phenomenal value for all the food and coaching you get."
• "100% worth booking the class, great value for money and I had a lot of fun :)"
• "Highly recommend to anyone interested in sushi making."
• "Highly recommend Atsuko's Kitchen. 10/10."
• "I will definitely be buying classes as gifts from now on!"
• "All the ingredients could be easily bought so students could practise and enjoy the dishes at home."

Cons:

• "We did feel that for the price we should of got more fish and/or made more sushi."