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Explore diverse recipes, master essential cooking techniques, and elevate your culinary skills at Hawaii’s premiere venue for cooking classes. Whether you’re a novice or experienced home cook, our hands-on sessions cater to all skill levels. Join us to savor delicious creations, socialize with fellow epicureans, and unleash your inner chef.
Latest Cooking Classes
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Welcome to Sooper Secret Izakaya, where James Beard Award finalist Chef Ricky Goings does what he does best—creates a wildly delicious, ever-changing tasting menu that’s anything but ordinary.
This 14-seat chef’s table dinner is an omakase-style experience, but not in the traditional sense. There’s no strict theme, no set cuisine—just a rotating lineup of dishes inspired by the season, Chef Ricky’s experiences, and whatever flavors he’s excited about. It’s interactive, inventive, and always memorable.
Seats are sooper limited, and no two dinners are the same. Grab your spot and come see (and taste) what the hype is about.
Absolutely no substitutions. We unfortunately cannot accommodate any food allergies or dietary restrictions at this event, thank you for your understanding.
Please note, this is a dinner not a cooking class
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Welcome to Sooper Secret Izakaya, where James Beard Award finalist Chef Ricky Goings does what he does best—creates a wildly delicious, ever-changing tasting menu that’s anything but ordinary.
This 14-seat chef’s table dinner is an omakase-style experience, but not in the traditional sense. There’s no strict theme, no set cuisine—just a rotating lineup of dishes inspired by the season, Chef Ricky’s experiences, and whatever flavors he’s excited about. It’s interactive, inventive, and always memorable.
Seats are sooper limited, and no two dinners are the same. Grab your spot and come see (and taste) what the hype is about.
Absolutely no substitutions. We unfortunately cannot accommodate any food allergies or dietary restrictions at this event, thank you for your understanding.
Please note, this is a dinner not a cooking class
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Join us for a mouthwatering adventure to the Mediterranean with Middle Eats and Hana Kitchens! In this interactive, hands-on class, Askar owner of Middle Eats and a native of Cairo, Egypt, will guide you through the art of making baklava, the classic sweet and flaky pastry, from scratch. Afterward, savor a delicious lunch prepared by Askar himself, and take home your very own freshly baked baklava.
The Greek Dinner
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Limited seating, chef’s table only
Experience an intimate evening of authentic Greek cuisine at our 14-seat Chef’s Table with Chef Maria Benardis, author of My Greek Family Table. Through each thoughtfully crafted course, Chef Maria shares her deep love for Greek food, weaving stories of the ingredients, traditions, and healing wisdom that have been passed down through generations. Her goal is simple: to spread the message of the goodness and restorative power of Greek cuisine. Join us for a one-of-a-kind dining experience that celebrates the heart, history, and soulful flavors of Greece.
Please note this is a dinner, not a cooking class
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Join us for The Matcha & Hojicha Class by As You Like - Waikiki and guest chef Sayuri Oyamada. This hands-on class guides you through the fundamentals of matcha preparation from the tools used and proper whisking techniques, to the history behind matcha and hojicha. Ticket price includes your own matcha, hojicha, and a full matcha set to take home.
You’ll learn to craft three unique tea experiences:
• Traditional matcha making
• “As You Like” Strawberry Matcha
• “As You Like” Hojicha KuromitsuAfterwards, indulge in two house-made musubis from As You Like Cafe to enjoy with your handmade drinks. Whether you’re a matcha lover or simply curious, this is your chance to learn from the best.
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Welcome to Sooper Secret Izakaya, where James Beard Award finalist Chef Ricky Goings creates a wildly delicious, ever-changing tasting menu that’s anything but ordinary.
For this special collaboration, we’re stepping into a different reality.
In partnership with Kuleana Rum Works - a Big Island-based distillery known for crafting world-class, additive-free rum from freshly grown sugarcane - this dinner becomes a choose-your-own pairing experience. Each of the five courses is paired with a cocktail by Art from Kuleana Rum, but with a twist: you choose your path.
With every pairing, you’ll decide between the Red Drink or the Blue Drink. Each cocktail is only described by its components (think paprika, orange, chocolate), and both are designed to complement the dish, just from opposite ends of the spectrum. Same plate, completely different cocktail experience.
This 14-seat chef’s table dinner stays true to Sooper Secret form: no set cuisine, no strict rules - just an interactive, inventive tasting shaped by the moment and a little bit of curiosity.
Seats are sooper limited. Choose wisely.
As a little something to take home, guests will also receive a gifted 3.75 ml bottle of rum.
Absolutely no substitutions. We unfortunately cannot accommodate any food allergies or dietary restrictions at this event, thank you for your understanding.
Please note, this is a dinner not a cooking class
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Welcome to Sooper Secret Izakaya, where James Beard Award finalist Chef Ricky Goings creates a wildly delicious, ever-changing tasting menu that’s anything but ordinary.
For this special collaboration, we’re stepping into a different reality.
In partnership with Kuleana Rum Works - a Big Island-based distillery known for crafting world-class, additive-free rum from freshly grown sugarcane - this dinner becomes a choose-your-own pairing experience. Each of the five courses is paired with a cocktail by Art from Kuleana Rum, but with a twist: you choose your path.
With every pairing, you’ll decide between the Red Drink or the Blue Drink. Each cocktail is only described by its components (think paprika, orange, chocolate), and both are designed to complement the dish, just from opposite ends of the spectrum. Same plate, completely different cocktail experience.
This 14-seat chef’s table dinner stays true to Sooper Secret form: no set cuisine, no strict rules - just an interactive, inventive tasting shaped by the moment and a little bit of curiosity.
Seats are sooper limited. Choose wisely.
As a little something to take home, guests will also receive a gifted 3.75 ml bottle of rum.
Absolutely no substitutions. We unfortunately cannot accommodate any food allergies or dietary restrictions at this event, thank you for your understanding.
Please note, this is a dinner not a cooking class
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In this class, students learn to make pasta entirely from scratch under the guidance of Chef Andrea Onetti, who hails from Rome and brings with him the traditions, techniques, and spirit of his hometown. Chef Andrea’s instruction offers an authentic, hands-on immersion into one of Italy’s most iconic culinary arts.
Pasta is a mark of the Italian culture and national pride. It is more than a food, it is an element of union shared throughout Italy: an integral part of life, one of popular culture yet simple and traditional for all Italians, not only of our cuisine, but of our very essence. It is the symbol of Italian cuisine always and forever.
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Leading us in The Sushi Class is Chef Yuji Haraguchi, founder and owner of OKONOMI / YUJI Ramen as well as Osakana Brooklyn and Osakana East Village in NYC. Hailing from Japan, Yuji created Japanese style fish market and education center Osakana with the goal of educating people about Japanese food and culture. Join us as we learn the art of sushi and more from Chef Yuji.
Alongside your sushi dinner will be 2 glasses of sake!
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Hailing from Rome, Italy, chef Andrea Onetti will teach us how to make fresh potato gnocchi from scratch in this interactive hands-on class. Each person will make their own gnocchi at individual stations. In addition, we will learn some of Chef Andrea’s favorite gnocchi dishes which we’ll come together to enjoy as a four-course dinner.
Price includes 2 glasses of wine!
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Embark on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with Middle Eats and Hana Kitchens. Askar, owner of Middle Eats and a Cairo, Egypt native, will teach our class how to make fresh falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush and baladi salad from scratch in this interactive, hands-on class.
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Join us for the inaugural crepe and blini class with Chef David Wynne. In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn to craft both classic crêpes and modern blinis from scratch, mastering the techniques and learning the history behind these beloved staples. Begin with a refined appetizer featuring blinis topped with caviar, tobiko, or salmon roe, then sit down to a savory crêpe dinner filled with salmon, ricotta, and parmesan - made with the crêpes you create in class.
You’ll take home multiple homemade crepes to continue your exploration of how versatile the crepe can be - sweet or savory with endless possibilities.
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Limited seating, chef’s table only.
Please note, this is a dinner not a cooking class.This month, Chef Andrea Onetti brings us to Liguria, a coastal region where the mountains meet the sea and the cuisine is light, fresh, and full of flavor. Known for its herbs, sauces, and abundance of seafood, Ligurian cooking celebrates simplicity at its best, and, of course, its most iconic creation: pesto.
For this multi-course dinner, expect bright, vibrant dishes inspired by the coastline. Chef Andrea highlights the region’s signature style: unfussy, ingredient-driven, and deeply satisfying. Join us for an evening that captures the essence of Liguria.
SOLD OUT
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Welcome to Sooper Secret Izakaya, where James Beard Award finalist Chef Ricky Goings creates a wildly delicious, ever-changing tasting menu that’s anything but ordinary.
For this special collaboration, we’re stepping into a different reality.
In partnership with Kuleana Rum Works - a Big Island-based distillery known for crafting world-class, additive-free rum from freshly grown sugarcane - this dinner becomes a choose-your-own pairing experience. Each of the five courses is paired with a cocktail by Art from Kuleana Rum, but with a twist: you choose your path.
With every pairing, you’ll decide between the Red Drink or the Blue Drink. Each cocktail is only described by its components (think paprika, orange, chocolate), and both are designed to complement the dish, just from opposite ends of the spectrum. Same plate, completely different cocktail experience.
This 14-seat chef’s table dinner stays true to Sooper Secret form: no set cuisine, no strict rules - just an interactive, inventive tasting shaped by the moment and a little bit of curiosity.
Seats are sooper limited. Choose wisely.
As a little something to take home, guests will also receive a gifted 3.75 ml bottle of rum.
Absolutely no substitutions. We unfortunately cannot accommodate any food allergies or dietary restrictions at this event, thank you for your understanding.
Please note, this is a dinner not a cooking class
Pasta Night
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