Ning's Kitchen

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About Ning's Kitchen

Nestled in the heart of Chiang Mai, Ning's Kitchen offers a unique culinary experience for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Ning, a long-time vegetarian, is passionate about sharing her favorite Thai recipes with her students. Her vision is to provide high-quality, informative, and enjoyable vegetarian cooking classes to the community, ensuring that vegetarians don't miss out on the delicious Thai cuisine just because it contains meat.

The classes at Ning's Kitchen are small and intimate, starting at 12:30 pm and running for about three hours. The time seems to fly by as students learn to cook five courses, with three choices per course. Each person selects their own menu, allowing for a variety of dishes to be cooked in each class. Ning is an excellent instructor, providing clear instructions and checking everyone's allergies and food preferences before the class begins.

The cooking class starts with a curry course, where students can choose between red, green, or masaman curry. The heat of the curry can be adjusted according to personal taste. This is followed by a soup course, with the standout being the Khao Soi with noodles. The stir fry course comes next, with most students opting for the Classic Pad Thai, a dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures. The fourth course is the appetizers, with most students choosing to make fresh spring rolls accompanied by a delicious peanut sauce. The class concludes with a dessert course, where students can choose between mango and sticky rice or banana and sticky rice.

Ning's Kitchen is not just about cooking; it's also about eating. Everyone gets a professionally printed mini cookbook with instructions and images of every item, so there's no need to take notes. All the preparation is done before the students' arrival, and there's no need to worry about cleaning up after cooking. A lovely lady assists Ning with cleaning and washing the pots. It's advisable to arrive hungry, as there's a lot of food, and it's all delicious. Ning provides takeaway containers for each person to take their extra food away.

The venue is in a covered area that is part of a garden where some of the herbs and vegetables are grown. It's a perfect setting for a social meal and a fun afternoon. However, it's worth noting that this may not be the best place for those who want to learn Thai cuisine from scratch, as the dishes are semi-prepared, and some industrial powders and sauces are used in the process.

Despite this, Ning's Kitchen has received high praise from many who have attended the classes. They describe Ning as a fantastic host and teacher with a great personality. They also rave about the amazing food and the fun they had during the class. Some even said that it was their favorite activity during their stay in Thailand and that they're looking forward to practicing the recipes when they get home.

In conclusion, Ning's Kitchen offers a unique and enjoyable culinary experience in Chiang Mai. Whether you're a vegetarian, a non-vegetarian, or just someone who loves good food, Ning's Kitchen is definitely worth a visit.