I absolutely loved this unconventional cooking class! Located right on Ayesha's home, all of the action goes down in this Indian kitchen. Ayesha's energy is so contagious, we are all excited to get to cooking! This cooking class is not your usual cooking class. Instead of partnering with someone to cook each meal, everyone kind of just broke up in to groups and focused on different dishes. It was a bit chaotic but so much fun! Who knew cooking along a group of strangers in a strangers home could be so effortless? Ayesha made everything very easy. I attended the This Is It - Lamb course. We cooked a delicious salad, okra, lamb kebabs and lamb Rogan Josh. Every bite of each dish was out of this world. The food was lighter than Indian cuisine I've had in the past, I noticed she didn't use nearly as much cream as some recipes I've seen. Ayesha also taught us plenty about Indian spices and their multifunctionality. It's too bad that Ayesha lives all the way in Kendall. If she lived closer, I'd be over all of the time! Greta group activity or date night, totally worth it! read more

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We celebrated my brother's birthday at Ayesha's lovely home. Our family learned about the amazing spices she incorporates in her meals along with their medicinal qualities. We enjoyed some hands on cooking, great family bonding and best of all the delicious meal that Ayesha and we prepared together. An experience I hope to repeat soon and highly recommend. read more

Ayesha is so passionate about cooking and her culture. It truly shows in her teachings. I took her Exotic Veg Feast class last Saturday and loved it!! She showed us how to cook 6 dishes in an hour and a half time. It was a tornado of excitement in the kitchen. Now, if you're looking for a slow pace, hands on experience, this might not be exactly what you're looking for. This is a crash course on learning about Indian spices, lots of cultural heritage shown in each dish and very unique creations different from any Indian restaurant you've been to. Ayesha uses fresh herbs and spices ground right before they're used. She also uses all organic ingredients in her cooking. Very healthy and delicious options. We made chana dal vadas appeziter, green cabbage salad, green lentil entree, paneer and veggie korma, navratna palav rice, and a tasty chickpea flour based desert with cardamom seeds. She cooks everything and you sit and watch but she is very interactive and shows you every step and she even has a recorder that's hooked to the ceiling and TV screen that shows you an overhead shot of what's happening. She's bubbly, fun and answers all your questions. You get to sit down and feast afterwards!! Great way to spend a weekend day with friends or your significant other. read more

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Fabulous and unique experience! Ayesha's Indian cooking class was the most unique and fabulous experience! My family and I were taught some of our favorite Indian dishes... followed by a private dining experience under an adorable chickee hut. This was some of the best Indian food I have ever had and was the perfect way to celebrate my mothers 75th birthday. I highly recommend this if you love Indian food. read more

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Looking into cooking classes for private event, I ran into Ayesha's page. From the moment I spoke to her, I knew she was the one. She is super welcoming, knowledgeable, funny, and an amazing teacher. She discussed her recipes and ingredients with such a holistic approach. Explaining the health benefits of the different ingredients. I like to call her cooking Indian soul food, because it is just so hearty and homey. She did great interacting with the whole group of 10. Everyone enjoyed the finish dishes, starting with me, which I had never tried Indian cuisine to my boss who eats Indian cuisine weekly. She was nothing short from spectacular and we hope to visit her again in 2023. We felt we left with a new friend. Thank you Ayesha for such a great experience. read more

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Ayesha's Kitchen Indian food is not the most popular cuisine in the greater Miami area. In recent years it has seen a surge of new places opening, but still, this food languishes behind many others. And the ones that have opened recently had been a mixed bag when you are desiring some real traditional Indian. Lots of fusion and upscale but not much Mmmm good. Ayesha, of Ayesha's Kitchen, has been filling that gap for close to a decade, one class at a time. Ayesha teaches Indian cooking classes from her home. She has an extensive seasonal course schedule that regularly sells out. Her offerings range from meat courses to breads and vegan and vegetarian classes. Each class has 10 to 12 people enrolled. On the afternoon we went over half had been to at least one classes previous to this one. Two people had been to all of her classes offered! Ayesha is warm and funny and helps break down Indian cuisine so that you can take the recipes back home and start your own journey to making food that is flavorful and delicious. She remembers everyone's name and keeps the classes fun and exciting. Best of all, in the end, there is a giant Indian food feast in her back yard where we get to eat all the things that we made. We attended the Exotic Vegetarian Feast class. And it was indeed filled with exotic treats for the buds. Rice and salad and sweets for dessert. We were part of creating Navratna Kroma, Masala Lentils, and Cabbage Crunch salad to name but half of the dishes. Everything was savory and delectable. Ayesha explained how the spices are cooked and combined to make the dishes and taught us how to temper and toast to get the authentic Indian flavors. We were taught how to buy spices and what to look for. The standouts for me were the Cabbage Crunch Salad and the Masala Lentils. The salad was superb. Lots of crunch from the cabbage and flavor from the toasted and fried spices that were tempered and topped on the cabbage. The Masala Lentils were filled with aromas of fresh spices and tomatoes and perfectly complimented the lentils. We made mounds of food, and there was not a drop left! The courses tend to sell out. So, take a look at the schedule early. Maybe we will see you at a class soon! read more

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I attended Ayesha's class with my friend and we both loved it! I love to cook but didn't have experience cooking Indian food, but we learned so much, especially about each of the different spices used. The food was delicious and it was a great experience. I'm excited to make these recipes again, especially the Samosas and cilantro chutney! read more

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Loved the experience! Ayesha is the perfect blend of chef extraordinaire, and charming teacher. I really appreciated her ability to "read the room" and provide the right amount of teaching and hands on experience, to balance our guests wishes. In the end, the dinner party in my home was extraordinary. read more

We had the best experience at @ayeshas_kitchen learning how to make some of our favorite #IndianFood dishes. I'm so glad @cianide101 enjoyed her gift. Thank you Ayesha for opening your home and for such a fun and engaging cooking class. You made us feel at home and as if we had been friends for years. We look forward to the next one! #ChefFloraza #AyeshasKitchen #IndianCuisine #SoGood #FoodComa read more

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Back again for another incredible class at Ayesha's. This class was Northern Indian Vegetarian specialties...and I'm not even vegetarian ?! Ayesha shows you the techniques to layer the flavors to create the authentic dishes from different regions. I have been to several of her classes and am now deciding on my next adventure with Ayesha !! read more

You know an experience is good when you are talking about ways to come back for a second time while you are still enjoying the first time. This was precisely our experience with Ayesha's Kitchen - simply incredible! Ayesha is so easy to get along with; everyone in my group instantly felt welcome the moment we walked in the door. Her energy and enthusiasm is so welcoming and the passion she puts into every detail of the experience is present in the food. This is the best Indian food I have ever had and I now have the tools (the spices!) and knowledge to try to replicate it in my own kitchen. We had so much fun and I cannot thank you enough, Ayesha! read more

Amazing!!!!! Ayesha accommodated our large family of 8, with special food restrictions. We needed food that was very low carb, suitable for diabetics, and vegetarians. With three young children, they loved preparing the food. She is an amazing teacher and works well with children. And the food "we" prepared was unbelievable. I would go there more and more. I strongly recommend this amazing experience. read more

Anyone who's ever eaten Indian cuisine beyond Miami's borders will wonder how the Spice Road missed this melting pot of a city. Overpriced and underwhelming is the norm, but Ayesha D'Mello wants to change your perception of South Asian cooking and introduce you to one of its most skilled practitioners -- you. Like a Jaipurian Julia Child, Ayesha presents you to a family of spices and their best applications. Each class includes enough organic ingredients to prepare 6-8 courses under Ayesha expert eye. Graduation is celebrated with a poolside supper with your peers and professor. Make sure to register for one of her 17 classes including, but not limited to vegetarian, pescatarian, and pastry courses. read more

This was amazing! I did an Indian cooking lesson with a group of my friends as a graduation party and Ms. Ayesha was absolutely amazing and a pleasure to talk to. We learned a lot about the spices and different dishes and the meal was phenomenal. My friends and I would definitely recommend this! It was a great experience and we definitely made some memories to share forever :) read more

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"El que parte y reparte le toca la mejor parte." What do you do when a reporter calls you out of the blue and interviews you for being the best Indian cook in the city? You make it a career. It can be a bit of a mission getting a spot in one of Ayesha's classes, and yes it's a bit out of the way, and to some, like me, a bit pricy, but very, very, well worth the investment. From the moment she opens the door, you are greeted with an ear-to-ear smile, the kind you get when you see an old friend's after a long time, a friend who just happens to good incredibly delicious food. You are encouraged to sit in the living room, again, like a friend, while the rest of the guests arrive. Everything is neatly arranged on the table (just the way I like it); recipe packets, chairs and class schedules. The class began with an introduction to spices and their benefits, then transitioned directly into cooking. In an hour and a half we made 6 different dishes; Butter Chicken, Basmati spice rice, flatbread, seasoned potatoes, cucumber salad and a scrumptious arroz con leche-like dessert made of vermicelli noodles. The small class allows for a very homey feel, and conversation flows very well. I met some very nice people and got to enjoy a meal (the class includes a sit-down meal to try everything you just made) in a beautiful setting, one hundred times better than a restaurant. The only regret I have was not eating more for fear of looking like a "fat-ass." I could have easily had more servings. For those not-so-avid cooks, Ayesha also caters and offers private hands-on classes for a minimum of 9 people. The only thing I would say that made me uneasy was all the things she tried to sell us. On the one hand it's good, she has all the tools and spices we need to do these things at home, but I just wish she would save it for the end, it's something that took away from the overall experience. With that in mind, I suggest you take some extra cash, just in case you DO decide to buy something. I took home some spices, including her own blend of garam masala. As a testament to the experience, I have told everyone I know of the amazing time I had in this class. I have also made them countless times for family and friends, including for my own birthday celebration and have never received a bad review, always smiles. Ayesha, thank you for becoming my Butter Chicken guru. read more

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I can't say enough amazing things about this experience. We just love Ayesha, love her classes, her home, and the entire approach she takes to cooking and learning. Her classes are small, intimate, and full of interesting people. So far, we have attended the vegetarian cooking class and a curry chicken class. The food was incredible - better than any Indian restaurant I've ever tried. But importantly, Ayesha's recipes are tried and true. She has perfected them. We have tried multiple recipes at home, and they come out beautifully. Ayesha will also provide you with spice kits so that you can re-create the same meals, without having to buy everything from scratch. I absolutely LOVE her foresight in doing that. We love her classes, and anticipate doing many more during our time in Miami. She receive my absolute highest recommendation (and you can see her perfect Yelp record shows that everyone else agrees!). read more

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My daughter and I took this Indian bread class with Ayesha and really enjoyed it. We made 5 different breads and then sat down together for a lovely lunch which showcased the different breads and pancakes we made. These were accompanied by some of Ayesha's phenomenal dishes and dessert. The class itself was very hands on. After a demonstration of each item, we went to different stations and had the opportunity to practice making the different breads. My daughter is 7 and was able to fully participate. We both really loved the lesson and the interaction with the rest of the group. If you are interest in Indian culture and cuisine, this is an amazing opportunity to learn and enjoy some delicious food and wonderful company. read more

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I splurged on a Vegetarian Delights cooking class with Ayesha, and I have to say it was money well spent. In just 3 hours I feel equipped to cook at least 6 Indian dishes. Ayesha is a lovely host and teacher. She is warm, funny and intelligent, and you will feel instantly welcome when you arrive. At the end of the cooking demo and some hands-on practice with frying homemade pooris (bread), the group sat down for a delicious meal. (Our mouths had been watering since 11 a.m., so the group was definitely anxious to tear into the Indian treats.) Normally the meal is eaten in Ayesha's backyard Tiki Hut, but today the weather was less-than-Miami-fabulous, so we were all content to sip Chai tea, munch on palak paneer and fight over tri-color pilaf in the comfort of the warm dining room. If you like Indian food and have any interest in cooking, this class is a must. The seats fill up quickly! Tell Ayesha that Jessica said hi! And tell her I'm coming over for dinner TONIGHT! read more

Ayesha's Kitchen - Make pooris in your kitchen! - Cooking Schools Near Me - Miami, Florida

I can't speak highly enough for Ayesha and her classes. I bought a class for my boyfriend as an anniversary gift. We loved it and decided to go again while his mom and grandfather are here (we went yesterday for our second class). We LOVE Indian food and this is some of the best we've ever tried. It's funny, once you go the first time, you just want to go again. The fact that each class has multiple repeat attendees speaks volumes about Ayesha's warmth and charm. It kinda starts to feel like you're there with family, enjoying an afternoon together that culminates with a delicious feast outside by her pool under a beautiful canopy. So here's how it works. The classes are done in her own kitchen. She lives in a nice, established neighborhood in the Gables with plenty of parking in her driveway. Up to 10 people can fit in her intimate kitchen, and you can see everything she's preparing very well. At the beginning, she gives just the right amount of education about the various spices that go into Indian cuisine and even the medicinal uses for some of them. You get a clipboard, pen, and printed recipes at the beginning on which you can take notes. The whole class lasts two hours. The first two are all spent cooking, where she (with your help) prepares about six dishes. By the end of the two hours, with all of the amazing smells emanating from the stovetop, you are so ready to dive in. Everything is loaded onto a serving cart and taken back to her lovely yard where a table is already set. This is the best part: sitting around and enjoying the fruits of Ayesha's labor. Everything we've tried has been exceptional. The first class we learned how to make traditional Curry Chicken, among other things. Yesterday's class was all about Vegetarian dishes, including a paneer dish that was to die for. I swear, the cilantro chutney that she served with the meal yesterday may be the tastiest spread I've ever had anywhere. You can buy a set of three classes and save $10 on each class. I think that's what we're going to do next. They book up well in advance (mostly from repeat students) so you need to really plan ahead. She sells products at the end of the class, but it doesn't feel forced upon you at all. In fact, it's much appreciated, because she makes little spice starter-kits with all the spices you'd need to make all of the dishes from that day's class. It's so much better than going to an Indian store and trying to buy those spices separately, since you'd likely have to buy way more than you'd need (Indian spices have a pretty short shelf life). If you love Indian food, do yourself a favor and sign up for one of these classes. Some people are there to actually learn how to cook, while others attend just to eat! Ayesha is such a gracious hostess, you will immediately feel at home in her home. We can't wait for our next class! read more

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Ayesha is an excellent cook and instructor, and to top it off she is super nice. I have taken four classes with her and they were all great. I highly recommend her classes if you want to learn to cook Indian food or if you want to enjoy a wonderful meal with great people. read more

Ayesha's Kitchen - My spice rack, thanks to Ayesha I know how to use them in a wonderful meal - Cooking Schools Near Me - Miami, Florida

We took the chicken vindaloo class with Ayesha and it was great! My husband had been trying to make vindaloo so this was perfect Ayesha covered everything to allow us to make the dish properly and her recipes are easy to follow. We made the bismanti rice last night and it was delish. Ayesha has also inspired me to be more aware of adding healthy food into my routine. I never thought something so healthy could taste so good. Thank you Ayesha! read more

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I had been wanting to book a class with Ayesha for years (literally), but had never gotten around to doing so until last week. But after attending, I am certain I will be back for more (or hopefully a private dinner party at our place) very soon! I took Ayesha's chicken tikka masala class, which was informative, fun, and very delicious. I have been working on some Indian dishes at home from various blogs and cookbooks, but this was so much better! Ayesha does a great job of explaining things clearly, showing you each step so that you're comfortable doing it at home, and making the class just hands on enough. Of course, the amazing outdoor meal after all that cooking was the perfect ending! read more

Another NEW CLASS! Indian Taqueria! What a perfectly yummy class! Another 5 recipes to learn, but better to eat them under her beautiful tiki hut with so many fun, interesting people! Within hours after the class, (no kidding) I'm remade the recipes in my own home! Her recipes are so approachable and easy to replicate, and best, Ayesha sells kits at the end of the class that make it so easy to replicate immediately. This class was more hands on that others which is alot of fun for veteran Ayesha fans! Thanks again Ayesha for another great class! read more

Please don't confuse it with the Ayesha indian restaurants. She is not affiliated with them! Awesome classes. I've been to several and have four more that I can't wait to attend for this upcoming fall schedule. She offers fall and spring schedules (off during the summer). The classes are very detailed, elaborate and each one offers something different. I don't think any item in a recipe has been repeated, not even the rices. Each basmati rice she did something different or prepared it differently which was appreciated because she shows you many different ways to prepare what I used to think was rice thrown in a rice cooker, add a little salt and call it a day. LOL! I found out about her classes through a Yelp search while looking for good Indian restaurants. I saw her 5 star reviews and thought finally a 5 star restaurant in Miami, this has to be good. But as I was reading through the reviews, I noticed this wasn't a restaurant but an in-home cooking class at her house. How awesome was that! With the consistent high ratings, I decided to try and have been hooked ever since. Each class gets better and better. So far I've been to her butter chicken, samosas, Indo-Chinese, classic indian cuisine (chicken curry) class and chicken tikka masala class. Looking forward to her Flavors from the Beaches of Goa seafood class, Chicken Biryani, Dinner on the Spice Route and Holiday Entertaining classes. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g34438-d2277272-r384892432-Ayesha_s_Kitchen-Miami_Florida.html# read more

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The most authentic and caring host ever!!!!! Ayesha knows exactly how to make you feel at home and the food is to die for! I am never able to re create the taste of authentic Indian food at home but with the help of Ayesha's guidance and her awesome spices she makes is possible!!! This class is a 10/10. She does a fabulous job of guiding you through the whole process and creating an appreciation for each ingredient. This a truly a great experience and would recommend anyone and everyone to do it! Also a great gift to give! Nothing like the gift of food and community! read more

Wonderful class and great instructor! I took the Traditional Vegetarian class with three friends and we had a lovely time. Ayesha is a wonderful cook and instructor. The outdoor setting where we ate is beautiful and relaxing. The quality of her food is far superior to that of the local restaurants and she uses top ingredients. She also offers spices to take home and recreate the dishes so you don't need to find an Indian food market and buy ingredients in large quantities. I highly recommend her class and plan to sign up for several others! read more

What to do on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon? Ayesha's is not only an interesting, but delicious way of spending it. Ayesha's offers a variety of Indian cooking classes for every interest in Indian cooking (vegetarian, finder foods, chicken, seafood among others). Classes are taught in her home where guests are first provided with a background of the various key spices and flavors used in Indian cooking. An entire meal from salad, appetizer, entree, sides and dessert are prepared and demonstrated. Upon completion of the meal and instruction, guests feast on delicious Indian foods. Attendees are then provided with copies of the several recipes which were prepared in class and have the opportunity to purchase ready made spice kits so that they can prepare the foods taught in class at home. The class is informative and interesting for hobby chefs and anyone who likes to eat. read more

If you love Indian cuisine and live in south Florida Ayesha's is a must for any foodie! It is both pleasure and pain.... The pleasure comes from the actual lesson Ayesha teaches, the pain is having to sit still for 2 hours smelling the lesson as it is being taught. Fear not your time and patience is rewarded at the end of the class when you finally do get to eat the lesson! Hopefully I can come close to recreating what I learned in class. read more

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I went there for a friend's surprise birthday party and was pleasantly surprised. Ayesha has a dynamic and friendly personality and the cuisine and spices were fabulous!! read more

Meals in Minutes class. As always - excellent... I was lucky enough to get one of the last seats available for this class. Another great experience. All the food was delicious. I made the tandoori chicken at home the next day. Following her recipe and directions, and using the spices I bought from her it came out exactly like hers did. Thanks Ayesha - Your are my favorite teacher ever and your classes are the best. read more

I cannot say enough positive things about Ayesha. I hosted a surprise dinner for my mother and her friends, and Ayesha worked with me to create a menu that was not only delicious, but also fit within dietary restrictions and food preferences for a large group. The food could not have been better- all fresh, homemade ingredients, dishes from scratch. Guests could not stop raving about the meal, but more importantly, Ayesha herself is such a pleasure to work with! read more

Ayesha shares her passion for authentic Indian cooking from the moment you walk in the door. Fun, informative, instructional and delicious. I hope to take all of her classes! Good people, good food and I feel completely comfortable doing the recipes at home on my own. read more

Such a great night! I took my office as a team-building experience and everyone had a good time and learned a lot. We did the vegetarian menu and it was fun and easy to prepare, as well as incredibly delicious! Ayesha is knowledgeable and passionate about her job, so she really was a joy to work with. I'd highly recommend for anyone looking for a different way to do team-building or just to learn something new! read more

My wife and I have enjoyed taking all 23 of Ayesha's classes, taking children and friends to many of them along with us. Have somebody you'd like to do something really special with--this is it, trust me! And we've enjoyed cooking lots and lots of the dishes on our own. We're buying online courses and spice packets to go with them for eight of our combined children this Christmas, a great present. The first time cooking on our own we were of course anxious, but with her easy to follow directions it wasn't really that hard. Her spice packets for each class make that part easy; and she makes refills if you ask. The other ingredients you can get in any grocery store. After cooking several times, you'll even feel comfortable going to the Indian grocery store yourself. The first time we made a single course menu. But now we pick and choose our favorite dishes from among all of them. We make up a lot at a time, because except for the salads, most of the other items freeze well. And we can then easily throw together really special dinners quickly. A fresh salad and dessert, maybe a pilaf, and a frozen 3-4 other dishes. When we lost power for hurricane Irma, we had an Indian food party for the neighbors with what was in thawing in the freezer. And some white wine. Yum. Intimidated? Don't be. Surprise yourself doing something really special. read more

Fantastic find : Ayesha's Kitchen cooking classes. For me, these classes (the one I took is a vegan class, but I'll be taking a vegetarian and a bread class soon) are a way to improve my diet for health / strengthen good habits. However, I couldn't have expected that the class would be so comfortable and fun, much less how much information and detail (new spices and how to work with them!) Ayesha would impart without it ever feeling overwhelming. Also: YUM. Highly recommend! [classes are not just vegetarian] read more

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Ayesha's Kitchen is a 100% must for anyone who wants to learn how to prepare Indian food. Ayesha has the best energy and a wonderfully graceful way of teaching in a manner a - dare I admit publicly - novice cook can understand and feel confident to attempt at home on their own. She is so kind and her passion for cooking and "teaching" how to cook radiates from her...all smiles! She's health conscious and knows where you can cut some things out or substitute and when you can't. I'm fortunate to have many of the tools needed, but do not fret if you don't. By the way Ayesha offers the same authentic essentials I've lugged bag from my trips to India for purchase... and please buy from here because you'll pay way too much anywhere else and basically my point is don't get bamboozled, get it from her for your own sake. These classes are in high demand, so if there is a spot ... sign up! She keeps the classes small, which helps a great deal in terms of personal attention and ability to ask questions. *** Please note that Ayesha's Kitchen is 100% unaffiliated to any restaurants so please don't be mislead and waste your money. A few people from class shared their very disappointing experiences in both Key Biscayne and a recently opened one in the Kendall/Pinecrest area. *** read more

Ayesha is the best! My girlfriend and I went into this cooking class without any expectations, and were blown away with the entire experience. We were welcomed by Ayesha into her lovely home, and sat comfortably while she explained and demonstrated the basic methods of Indian Cuisine right in front of our eyes. Afterwards, the 8 of us sat out under her beautifully covered patio and feasted on the full-course meal that we had just watched being prepared. I would recommend this class to anyone who likes to cook, likes Indian food, or just likes to meet nice, enthusiastic people. Ayesha charges but a fraction of the value of this course, and I left with valuable recipes, three of which I've made in just the first week after the class. Anyone can learn to cook these meals with Ayesha's classes, so don't hold back. This deserves 5 Stars for sure! read more

Oh my! where to begin? My wonderful boyfriend gifted this class to me for Christmas. I was already super excited and somehow the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Ayesha explained everything from the spices and it's benefits, to cooking techniques and it's origins. And she was very open to lots of questions during the entire process. The food was absolutely rich, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. We had a chicken vindaloo that was to die for. And even though we're not big dessert eaters, the Gajar Ka Halwa (shredded carrots cooked in milk infused with cardamom and nuts) was a perfect finale accompanied by theMasala Chai Tea. We'll definitely be going back! read more

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If you're a fan of Indian cuisine, or are interested in learning HOW to prepare an Indian meal, or just want a unique idea for a date, here's a recommendation: Ayesha's Kitchen. My girlfriend bought us a gift for a class last month, and we decided to use it on one of Ayesha's newest classes "Street Foods of India." In short, the experience was magnificent! We were floored. Ayesha was a chatty, jovial and charismatic host, giving us an informative, exciting, and intimate session on the subject at hand. She took us step-by-step through five-six dishes. We even joined in on the fun. After the preparation was complete, we all went out to the Tiki Hut in her picturesque backyard and enjoyed a sumptuous lunch, coupled with her own freshly made limeade. Ayesha's classes run the gamut of Indian cuisine: Mughal (naturally), South Indian, North Indian, Goan Seafood (my peeps), Veg feasts, Breads, the Spice Route dishes, Indo-Chinese and Street Foods (which is what we attended today). Don't trust me? The New Times ranked Ayesha's Kitchen the Best Cooking Class in Miami earlier last year. As a bonus, Ayesha is a native of Goa - the same state where my family hails from. It was a really pleasant surprise... something I hope to take more advantage of during my next class. read more

Fantastic Experience! I surprised my mom on Mother's Day with a gift certificate for Ayesha's cooking class. We both went on Sunday and we had such an wonderful time! From the moment I called Ayesha to ask about the classes and schedule she was amazing. She is very friendly, attentive and charming. She absolutely loves cooking and food and is very knowledgeable. There were no openings to any of her classes til the end of the season so she placed me on a waiting list, but as soon as there was an opening she texted me. The class was really great, she uses fresh ingredients and is very detailed with the instructions. It was a group class, so we were all gathered around her in her kitchen while she demonstrated how to prepare all the dishes. After the demonstration we all sat down and enjoyed the wonderful feast. The food is delicious and authentic! This is a great way to learn and meet other wonderful people. read more