My husband and I attended the Sooper Secret Izakaya dinner at Hana Kitchens. This was our first time attending the dinner and going to Hana Kitchens. We learned from Chef Ricky that Hana Kitchens is a commercial kitchen that is used for different classes and dinners. The Hana Kitchens website lists out their events and they get booked up very quickly. Sooper Secret Izakaya was a culinary experience I cannot stop thinking about, writing this review several days later and I already want to go to another dinner cooked by Chef Ricky. His attention to detail and the thought he gives in what he's pairing on his plate made each and every single dish so amazing. His personal experiences on island and around the area of Chinatown to procure his ingredients really shone through each dish. The staff that assisted Chef Ricky also deserve their kudos for their attentive service throughout the entire meal. I cannot stop recommending to friends that they should also experience Chef Ricky's food as soon as possible. Thank you Chef Ricky for all the passion in your food and a great evening. read more

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A lot was learned from the Falafel class taught by Chef Askar who is from Egypt. His passion to teach and share his culture made the class informative. Besides receiving the recipe, you will learn the techniques on how to make falafels and hummus, why not to use the canned chickpeas, and explanations about the spices. The finale was being served the complete meal, with the fafale made in class, hummus, baba ganoush, green salad, slices of flat bread, dessert, and a glass of wine. Much enjoyed. read more

Best cultural experience in a kitchen. Chef Rob was excellent. He walked us through every single step and injected a history of his hometown and the Philippines. read more

First time at Hana Kitchen! Bought the pasta making class for me and my fiancé. The teaching space is very clean and spacious. Chef Andrea was very fun to learn from and appreciated how interactive the class was. I wasn't expecting to go home with ball of pasta dough and freshly cut pasta Also, we enjoyed the 4-course meal which consisted of yummy appetizers, 2 pastas, and a dessert. Would love to come through for another cooking class here. read more

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I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to the Hana Kitchens team for such a wonderful experience! My partner and I had an amazing time at the Dumpling Class in June. Not only was Chef Britney THE BEST instructor (she's so funny, informative, and patient! PLUS her food was amazing!), but the team at Hana Kitchens was also welcoming, fun, and so thoughtfully ran the event from start to finish. Navigating health issues while trying to enjoy events like this can be tricky, but I felt genuinely included and cared for the entire time. From having a chair ready when I needed it to offering a dumpling filling I could eat despite my food intolerances to even having N/A drink options available, every thoughtful detail made such a difference. I used to be a huge foodie before some new allergies hit me, and hearing Chef Britney say, "I made something you can eat!" honestly meant more than I can say. I truly wasn't expecting any accommodations and would've been happy just to participate, but that gesture let me relax and enjoy the experience like everyone else, without having to ask for adjustments or draw attention to myself. Thank you again for creating such a warm, inclusive environment. I'm so grateful and already looking forward to the next class! Highly recommend these classes to everyone! Some tips: Parking entrance is on Bethel St. (you can plug in 847 Bethel St. to your nav to get there). The parking attendant told us that you can press either button upon entry (Harbor Court or CC) and it'll be fine. We parked on the fifth floor and took the elevator down to the third floor and waited outside. They let us in about 15 minutes before the class started. read more

Hana Kitchens - Our dumplings from The Dumpling Class! We each made 12. - Kitchen Incubators Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

This was one of the finest meals we've had in the five years we have lived on Oahu! Chef Ricky Goings is very talented and clearly enjoys his craft. He prepared a feast for the 14 of us who happily paid for the privilege of sitting at his table. The team kept the wine glasses full and each empty dish was removed in a timely manner. Chef is a colorful character who served each dish with a generous dash of humor. We recognize that this review may increase the competition for the seats in the next meal that he chooses to serve; that's a chance we're willing to take, as it was so good! Note! There is no signage,! We buzzed the building security guard, who kindly escorted us upstairs. Take the parking elevator to the third floor, and you will find your way to Hana Kitchens. Cash tips for the Chef and servers are greatly appreciated. read more

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Took a recent rugelach class and want to offer some feedback. The set up was very nice and appealing. The presenters were very pleasant and the staff who cleaned up and served were very attentive. I'd like to give some feedback for purpose of considerations to improve on the attendees overall experience. 1. There were not enough Kitchen- Aid appliances . We had to wait for 25+ mins and basically sit around as there was only 4 appliances to share amongst a group of 15. Please keep in mind you are paired with another single person which is great , however still not enough appliances to accommodate class size. 2. I felt they could have gone over the recipe/ingredients and provided a printout card for future use. At this point, anyone can Google a rugelach recipe. The ingredients are premeasured by staff in advance , which is great, but a recipe printout would have been nice for future use when preparing at home. 3.Brunch time was part of the need to fill in for time needed, to allow for dough rising, and chilling the filling. I would have preferred educational opportunities about best tip practices for making rugelach, and other ways to prepare rugelach with filling varieties. Again no recipe for filling printout either. This is a wonderful way to connect with others that enjoy pastry/cooking, however it lacked in some main points that overshadowed the experience. Too many people at one time is impersonable plus lack of appliances to accommodate class size. People standing around while waiting for others to prep dough which is a process in itself was awkward. Either minimize the class size or provide enough appliances needed to prepare. A pricey event at 151.00 per person, with a class size of 15 people. This is an educational investment that one hopes to learn from and take home to share with family and friends. In some cases, such as this situation, less is more. Less class-size , and adequate appliance accommodations , with recipe printout. This adds a more personal touch than the latter. Thank you for the overall experience, it was lovely , just sharing my experience and food for thought. Mahalo read more

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Askar was an engaging chef instructor and his assistants were helpful and friendly. Making falafel from scratch was a fun experience. All dishes were extremely delicious and fresh. His special dessert was amazing! I would definitely take more classes from Hana Kitchens! read more

A Review of Hana Kitchens Chef's Table: A Night in Rome Chef Andrea Onetti was extraordinary as always, skilled, experienced, animated, authentic. He brings the heart of Rome to Honolulu. Chef Andrea generously shares his expertise, techniques, and personal memories offering guests not just a fabulous meal but an immersive experience. You listen, learn, & laugh as you savor each course. The venue is wonderful, the staff warm and knowledgable, and the experience is truly memorable. The five course meal, paired with exquisite wine tasting was a culinary journey through Rome. Tickets are released each month on the Hana Kitchens Website & go quickly. Chef Andrea & the Hana Kitchen staff are exceptional & never disappoint! read more

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I never realized I've never had a real NY bagel until I attended Tali's Bagel's class this past Sunday. It's work but the results are worth it. A bagel with a crispy/chewy crust and soft chewy inside. I thought it might be because I've never had a fresh bagel but I warmed up a bagel this morning and it was still so yummy! We also had Babka and Matzo ball soup to keep us busy while waiting for proofing and baking was happening. Tali and Kelly were so knowledgable and their assistants so wonderfully attentive and helpful! It is much more than a bagel making class. It was learning about Jewish cuisine, and Tali's Bagels inspiring story. As I write this, I am waiting for my "take-home" dough to become workable and I'll bake these off tonight! I ate a baked bagel yesterday at the end of class with lox and all the fixings. I also had one for breakfast The other 3 bagels I brought home mysteriously disappeared throughout the day - I think my husband ate them!! Thank you!! read more

The Rugelach and Bagel Brunch class at the Hana Kitchen was a five star experience for me. It was my first time at Hana Kitchen. The kitchen is very homey and welcoming. Clean and comfortable. The view of the pier is awesome. The class is well organized and Talia's staff make you feel like an executive pastry chef. The helpers are there to take away the things not needed anymore. Clearing your space to continue to make your rugelach. It's a hands on experience and learning techniques along the way on how to make a rugelach. The Bagel Brunch added to the whole experience. It was time to relax and enjoy. The good energy from Talia and her staff made the overall experience well worth the time. Having coffee and water availability throughout the class added to the hospitality. The class ended with everyone packing their baked rugelach to take home. It was delicious. read more

My goal this year is to do more experiences and if I have to do it solo, I shall! Now I'm a huge sucker for pasta so it only makes sense to learn how to make it from scratch right? Ok not really but I saw that they feed you afterwards so food here I come! You would have to follow their IG page for any updates regarding their classes. They'll let you know what classes will be coming up and when tickets will be released -- do note that spots are very limited (16 seats?) so be quick with purchasing. They're planning to expand and build another kitchen in the future which could mean more seats and classes. Once your purchase is confirmed, you can find all the details on their website. Ideally it would be nice if there was a follow-up email with instructions after purchase but their website is pretty straightforward as well Parking is located in the Harbor Court Plaza. It's $1/hour but the maximum on the weekend is $3 and classes run from 5 PM - 8:30/9:00 PM so no issue with that. MAKE SURE TO BRING CASH FOR PARKING. Park on the 5th floor and then take the elevator to the 3rd floor and you can enter through the double glass doors. If it's locked, don't fret. Just patiently wait outside and they'll come out when it's time. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes because you'll be working on your feet the entire time Class itself was pretty fun! It was a bit awkward for me at first since I was solo but everyone was so nice and next thing you know, we're helping each other out and cracking jokes. You have plenty of time to make as much pasta as you want. Once time is up, everything is kept in the refrigerator and then it's time to feast! As the chef is cooking, he tells you different stories and interacts with one another. I absolutely loved every course he served us and halfway through, I was so stuffed but I powered through because you couldn't resist. He evens offers for anyone to take home any leftovers and by the end of the class, you're basically taking home the whole kitchen -- jk but I recommend bringing a bag for easy transportation. My only gripe was the follow up communication. There wasn't a follow up email regarding your class after the initial purchase where it says they'll be "in contact shortly regarding the services you have ordered". This isn't too big of a deal since all their info is found easily on the website. Towards the end of class, they mentioned that they'll email us instructions on how to cook our pasta but I didn't receive one until about a week after? By then, I already googled how to cook fresh pasta. Minor things but for the price you pay, I'd say it's worth every penny because of the amount you get to take home! read more

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Hana Kitchens and their team were absolutely amazing to work with. From day one, we had months of emails back and forth to pull off a rehearsal luncheon for my wedding weekend. Joe and the team were THE most responsive people on the planet and responded back to every single one of my questions. They went above and beyond to make my vision come to life. The venue itself is GORGEOUS and perfect for a rehearsal dinner for wedding weekends or any event similar. We had 52 people total with a bar and catered food in; amazing spot!! We got so many comments on how cool this venue was and it was one of the easiest to book and work with. Cant recommend this place and this team enough!! read more

My husband and I had a fantastic date night at Hana Kitchens. We did the pasta class with Chef Andrea Onetti. He was super informative, easily approachable to ask the dumb questions I had and just overall fun. He made sure we were all on the same track-- I found that to show a lot about our instructor. I've been in a totally different scenario like in a ski class and one person is literally struggling versus the group "getting it". Chef made sure we were in it together. Anyway we had so much pasta to take home afterwards and to enjoy at home but also enough to eat after the pasta making was done. You can tell it is not Chef Onetti's first time making pasta. (It was ours though!) the class was paired with wine so that was awesome to enjoy as a couple and let loose. I have some sillier photos of us in the kitchen but I don't think my husband wants that on the internet! Haha Okay so they provided to us additionally some fresh panna cotta at the end of the class (what a nice touch)! I don't think I've ever had panna cotta until then but now I know it is bomb! (I usually go for flan or creme brûlée at a restaurant--but now I know it tastes similarly in a way) Take the class! Have fun! Be opened to learning and meeting new people/friends in the class. We had so much fun! read more

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On a Saturday afternoon we headed to Harbor Court, the former Palomino space, to take a Mediterranean Cooking Class. While Hana Kitchen has been operating in other states, they are still relatively new to Hawaii, acting as a commercial kitchen rental, an incubator, a ghost kitchen space, show kitchen, and hosting cooking classes. After checking in, we were taken to the commercial kitchen prep area. Everything was clean, and we were given aprons, as we staked out a work station. The time started with Registered Dietitian and PhD Bannan talking about the Mediterranean diet and the nutritional benefits of some of the key ingredients we would be using--if tahini isn't already part of your diet, go buy yourself a bottle! Then owner of Middle Eats and our teacher Askar started his demo on how to make a simple and delicious falafel mix. Recipe in hand we waited for our turn to measure our ingredients and use a food processor to blend up our mix. Once everyone had chance to make their mix, we shaped the falafels and then let them rest in a fridge. This took about half our time. Askar then demoed for us how he makes hummus, baba ghanoush, and Egyptian salad. With each dish he talked about where he likes to get his ingredients and what he looks for in each ingredient. I'm not sure if we were supposed to try these recipes ourself, but Askar had to move on to shallow frying our falafels. Each pair made at least a dozen falafels so it did take some time to get them all cooked. And finally it was time to eat! We each received a plate with falafels, hummus, baba ghanoush, salad, and the same pita Askar uses for Middle Eats. Other treats included a choice of either white wine, red wine, or hibiscus tea and baklava for dessert. After the class, were inspired enough to buy all the ingredients and recreate the meal (with the addition of grilled lamb chops) for our extended family. If you want to try a Hana Kitchen Cooking Class, they have different types, follow them in IG for their schedule. Our class was $151.37 per person and classes are on Saturdays from 4-8 pm. read more

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A wonderful date with myself at Hana Kitchens learning to make something delicious with a bunch of really wonderful people!!! Loved it! Andrea Onetti (our very charming Italian chef) showed us some priceless techniques that I will add to my skills! The space is beautiful and the support staff so helpful and friendly. FIVE STARS!!! Looking forward to my next class or even using the space for an event in the future:) read more

In the words of Chef Andrea from Onda Pasta, "Cheese it like you mean it!" First time attending a cooking class at this facility, located inside of Harbor Court. We made pasta and had a 3-coursed meal, with wine pairing in the process! It took a little over 3 hours from start to finish. We prepped our pasta dough first and then the meal prep by chef began. Chef prepared Cucumber with Pesto and Cream Cheese along with Tomato and Mushroom Bruschetta. There were 3 pastas: Olio (Chili Pepper EVOO), Corn Pesto with Rigatoni and Ragu with Tagliatelle. To end the night we had Strawberry Lemon Lime Milk Pudding. If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, you may want to mention that beforehand, though I'm unsure of when that would be, as I was gifted these tickets from a fr There were a total of 15 of us in one class, plus chef and a few other helpers along the way. Very interesting concept they've got going on here, it makes me want to go to every single class that they've got. Parking on the weekends' evenings are a flat $3 weekend rate. Similar to a new shoe or hot item drop, you need to keep by your phone. Because the minute they open up ticket sales for the classes, they're sold out in minutes! read more

We recently had our reception for our wedding at Hana's Kitchen. Working with Angela and Jo has been a pleasure in these past three months. Angela made sure that we had all the details and set up just exactly how we wanted it. We were able to bring in all of our vendors and the set up was beautifully done. I would recommend them to anybody for any events or occasions. We will be forever grateful for the experience that we got in this beautiful venue making our wedding reception vision come true. Thank you again, Angela for all your hard work these past couple of months you are truly appreciated. Sincerely, The Mangums read more

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We went to the Quesabirria Class for date night and we had the best time. The class was so much fun, Chef Collin was knowledgeable and down to earth, and the staff were all so welcoming and helpful. The location is convenient and comfy, and the cooking space is beautiful. We learned new skills, cooked, drank, ate, and ate and ate lol. We definitely plan to take another class! read more

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We went to Hana Kitchens for our Office Team Bonding Event, and it was great!!!! We had a large group of 18, and they were able to accommodate us. The space was beautiful, and the team there was friendly and attentive. The chef was funny, too. We all got to make our own pasta and take it home. Then, the chef cooked 3 dishes for us and incorporated us into different aspects of the process, teaching us techniques and tips along the way. We got to eat all 3 dishes that we prepared together with wine tasting, and a dessert was served too at the end. The experience was more than we imagined and definitely a MUST whether with friends, family, a date etc.. I would do it again and recommend them to all!!! read more

Hana Kitchens - Gathered in anticipation to learn to make pasta.... - Kitchen Incubators Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

Celebrated a special birthday with a private dinner at Hana Kitchens. Angela and Joe made everything so easy, accommodating our group last minute and hiring Chef John who curated an amazing pre fixe menu with wine pairing. Beautiful upscale venue with a relaxed casual vibe. Everyone had a memorable time! read more

Took a gnocchi cooking class with my friend. They are located at the Harbor court downtown where the old palominos restaurant used to be. Andreas the chef is fun, tentative, and generous. We each had our own space. We were given aprons, gloves, and fresh iced water. The cooking class took place in the back in a commercial kitchen. It was pretty cool to see and cook in a commercial kitchen. They are working on their show kitchen where future classes will be held. Andreas is Italian from Rome. So he is authentic and knows how to cook good food. The class was really fun and interactive. We were right by the oven and stove so we got to see a lot.In addition to learning how to make gnocchi we were able to try a Roman style gnocchi which tasted like a polenta to me. It was made with semolina flour. We also were served fresh cucumber slices topped with feta cheese, and sun dried tomatoes, and fried fresh mozzarella balls (delish)! We each got to make and shape our own gnocchi. We were able to take some home and enjoy gnocchi that Andreas made earlier for us. To finish we enjoyed panna cotta. It was some of the best Iv'e had. Dinner included 2 glasses of wine. We started with a white and ended with a red. Both were great selections! I would highly recommend taking a cooking class with Andreas it was great!! read more

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I took the Falafels and hummus class. it was such a great experience, I could take the class again! i am looking forward to attend other classes. the newly built Kitchen and the team behind it made the cooking experience super fun, efficient and cozy. I highly recommend a cooking class as a team bonding experience, date night or just a fun night out. read more

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Did the cake decorating class with Chef Jason. It was an interesting class since his philosophy to cakes was low and slow. He also advocated for blends of flour, vanilla and sugars to increase the flavor profile for his delicious chocolate cake. The class was fun because he made sure to include everyone even when they were towards the back of the room. Wish there was a mirror above the station so we could see ingredients being added. But he made sure that you could see what the texture of the batter looked like as he progressed. Great class and delicious cake! Loved that they got us the recipe! Great experience! Made me feel more confident to try to bake more from scratch. Thank you!!! read more

An amazing cooking experience and dinner! Highly recommend this for a fun and delicious date night activity or just to do with friends or family. read more

I've really enjoyed my times visiting Hana Kitchen. Lots of independent chefs and cooking classes. The cooking classes make for a memorable date night activity that I would love to do again. Highly recommend!! read more

Super fun class - Andrea and Joey were really fun and welcoming. As someone who isn't confident in my cooking skills, they broke it down as simple as possible and were very patient. We also got to bring home a lot of pasta dough and had the chance to make a lot more pasta when we got home. Super yummy and fun - would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun unique activity. read more

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OMG!! Incredible and yummy. Nap time for sure. Great experience and absolutely amazing service!!!

What an evening it was! A fabulous Italian meal with wine tastings. Not your average run-of-the-mill spaghetti and meatballs meal but a 5-course of fine dining aintimate experience. My friend couldn't make it Friday evening and went alone and had the time of my life seated between a mother and daughter-restauranteurs themselves and a lovely couple celebrating their upcoming marriage! All of us foodies just enjoying Andrea Onetti's risotto and lobster, zucchini stuffed with white crab, an unbelievable octopus dish that melted in your mouth and more. Mahalo Andrea! Thank you Hana Kitchen Hawaii for all you do for chefs, farmers market booth vendors , etc.! How can I learn about your next dinner? read more

I took the Pasta Making class with Chef Andreas at Hana Kitchens in the old Palamino Restaurant with its beautiful open space kitchen overlooking the Honolulu waterfront. It was a delicious, informative and fun class, which I would highly recommend. A small group of strangers became helpful, sociable team mates . We each made our own pasta from a scratch with a bowl of flour and eggs. We then learned how to gauge texture after kneading and our pasta ball was cooled and labelled for take home later. We then learned how to use the Kitchen Aide pasta maker attachment as well as the traditional hand crank maker . Then , we treated to a meal with an appetizer, 2 different pastas prepared in front of us, paired with 2 small glasses of wine paired for each dish and topped with a pana cotta dessert. In summary, both the cooking brain and the palate were totally satisfied read more

The Falafel Class was such a treat! Askar from Middle Eats was personable and fun, and he taught us how to make SUCH a delicious and healthy meal! I learned so much and can't wait to try these recipes at home! Hana Kitchens set-up is top-notch, and I loved that the parking in the building was easy and very affordable! I would highly recommend taking this class, and I look forward to another cooking experience with Hana Kitchens in the future! read more

I took a pasta cooking class with Chef Andrea and it was such a great experience. Not only was the hands on experience exciting and fun but we also got a three course meal and wine made from Chef Andrea himself. On top of that, Hana Kitchens was a very clean and inviting commercial kitchen that I'd definitely want to experience more cooking classes in. read more