Sunshine is amazing! I booked a private class for four, and we got to help plan the menu which was great because I'm vegan. (Sunshine is very willing to adjust the ingredients for any allergies or food restrictions). We made a papaya salad, pad Thai with shrimp, and Kanom Krook for dessert. Everything was prepared and ready to go, and Sunshine instructed us throughout the whole meal. (Sunshine is hilarious! I really enjoyed her energy and help!) I learned a lot of tips and tricks I can use in everyday cooking, and I'll remember this event for a long time to come. The four of us all loved Thai food proper, but we've never had such authentic Thai food--it's better! YUM! BOOK A CLASS WITH SUNSHINE! You'll have a blast! read more

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Fantastic cooking experience. I came with a few friends to have a little bonding time during the holiday. We opted for the Tom Yum shrimp, Pad Thai with chicken, and Kanom krook cooking class. We were honestly very impressed with Sunshine and the recipes she took us through. The Tom Yum was pretty straightforward, but the pad Thai was slightly more difficult. We were happy to have her guidance as it turns out needs to be cooked quickly to get the right textures/ cooked efficiently. I've never had kanom krook dessert, but were pleasantly surprised at how good and how versatile it can be. The location was also nice and comfy. I would love to be a regular student of hers. She's a lot of fun. At first I thought that the ingredients she chose were so fragrant, it made me want to just take those home. Turns out I'd enjoy the whole experience. I highly recommend Sunshine's class read more

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This was one of the best cooking classes I've ever taken! Sunshine was so fun, entertaining, friendly, and the food was BOMB read more

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What an amazing time cooking with Sunshine at her gorgeous cooking studio. She is a bright light, and the food was amazing. She makes Thai cooking look easy, which, actually it is, if you have the right ingredients, and the perfect instructor. What a pleasure. read more

Under the instruction of Sunshine, I made some of the best Tom Kha soup (Thai coconut soup), Fried striped bass with zesty tamarind sauce, and Kanom Krook (Thai Coconut Pancakes) that I've ever had. We also got a tour of an over 100 year old church. Very cool space. I highly recommend Sunshine's cooking class if you're looking for a fun, filling, and instructive experience in San Francisco! read more

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Booked private event for my company, and Sunshine made everything easy. Building is very unassuming. Gorgeous space inside, and Sunshine led 19 of us through cooking our own delicious Thai food. Have folks with allergies? Let her know and they can cook separately for their own safety. She's got your back every time! One of my people even said it was like cooking with his mother. Menu: larb salad, pad see eew, and kanoom krook read more

took a class here - sunshine is the best! best pad thai i've ever had in the city (even better than thailand!)

We're having so much fun with class but the most wonderful part is to be with the instructor.She so funny,happy if you alone she will be the one to help you because she will talk nonstop make you enjoyable read more

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Sunshine is a wonderful teacher! She taught me how to make papaya salad and pad Thai with shrimp. Both were very delicious and not too difficult to make. I also enjoyed meeting new people who had similar interests in Thai cooking and traveling. I highly recommend this class. I would love to return in the future to learn a new Thai recipe. read more

This was the best cooking class I've taken, and I've taken a ton. Very authentic and a wonderful teacher. We made pad Thai and it was delicious. Sunshine walked us through every step and sent us the exact ingredients to get. It's an amazing deal and we've already booked 2 more classes!! Can't recommend high enough. read more

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Sunshine is an amazing teacher and creates such a fun environment for her students. Great for individuals, couples or large groups as well as corporate events. Amazing how many students return again and again, would not hesitate to recommend. She might even sign her cookbook for you! read more

This was an amazing experience. Chef was the consummate host and instructor! She shared knife and preparation tips with us in addition to showing us how to cook an amazing 4-course meal. The food was superb and he was a great entertainer as well. Thanks so much Chef! We look forward to coming back! read more

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My boyfriend and I attended Sunshine's (Ranida) class to celebrate his birthday and we had the best evening together! If you're looking for an unforgettable date night, then you should definitely consider taking this class! Sunshine has an absolutely infectious personality! My boyfriend and I were a little bit intimidated at first, but you'll quickly warm up and grow to love her! She has a quirky sense of humor that'll keep you laughing and on your toes. She is extremely kind and makes sure that everyone feels included. Plus, her recipes made some of the best Thai food that I have ever tasted! Definitely give this Thai cooking class a chance if you're looking for a memorable and fun night! A little bit of warning - you do have to take your shoes off when you enter, so definitely consider wearing socks or anything that'll prevent your feet from smelling read more

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After a year of covid, my startup was in need of a team bonding event. I am so so glad we decided to go with Sunshine's cooking class. From the get go she was very accommodating. We wanted to be safe and make sure everyone felt comfortable. She welcomed us to her beautiful property along the Napa river, which has an outdoor deck on the water. She even created separate cooking stations for everyone so we could be socially distanced while cooking. Sunshine walked us through the unique properties of each of the ingredients, the history, and made each step of the cooking process fun, entertaining, and informative. Every single person on the team had a ton of fun, and for most it was the best team building event they'd ever done. Can't recommend this class enough! I'll probably go back with friends very very soon :) read more

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My girlfriend and I both had a ton of fun at this cooking class. The class is held in a really cool repurposed church in the Mission. We were greeted by wine and snacks when we came in, and once everyone arrived, we started cooking. There were about 12 people in our class. Sunshine was really good at partitioning tasks so that we all worked together to make our three course meal. She is also freaking hilarious and wouldn't hesitate to call you out when your gyoza started looking like ravioli. Those ravioli still turned out delicious btw. Highly recommended. The experience also inspired us to try out new spices and ingredients in our home cooking. read more

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I would recommend Thai Cooking with sunshine to EVERYONE. It was such a fantastic experience. Sunshine was so nice, funny, and a fast talker! Everything was ready for us when we arrived as well as a welcome glass of wine or Thai iced tea. The space was plenty big for everyone and she even gave us a tour of the renovated church she calls home. The place is incredible. We started off making shrimp spring rolls with Thai Peanut Sauce and a plethora of amazing ingredients to choose from. I'm so happy to finally have an unbelievable peanut sauce recipe. Then had a contest to see who could make the best looking roll (I won, no big deal ;) The main dish was Pad Kea Mao... yum yum yum. It was great being able to try everyones dish... as they were all just a tad different. Then for dessert... Fire Banana With Ice Cream. Everything was terrific, and now I'm craving Thai... read more

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This was one of my favorite offsite spots. Sunshine is an amazing instructor and a delight to be around. She certainly taught us her ways and went above and beyond in making sure we had a good time. The food was fantastic and I plan on trying to making the recipes soon at home to see if I can cook them up to par without her guidance. She sent us the recipes the next day. No question, I would recommend this cooking event to anyone looking for a fun group activity. Thanks again Sunshine! :) read more

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Sunshine is an amazing entertainer, teacher, and chef. Our company team of 20 learned how to cook Thai food under her guidance. I was skeptical of group cooking at first, but the experience was great. The room was prepared with ingredients, beautifully set up. The actual room looks very clean, and the lighting was good too. Despite many failures on our end, we produced an amazing meal in about 2 hours, and even made dessert. The coconut pudding deserts were especially tasty, and very unique. Be wary though: Golden Bags are difficult to make! The break very easily. read more

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Great experience! Learnt a lot, especially how I should chop mushrooms. Was doing it wrong all these years! Would recommend to others for a fun group event! :) read more

My team (~20) attended the Thai cooking class with Sunshine for our annual staff appreciation day activity. As the event coordinator, I was able to reach Sunshine easily through e-mail, which allowed for me to coordinate a date/time that worked for us both - she was extremely flexible and accommodating to our scheduling needs. Sunshine provided us with a long set of menu options and allowed us to customize our cooking class which included spring rolls, pad thai chicken, and mango sticky rice. Her per person pricing is reasonable and she was willing to go through our vendor set-up process in order to receive payment - a huge ask and we are grateful! On the day of the class, we arrived and Sunshine was energetic, funny, and welcoming to her space. The cooking class takes place in an old church, which makes for awesome lighting and enough space for everyone to feel comfortable. The facilities are clean, well-designed, and a great space to entertain. Sunshine had two assistants that kept the cooking portion moving. As we got started we were divided up into teams, given instructions, and printed recipes to reference if needed. Sunshine's instruction is fast and everyone is very involved with the cooking process - a true cooking class experience! Our team took 1.5 hours to cook and 1.5 hours to eat. We were also provided vegetarian options based on our staff needs. Overall everyone had a blast and would highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in a hands-on cooking class experience with a fantastic chef! read more

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We had a fantastic time learning how to cook Thai food with Sunshine. This was the very first cooking class that I've ever taken, and I learned enough to be able to reproduce the food in my own kitchen a week after the class! Sunshine is a very gracious host and and is excellent teacher, and I highly recommend her class. We learned how to make Thai fish cake, Pad Kee Meow, and Fried Bananas for dessert. Sunshine already bought the ingredients, but we had to chop, mix, prep, and cook them. Sunshine described all of the ingredients, explained how to prep them, and coached us through the entire process. The end result was literally the best Thai food I've ever tasted! read more

We brought 22 team members for an offsite and everyone had a blast, with several saying it's been their favorite offsite. We were excited from the moment we entered the beautiful, sun-filled space of the renovated church on Guerrero. After a quick overview, we washed our hands, put on aprons, and started chop-chop-chopping. Some folks split off to cook sauces while most of us stayed at the prep table to make fresh spring rolls, which were fun and relatively easy to make and allowed for creative choices in ingredients and design. We chose pad thai for our entree, and Sunshine grabbed a couple volunteers to follow along in a demonstration before we split off into pairs to create our masterpieces. Sunshine talks quickly and deliberately, forcing a large, silly crowd with BYOB drinks in hand to pay attention. She keeps everyone focused and moving along, jumping in and out of teams to lend a helping hand. We also appreciated her floating assistants who seamlessly cleaned up our mess in-progress and let us focus on cooking and having fun. Filled with energy from the bustling activities, we paused to enjoy our fresh spring rolls and pad thai over two long communal tables and were pleasantly surprised at our delicious creations, thanks of course to Sunshine's helpful guidance. Sunshine and team had prepared one of the best mango sticky rice desserts I've ever had, and with the help of a few team members to assemble it, we gobbled down our last course. In preparation for the event, Sunshine was very helpful, responsive, and accommodating for those with dietary restrictions (vegetarian and gluten free). We were all excited when she followed up with the recipes so that we can recreate the dishes at home and impress our family and friends. I would love to come back and highly recommend this experience. Thanks, Sunshine! read more

We booked a private class for a surprise birthday party and it was the best night! Ranida was knowledgeable, helpful, very funny and charismatic. We got all the recipes to keep after the class and even got leads on new ingredients we'll be adding to our kitchens. She even gave a recommendation for her favorite grocery store in the city to find everything in. Best pad Thai I've had and I got to make it! read more

We had a private group of 18 for a friend's birthday party. They let us bring wine and beverages. Sunshine was a little stressed with half of her students buzzed but she was a great teacher with a sense of humor and kept us busy and focused (as possible). We learned how to cook tom kah gai, phad Thai, and sticky rice with mango. She and her assistant did all the cleaning which was very convenient. All the food was so delicious. $75 was really worth it! read more

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Class with Sunshine was simply great. She has great energy- the combination of her cooking expertise, cultural knowledge, and personality made for a super fun class and incredibly tasty food. My mom and I had a great evening making and eating Tom Kha Kai , Pad Ke Mao (Drunken Noodles), and Kanom krook. Sunshine provided great instruction and company - we will definitely be back for another class in the future! read more

Cooking Thai food with Sunshine was sooo much fun! Since we had class on Zoom I had to get all Ingredients myself. Sunshine was helpful with details on what to get and where, so no big deal. We made drunken noodles (my fav); it turned out so delicious. I highly recommend taking her class. She is very inspirational for all cooking beginners and makes it super easy to cook! read more

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Sushine! I don't think any person could have a better suited name than this rey of sunlight :) I've taken classes with Sunshine three times for team building and every time the team that joins says it's their favorite offsite that they've ever done Thank you Sunshine!!! read more

Thai food made by the hands of coworkers while listening to Lady Gaga and following instructions of a woman named Sunshine in a converted old Mission church. Still with me? My colleagues chose to do a cooking class as a team building event, which sounded aight but not nearly as cool as my suggestion to see Mexico v. Senegal play futbol at AT&T park. Boy, was I wrong. This was truly a once in a lifetime experience of amazing food in a gorgeous home with gracious hosts. The exterior of Sunshine and Mark's home is nondescript. So much in fact that our rag tag crew of 9 walked right past it initially. Never would we have known that inside and up the stairs, the place we would be dining in was a converted old church filled with light and air and beautiful energy. I knew the second that I stepped inside that my concerns about the cooking class being boring were completely off base. This home is just so gorgeous, and Sunshine makes you feel like just like the food you cook is yours, the home is also yours for that brief few hours. We cooked 3 courses - an appetizer (Shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce), an entree (Pad Thai) and dessert (deep fried banana with coconut ice cream and chocolate sauce). Learning to make authentic peanut sauce is a valuable skill that will be used again on dates, holidays, pot lucks, get togethers and anywhere else I can show off my fancy new recipe. More than anything, it was fun to watch my coworkers cook and have our little contests to see who could make the prettiest spring roll or make the best peanut sauce. Also, after dinner Sunshine and Mark gave us a cool tour of their unique home, including what was previously the church's bell tower. read more

Cooking with Sunshine deserves a 10 star rating, but Yelp only allows 5! This is by far the best cooking class I have ever experienced - that is not at all an exaggeration. Sunshine and her husband Mark are incredibly friendly and warm - you feel like you've known them for years when they welcome you in their home. Also, the classes are so much fun! Sunshine is a bundle of happy energy, and you just can't help smiling whenever you are in her presence. I have attended two classes so far, and plan on taking many, many more. The food - if you want to learn how to cook even better than restaurants, this is the place. Sunshine's recipes are simple, quick, but with explosions of flavor! I have learned Tom Kha Soup, Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce, Pad Thai, Pumpkin Curry Chicken, Mango with Sticky Rice, and Fried Bananas. I've already made the recipes several times, and they make for the perfect weeknight dinner or even a fabulous spread when entertaining large parties. You really can't go wrong with Sunshine's cooking class... it is suited for everyone from beginning cooks to experts - you'll love it! read more

I have a lot of experience cooking, but didn't have much experience cooking Thai dishes (from scratch...I'm not including ready made sauces). I was really looking forward to taking this class with Ranida on June 18th and I definitely wasn't disappointed! Her building is located on Guerrero near 17th Street. I took a taxi there. My friend drove. Uh....helpful tip, give yourself extra time. My friend spent a lot of time searching for a parking space. The class takes place in Ranida's kitchen, which looks out into the open loft style dining room with cathedral ceilings (literally, given that the building is a remodeled church). Ranida taught us how to make Tom Yum Goong soup, Thai Basil Chicken, and Mango Sticky rice. We made the Tom Yum Goong soup really spicy hot. (Helpful tip: Ranida will ask you if you like spicy hot stuff...keep in mind that her idea of spicy and your idea of spicy might be two different levels!) My friend and I turned out to be the only ones there for the class, so it was a lot like getting a private tutorial. Ranida walks you through the chopping and assembly of all the necessary ingredients. She also tells you the brand names of all of her favorite ingredients and condiments so you will know what to look for when you shop for ingredients on your own. Cooking the Tom Yum Goong soup seemed to take no time at all. We then sat down to eat. Ranida and her husband, Gary, are both friendly and well traveled. We got so carried away with talking that Gary had to remind us that we still had two more courses to cook (and eat!) Making the Basil Chicken also seemed to take no time at all. I couldn't believe how easy it was! I would recommend this class to anyone, regardless of your level of cooking experience. It was informative and fun! read more

This my my first (but not last) yelp review! I'm giving 5 stars to Sunshine's Thai cooking class because my husband and I had an amazing experience. For our 14th year anniversary, my husband wanted us to do something memorable, so he found sunshine on yelp and set up a private cooking class. We've never done a cooking class together so we didn't know what to expect! Sunshine was absolutely fantastic. She made you feel like an old friend you haven't seen in a long time. Before we started the class we chatted and shared why we love Thai food and why we picked the dishes we wanted to learn. Then we started cooking-- who would have thought it was so easy? Pot pad see ewe, spicy garlic eggplant and mango and sticky rice was on our menu. Sunshine made cooking so simple and fun, especially for two people who eat out--A LOT. We ate and then she took us on a tour of her home, which was a converted church. Whoa, right?! We already started thinking of when we can get a group of our friends together for a cooking class. Did you know she can teach ballroom dancing too ? Thai food and learning how to salsa, here we come! We were so excited, we went to clement street afterwards to buy all the supplies and ingredients for our dishes! Sunshine, thank you for such a memorable and great experience. Like I told you, this is my favorite anniversary gift yet! read more

My partner's company just hosted a cooking class with Sunshine for pad kee mao and she did a great job transitioning to the online format! We received an ingredient list ahead of time and I love how she emphasizes that you can still make a delicious dish without the exact same ingredients or tools, and customize it to your heart's content. She's very friendly and personable, and we're looking forward to checking out her other classes too :) read more

Came here today for a team outing. Sunshine was patient, hospitable, and fun to work with. We made three dishes (a soup, noodle dish, and fried bananas with ice cream). What I really enjoyed was how easily she broke down the steps for us so that cooking Thai for the first time wasn't difficult. The building itself is gorgeous and she gave us a tour of the rooftop. For dessert, I was assigned the task of drizzling the honey on the plates in an artistic form. I drizzled a heart on my boss' plate. Inappropriate? Probably. Delicious? Oh yea. My tummy gives Thai Cooking With Sunshine...5 Stars! read more

This class was a great deal. The class was pretty informal, and we felt comfortable pretty quickly. The space itself is a treat, since it is a church they converted into apartments and event space. I liked that Ranida had the ingredients still in their bags because you could see what they looked like for when you go to the store. She was also good about suggesting where to find them. We also talked about her opinions about Thai restaurants and can't wait to try some of them. All food turned out great, specially the mango sticky rice. We also learned some techniques that I will be able to use when cooking other dishes. Went straight to Amazon,com to buy me some gadgets! Really great way to spend a Saturday night. read more

A lovely way to spend an evening, especially with a group of friends or family, in an unexpected, unique space on Guerrero. Sunshine is fun, outgoing, and personable, right from the moment she invites you in. There were 6 of us within a bigger party of 17, and it was a good mix -- while I think I'd prefer a slightly smaller group or a private party, this amount of people, mingling together, made it lively. We made shrimp tom yum soup, pad see ew chicken, and tapioca-covered water chestnuts in coconut milk. The evening moves pretty swiftly -- you've got about three hours to prep, cook, and eat, but also socialize a bit. It's not rushed at all, though the time goes by fast -- and Sunshine keeps things moving at a good pace. (I didn't catch everything she was saying -- she talks so fast! -- but I think it'd be hard to ruin your meal, given that everyone helps each other/watches each other while prepping/cooking.) Be sure to bring your own wine -- our chardonnay and gewürztraminer went perfectly. I'd recommend this for groups -- a small birthday gathering, an activity with coworkers, a private event for a special occasion, etc. Thanks, also, to Sunshine for not only being a great host, but for honoring our gift certificates that were just a bit over one-year-old. Much appreciated. read more

Thai Cooking With Sunshine - Table for cutting and preparing shrimp tom yum soup and pad see ew chicken. February 7, 2015. - Cooking Schools Near Me - San Francisco, California

Incredibly fun and delicious! A group of colleagues and I went to one of Sunshine's classes for a fun afternoon, and were definitely not disappointed. Sunshine is exuberant and an excellent teacher. We made tom kha kai (coconut chicken soup) and pad kea mao shrimp followed by a delicious dessert. The venue is extremely beautiful as it is a renovated church in the Mission District. Gorgeous windows, original wood work and chef kitchens throughout make it a pretty neat shop. If it's good weather make sure to check out the rooftop view! We left sated and laughing - definitely a great adventure for groups or couples. read more

We do monthly staff events with my company, and this was the first one we've repeated because people loved it so much! What's not to love about: - delicious, simple to learn Thai recipes made with super fresh ingredients - a fun and energetic host who lets us have fun (ie goof off, drink too much) while learning - all in a beautiful and unique space centrally located in the mission Can't recommend this class enough! Looking forward to our third time :) read more

My friends, family, and I had a great time learning to cook with Sunshine! The class was fun and the food was so good and fresh! I've been to her cooking class twice and would recommend it to anyone! It is great for a friend outing, work hangout, and for people visiting from out of town that would like a unique experience at a historic converted church in San Francisco! read more

Sunshine is like the Thai Food GOD!!!! She is the BEST cook and BEST Teacher EVER!!!!!!!!!!! I had a Yelp deal to enjoy a cooking class with her and it was the BEST deal I've ever bought! She is the friendliest warmest person you will ever meet. Her class seemed like we've known each other for years. Not only do you cook great, authentic Thai food, but you get to enjoy the intimate setting of doing all the cooking in her own home :) We made excellent food that was to die for. I was so intrigued with how the food came out tasting soooooo good as well as how easy it seemed to make. I can't wait to buy some Thai ingredients to make the stuff at home. The class was tons and tons of fun. We laughed, drank, told stories and of course...we ate :) I love Sunshine and I recommend her to EVERYONE!!! She also does girls night out cooking event and corporate team building cooking events. Please...you're doing yourself a great injustice by not trying her out!!!! Ohhhhh and if you're one of her students...she occasionally sets up events where she'll cook a five course meal that's EXTRAVAGANT :) CHECK HER OUT :) read more

What a great class! First off, the venue is awesome, a huge church-esque building in the heart of the Mission. Soaring ceilings, open kitchen, lots of windows to let in the sun. We came for my wife's birthday and brought our own champagne, although Sunshine does offer some wine with dinner. The cooking class is fast paced, fun, and you learn a lot. Sunshine is very funny, and involves everyone in the process. Not only was it a blast, we were able to finish up right before 9pm and go to some cocktail bars across the street (check out ABV and Elixir) Also one of the more reasonably priced cooking classes in the city. A unique experience, and you get to keep the recipes after you leave. You won't be disappointed! read more