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Asian Noodles: a World of Flavor
Wednesday, 11/4/2026, 6:00-9:00pm.
Location: Ocean Campus, Statler Wing 012
Instructor: Dominic Ainza
What's your favorite noodle dish? In this fun, hands-on one-day class we'll explore the rich and diverse world of Asian noodles — discovering the different types of noodles, signature sauces, and essential techniques used across various Asian cuisines. Through guided instruction and hands-on cooking, you'll learn how to build bold, satisfying flavors and create delicious noodle dishes you can recreate at home. By the end of class, you'll gain the skills and confidence to cook a variety of Asian noodle dishes, take home a collection of recipes to delight family and friends, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the diverse noodle traditions found across Asia. Perfect for cooks of all levels — no experience necessary! Enrollment includes $25 material fee for meals and recipe book.
All tools and supplies will be available for this class. However, if you would like to bring your own apron and chef knife, you are more than welcome to.
Comfortable, closed toe shoes and for anyone with long hair, hair tie or a hat. Hair nets will be provided if needed.
Instructor Bio: Meet Chef Dominic Ainza, a seasoned chef and instructor with a passion for sharing the joy of food. A graduate of the California Culinary Academy, Chef Dominic has honed his skills in top Bay Area kitchens, with a deep specialization in diverse Asian cuisines and including a past role as a tech corporate chef where he mastered the art of cooking a completely different global menu every day. With a unique background in youth counseling, he brings a patient, encouraging, and community-centered approach to teaching. Chef Dominic specializes in working with absolute beginners—if you know nothing about cooking or feel intimidated by the kitchen, his goal is to make sure you walk out feeling confident, capable, and excited. Infusing his classes with warmth and simple, honest techniques, he welcomes students of all backgrounds to City College of San Francisco for a fun, stress-free cooking adventure.