Course
Korean Take away CEXTN33-202680
Oct 21, 2026 - Oct 21, 2026
Instructor: dominic ainza
Full course description
Korean Favorites: Street Food & Home Kitchen Classics
Wednesday, 10/21/2026, 6:00-9:00pm.
Location: Ocean Campus, Statler Wing 012
Instructor: Dominic Ainza
Join us for a fun, hands-on introduction to Korean home cooking! In this one-day class you'll learn to prepare a selection of beloved Korean classics — silky, stir-fried japchae noodles, savory marinated bulgogi, hearty and warming tofu stew, and an assortment of colorful banchan side dishes. Through guided instruction and hands-on cooking, you'll discover the bold flavors, vibrant ingredients, and essential techniques that make Korean cuisine so exciting and delicious. By the end of class, you'll gain the skills and confidence to bring these Korean favorites to your own table, take home a collection of recipes to delight family and friends, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the rich culinary traditions of Korea. 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.