Linda's Favorite Hong Kong Classics

A hands-on in-person cooking class culminating in a dinner served with wine and beer. This class is limited to 14 students. Review our registration and cancellation policies here.

Hong Kong is a food paradise and this cosmopolitan city is home to many fine dining restaurants. But if you ask a local, they’ll tell you their favorite foods are not from glitzy restaurants but from more humble establishments. These shops serve beloved dishes like wonton noodles, the springy alkaline noodles that pair well with braised beef brisket, shrimp wontons, or char siu (barbequed pork). In this class, you’ll learn to make plump dumplings, bouncy fish balls, and practice braising. Together, we’ll create iconic dishes that endear themselves to Hong Kong locals and visitors alike.

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Homemade Curry Fish Ball

Char Siu with Jelly Fish and Boiled Peanuts

Pork & Shrimp Wonton 

Braised Brisket Wonton Noodle

Steamed Ginger Milk Pudding

This menu contains the following common allergens: Fish, Shellfish, Egg, Soy, Peanuts, Dairy, Wheat. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.

Let’s Cook Together!

Linda Tay Esposito is a teaching chef whose food represents a tribute and a commitment to the authenticity of the cuisines of the Pacific Rim. For the last two decades, Linda has shared her passion and knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisines by teaching at many notable cooking schools in the Bay Area. An all around food professional, Linda works on placemaking projects by building equitable food systems through the intersectional lens of food, sustainability and equity. She led the development of La Cocina’s municipal marketplace as well as the food program at the Presidio Tunnel Tops. She currently works on ground floor activation initiatives at several affordable housing projects in San Francisco. Linda's specialties include Malaysian cuisine, Chinese cuisine, and various Southeast Asian cuisines. She teaches both public and private cooking classes and hosts pop-up dinners at 18 Reasons.

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