ABC Cooking Studio

Being married to a foodie husband from a foodie family means one is constantly on the challenge of one-​upping every dinner so one runs out of ideas FAST. With a bit more time on my hands I decided to get schooled by the newest culinary school in town.
I’ve heard raving reviews on ABC cooking studio from a friend who used to live in Japan. I’ve also visited their Roppongi campus so I kind of knew what to expect in terms of environment.
I was invited by a friend for a trial class. Apparently existing members get a free class by bringing in new blood. So the new blood was there to learn Omurice, or the Japanese/​western omelette rice.
I arrived at the Tsimshatsui location and was welcomed by a bright, spacious space not unlike Muji (god bless Japanese Zen minimalism). Upon signing up and paying for my $ 200 trial fee, I washed my hands and went to my work station to don my disposable apron. The instructors are trained by Japanese teachers and offered Japanese culinary tips such as the most efficient way to wield a knife (at a slight angle, teetering/​dragging instead of pushing down)
All the ingredients used are Japanese ingredients and the instructor is happy to show us the packaging for identification/​picture taking. The class is well organized and information easy to follow. I was able to bring home a nicely printed copy of the recipe to replicate the dish at home.
At the end of the class the instructor would present you with the class packages. If you signed up for a course on-​day (which I did) the one-​time joining fee of $ 800 would be waived.
For $ 200, I had a fun morning learning a new dish and having it for lunch. Not a bad deal I must say.