Donaji

4.7
(262 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
415-829-3569
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About The Business

Donaji is a restaurant located in San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District. It specializes in authentic Oaxacan cuisine, bringing the rich flavors and traditions of Southern Mexico to the Bay Area. The menu features classic dishes like mole, tlayudas, and a selection of mezcals, providing guests with a genuine culinary experience.

In addition to its restaurant operations, Donaji offers engaging cooking classes. These sessions focus on teaching participants how to prepare traditional Mexican and Oaxacan dishes. Led by experienced chefs, the classes provide hands-on instruction in technique and ingredient usage, allowing attendees to recreate these beloved recipes in their own kitchens.

The cooking class program caters to individuals and groups alike. Public classes are available for anyone to join, while private events can be arranged for corporate team building activities or special occasions. The aim is to share the passion for Oaxacan food and culture through interactive and educational culinary experiences.

Location & Hours

Donaji

3161 24th St, San Francisco, 94110

415-829-3569

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Hours
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
5-10PM
Thu
5-10PM
Fri
5-10:30PM
Sat
5-10:30PM
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Corporate events, Team-building

Age groups:

Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Mexican, Oaxacan

Class sizes:

7–15 people, Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Donaji Reviews

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Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services

September 12, 2025

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else avoid the same mistake.

I hired Gather & Forge well in advance to provide a great private dining experience for guests I had flown in from across the country—two nights in a row. Both nights were a letdown.

The chef showed up 45 minutes to an hour late each night.

The food wasn’t hot. It came out lukewarm or even cool.

The quality of the meal didn’t justify the price. Honestly, I’d say the value was maybe 60% of what we paid.

I gave them plenty of chances to make it right, but they had no interest in doing so. As much as I think Brandon (the chef) worked hard, the overall service just didn’t live up to the cost or the expectations.

Bottom line: Gather & Forge is overpriced, underdelivers, and doesn’t seem to care about customer satisfaction. I really wanted this to be a great experience, but I would never use them again and highly discourage anyone from booking them for private chef services.

Clay

Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!

August 25, 2025

Our BYOB wine group had an amazing experience Saturday night at A Taste of Milan in the Southside with Chef Sidney and Katie! We learned how to make home made pasta and enjoyed her family recipes handed down from generations! Truly beyond 5 stars and it was a magical evening! Thank you Sidney and Katie

Kim Marie Angiulli