Hot Wok Academy

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(10 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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About The Business

Hot Wok Academy is a cooking school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, dedicated to teaching the art of Asian cuisine. The establishment provides a space where individuals and groups can learn to prepare various dishes from different Asian culinary traditions.

The academy offers a range of classes designed to suit different interests and skill levels. Offerings include single-session workshops focusing on specific dishes or techniques, as well as multi-week courses for more comprehensive learning. They also host special class types such as date nights, kids’ classes, and events tailored for corporate team building.

The classes at Hot Wok Academy emphasize a hands-on approach, allowing participants to actively cook under guidance. While the exact class size can vary, they typically accommodate groups of around 12-16 students. The school also permits guests to bring their own beverages to enjoy during the class.

Location & Hours

Hot Wok Academy

685 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, 55413

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Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes, Multi-session course

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, Intermediate

Class themes:

Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Dumpling Making, Knife Skills

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

Hot Wok Academy 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