Bilyana O.
Google
I recently took a one-time course for Asian street food at Amuse bouche culinary school and unfortunately, I have to give them 2 out of 5 stars. While the course had some redeeming qualities, there were a number of significant issues that made the experience less enjoyable than I had hoped.
Firstly, the introduction by Chef Bobby was far too long, clocking in at a staggering 30-40 minutes. While I appreciated the context and background information, I had hoped to jump right into cooking and learning by doing, rather than sitting and listening for such a long time.
Additionally, the working stations were cramped, and my partner and I had to awkwardly navigate around each other as we worked. It was difficult to focus on the task at hand when we were constantly bumping into each other or jostling for space.
Finally, I had a less-than-stellar experience with the course coordinator, who was dismissive and even rude when I suggested that reminder emails on the day of the course would be helpful. Her response was curt and unhelpful, making me feel like my feedback wasn't valued.
Also, bear in mind that none of the owners hold a culinary diploma, which doesn't necessarily make them bad, but for me, it's important as it gives extra credibility.
While I did learn some valuable techniques and recipes during the course, these issues really detracted from my enjoyment of the experience. I hope that Amuse bouche will take this feedback to heart and make some improvements to their courses in the future.