Taste of Thailand: Tom Yum & Sticky Rice

Escape the everyday and dive into the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the secrets to balancing sweet, sour, spicy, and savory notes as we craft a classic, aromatic Tom Yum Soup served with delicate bean thread noodles. We’ll round out the night on a sweet note by mastering the crowd-favorite dessert: Mango Coconut Sticky Rice.

Perfect for beginners and foodies alike! If you have always wanted to sample Evelyn's food, this is your chance to do so... besides the food you will be learning to cook in the class, Evelyn will surprise you with her own additional dish to enhance the meal experience for the evening! She will only reveal the dish or treat at the end of the class when everyone gathers to eat together. Get hungry and be excited!

Dietary Note: To preserve the authenticity of these traditional dishes, ingredient substitutions cannot be accommodated in this session. Please note that recipes will contain coconut milk and shellfish.

For students aged 13 and older.

This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipes on the night's menu.

"Evelyn is an amazing instructor. She’s passionate about food from her native country and excited to share her knowledge."

Evelyn Sun

Instructor

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Born and raised in Malaysia, Evelyn brings a rich cultural heritage and a lifelong love of food to everything she does. She moved to Canada on a scholarship, where she met her husband of 25 years. Together, they’ve raised two children and cultivated a shared passion for exploring the world—especially through its cuisines. As a family, they’ve traveled extensively across Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, and the United States, often charting their journeys one delicious meal at a time.

With over 30 years of teaching experience—primarily in music—Evelyn is a natural educator. Her curiosity and creativity in the kitchen have led her to teach culinary classes in a variety of settings, host pop-up dinners, and even cater intimate gatherings. She is especially passionate about the vibrant, diverse flavors of Southeast Asia, and has a deep understanding of traditional ingredients and techniques. Evelyn excels at recreating authentic dishes with a creative touch, making bold flavors accessible—even when hard-to-find ingredients need substitution.

Whether she’s teaching a group how to craft a Malaysian curry or sharing food stories from her travels, Evelyn’s warmth and enthusiasm make her classes an inviting and memorable experience.