Chef Saruj is self-taught and earned his 25 years of experience from owning his own Thai quick-service restaurant. It is called Chelsea Thai, located in Chelsea Market for 20 years.
Then he became a Thai restaurant startup consultant. He learned most of his cooking experience from the best teacher, his mother. His roots are home-cooking, comfort food, and street food style.
His latest position was Sous Chef at the Pierre Hotel.
All types of in person classes taught by this chef
The class was such a fun experience! The chef’s storytelling gave the evening a personal touch (he was a bit elaborate at times, but in the most endearing way). He was also very attentive if anyone needed help. We especially loved hearing that his passion for cooking and sharing it with others comes from his mom — it made the whole class feel heartfelt and genuine.
And what’s most fun is that you can make your own experience with the person you come with, so make sure you arrive with someone you really vibe with — it’ll be a blast!
Oct, 22nd, 2025
Chrysavgi B.
I really enjoyed this cooking class! Chef Saruj was excellent — he explained each recipe clearly and gave a lot of helpful details and background information. You could tell he really knew what he was talking about. He was engaging, friendly, and made the class feel relaxed and fun while still being very informative. I left feeling much more confident and inspired to try the recipes at home. Highly recommended!
Oct, 21st, 2025
Amber E.
It was great!
Oct, 19th, 2025
Juliana T.
Great experience overall the food came out delicious.
Oct, 27th, 2025
Katherine J.
Chef Saruj was humorous, knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly talented! Our group loved learning and working with him, and the dishes were excellent. We will definitely be looking to book again in the future!
Oct, 22nd, 2025
melissa s.
Great experience. Great tasting food. Easy to make with the help of the instructor. Will join another class again soon.
Oct, 20th, 2025
Shayla C.
Thank you so much for this lovely class! Looking forward to making these dishes at home.
Oct, 27th, 2025
charmin w.
I had such a great time at the Thai cooking class with Chef Saruj! The green curry was rich and flavorful, and learning how to make sticky rice with mango from scratch was a game-changer. The class was hands-on, relaxed, and full of helpful tips I’ll definitely use at home. I left feeling inspired and confident to recreate the dishes. Highly recommend for anyone who loves Thai food and wants a fun, interactive experience!
*****
Charmin
Oct, 22nd, 2025
Tamara F.
Saruj was clear, funny, entertaining, and knowledgeable— everything you would want in a cooking instructor. My partner and I were gifted this experience as people who don’t love to cook, we thoroughly enjoy the experience and will be making at home!