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    Estelle Bezuidenhout (Johannesburg, ZA)
    Rany revolutionised my cooking; she is worth 10 stars.

    My daughter and I attended nearly all of Rany’s classes. Now, I cook faster with less effort (and far less food waste), creating dishes brimming with flavor. With her infectious passion for food and stellar recipes, she has transformed my cooking forever. My husband worships me now.

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    Gerhardus Drinkrow
    What a great experience!

    What a great experience! Thanks Rany, for a lovely morning!

    Thank you Gerhardus for choosing us to celebrate your birthday. Glad you had a good foodie time with your loved one. keep cooking and let me know how it goes!

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    Dietmar Gerber
    The food is great!

    Fun learning how to prepare Asian food. Rany is fun and knowledgeable. The food is great.

    Thank you Dietmer!

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    Julie Webb
    most amazing dumplings

    Tracey valadao introduced us to your most amazing dumplings today. Loved them. Thanks so much.

    Hi Julie thank you for the words of encouragement. Happy it brightened your day!

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    Janessa Rajeev
    Rany is just amazing!

    Rany is just amazing! Been to 3 of her cooking courses and loved it.... Fantastic products too!

    Thank you Janessa!

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    Shaila Jivaan
    Fantastic experience.

    Fantastic experience and amazing authentic product range!!

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    Marlene Mann
    3 minutes and you have the bestest soup.

    if you ever need some wholesome healthy broth while fighting illness Rani is a star. Home made broth all other fresh ingredients 3 minutes and you have the bestest soup. thank you for the awesome care and support you have shown.

    That's what a neighbor is for... stay healthy!

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    Rani Moodley
    Rany is a great tutor.

    Rany is a great tutor. Throughly enjoyed the experience

    Thank you Rani for the recommendation. Hope this skill helps your business to grow too

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    Victoria Pearse
    Thanks for expanding my appreciation

    I've done three classes at Umami. I always pick up a number of very useful tips in addition to the detailed class.
    I really love learning about some of the Asian etiquette and preferences. My favourite is being able to buy much of the food I could now make myself, but appreciate how much work that can be! Thanks for expanding my appreciation, understanding and pleasure of another culture.

    Thank you, Victoria, for the review. May your culinary journey with us to enrich your life and to help you fill the tummies of those around you!

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    Glynda Norwitz Kramer
    Addictive

    Amazing classes great recipes and vibe. Addictive

    Thank you Glynda Norwitz Kramer

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    Fabio Di Cosmo
    fun and informal

    Attended the chefs workshop which was great, intimate setting with useful curriculum laid out in a fun and informal yet professional way.

    Hello Fabio, Thank you so much for attending the second chef's workshop and for the review. Hope this session broadened your understanding of the Japanese cooking and gave you lots of food for thoughts. See you at Love Me So soon!

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    Francois Hugo
    I will recommend Rany anytime.

    Wow. .
    This chefs workshop was amazing.
    The different Japanese ingredients and the proper way to work with it.I loved the soba noodles;the dashi;the ponzu dressing aswell as the inari sushi(fried tofu).
    I wil recommend Rany anytime.Professional;Fun;Passionate . . .
    See you next time.

    Francois, thank you so much for the review. It's my privilege to have you and chef Jaco for both first chef's workshop for Kimch (2 full days) last year and the 2nd one, the fundamentals of Japanese cooking session (1 full day) this year. I can't wait to see how you enhance the menu back at the Creation wine, combining the learning with your awesome culinary creativity. Hope to see you next year again.

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    Frith Wesley
    built our confidence

    We as a family are super chuffed we found Rany. Her exciting food has given us renewed energy in the kitchen, turning cooking time into fun family time. Rany’s straight forward and honest methods of cooking works for us and makes it more achievable to prepare Korean/Asian food. Preparing our own meals at home after a class has built our confidence and we look forward to learning much more from Rany.

    Thank you Frith for the great review. You and your family make me the happiest cooking class instructor: you absorb lessons like a dry sponge and nothing is passing not-applied / not practiced after the class. Cheers to great meals on your way moving forward.

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    Nina Slawson
    Couldn't think of a better way to learn.

    Couldn't think of a better way to learn to cook authentic Asian food! Rany is a great teacher and shows how simple some of the dishes can be. Will definitely be back for more

    Thank you Nina. So what did you cook for Linda’s birthday?

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    Deanne Nicholas
    something new and different.

    Wow! I cannot say enough about Rany Jo and the Umami food studio. What an absolutely amazing experience. I loved the Asian culinary experience, something new and different. Rany Jo is a fantastic cook and a fantastic teacher, she is patient and extremely passionate about her cuisine. I have been to 3 different classes and I thoroughly enjoyed them all. I can highly recommend Umami food studio!

    Thank you Deanne for the recommendation. Wish you the very best for your new beginning in Australia.

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    Tanya Manson
    Fantastic experience.

    Fantastic experience..... always learning something new

    Thank you Tanya.

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    Birgit Nicholas
    A stimulating experience.

    Been to a couple of Rany‘s classes ! What a delight ! A wonderful introduction to Asian cuisine in a friendly, informal , environment! A stimulating experience, which will leave you craving for more

    Thank you Birgit for your continued support and love for Asian food. So who is the biggest beneficiary of all these learning amongst your Eaters?

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    Hailey Jade Erasmus
    I was blown away.

    A few days before celebrating my birthday - what was planned was a big group of people turned out to be an intimate number of 10 of my closest family and friends. So at number 99 I contacted Rany to see if she was available to assist in spoiling my guests with a delectable surprise in private dining! I have always loved Asian inspired cooking so I gave Rany carte blanche! I was absolutely mesmerized by her enthusiasm, passion and overall inspiration for food and sharing her food knowledge - I was blown away and so were my guests! I am so honoured and grateful for this experience, I admire her immensely! Thank you once again Rany, you are an inspiration!

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    Trystan Mentoor
    hands on approach

    Had a great time making Kimchi! Learnt the ins and outs and where to get ingredients. But the best part was the hands on approach and eating all the delicious food.

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    Stephen Bosch
    Highly professional classes.

    Highly professional classes that are informative and valuable for various levels of experience. Rany is really passionate.

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    Nadia Bisschof
    authentic asian flavours

    Wonderful experience filled with authentic asian flavours. Loved it!

    Thank you Nadia. What was your favorite dish from the class?

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    Terence Holt
    will definitely be coming back

    What an incredible experience. Thank you so much Rany, will definitely be coming back for some more classes!

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    Harris Cash
    Saturday well spent!

    Saturday well spent! Thank you for this wonderful experience Rany

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    Saul Ben Smith
    Rany really knows her business.

    Rany really knows her business. I came away with so much knowledge.

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    Yunshin Lee
    Highly recommended!

    Great experience! Cooking is fun and easy with Rany. Highly recommended!

    Thank you YS for the review.