Culinary Experience for Small Groups Featuring Futomaki, Dashimaki Tamago, and Matcha
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About
A unique experience in Tokyo to fully enjoy Japanese traditional culture all at once.
Former Japanese cuisine chefs will guide you step-by-step, ensuring even beginners feel comfortable. In a fun and relaxed setting, you'll learn how to make sushi rice, rolled sushi, omelets, and matcha. With clear support from our English-speaking guide, you'll have the freedom to ask questions throughout the session.
You'll also receive recipes to recreate the dishes at home, making it ideal for impressing guests at your next gathering. This experience is perfect for families, providing a unique opportunity for parents and children to bond while discovering Japanese food culture together.
Our classroom is conveniently located in Zoshigaya, just a direct train ride from Shibuya on the Fukutoshin Line, passing by landmarks like Meiji Shrine and Shinjuku. The nearest station, Ikebukuro, is a hub for shopping with destinations such as Animate, Pokémon Center, and electronics stores. After your lesson, take a relaxing walk to the nearby Kishimo Shrine, a serene spot adorned with red torii gates
Menu
- History and Tools:
Learn about the history of futomaki and sushi while discovering the tools and seasonings used in their preparation. This will deepen your understanding of basic cooking techniques.
- How to Make Sushi Rice:
Master the art of making sushi rice using a special sushi tub. With this skill, you'll be able to make delicious sushi at home!
- Fish Handling Demonstration:
Watch a professional chef demonstrate how to properly cut fish.
- Making Futomaki:
Experience the fun of rolling your own futomaki using a special sushi mat. With fresh ingredients, you’ll make sushi rolls perfect for family and friends gatherings. This is a great opportunity for parents and children to learn together, strengthen family bonds, and explore Japanese food culture.
- Making Dashimaki Tamago:
Learn the techniques for making fluffy dashimaki tamago using a specialized frying pan. Enjoy the professional taste of this Japanese omelet right at home.
- Making Matcha Tea:
Experience preparing matcha tea using traditional tea ceremony methods. Enjoy beautifully presented matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets for a relaxing and delightful moment.
- Miso Soup:
Savor a bowl of miso soup made with care by the chef.
Note:
1. On the day of the class, you can enjoy the following drinks for an additional 500 yen each, payable in cash:
- Sake: Hakkaisan (180ml)
- Beer: Kirin Ichiban Shibori (350ml)
2. Please be aware that we do not offer vegetarian or halal menu options.
3. We also provide aprons, so please come empty-handed.
Schedule
Lunch Session
- 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM: Introduction and explanation of the lesson flow and basic knowledge of making maki sushi.
- 11:10 AM - 11:20 AM: Making sushi rice using a sushi tub
- 11:20 AM - 11:35 AM: Making tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) using a specialized pan
- 11:35 AM - 11:40 AM: Fish filleting demonstration
- 11:40 AM - 12:00 Noon: Making and plating maki sushi using a sushi mat
- 12:00 Noon - 12:30 PM: Tasting (maki sushi, tamagoyaki, miso soup)
- 12:30 PM - 12:55 PM: Matcha tea experience and seasonal Japanese sweets
- 1:00 PM: At the end of the lesson, as a token of our appreciation, we’ll gift everyone the photos from the experience.
Afternoon Session
- 3:00 PM - 3:10 PM: Introduction and explanation of the lesson flow and basic knowledge of making maki sushi
- 3:10 PM - 3:20 PM: Making sushi rice using a sushi tub
- 3:20 PM - 3:35 PM: Making tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) using a specialized pan
- 3:35 PM - 3:40 PM: Fish filleting demonstration
- 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM: Making and plating maki sushi using a sushi mat
- 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Tasting (maki sushi, tamagoyaki, miso soup)
- 4:30 PM - 4:55 PM: Matcha tea experience and seasonal Japanese sweets
- 5:00 PM: At the end of the lesson, as a token of our appreciation, we’ll gift everyone the photos from the experience.
The duration of the experience is 2 hours.
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Additional Information
Pickup Option
Pickup from the following location is free of charge. Please note that we do not offer pickup from other locations. Meeting Spot: Location: Chitosebashi Education and Culture Center, 1st floor Address: 3-1-7 Zoshigaya, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0032 How to Get There: Take Exit No. 2 at Zoshigaya Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, then go up the escalator and stairs. The building is directly connected to the station. It takes about 2-3 minutes to walk from the station to the classroom.
Confirmation
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Cancellation
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity
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Location
This activity includes a free pick-up to the location.
Meeting Point
- Plaza on the 1st floor of Chitosebashi Education and Culture Center, 3-1-7 Zoshigaya, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Japan
If you are at Zoshigaya Station on the Fukutoshin Line, we offer complimentary transport service. We can meet you at Exit 2 of Zoshigaya Station, which is just a 3-minute walk from our classroom. The pickup will be available 15 minutes before the lesson starts.
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