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US$ 63 per person

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Adults
US$ 63

Children (Ages 6-12)
US$ 27

Hands-on Japanese Cooking Class with Local Tokyo Chef + Sake

US$ 63 per person

5.00 (5)

Starting time

2:30PM

Duration

3 hours

Min. participants

2 Participants

Language

English, Japanese

About

Hands-on cooking classes will be held at our Japanese cuisine restaurant "Tokitarazu" in Hiroo, which is an upscale residential area in Tokyo. You can learn from the basics of cooking to professional Kaiseki cuisine (traditional Japanese cuisine). Also, you will enjoy Sake paired with dishes.

Our instructor, who has mastery of Kaiseki cuisine, will guide you step by step how to make the dishes and decorate the plates.

Specifically you will learn, e.g., how to make Dashi (soup stock), how to make Sumeshi (sushi rice), and how to use cooking utensils and prepare ingredients, so even beginner chefs can have a great time!

In this cooking class, you can enjoy opportunities for:

Learning the authentic and traditional food culture based on Kaiseki cuisine;
Enjoying Sake paired with dishes;
Taking home the recipes for traditional Japanese dishes for each of the four seasons (the recipes will vary from season to season)

(*Please note that you cannot change the date of your experience less than 72 hours before the experience starting time. Please allow us some time to arrange and prepare fresh ingredients for you.)

Schedule

2:30 pm: Meet us at our restaurant! (wash your hands, put on your apron, and get ready for your lesson!)
2:45 pm: Introduction of Instructor, and lecture on the basics of Japanese Cuisine
3:00 pm: Brief Explanation of Recipes, Demonstration & Hands-On Cooking
4:30 pm: Plating & Decoration
4:45 pm: Enjoy your dinner with Japanese Sake!
5:30 pm: End of the class

Included Highlights

All ingredients

Enjoy sake with your food

Good for all levels

Learn from a kaiseki master

Additional Information

Confirmation

You will receive the confirmation of your booking's availability within 24 hours. Once confirmed, please present your booking reference number at the cooking school.

Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity

Traveler Reviews

Verified 5.00 5 reviews

"Never had such a phantastic cooking class!"

The class was an exciting experience as Yoku explained a lot of background on Japanese culture and table etiquette, of course besides all the insides on the preparation of the dishes we cooked. It was so much fun and so delicious! A big thank you to our host and teacher. 100% recommendation by the both of uns.

"Interesting and nice cooking class"

Pleasant class in which we learned how to prepare a dashi, a proper Japanese rice, made our own mochi with a strawberry inside, and learned how to properly behave in a Japanese restaurant. The chef was super nice and answered all kinds of questions. Overall, a nice experience and opportunity to meet a local chef in Tokyo.

"Amazing experience highly recommend!"

We had a wonderful day learning and cooking with Yuki and her family at her restaurant. A very personal experience where we learnt the tradition of cooking, eating and drinking. Recommended to anyone in Tokyo wanting a great experience learning about traditional kaiseki ryori food and a wonderful host!

"100% Great!"

As someone who had no knowledge of Japanese cuisine, it was easy for me to follow the guidance of the instructor. I learned how to create Japanese dishes. It was fun!

"Excellent cooking experience"

Great way to learn more about kaiseki cooking and japanese etiquette. The lesson was hands on and you were encouraged to try all the techniques shown. Recipes were easy to follow for beginners. The classes can be tailored for professional chefs. We had 2 kids and there were able to participate in most of the preparation. We prepared the traditional new years dishes and it was a wonderful way to celebrate the new year. Thank you for a most memorable experience. Highly recommended!

Meeting Point

Japanese Cuisine restaurant "TOKITARAZU"

5 minutes' walk from Hiroo Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) (take Exit 2)
10 minutes' walk from Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote Line, or Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) (take East Side Exit)

* The exact address will be shared in your booking confirmation.

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