Bento Cooking Classes(21)
Rolled Sushi Bento-Making Class at Yoko’s Kamakura Home
A popular coastal town and sightseeing location, Kamakura is just a short train ride from Tokyo. Join Yoko in her Kamakura home and learn how to make makizushi (rolled sushi) and 3-4 side dishes. As a bonus, you’ll also join a calligraphy lesson!
Traditional Bento Making Class in Kichijoji (Tokyo)
Make the iconic red-and-black shokado bento guided by a certified instructor with 10 years of overseas teaching experience in this bento-making class in Tokyo’s trendy Kichijoji neighborhood.
Bento Making Class in Kyoto
Learn about the essential components of washoku (Japanese cuisine) during this bento making class in Kyoto. Make a balanced meal of six different dishes including tempura, teriyaki chicken, and miso soup, with your friendly cooking teacher.
Online Cooking Class: Cute Character Bento Making Class
Think outside the (bento) box during this fun online cooking class! Using easy-to-find ingredients, you’ll make an adorable themed bento featuring cartoon characters. These packed lunch boxes are as cute as they are delicious.
Cute Character Bento Cooking Class in Shinjuku
Bring pop culture to the kitchen and make your own character bento, known as kyaraben, with a warm and welcoming instructor in Shinjuku. Turn everyday ingredients like rice, vegetables, ham, and eggs into a packed meal that’s almost too cute to eat.
Teishoku Cooking Class in Shinjuku (Five Meal Options)
Cook your own teishoku meal set at Chieko’s kitchen in central Tokyo. Choose your favorite menu and venture into Japanese home cooking: sushi, tamagoyaki, onigiri, and more!
Traditional Bento Making Class in Osaka
Join this hands-on bento making class in Osaka and learn how to prepare Japanese ingredients like fish, vegetables, and rice into an exquisite, balanced meal that’s artistically arranged in a bento box. It’s colorful, nutritious, and delicious!
Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo (Onigiri & Tamagoyaki)
Try your hand at Japanese home cooking staples in this cozy cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu area. You’ll cook, steam, fill and shape rice into onigiri rice balls, and learn the authentic way to roll a Japanese-style omelet (tamagoyaki).
Onigiri Bento Making Class in a Fukuoka Home
Delicious and adorably presented bento are a treat for the eyes and the tastebuds. During this bento making class in Fukuoka, join your cooking instructor in their home kitchen, for an onigiri (rice ball) party!
Onigiri Bento-Making Class in Yanaka (Tokyo)
In this onigiri-making class in Tokyo’s Yanaka area, craft an adorable selection of unique onigiri before arranging a delicious bento box with your onigiri alongside an array of local staples like fried chicken and Japanese-style omelets.
Kyaraben Cartoon Character Bento Making Class
These kawaii cartoon character bentos are as cute as they are delicious! Learn classic Japanese cooking techniques and recipes like tamagoyaki, and put together a tasty and balanced packed bento box that’ll be the envy of the lunch crowd.
Bento Making Class in Tokyo: Prepare a Japanese Lunchbox
Master Japanese home cooking in this bento-making class in Tokyo where you can learn authentic karaage or soboro bento recipes from a local home cook. Take home your very own bento box, complete with chopsticks and a chopstick rest.
Kawaii “Charaben” Character Bento Cooking Class
Learn how to make kawaii character bentos during this cooking class in Tokyo! Create adorable animal motifs out of rice, seaweed, rolled omelets, sausages, and more. They’re almost too cute to eat!
Bento-Making at Japan’s Oldest Cooking School
Learn how to make a delicious, authentic Japanese meal and arrange it in your very own bento box! Enjoy this unique and historic cooking experience in the oldest cooking school in Japan, with guidance from cooks with generations of experience.
Vegetarian Bento-Making Class in Kanagawa
Make a plant-based version of classic Japanese lunch box alongside experienced homecooks. Make vegan karaage, Japanese omelets, onigiri and other Japanese lunch staples. Dive into a healthier lifestyle with this twist on the traditional bento!
Tokyo Lunch: Make a Traditional Japanese Bento in Shinagawa
Uncover the secrets to a picture-perfect bento lunch that tastes as good as it looks in this home cooking class with a friendly cooking instructor in Shinagawa. You’ll make Japanese-style fried chicken, onigiri rice balls, rolled omelet and more.
Crispy Fried Chicken Bento Cooking Class in Tokyo
Learn to make a colorful and mouth watering packed lunch, Japanese-style! In this class, you'll craft a delicious bento with crispy fried chicken, guided by a friendly local host at her renovated home kitchen.
Japanese Bento Making Class Near Tokyo Tower (2 Options)
Master the Japanese art of bento in this creative class in front of Tokyo Tower. Make a kawaii bento inspired by your favorite character or a traditional, Kyoto-style Shokado bento and learn all about table manners and etiquette.
Classic Japanese Bento Making Class in Kawasaki (Kanagawa)
Guided by a local with years of bento-making experience, learn to prepare, cook and assemble a packed bento meal with rolled onigiri, tamagoyaki and a side of miso soup in this bento-making class in a cozy kitchen in Kawasaki, Kanagawa.
Sapporo Cooking Class: Make Sushi Rolls & Onigiri
While in Sapporo, take part in a hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn to make sushi rolls and complement your meal with an additional Japanese home cooking staple dish: onigiri (rice balls) or other alternatives.
Sapporo Cooking Class: Make Sushi Rolls & 2 Dishes
Discover the essentials of Japanese home cooking in this class led by a professional chef at her home kitchen in Sapporo. You’ll learn to roll sushi and make two staples of Japanese cuisine (washoku) to complete your meal.
Recent Reviews from GuestsExplore the Art of Bento Making
Dive into the delightful world of bento-making with our specialized cooking classes. Known for their creativity and meticulous presentation, bento boxes offer a diverse array of dishes neatly packed into a single, portable meal. Perfect for those who love to combine culinary skills with artistry, bento-making classes will guide you through the techniques of creating these beautiful and nutritious Japanese meals. Whether you're a beginner who wants to learn the basics or an experienced cook looking to refine your skills, there's something for everyone in our bento cooking classes.
Why Join Bento Cooking Classes?
Signing up for a bento cooking class is an excellent way to immerse yourself in Japanese culture while honing your culinary abilities. You’ll learn the traditional methods of arranging and seasoning various dishes to perfection. Classes typically cover a range of recipes, including rice, protein, and vegetable components, emphasizing balance in taste, texture, and appearance. Not only will you develop your cooking skills, but you will also gain insights into the cultural significance of bento boxes in Japanese daily life. Additionally, crafting your own bento box is a rewarding experience that allows you to express your creativity while ensuring a healthy, well-balanced diet.
What to Expect in a Bento Cooking Class
Each session of our bento cooking classes is designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of this unique culinary art form. Classes usually start with an introduction to the ingredients and tools you’ll be using. You'll get hands-on experience in preparing a variety of traditional Japanese dishes, such as tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), teriyaki chicken, pickled vegetables, and sushi rice. Instructors will demonstrate essential skills like knife techniques, portioning, and arranging food aesthetically. You'll also explore different themes and styles, such as kyaraben (character bento) or seasonal bento, allowing you to personalize your meals. These classes provide not only cooking instructions but also tips on presentation to ensure that at the end of the class, you leave with a visually stunning and delectable bento box.
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