Authentic Japanese Sushi Cooking Class in Kyoto
Learn some basic techniques of the Japanese cuisine and the background of Japanese dishes, habits, and customs, while you cook 2 types of sushi!
Highlights
Learn the basics of Japanese home cooking, such as how to wash rice for the perfect bowl
Cook delicious dishes under the guidance of an instructor, from two types of sushi to three side dishes, rice and soup
Learn how to make quintessential dashi stock from scratch!
Walk away with a deeper knowledge of Japanese cuisine's background and table manners
10 meals
Experience Details
During your trip to Kyoto, make sure you enjoy all the perks of visiting the buzzing metropolis, enjoying the delicious food, historic temples and shrines, busy commercial districts, convenient public transportation, and activities meant to connect tourists with Japanese culture. This cooking class is one such activity that’s designed so you can get in touch with Japanese culture in a hands-on way.
Our class includes a comprehensive lecture on a range of food-related topics, like the history of Japanese cuisine and table manners, that will help you navigate Japan’s culinary scene. Learn about the theory of Five Elements in Yin-Yang and find out all you need to know about dashi soup stock. Dashi is the base of countless dishes and plays an important role in this hands-on cooking class, so make sure to soak in all the information you can!
Ready to start cooking? Roll up your sleeves and try your hand at sushi making. This is not your average Japanese meal, though. Instead of the usual bowl of rice, here you’ll have some rolled sushi and temari sushi. The menu also includes an appetizer and a dessert that you get to savor at the end of your cooking experience. Lastly, you’ll help your instructor with tidying up and take home recipes and skills that will impress your friends and family!
Inclusions
Welcome tea
Aperitif, 2 types of sushi, soup and pickled ginger
Ingredients for the cooking class
Recipes to take home
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the guesthouse. It is a 6-minute walk from Nijo Station. A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Food allergies and dietary restrictions (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) can be accommodated upon request. Please inquire upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
Wonderful class with fantastic instruction. Highly recommend.
Super fun and informative! A bit of a challenge to locate but aside from that it was great!
We had a great time making sushi and learning about Japanese cuisine.
Wonderful experience using great quality ingredients. The chef explains things very well and makes it fun in a very cosy setting! We would highly recommend to anyone considering it.
The chef was amazing and so knowledgable on Japanese cooking and tradition! My husband and I have been making sushi in the US for 15 years and learned so much in this class. Thank you!
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10 meals
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