Kyoto Home Cooking Class at a Local Izakaya
Cook three delicious izakaya staples while soaking in the atmosphere of a local izakaya in Kyoto. Then, sit down with a drink to enjoy your meal together with your host and other participants.
Highlights
Cook traditional izakaya dishes like yakitori, onigiri and dashi-maki tamago in this unique cooking class in Kyoto
Immerse yourself in izakaya culture at an authentic local izakaya restaurant in Kyoto
10 meals
Experience Details
Izakaya (Japanese pubs) are an important pillar of Japanese nightlife, with friends or colleagues gathering together at the end of the day to clink glasses and eat a variety of food from an expansive menu.
Izakaya culture emphasizes sharing, with people usually ordering several different dishes to share around the table. In this cooking class, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of izakaya culture as you learn to make three classic dishes with skilled instructors at a real izakaya restaurant in Kyoto.
Grill yakitori (chicken skewers), learn how to shape and customize onigiri (rice balls) with various fillings and master the art of the sweet and savory dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelet). When your spread of delicious izakaya food is complete, sit down and raise your glass for a kanpai (cheers), just like the locals do. You’ll enjoy your delicious meal together with your hosts and other participants.. To commemorate your experience, you’ll also get to take home the bandana you’ll wear while cooking.
Menu:
-Yakitori (chicken skewers)
-Onigiri (rice balls)
-Japanese rolled omelet (dashimaki tamago)
This class is designed for all skill levels, so everyone is welcome to participate. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Inclusions
All ingredients and cooking tools
One soft drink
Bandana souvenir
English speaking instructor
Exclusions
Transportation expenses to and from the venue
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet the host at Imomatsu - Kyoto Kiyamachi, just a five minute walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station. A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available. Please inquire upon booking.
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify your host upon booking. Same-day requests may not be accommodated.
Suitable for all skill levels.
The venue is in the basement; therefore, strollers and wheelchairs must be carried downstairs.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 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.
friendly, fun, delicious, engaging, and educative! a great way to learn some skills, chat with a local, and get to know the insides of an izakaya.
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We had an excellent time at the Izakaya cooking class. The teachers were kind, thorough, and very entertaining. I would not hesitate to book another class here or to suggest it to friends and famil...read more
We had a great time with you too. We're glad you liked wearing our uniform. We hope to see you again or your friends and family.
Everything feels great. The male navigator was funny and the old lady was super cute.
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It is a great experience to participate in the workshop of this izakaya. The chef teaches the course in English and it is easy to understand. We prepare dashimaki, toriyaki and onigiri. At the end ...read more
Thank you for the compliment. We're glad you enjoyed our Izakaya experience.
Getting to the shop was a bit of a challenge but luckily someone led us to the entrance. The shop has a nice modern aesthetic but it offers authentic Izakaya atmosphere too. They made us wear their...read more
We apologize for the unclear directions. We will endeavour to improve them. Feel free to bring your friends! We would be happy to see you again and welcome new people with open arms.
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