Private Edomae Sushi Making Class at Uotake Sushi (Shizuoka)
Chef Chiba hosts this private Edomae sushi making class in a 50-year-old sushi restaurant in Shizuoka, where you can learn to make delicious nigiri sushi and roll maki the traditional way.
Highlights
Learn to prepare Edomae style-sushi with a professional sushi chef and enjoy eight pieces of nigiri sushi and maki rolls
Gain fascinating insights into the history and traditions of sushi from an experienced sushi chef
Bask in the traditional interior and warm wooden architecture of 50-year-old Uotake Sushi restaurant in Shizuoka
The restaurant is easily accessible by public transportation, only about 15 minutes from Shizuoka Station by local train and a 8 minute walk from the nearest station
10 meals
Experience Details
Originating as a humble street food dating back to the early 19th century, the Edomae sushi style is revered today as one of Japan’s most classic sushi-making traditions. While its techniques have evolved over time, one of its key characteristics is the use of various preservation methods for its toppings, such as curing with seaweed, vinegar or salt, boiling or grilling, all of which infuse them with a unique flavor.
You can learn more about this long-standing sushi-making style in this class at the restaurant Uotake Sushi in Shizuoka, which has been in business for over 50 years. A specialist in Edomae sushi, Chef Chiba will welcome you into her kitchen and teach you to make nigiri and maki sushi with easy-to-follow instructions.
Since she and her fellow chefs at Uotake Sushi choose the freshest fish from the local market every morning — as the Edomae tradition dictates — the toppings used vary according to the change of the seasons. As such, no two classes with Chef Chiba are alike; you might make conger eel one day, and gizzard shad the next.
Learn how to slice the fish, prepare the rice, and brush each nigiri with sauce in true Edomae style. All the while, you’ll gain fascinating insights into the history of sushi from experienced Chef Chiba, assisted by an English-speaking interpreter. After the class, enjoy the sushi meal you prepared as you experience the flavors of Shizuoka’s fresh ingredients in every bite.
Inclusions
Edomae sushi cooking class
8 pieces of nigiri sushi and maki rolls
Interpreter services
Exclusions
Additional food and drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point will be Uotake Sushi Address: 122 Kusanagi, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka, 424-0886 A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of booking.
If you are interested in participating outside of the dates available on the calendar, please inquire.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 1 week before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
A coastal prefecture located in central Japan between Tokyo and Osaka, Shizuoka is home to Mount Fuji (the highest mountain in Japan), beaches and hot spring resort towns, and a thriving agriculture industry producing some of the most delicious and highly coveted produce in Japan.
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10 meals
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