Vegan & Halal Cooking in Osaka: Make a Ichiju Sansai Meal

Traditional Japanese cuisine (washoku) becomes inclusive for all in this welcoming class in Osaka. Known for its nutritional value and seasonal ingredients, washoku often features ingredients like beef, pork, or fish. But this beginner-friendly class accommodating several dietary restrictions invites everyone to experience and create washoku meals using the ichiju sansai structure of one soup and three dishes. Ichiju sansai originated in the Muromachi period, when it began as a banquet-style meal for the upper class and samurai before becoming the foundation and quintessential structure of washoku. Your host will be a warm and experienced instructor specializing in yakuzen — Japanese holistic cooking — with years of restaurant expertise. You'll meet her near Namba Station in Osaka and enjoy a stroll through the bustling shopping district to her home kitchen. You’ll start your class with a lively discussion about Japanese culture and lifestyle, before getting hands-on cooking. You'll prepare a traditional Japanese meal consisting of rice (gohan), a main dish, two side dishes, and a bowl of miso soup. The host will accommodate by selecting meat-free products for vegetarians or finding alternative seasonings that are halal-friendly. After the cooking session, unwind and savor your meal with green tea, enjoying a full-fledged dining experience while learning more about Japan from your host. Experience Flow: - Meet your host at Cora Coffee near Namba Station and walk to their home kitchen - Begin the class with an insightful lecture on Japanese culture and lifestyle - Learn to prepare a halal or vegetarian-friendly Ichiju Sansai meal, including miso soup, a main dish and two side dishes - Enjoy the meal together with your host and fellow classmates with green tea