Kawaii “Charaben” Character Bento Cooking Class
Learn to make a kawaii “charaben” character bento, a delightful and Instagram-worthy packed lunch!
Highlights
Join a Japanese cooking instructor and practice their techniques
Learn how to make an artistic bento box with an experienced home cook!
Cook up many delicious and kawaii dishes, like teriyaki hamburger or veggie meat rolls
Challenge yourself to roll tamagoyaki (classic Japanese rolled omelet)
Make Kakitama soup
10 meals
Experience Details
Bento boxes are lunch boxes packed with love and, sometimes, hidden surprises! In this “charaben” character bento cooking class in Tokyo, we will make cute bento boxes featuring adorable characters and animal motifs. Both children and adults will love getting creative during this quirky and artistic cooking class in Tokyo!
If you love making edible masterpieces from scratch and want to spice up your Instagram with some kawaii Japanese food, this is the perfect cooking class for you! Join our cooking instructor and learn how to prepare some of the most creative and cute bento boxes, featuring adorable animals like cats and bears. You’ll be surprised at how kawaii, colorful, and tasty you can make your bento box, using our special tips and tricks!
The bento box includes tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet) which is a staple dish in the Japanese cuisine, your choice of either teriyaki hamburger or vegetable meat rolls, and side dishes. The bento will come with kakitamajiru (a clear Japanese soup swirled with egg), rice, a seasonal Japanese dessert, beverages of your choice, and teacake.
Our cooking studio is located in Minami Aoyama, an upscale area of Tokyo. We are equipped with all the essential cooking tools from top brands. With elegant decor and natural light beaming in, the cooking studio has even hosted famous Japanese entertainers! It is the perfect environment to relax and enjoy a Japanese cooking lesson. So, roll up your sleeves and let’s get cooking!
Menu:
-Character Bento (includes tamagoyaki, teriyaki hamburger or vegetable meat rolls, side dishes)
-Kakitamajiru (Japanese-style egg drop soup)
-Rice
-Seasonal Japanese dessert
-Beverage: fruity Japanese liquor or vinegar drink
-Japanese green tea
-Matcha
-Teacake
Inclusions
All ingredients and tools for making the kawaii character bento
Free apron and hand towel rental
Free drinks
Recipes in English
Souvenir
Exclusions
Transportation to/from the cooking studio
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Upon booking, please indicate your preferred experience location from the options below. If the studio you choose is unavailable, the host will suggest an alternative nearby. Nakameguro Roppongi Ebisu Ginza Shinjuku Yoyogi Komazawa
Remarks
Please be on time for the cooking class.
Please note that the classroom is on the second floor and is only accessible by stairs, so with the support of accompanying people, those who can come to the second floor can participate.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 weeks before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Minato Ward is one of the most international districts of Tokyo, home to several embassies, large Japanese corporations, headquarters for foreign businesses, and international schools. Upscale commercial and residential areas such as Roppongi, Akasaka, and Aoyama, and Azaku are located in Minato. Here, you can find the iconic Tokyo Tower, Mori Art Museum for contemporary art, and Nezu Museum for traditional East Asian art.
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