Kyoto Cooking Class: Kitsune Udon & Seasoned Rice
Try your hand at making traditional Osaka comfort foods in this home cooking class centered on kitsune udon noodles and seasoned kayaku gohan rice in Kyoto.
Highlights
Learn to make two Osaka soul foods — kitsune udon and kayaku gohan rice — in this fun cooking class in Kyoto
Discover the fundamental differences between dashi seasonings in Tokyo and Osaka during this hands-on session
Convenient location within walking distance from Higashiyama and Sanjo Stations, near major tourist attractions in Kyoto
Gluten-free, vegan, halal-friendly and other variations are available upon request!
10 meals
Experience Details
Something as seemingly simple as udon noodle soup or a bowl of seasoned rice can taste surprisingly different in Tokyo than in Osaka, and there’s a reason. Dashi soup stock, a fundamental ingredient used to enhance umami flavors in multiple dishes, differs in each region.
Learn what makes the cuisine of Osaka so delicious and unique in this hands-on cooking class in Kyoto. You’ll learn to make two comforting home-style dishes with a rich dashi broth made with kelp and mackerel flakes.
Your first dish will be kitsune udon, which translates to “fox udon.” Using pre-made udon noodles, you’ll assemble your dish with a light broth topped with sweet simmered fried tofu. This Osaka staple takes its name from the belief that foxes love fried tofu, and after trying this dish, you’ll definitely see why they would.
You’ll also be making kayaku gohan, a fragrant rice dish with shiitake mushrooms, burdock root and carrots. Both nutritious and packed with umami flavors, this will perfectly complement your udon meal.
And while these traditional dishes are usually off-limits to those with dietary restrictions, this class caters to several needs. Gluten-free, vegan, halal-friendly and allergy-related requests can be accommodated if requested with enough time in advance, so feel free to contact your host with your request (if any) and enjoy cooking with peace of mind!
Inclusions
Cooking class
Ingredients, rental aprons and cooking utensils
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the experience location
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Your host will share the meeting point information once your booking is confirmed.
Remarks
Please let your host know if you have any dietary restrictions. Gluten-free, vegan, halal-friendly and allergy-related requests can be accommodated.
Please note that store-bought udon noodles will be used in this class. Noodles will not be made from scratch.
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.
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10 meals
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