Kyoto Cooking Class: Vegan Sushi With a Professional Chef

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1.5 hours
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1 - 20 guests
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Family-friendly
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Japanese, English
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Vegan, Vegetarian, Rain or shine, With lunch, Learn etiquette

Join a vegan cooking class in Kyoto with a professional English-speaking sushi chef! Make eight types of vegan sushi using two types of rice (germinated & brown), then enjoy your handmade meal.

Highlights

  • Master the art of sushi-making from a seasoned, English-speaking sushi chef

  • Learn how to make eight different types of vegan sushi

  • Learn how to make two varieties of sushi rice (germinated and white)

  • Learn about Japanese culinary traditions and sushi-making skills

  • Enjoy a handmade vegan sushi lunch

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join a vegan sushi-making extravaganza led by professional sushi chefs in Kyoto! This plant-based masterclass takes you on a culinary journey using the freshest ingredients from Kyoto Central Wholesale Market.


Itinerary:

Brief class introduction

Learn how to make two kinds of sushi rice (germinated and white)

Make eight types of vegan sushi using ingredients like soy meat, tapioca, eggplant, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, corn, and beyond

Enjoy your handmade vegan sushi

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Under the guidance of a seasoned sushi chef boasting a combined 10 years plus of sushi-making expertise – you'll craft eight different types of vegan sushi using two kinds of sushi rice.


You’ll use entirely plant-based ingredients that replicate their non-vegan counterparts (like soy meat and tapioca ikura) and give non-vegan ingredients a run for their money. After crafting your edible masterpieces, enjoy your handmade vegan sushi with your classmates and hosts.


This experience, rooted in traditional culinary practices and respect for local ingredients, equips you with lifelong cooking skills and knowledge of Japanese culinary practice. Whether you're a novice or a pro, there's something to be learnt and memories to be made with this class.

Inclusions

  • Learn how to make eight types of vegan sushi

  • Transportation from the station to the experience venue

Exclusions

  • Transportation to the general meeting point

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at Shijo Karasuma in downtown Kyoto. Most of their classes will be carried out at their main shop. Further details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Remarks

  • All guests joining this class will make vegan sushi; the cooking class cannot accommodate varied menus

  • This a non-smoking event

  • Please refrain from wearing strongly scented perfume, cologne, etc.

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.

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Kyoto Vegan Sushi Class + Nishiki Market Walking tour
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Before your sushi-making class, tour the Nishiki market for about one hour with your host. Then, walk to the venue and learn to make delicious vegan sushi.

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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Rebecca
October 14, 2024
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Hide was a very friendly and well-prepared host. There were 2 of us (1 vegan and 1 "all-eater") and he catered to both people individually. We were able to ask him lots of questions - his English w...read more

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James Dexter
June 21, 2024
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Exceeded expectations. Look for the metal sign in front of the restaurant. Yukihide spoke excellent english and made us feel at home. Instruction was fun and informative. Our group learned new tip...read more

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Alaina Vince
May 28, 2024
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Five stars all around! Hide was excellent to talk with, and we enjoyed making different types of vegan sushi. Ingredients were prepared ahead of time (which makes sense for the time allotted), and ...read more

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