Private Cooking Class in Naha: Make 4 Okinawan Dishes
Learn how to make four traditional Okinawan dishes with Rina, a seasoned local chef, in this cooking class in Naha, where you’ll learn about Okinawan culture through its delicious and unique food.
Highlights
Learn to make classic Okinawan dishes in a relaxed private class where you can enjoy cooking at your own pace
Experience cooking in a professional chef’s kitchen and learn about local ingredients and traditional methods
Learn the history and culture behind some of Okinawa’s signature dishes
Convenient location in central Naha close to Shuri Castle
Vegan and vegetarian options can be accommodated upon prior request! Please inquire upon booking
10 meals
Experience Details
Want to dive deep into the culture of Okinawa beyond its sunkissed beaches and countless attractions? Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the island through this private cooking class in Naha with a professional Okinawan chef.
You'll learn to cook four traditional Okinawan dishes with Rina, your host and professional chef from Naha, who has been leading cooking classes for over seven years. After meeting at a designated meeting point nearby, you'll go to her house to get a taste of the blue zone diet while learning about the history and culture of Okinawa. Rina will demonstrate how to make each dish and guide you step-by-step while you cook together. The menu includes the following dishes:
-Goya champuru (a stir-fry dish with bitter melon and tofu)
-Kubu irichi (kombu-simmered pork shoulder and vegetables)
-Jyushi (rice topped with dashi)
-Umukuji andagii (purple sweet potato tempura).
Once you're done cooking, you'll assemble a Japanese-style bento (packed lunch) and enjoy a relaxed conversation with Rina. Feel free to ask her about life in Okinawa and her recommended places to visit and things to do!
The original menu for this class contains animal products, but vegan and vegetarian options can be accommodated upon request. Please inquire upon booking.
Inclusions
Cooking class fee
All ingredients and utensils
Drinks (water, tea, etc.)
Exclusions
Additional food or drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point will be the Yamakawa 2 Bus Stop in Naha. A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please note that this cooking class will take place at the host’s home.
The default menu includes animal products, but vegan and vegetarian options can be accommodated upon request. Please specify your request upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
A cluster of islands to the south of Japan once belonging to the independent state of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Okinawa Prefecture is the holiday paradise with white sand beaches, a tropical climate, and healthy local cuisine known as Ryukyu Ryori.
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10 meals
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