Okinawan Oceanside: Make Okinawa-Style Soba Noodles & Rice
Enter the culinary world of Japan and bask in the seaside views of the main island of Okinawa. A chef will guide you in making two recipes from scratch — soba noodles and rice, Okinawa-style.
Highlights
Learn two traditional Okinawan recipes in this cooking class led by a professional chef at their ocean view cafe on the main island of Okinawa
Deepen your understanding of Japanese ingredients, cooking techniques and common expressions as your host shares unique cultural insights
Enjoy the meal you prepared for lunch and contemplate the stunning views of the nearby ocean
10 meals
Experience Details
While many regions of Japan have their own take on soba noodles, none are quite like Okinawa's. Unlike traditional buckwheat-based soba, Okinawa's is made with firm wheat noodles, similar to ramen or udon. Topped with hearty pork chops, ginger and spring onions, this savory noodle dish, usually prepared with a shoyu (soy sauce) base, is rich and colorful, much like Okinawa itself.
In this cooking class, you'll learn not one but two traditional Okinawan recipes. Led by a professional chef and cafe owner, you'll learn how to make Okinawa-style rice as well as Okinawa-style soba noodles. A classic meal in every household, Okinawa-style rice was originally a dish intended for Obon celebrations in August, but it evolved into a staple for which many families have their own recipe. Enjoy making these two local specialties and indulge in your delicious meal while contemplating pristine views of the nearby ocean.
Experience flow:
- Arrive at the cafe and greet your host
- Experience overview: Introduction to Japanese food culture and cultural insights
- Cooking: Learn to make Okinawa-style soba noodles and rice
- Enjoy your lunch while basking in the ocean views
Inclusions
Okinawan soba and Okinawan cooked rice
Recipes to take home
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the cafe
Drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
This experience takes place at 89 Coffee. Address: Nagahama, Yomitan, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Main Island A Google Maps link will be provided upon booki
Remarks
Please arrive 10 minutes before the experience start time.
Please don't wear strong perfume or cologne.
Only guests who book the experience can join the class (this includes children).
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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