Sushi & Ramen-Making Class w/ Tea Ceremony in Osaka
Embark on a sushi & ramen cooking class in Osaka! Start with a tea ceremony, craft sushi & ramen from scratch with an industry pro, savor your culinary creations, & depart with a custom souvenir.
Highlights
Experience a Japanese tea ceremony: This experience begins with a tea ceremony
Learn how to make Japanese recipes: Sushi and ramen
Take home a souvenir: Calligraphy art created by Katsuji
A home kitchen experience: Spend time and learn how to cook in a clean Japanese home in Osaka
Learn from a professional: Katsuji is a well-respected industry expert with over 38 years of experience and this experience was selected for the local hometown tax return program
10 meals
Experience Details
Embark on a journey to uncover the art of Japanese cuisine with this one-of-a-kind experience in Osaka! Immerse yourself in a traditional tea ceremony, master the craft of sushi and ramen making under the expert guidance of Katsuji, savor the delectable dishes you create, and depart with enhanced culinary abilities and a personalized keepsake – a piece of custom calligraphy art by Katsuji.
Experience flow:
Japanese tea ceremony in a tea room
Class and recipe introduction
Sushi and ramen cooking class
Enjoy your handmade meals
Receive a custom souvenir (calligraphy art created by Katsuji)
Katsuji is a seasoned culinary entrepreneur with a remarkable 38-year career in the restaurant industry. He's successfully managed and operated a variety of Japanese dining establishments, from izakayas to sushi and ramen restaurants. In addition to his restaurant ventures, Katsuji and his daughter Chiharu now offer cooking classes from their home. These classes cover various Japanese and Osaka-style dishes, including sushi, ramen, and izakaya favorites.
Japanese Tea Ceremony in a Tea Room: Your journey begins with a tea ceremony in a tranquil tea room in Katsuji’s home. This is an opportunity to unwind, take in your surroundings, and socialize while experiencing an authentic Japanese tea ceremony.
Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class: Guided by a skilled instructor (Katsuji), you’ll prepare the finest ingredients, perfect the art of sushi rice preparation, and learn the intricacies of rolling and shaping various types of sushi. The second recipe on your Japanese cooking roster is ramen with pork char siu, green onions, and bean sprouts with a chicken bone and soy sauce-flavored pork bone broth. Once your creations are complete, sit back and enjoy your handmade sushi and the rich, soul-warming broth of your ramen.
As your experience draws to a close, you’ll receive a custom piece of calligraphy art created by Katsuji himself.
Inclusions
A tea ceremony experience
Cooking class: Sushi and ramen (including ingredients and apron rental)
Professional cooking instructor: Katsuji or his daughter, Chiharu
Souvenir: Calligraphy art
A drink
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the experience
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host directly at their house. It is a 10-minute walk from Shonai Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please arrive on time
Ramen will be prepared using ready-made noodles (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
Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.
What a wonderful and unique experience. Master Chef, Katsuji, was both patient and fun. Food was amazing and the experience is so personal and unforgettable. Thank you for such a fun class!
This was our favorite part of visiting Japan. A very special experience. The hosts felt like family and are very very special people. We are lucky to have spent this time with them. We learned so m...read more
The host was great, him and his wife were very friendly and we learned a lot, really interesting experience. We wish the explanation was a bit more detailed, I think it was a language barrier issue...read more
So much fun! Strongly recommend if you are looking for a truly unique experience and a chef who makes you feel like you're part of the family - including the dad jokes :) We had an amazing time!
It was amazing experience! Chef Katsuji is kind, knowledgeable, and funny.
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