Soy Sauce Workshop & Tasting in a Kyoto Sushi Restaurant
Want to know the difference between light and dark soy sauce? Learn the basics in this soy sauce workshop with food pairings at a traditional Kyoto sushi restaurant.
Highlights
Learn the secrets of soy sauce with and discover its origins and importance in Japanese cuisine
Akane, your host, will teach you cooking tips to elevate your dishes with soy sauce
Savor 5 unique soy sauces in a flavorful tasting and discover the perfect food pairings for each type of soy sauce
Convenient location at a long-established sushi restaurant in central Kyoto, near Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
10 meals
Experience Details
Soy sauce is a fundamental ingredient in Japanese cuisine, but knowing how to use it well is no easy feat. The right choice complements the delicate flavors of sushi, for instance, but excessive use can overpower its freshness, leaving it soaked and salty. Nowhere is this more evident than at a sushi restaurant, where soy sauce plays a fundamental role in enhancing the flavors of each dish.
That's why soy sauce is elevated to an art form at Kikyo Sushi, a traditional restaurant with over 60 years of history in the center of Kyoto. To share their insider knowledge of the intricacies of Japanese soy sauce, the restaurant holds this workshop in which you will explore the world of soy sauce, which includes a tasting session led by passionate and knowledgeable host Akane.
Akane is a fermented food expert with extensive experience in miso, vinegar, and soy sauce. She will welcome you into the restaurant with a welcome drink and an overview of soy sauce, its main ingredients and characteristics. You'll then delve into the history and varieties of soy sauce as Akane shares valuable tips on using it effectively in cooking.
You'll try five distinct types of soy sauce, and savor their unique flavor profile, ranging from light and delicate to rich and robust. You'll also learn how to pair them with different foods. This workshop will help you become a shoyu expert and know exactly how to enhance the flavors in each dish to elevate your culinary creations.
Join Akane in this flavorful adventure and gain insights into the art of soy sauce that you can apply in your own kitchen — starting with the small soy sauce bottle you'll receive as a souvenir!
Inclusions
A welcome drink
Soy sauce tasting with food pairings
A small soy sauce bottle to take home as a souvenir
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional purchases or souvenirs
Additional food and drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Kikyo Sushi, conveniently located between Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the class is scheduled to start. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please note that the class may be guided in both English and Japanese simultaneously if guests who understand only Japanese are participating.
All soy sauce used in this experience contains gluten. This experience cannot accommodate a gluten-free option.
Please let your host know in advance if you have a food allergy
Arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the experience start time
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
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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