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Sushi-Making Class in Kyoto: Make Nigiri w/ a Sushi Chef
Learn from Chef Uchida, not only about the history of sushi, but also how to make classic nigiri and pickled sushi with Kyoto ingredients.
Highlights
Learn from an expert sushi chef with over 40 years of experience, who will provide insights on the history of sushi as well as teach you how to shape sushi like a pro
Make 14 types of sushi, including eight classic nigiri and six types of pickled sushi with Kyoto vegetables
Dress in a traditional white sushi chef coat and discover the history of sushi firsthand from a friendly sushi pro
10 meals
Experience Details
Join Chef Uchida for this sushi-making class in Kyoto. With over 40 years of experience as a sushi chef, Chef Uchida has recently channeled his knowledge into teaching. His goal is not just to teach how to make sushi but also to draw from his experience to share insights on sushi history and cultural significance with his guests, a history that, he says, even many Japanese people don’t know.
This class takes place at Chef Uchida’s kitchen in central Kyoto, just across the river from the historical streets of Gion. This is the perfect setting for a class that takes its guests back in time to the very origins of sushi. Chef Uchida will share his knowledge of the cuisine and answer any questions you might have.
After an overview of sushi history, the practical portion of the class will begin. First, you'll change into a white chef’s jacket. Next, it'll be time to learn to make 14 pieces of sushi, including eight different types of nigiri (rice morsels topped with raw fish or other ingredients.) The class will cover important elements like seasoning and shaping sushi rice, cutting fish and finessing the perfectly put-together bite.
Chef Uchida will also share how to make six pieces of sushi with pickled vegetables from Kyoto to complement the assortment. Ingredients like cucumber, eggplant and turnip with a unique tanginess make for the ideal palette cleanser between fish bites.
Chef Uchida chooses the best ingredients for you to enjoy, so the menu isn't fully fixed, and no two versions of this experience are the same, much like the nature of sushi itself.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please note that ingredients will depend on seasonality and availability.
- Eggs, shellfish and fish allergies can be accommodated for. Please inquire upon booking.
- Children are welcome to participate accompanied by an adult.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your host directly at the cooking class venue, a 4-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station or 13 minutes by train from Kyoto Station. The exact address and a Google Maps link will be shared upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours 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.
It was a very history-filled experience. They taught us a bit of the history of sushi specifically Nigiri Sushi. It enlightened us a lot about sushi in general too! The chef is very knowledgeable ...read more
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