Experience Details
Udon and tempura taste good enough separately but it's easy to see why they're often enjoyed together in Japan. A bowl with thick and chewy noodles floating on a smooth broth (udon) pairs perfectly with freshly deep-fried battered vegetables (tempura), a marriage of flavors and textures packed with umami and a lovely crisp. You can learn how to cook this classic Japanese food combination with help from expert cooking instructors in this hands-on class in central Nagoya.
Only 15 minutes by train from Nagoya Station or about 20 minutes walking from Nagoya Castle, you’ll find Yuka and Hitomi’s state-of-the-art cooking studio, where you'll have a brief overview of the class and recipes before you get hands-on cooking.
Yuka and Hitomi, your hosts, use local, seasonal ingredients and fresh produce in their classes. Before cooking, you'll savor soup stock (dashi) and seasonings like soy sauce and mirin, brewed locally in Aichi Prefecture. You'll then assemble your bowl of udon with various toppings and deep-fry tempura, then enjoy both in a lively meal with your classmates and hosts. Take photos and receive a take-home recipe booklet to relive the experience and satisfy your noodle and tempura cravings anytime.
Experience flow:
-Meet at Takaoka Station or go directly to the kitchen studio
-Class and recipe introduction
-Taste dashi and various seasonings
-Cooking class
-Take photos to commemorate your experience
Yuka and Hitomi are nutritionists and cooking specialists who studied at culinary institutes across Japan and have traveled extensively abroad (Yuka’s been to an impressive 25 countries!). Most of all, they are foodies at heart who enjoy sharing their extensive knowledge of Japanese culture and food through their fun and engaging cooking classes.
Inclusions
All ingredients and utensils to make handmade udon noodles and tempura, and matcha green tea
Dashi and seasoning tasting
Professional English-speaking cooking instructors
A take-home recipe booklet
Exclusions
Transportation to/from the experience location
Additional drinks and purchases
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the cooking studio, located 15 minutes by train from Nagoya Station. Your host can meet you at the closest station (Takaoka Station), or you can go from there directly to the studio, 5 minutes on foot. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided.
Remarks
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of 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.
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