Japanese Sake Cooking Classes(24)
Tempura Udon and Gyoza Cooking Experience in Tokyo Home
Tempura udon and gyoza are a match made in culinary heaven. Learn how to make these iconic Japanese dishes at a home cooking class in Tokyo. Once you’ve mastered these dishes, enjoy your meal and take home a recipe booklet at the end.
Sushi-Making Experience in Tokyo (Cooking Class in Asakusa)
Make authentic Japanese sushi from scratch at a cooking class in Asakusa, a historic district in Tokyo! Your expert hosts will guide you from rice to roll, teaching you about the history and culture surrounding sushi and the famed Asakusa district.
Sushi Making Class & Sake Tasting in Asakusa, Tokyo
Make sushi in Tokyo’s Asakusa district! Learn how to make temari (bite-sized sushi balls) and maki (hand-rolled sushi) with professional English-speaking hosts while learning about Japanese cooking traditions and the history of Asakusa along the way.
Takoyaki Cooking Class & Sake Tasting in Osaka
Join Momoko, a sake sommelier, for a sake-tasting experience & takoyaki cooking class in Osaka! Learn about & taste a variety of sake, learn how to make takoyaki, & then enjoy freshly made takoyaki with drinks & a unique sake dessert.
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Curry Cooking Class in Tokyo
Make Japanese curry at a beginner-friendly home cooking class in Tokyo! Soak up the curry-making experience and develop lifelong cooking skills along the way. End on a tasty note by enjoying your handmade meal.
Tokyo Home Kitchen: Sushi-Making Class
Enjoy making sushi at a cozy home in Tokyo! Immerse yourself in daily Japanese life as you learn sushi-making techniques alongside a professional. Develop newfound skills, feast on a tasty lunch, and take home a recipe book at the end.
Yamanashi Cooking Class: Make Hoto Noodles by Lake Kawaguchi
An iconic dish of Yamanashi, learn how to make hoto—a type of flat, wide noodles—from scratch during this cooking class. Swimming in an umami broth, hoto is a classic Japanese comfort food that you’ll want to make again and again.
Learn How To Cut Sashimi From a Master of Japanese Knives
Learn the history of Japanese knives from a renowned knife instructor & industry expert, in Aoyama (Tokyo). Watch a demonstration, learn sharpening techniques, cutting skills, & participate in a cooking class to make a zuke don for lunch.
Private Japanese Cooking Class in Nerima, Tokyo (3 Dishes)
Learn about Japanese home cooking in this private cooking class in Nerima, in the home of a Tokyo local, Emi. You’ll choose 3 popular Japanese dishes to cook and enjoy your hard work over a lively conversation on food and culture.
Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Cooking Class Near Kanazawa Station
Learn to make a restaurant-worthy meal in this traditional cooking class in Kanazawa! From dashimaki tamago and nigiri sushi to Kanazawa-style duck stew, you'll be making both famous and lesser-known regional Japanese cuisine dishes.
Mayuko’s Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo
Join Mayuko for an award-winning Japanese cooking class in her home kitchen in central Tokyo! Learn about the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, from ingredients to techniques, and get a local’s perspective on travel while whipping up a tasty meal.
Sushi Making Class in a Professional Kitchen Studio (Tokyo)
Learn to cut ingredients for sushi with a Japanese knife pro chef in this unique sushi-making class close to Omotesando Station in Nishi-Azabu. Enjoy the sushi you make in a scrumptious lunch with miso soup, tea and a sake tasting!
Osaka Izakaya Foods Cooking Class & Sake Tasting w/ a Chef
In this cooking class in Osaka, seasoned chef Yuki draws from her experience working at a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded izakaya restaurant to teach you how to make staple izakaya dishes. After lunch, enjoy three kinds of sake paired with snacks.
Japanese Home Cooking Survival Series in Tokyo, Jan-Apr 2021
Join your friendly host Mayuko in her home kitchen for an intensive Japanese home-cooking bootcamp. Over the course of 4 classes, she will teach you all about the traditional ingredients and techniques used in home kitchens across Japan.
Sushi Making Class & Omakase Lunch at Sushi Hajime (Shibuya)
Discover the art of sushi making in this masterclass led by Chef Takahoshi Hiroshi at Sushi Hajime, a cozy underground sushi restaurant near Shibuya Station. After the class, enjoy a sushi lunch with sake, dessert and tea.
Sushi-Making Class in Dotonbori (Osaka)
Dress like a sushi chef and learn to make sushi (both nigiri and gunkan rolls) in this sushi-making class right by Osaka’s glittering Dotonbori River, only a few minutes from Namba Station. Halal, vegan and gluten-free options available!
Savor Japanese Umami: Dashi Tasting & Cooking Class (Tokyo)
Unlock the powerful flavor of umami! A seasoned chef leads this hands-on cooking class in a professional cooking studio in Omotesando, where you’ll learn about dashi, make traditional oyakodon and enjoy your meal with tea and sake.
Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo (Onigiri & Tamagoyaki)
Try your hand at Japanese home cooking staples in this cozy cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu area. You’ll cook, steam, fill and shape rice into onigiri rice balls, and learn the authentic way to roll a Japanese-style omelet (tamagoyaki).
Chicken Omurice Cooking Class in Shibuya (Tokyo)
Few foods provide more comfort than the savory chicken rice topped with a fluffy Japanese-style omelet, a combination known as “omurice”. In this cooking class, discover how to make this dish with pro cooking instructors in Shibuya’s Ebisu area.
Temari Sushi & Tempura Cooking Class in Shibuya (Tokyo)
Make sushi creatively in this innovative cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu area. You’ll learn to make artful temari sushi pieces and fry seasonal vegetable and seafood tempura to a perfect crisp guided by experienced instructors.
Shibuya Cooking Class: Make Gyoza From Scratch
Make Japan’s most famous dumplings (gyoza) from scratch in this cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu district. Guided by experienced hosts with a decade of culinary experience, knead the dough, fill each dumpling and fry them until juicy and golden.
Private Edomae Sushi Making Class at Uotake Sushi (Shizuoka)
Step into a 50-year-old sushi restaurant in Shizuoka, where you will learn to transform fresh fish into nigiri sushi and maki rolls with a chef specialized in the centuries-old tradition of Edomae sushi.
Family-Friendly Tokyo Home Party: Home Cooking Class & Meal
Experience an authentic Japanese home party in a cozy home in the suburbs of Western Tokyo. Aki, your local host, will take you shopping and share her best home cooking recipes before sharing a delicious meal in a family-friendly home party.
Sushi-Making Class & Sake Tasting in a Shibuya Restaurant
Led by a professional sushi chef with 20 years of experience, learn how to prepare, cut, roll and eat 15 pieces of sushi, including nigiri and temaki, during a sushi-making class. You’ll then enjoy your sushi paired with 10 types of sake.
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Discover the Art of Pairing Japanese Sake
Immerse yourself in the sophisticated world of Japanese Sake through our authentic cooking classes. These experiences are specially designed for both sake enthusiasts and those new to this traditional Japanese beverage. In Japan, sake is more than just a drink—it's a cultural experience that complements and enhances the flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine. Our cooking classes offer a unique opportunity to explore this rich tradition, teaching you not only how to cook classic Japanese dishes but also how to pair them expertly with exclusive sake varieties.
Through hands-on lessons led by experienced instructors, you will delve into the nuances of sake flavors and aromas. These classes invite participants to appreciate the delicate balance between dishes and sake, understanding how different types can bring out unique tastes in various foods. Whether you are interested in sushi, teriyaki, or tempura, there is a sake that perfectly complements every dish, and our instructors will guide you in discovering these perfect pairings.
Hands-On Learning Experience
Our Japanese sake cooking classes are crafted to offer you a comprehensive, hands-on educational experience. In a cozy and friendly setting, you will prepare a selection of Japanese dishes from scratch. Under the guidance of skilled culinary experts, you’ll learn traditional cooking techniques and essential tips that make Japanese cooking both an art and a science.
From understanding the perfect rice-to-water ratio to mastering techniques such as sushi rolling or tempura frying, these classes are ideal for those wishing to refine their skills and impress friends at home. All ingredients and sake are provided, ensuring you have everything you need to fully immerse in the experience. By the end of the class, you will have created a complete meal with expertly paired sake, ready to be enjoyed by you and your classmates.
An Experience Beyond the Kitchen
Our classes are more than just cooking sessions—they are immersive cultural journeys. Alongside learning new cooking techniques, you will gain insights into the history and production of sake, understanding why it holds such prominence in Japanese culture. Learn the story behind each sake you try, from its region of origin to the brewing process intricacies that make it unique. This deeper appreciation enhances not only your palate but also your understanding of Japanese traditions.
Furthermore, these classes provide a great social setting, perfect for meeting fellow food and sake enthusiasts. Whether you’re joining alone, as a couple, or with friends, you’ll leave with new connections, along with recipes and pairing notes to bring a touch of Japan into your own kitchen. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your cooking and dining skills with the sophisticated harmony of Japanese sake and cuisine.
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