Saeko

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49 reviews
Since 2018, Saeko Sasaki has been running her own cooking studio that has seen over 500 foreign guests pass through the kitchen doors. Her profound passion for food and cooking has resulted in side-quests as a professional food stylist and recipe developer. Saeko was born and raised in Osaka, but has worked as a Japanese chef in Denmark and has traveled extensively to over 21 countries. Saeko’s skills are second to none, and her classes are warm, welcoming, easy to follow, and fun.
Member since Aug 09, 2023
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Eva Gratz
April 05, 2025
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We love eating gyoza and ramen. We wanted to attend a course so that we could cook these dishes authentically at home. Saeki is a really nice, friendly person and we cooked at her home. She gave us...read more

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Sarah Hanneken
March 28, 2025
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My husband and I had an incredible time learning to make sushi with Saeko! Saeko welcomed us into her home and kitchen, where we learned all about the different ingredients in miso soup, sushi, and...read more

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Eoin Hayes
March 26, 2025
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This was a great experience. The instruction on how to make the ramen and dumplings was excellent, and we also learned some background about the food and ingredients, and how it varies across diffe...read more

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Creamy Ramen & Crispy Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka 7
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Creamy Ramen & Crispy Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka

Make creamy ramen and crispy gyoza from scratch! Join Saeko–a food stylist, professional chef, and recipe developer–for an authentic home cooking class in Osaka!

from $65.10 per guest - 3 hours
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Osaka-Style Kitchen: Sushi, Tamagoyaki, & Miso Soup 9
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Osaka-Style Kitchen: Sushi, Tamagoyaki, & Miso Soup

Join Saeko, a professional food stylist & recipe developer, for a home cooking class in Osaka! Learn how to make 3 types of sushi, tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), & miso soup. Enjoy your meal and take home an English-language recipe booklet.

from $65.10 per guest - 3 hours
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Vegan Cooking Class: Saeko’s Creamy Ramen & Crispy Gyoza 2
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Vegan Cooking Class: Saeko’s Creamy Ramen & Crispy Gyoza

A vegan ramen and gyoza cooking class in Osaka? Look no further! Join Saeko–a pro chef, food stylist, and recipe developer–for a vegan cooking class. Develop cooking skills, make ingredients from scratch, then enjoy your handmade meal.

from $65.10 per guest - 3 hours
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Osaka Dessert Workshop: Matcha Parfait & Japanese Sweets 8
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Osaka Dessert Workshop: Matcha Parfait & Japanese Sweets

Become a dessert-making pro at Saeko’s sweets workshop in Osaka! Learn how to make matcha ice cream and a range of Japanese desserts like warabi mochi, shiratama dango, & kuromitsu. End the experience by indulging in your handmade sweets & tea.

from $65.10 per guest - 2 hours
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