Hands-on Japanese Cooking Class for Beginners in a Restaurant by a Chef
What Guests Love
- Friendly knowledgeable instructor
- Hands‑on cooking experience
- Learn Japanese etiquette and dishes
- Great for beginners and families
Guests say the class offers a warm, knowledgeable host who guides participants through authentic Japanese cooking and dining etiquette. The hands‑on format lets guests prepare dishes like dashi, rice, and mochi, making it easy for beginners and even children to join. Reviewers highlight the personal, cultural immersion and the memorable, family‑friendly atmosphere that showcases traditional cuisine in a welcoming restaurant setting.
What to Expect
Hands-on cooking classes will be held at our Japanese cuisine restaurant "Tokitarazu" in Hiroo, which is an upscale residential area in Tokyo. You can learn from the basics of cooking to professional Kaiseki cuisine (traditional Japanese cuisine). Also, you will enjoy Sake paired with dishes.
Our instructor, who has mastery of Kaiseki cuisine, will guide you step by step how to make the dishes and decorate the plates.
Specifically you will learn, e.g., how to make Dashi (soup stock), how to make Sumeshi (sushi rice), and how to use cooking utensils and prepare ingredients, so even beginner chefs can have a great time!
In this cooking class, you can enjoy opportunities for:
- Learning the authentic and traditional food culture based on Kaiseki cuisine;
- Enjoying Sake paired with dishes;
- Taking home the recipes for traditional Japanese dishes for each of the four seasons (the recipes will vary from season to season)
(*Please note that you cannot change the date of your experience less than 72 hours before the experience starting time. Please allow us some time to arrange and prepare fresh ingredients for you.)
Menu
Menu Examples
- Hanami Bento box
- Chirashi-sushi
- Grilled Salmon with Yuan-sauce
- Fried chicken Japanese style
- Koya-tofu
- Miso Soup
- Tasting Japanese sake
We teach you how to make Dashi (Japanese first stock) with seaweed & bonito flakes!
* Menus are subject to change due to season or availability.
Schedule
- 2:30 pm: Meet us at our restaurant! (wash your hands, put on your apron, and get ready for your lesson!)
- 2:45 pm: Introduction of Instructor, and lecture on the basics of Japanese Cuisine
- 3:00 pm: Brief Explanation of Recipes, Demonstration & Hands-On Cooking
- 4:30 pm: Plating & Decoration
- 4:45 pm: Enjoy your dinner with Japanese Sake!
- 5:30 pm: End of the class
Meeting Point
Japanese Cuisine restaurant "TOKITARAZU"
- 5 minutes' walk from Hiroo Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) (take Exit 2)
- 10 minutes' walk from Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote Line, or Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) (take East Side Exit)
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Additional Information
Confirmation
You will receive the confirmation of your booking within 24 hours.
Free Cancellation
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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