Traditional Izakaya Cooking Class for Passionate Home Cooks
What Guests Love
- Traditional Japanese kitchen atmosphere
- Friendly English‑speaking instructors
- Hands‑on cooking of authentic izakaya dishes
- Well‑organized and beginner‑friendly
Guests say the class takes place in a traditional Japanese kitchen that creates an authentic, immersive atmosphere, and the friendly, English‑speaking instructors guide participants with clear, patient explanations. The hands‑on format lets guests prepare a variety of classic izakaya dishes—from dashi to grilled items—while learning cooking techniques and cultural background. Reviewers note the well‑organized, beginner‑friendly structure and describe the experience as a memorable highlight of their Kyoto visit.
What to Expect
Afternoon Izakaya Class is a great way to immerse yourself in Japanese dining culture as well as learn authentic and popular Japanese foods that are eaten at home and in local restaurants. The course consists of two parts.
First, you will cook 2-3 dishes and enjoy them. Then you will return to the kitchen and learn 2-3 more dishes before eating once more. Enjoy cooking and eating a variety of dishes in cozy atmosphere just like in Izakaya restaurants (Japanese style pubs)!
Menu
The menu will change seasonally. In the Winter Menu, you will be cooking the ones below.
- Vinegar marinated bellows cucumber（蛇腹きゅうりの酢の物）
- Grilled chicken and burdock meatball（鶏ごぼうつくね）
- Pumpkin soup with white miso and soy milk（南瓜の白味噌スープ）
- Deep-fried chicken fillet with salted plum and shiso leaf （ささ身梅しそ揚げ）
- Japanese style dashi soup based beef pasta（牛肉の和風パスタ）
- Hojicha tea flavored sorbet （ほうじ茶ソルベ）
Optional Sake tasting: 500JPY/grass (approx. 5USD), pay in cash to the class
Schedule
- 2:00 pm: You will be welcomed by our staff with green tea
- 2:10 pm: Briefly explain the class and wear Samue (working clothes for Buddhist monks) as an apron
- 2:30 pm: Learn about Dashi broth (basic soup stock for Japanese cuisine) and various types of seasonings (Soy sauce, Mirin, Sake, Miso, etc.)
- 3:00 pm: Cook 5-6 authentic Japanese dishes
- 5:00 pm: Enjoy meal and end of the class
Meeting Point
Meet at Cooking Sun Machiya Studio: 679 Funayacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto
Show this to taxi driver: 京都市下京区東中筋通松原上る舟屋町679; 日本料理教室電話: 075−746−5094.
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You will receive the confirmation of your booking within 24 hours.
Free Cancellation
Full refund will be issued for cancellation made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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