Washoku is not simply “Japanese cuisine”; it is a traditional Japanese food culture that encompasses the selection of locally developed ingredients, cooking methods, menu composition, presentation, table manners, and annual events. In 2013, it was inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list as “Washoku: Traditional Dietary Cultures of the Japanese.
In my home kitchen, learn to prepare traditional Japanese food using the same simple ingredients and techniques I use when cooking for my family. During your 2-hour private cooking class, you will make one main dish and a seasonal side dish. Choose your main dish from Japanese favorites such as gyoza, ramen, okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), sushi rolls, yakimeshi (Japanese fried rice), karaage (Japanese fried chicken), or teriyaki salmon etc. I will share practical cooking tips and easy-to-follow techniques so you can recreate the dishes at home.
Sashimi Tuna, Japanese style carrot rape,Spinach with sesame paste,Pickled radish- Washoku cooking class- Japanese Home Cooking and Sweets Class in Tokyo
Making ONIGIRI-Washoku cooking class- Japanese Home Cooking and Sweets Class in Tokyo
Grinding sesame paste for making a side dish- Washoku cooking class- Japanese Home Cooking and Sweets Class in Tokyo
Lunch time- Washoku cooking class- Japanese Home Cooking and Sweets Class in Tokyo
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After cooking, sit down with me at my dining table to enjoy the Japanese meal you helped prepare. Your meal is served with miso soup(or seasonal soup), homemade plum wine, beer or green tea, followed by a Japanese dessert.
Fluffy Chicken mince soup- Served in a Wajima lacquerware bowl- Washoku cooking class- Japanese Home Cooking and Sweets Class in Tokyo
Chicken mince soup- Washoku cooking class- Japanese Home Cooking and Sweets Class in Tokyo
Fish steamed in foil
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Fish steam in foil with Yuzu- Washoku cooking class- Japanese Home Cooking and Sweets Class in Tokyo
This authentic Tokyo cooking experience is ideal for travelers looking to learn about Japanese food and culture while cooking and dining with a local in my home.
Market visit: (1-5 guests) During your 20-30 minute visit to Seijo Ishii, a premium Japanese supermarket, discover the ingredients locals use in everyday cooking. Browse fresh produce, seafood, noodles, seaweed, and pantry staples while learning about essential Japanese seasonings such as shoyu (soy sauce), mirin, and miso. I will purchase a couple of ingredients for your cooking class during the visit, and will also introduce you to Japanese ingredients and products you may wish to purchase yourself to recreate dishes at home.
