Tokyo is the number one food destination in the world. What better place for you to learn how to cook Japanese dishes than a Tokyo cooking class?
For a modest upfront cost, you’ll discover how to make traditional Japanese cuisine. And that’s something more you can take away than a belly full of ramen and sushi.
Here are four top-rated Japanese cooking experiences in Tokyo.
Asakusa Classic Ramen & Crispy Gyoza
Learn how to make a delicious bowl of ramen and side dish of gyoza. After you’ve created it, you get to eat it.
Known as the birthplace of traditional Tokyo ramen, you couldn’t pick more of an ideal location than this Asakusa cooking school.
- Cook ramen and its classic side dish gyoza (Japanese dumplings) from scratch
- Discover how to make ramen broth
- Serve your bowl like a ramen master
- Enjoy eating the meal you’ve created
- Complimentary drink of sake or tea
- Duration: 2.5 hours
Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class >>
Enjoy Cooking Wagyu Beef & Kaiseki
At this class, you’ll learn how to make two of Japan’s finest foods Wagyu Beef and multi-course Kaiseki. An ideal choice if you want to discover the wonderful world of Washoku (Japanese cuisine).
Enjoy this hands-on experience where you’ll make everything from start to finish.
- Make a multi-course Kaiseki meal from appetiser to dessert
- Prepare and cook a prime Wagyu Beef steak
- Introduction to Japanese cuisine
- Complimentary welcome tea
- Discover Japanese luxury food
- Duration: 3 hours
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Tokyo Fish Market Insider Tour and Sushi Workshop
Become a Sushi master at this Sushi making workshop at Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market. Learn from expert Japanese sushi chefs and Tsukiji Market insiders.
Immerse yourself in Japanese cuisine and culture on this highly regarded tour.
- Discover the whole Sushi making process at this masterclass
- Learn how to choose fresh ingredients at the world’s largest seafood market
- Tour Tsukiji’s Fish Market and Outer Market
- Enjoy an all you can eat Sushi lunch
- Optional on the day: All you can drink Sake
- Duration: 3 hours
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Tokyo’s world-famous Tsukiji Market is scheduled to close in October 2018. Last chance to take a tour of the Fish Market and see the Tuna Auction with an expert guide.
Tasty Home-Style Japanese Food Fusion
Enjoy cooking home-style Japanese food with a friendly teacher in the comfort of his home. Discover fusion style dishes and how the Japanese have mixed and matched to create delicious new recipes.
Join Mr Sato-san for this authentic Japanese cooking and cultural experience.
- Highly regarded and friendly teacher with excellent reviews
- Discover traditional, Western-influenced, junk, spicy and exotic home-style Japanese cuisine
- Choose from three different menus, depending on the day you attend.
- Morning and evening classes available
- Convenient location in Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Duration: 2.5 hours
Taking a Tokyo cooking class is a fun and memorable way to learn about Washoku and Japanese culture. And best of all you get to make the lovely dishes when you get home.
If you’re fond of a tipple (or two or more) check out these Tokyo Sake tasting and brewery tours. From all-you-can-drink to brewery tours outside the city, there’s something Sake for everyone.
How about doing something completely different while you’re in Tokyo? The Robot Restaurant and Cabaret Show is a unique must-see experience that only get in Japan.
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