Traditional Izakaya Cooking Class for Passionate Home Cooks

US$ 69 per person

4.98 (43)

Starting time

2PM

Duration

3 hours

Min. participants

2 Participants

Language

English

About

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)!

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

Included Highlights

Green tea

Japanese pub food

Optional sake tasting

Traditional kyoto house

Vegetarian applicable

Wear a samue

Additional Information

Confirmation

You will receive the confirmation of your booking's availability within 24 hours. Once confirmed, please present your booking reference number at the cooking school.

Cancellation

Full refund will be issued for cancellation made at least 48 hours prior to the activity

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Traveler Reviews

Verified 4.98 43 reviews

"A fun, interactive learning experience!"

My partner and I throughly enjoyed the 3 hour cooking class in Kyoto. Covering a full 7 course meal from appetizers, main courses and desserts. Learning along the way as to why certain ingredients are prepared the way they are to achieve a beautiful presentation and memorable flavor combinations. As someone who has always been a fan of Japanese cuisine, I can now say I feel confident diving further in.

"Very well organized class with great menu"

This was one of the best cooking classes we have ever taken. There were 7 of us in total and each couple or individual had their own cooking station. We prepared most of the food on our own, although a few things were prepped for us to save time. Everything was explained clearly in perfect English and the kitchen area was immaculate and kept that way throughout the class. We cooked 6 different dishes in two shifts, enjoying one meal of our own making at the halfway point, and then cooking the three remaining dishes. The Fried chicken with salted plum and shiso leaf, and the pumpkin soup with miso and soy milk were among the highlights. The dessert, a matcha parfait sealed the deal! The staff were kind, helpful, funny and great hosts. We highly recommend this for cooks and eaters alike!

"Amazing"

Everything was perfect. The chefs were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The recipes and techniques were easy to learn and everything tasted incredible. We loved this class and would like to do it again next time we come to Japan. We ate food all through the class instead of waiting till the end and definitely did not leave hungry!

"Great class, learned a lot!"

Good class, we were almost always doing things and it was great to make a selection of dishes.

"Fantastic experience"

My wife and I joined this izakaya cooking class. They showed us 6 dishes, which were a great introduction to some basic Japanese ingredients, and flavors - including a basic dashi and a couple of sauces. They explained in good detail, so you could recreate it at home if you wanted, and sent you home with recipes. It was fun, informative, and delicious all at once.

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