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TOKYO KITCHEN Japanese Cooking Class
will be temporarily closed until further notice due to COVID-19.

Click here for the online classes !

April 1st, 2020

Hello, foodies ! 

If you are not really satisfied with just eating Japanese food, TOKYO KITCHEN is the place for you. Join us and learn not only how to cook delicious Japanese food and also basics of Japanese seasonings and table manners !
  • Fun & easy hands-on experience.
  • Great for single and group tourists. 
  • What are the menu options ? Click here.
  • Visit Trip Advisor to read what guests are saying about the classes.
  • Easy access. Within 30 mins from major stations in central Tokyo. Check the map.

What you will learn at TOKYO KITCHEN.

Our primary focus is on DAILY home cooking using simple, fresh ingredients and simple recipes. This will allow you to easily re-create these Japanese dishes in your kitchen back home ! 

1. Japanese seasonings
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You will learn the basics of Japanese seasonings such as soy sauce, miso, how these are made, what the differences are, how to use them etc.

2. Table manner
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Knowing basic Japanese table manner including chopsticks etiquette will help you throughout your stay in Japan ! If possible, join a class at the beginning of your itinerary.

3. And of course, how to cook the menu of the day!

Hands on activities will teach you how to cook everyday Japanese cuisine. I've made each step as simple as possible so that it's easy for you to replicate the dishes back home.

Easy 6 steps to book yourself in.

  1. Go to the "BOOKING" tab and click the date you would like to join.
  2. Change the quantity. If you are group of 4, select 4.
  3. Add to the cart.
  4. Click "check out".
  5. You will be redirected to Paypal. Follow the instructions to complete the payment.
  6. You will receive 2 emails.
    > One from Paypal to confirm your payment.
    > One from TOKYO KITCHEN saying "Thank you for your order !".  
    The one from TOKYO KITCHEN contains all the info you need such as when and where to meet. If you don't receive the one from TOKYO KITCHEN,  please check your junk mail box and contact us.
  • You can change the menu of the day if you are the first person/group to book the date. Please contact us to let us know the date and the menu you would like to do BEFORE booking. 
  • Booking is open until 20:00 on the day before.

Sushi, Teriyaki and beyond...

​Mosaic sushi rolls

8,800 yen/person
Look complicated but not as difficult as you think ! Not only assembling the beautiful rolls, you'll also learn how to make perfect sushi rice.

Comes with 2 side dishes and miso soup.

Chicken teriyaki bowl

8,800 yen/person
Learn how to make it crispy outside and juicy inside ! You'll never want to buy a bottle of Teriyaki sauce off the shelf after this class ! 

Comes with 2 side dishes, rice and miso soup.

Okonomiyaki

8,800 yen/person
"Japanese pancake".  Learn how to make standard Okonomiyaki in my kitchen and you can arrange it as you like  back home. 

Comes with 2 side dishes and miso soup.

Time table​

Starts at 10:00 AM and takes approx. 3 hours.
  • 10:00 - introduction, Japanese food culture, seasonings and table manner.
  • 10:30 - cooking -  hands on avtivity
  • 12:00 - lunch time ! 

Cost​

  • Please refer to the menu list.
  • ​100% advanced payment through PayPal is required.
  • The cost includes apron rental, food, drink, complementary dessert and recipe cards.

Participants​

Classes are not private unless specifically requested. There may be up to 6 cooks per class. ​
  • For more than 6, please ask.
  • Private class : Please ​ask. 

Why Asakusa?

​Asakusa is one of the most traditional towns in Tokyo and hosts a number of the most popular sightseeing spots such as Kaminarimon gate and Sensoji temple. ​You are doing Kaminarimon and Sensoji anyway when you travel to Tokyo so why not cooking class in the morning and exploration of the area in the afternoon ? A few minutes walk from Asakusa station will bring you to TOKYO KITCHEN where you can enjoy excellent views of Tokyo Sky Tree and a pleasant breeze from the Sumida river.

Also, Tokyo Sky Tree, Kappabashi kitchen street, Ameyoko, Ueno, Akihabara, Tokyo station, Tsukiji fish market, Ginza, Shinjuku and Shibuya are all within 30 minutes of Asakusa. 

And about me...

Hello, my name is Yoshimi !

I was born and raised in a normal Japanese family. I started cooking when I was 12 to satisfy my own curiosity and also to help my parents. Ever since, my passion has been cooking. I have been cooking for nearly 30 years now and hope to continue cooking for many, many years to come. 

Whenever I visit a foreign country, I always drop by local supermarkets or grocery stores to see the local ingredients and food culture. It's such a fun for me to find out what the local cook and eat in their daily life.

I love to cook, eat and above all, I enjoy sharing time with the people I dine with. I hope to share the joy of cooking (and eating !) with you too !

Very much looking forward to seeing you in my kitchen so we can have some fun and cook up a storm !