SAKE COOKING CLASSES
You cook, then you drink what suits it. The 9 classes below are compared on how much of the work is yours, what you go home able to make, and whether the tasting is a flight or a single glass.
Learn sushi, ramen, and sake in a small Tokyo class with personal instruction, quality ingredients, river views, and a relaxed three-hour format.
“This was such an amazing experience! I loved every minute of it & Kaori was such a great host! Thank to her and the rest of the team for a memorable experience.”
Make takoyaki, taste 10-plus sakes, and learn Japanese brewing from sommelier Momo near Osaka Namba.
“This was one of the best activities my partner I did in Japan. Momo was such a great guide and taught us so much not only about sake and cooking but also answered all the questions we had about life in Japan. It was great to have a guide and cooking class to ourselves and it was worth every penny! We were given so much sake and food we couldn’t even finish it all. She then suggested bars close bar that we could head to after that only the locals know about.”
Learn sake basics, taste seasonal varieties, and cook Osaka-style takoyaki with wagyu and cheese in a friendly two-hour class.
“Our takoyaki and sake experience was an absolute highlight of our trip to Osaka. Momo went out of her way to provide gluten-free takoyaki ingredients (we let her know in advance), and it was delicious. Momo was incredibly knowledgeable about sake, too. Thanks for a fantastic experience, Momo!”
Make ramen, chashu, and nigiri sushi in a small Tokyo class with three sake pairings, English instruction, recipes, and chopsticks.
“This Tokyo ramen and sushi class was a truly wonderful experience! The instructor made learning to prepare excellent sushi and cook ramen broth very accessible. We really enjoyed the hands-on experience, and the delicious meal we created was the perfect finish. I absolutely recommend this class for a great mix of culture and amazing food!”
Cook Osaka classics, shop at a local supermarket, and taste sake in a friendly four-hour class capped at seven people.
“Mari was so great explaining what to shop for when making the different recipes. It was a hands on experience for everyone and the food turned out delicious!! We enjoyed the saki tasting too! It was fun and memorable experience!!”
Learn sushi, miso soup, and Japanese home cooking in Tokyo, shop for ingredients, taste four sakes, and take recipes home.
“Our host was helpful, informative and funny, she created a really good atmosphere. The food was the delicious and we learnt lots. Highly recommend!”
Make sushi, open a sake barrel, torch salmon gunkan, and whisk matcha in a lively 90-minute Asakusa class.
“What a brilliant experience! The instructor was so fun, welcoming and knowledgeable. Completely exceeded my expectations. It was an amazing, relaxing and special activity to do. Thank you for going above and beyond for me!”
Cook Osaka classics, shop a local supermarket, and taste sake in a friendly four-hour class limited to seven people.
“Chie was such an amazing guide and chef. She is so knowledgeable about Japanese history and products and made the cooking class really easy and fun! She took such good care of us and we had the best time. I’d highly recommend taking her class as it’s a wonderful mix of fun cooking, drinking and history. She took great care of us and we will definitely take another one of her classes or tours when we return to Japan.”
Learn how sake changes with temperature, cook Wagyu sukiyaki, and enjoy Japanese food culture in a small Tokyo class.
“This was a great experience and very information. Hiromi-san did a great workshop and we very much enjoyed as a family together. Naoya-san was an excellent cook.”
Pick a brewing district, a counter or a day out.
