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Master Washoku: 5 Core Techniques for Authentic Cooking

By yuki Japanese cooking class
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$152 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Michelin-Trained Chef: Learn from a Michelin-trained chef in Osaka.
  • Hands-On Learning: Prepare five authentic Japanese snacks.
  • Premium Sake Tasting(optional): Enjoy a guided tasting of premium sakes.
  • Unique Adventure: Enjoy a one-of-a-kind culinary journey.

Activity location

    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 4-19 Nukatachō, Higashiosaka, Osaka 579-8021, Japan | Meeting Point: Chef Yuki’s Cooking Class The meeting point is directly at my cooking class: 4-19 Nukata-cho, Osaka. Look for a white building near Nukata Station. It’s easy to spot and located just a 5-minute walk from the station. For easy navigation, follow the instructions below to reach us from Namba. Please arrive 10 minutes early to ensure a smooth start! How to Get to 4-19 Nukata-cho from Namba Take the Kintetsu Nara Line Board a train at Osaka Namba Station bound for Kintetsu Nara. Get off at Nukata Station (about 30 minutes, ¥430). Walk to 4-19 Nukata-cho From Nukata Station, walk about 5 minutes. Head northeast along Route 308, and look for a white building at the address.
    • Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan

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Master Washoku: 5 Core Techniques for Authentic Cooking
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$152.46 x 1 AdultAU$152.46

Total
Price is AU$152.46
Until Tue, 17 Mar
plus Sake paring set
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Sake Pairing (45ml × 3 types per person)

Two Chilled Sakes: Compare Junmai and Junmai Ginjo.
One Warm Sake: Taste how warmth transforms flavours.
Selected by Chef Yuki, with 4.5 years of izakaya training.
For guests aged 20 and above only.

Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$168.60 x 1 AdultAU$168.60

Total
Price is AU$168.60
Until Tue, 17 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert instruction from a Michelin-trained chef.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hands-on cooking of five authentic Japanese dishes.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional guided tasting of three premium sakes (two chilled, one warm).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All necessary cooking ingredients and equipment.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cultural insights and cooking techniques.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comfortable and accessible apartment neaby central Osaka.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small group setting for personalised attention.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary water and tea during the class.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Digital photos of your experience.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Aprons
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transpotation to come to the venue

What you can expect

Join My Japanese Culinary Experience: Master Authentic Techniques and Flavours in Osaka!

Experience the essence of Japanese cuisine in this hands-on cooking class, designed for those eager to explore the depth of washoku beyond sushi and tempura.
Drawing on my 4.5 years of experience as a chef at a Michelin Bib Gourmand izakaya, I’ll introduce you to the techniques and ingredients that define authentic Japanese cooking.
You’ll learn to balance flavours and bring traditional dishes to life using methods like grilling, simmering, marinating, and pickling—all while deepening your appreciation for Japanese culinary culture.

What You'll Learn:
In this immersive class, you’ll master the fundamentals of Japanese cooking, working with classic ingredients such as soya sauce, mirin, and sake. Through hands-on practice, you’ll explore how to create authentic flavours and craft dishes that embody the art of washoku. Perfect for anyone curious about Japanese cuisine, this class will leave you inspired to recreate the rich flavours of Japan in your own kitchen.

The menu:

  1. Wasabi Garlic Potato Salad
  2. A spicy twist on the izakaya favourite, this potato salad is enhanced with a kick of wasabi.
  3. Octopus and Cucumber Vinegar Salad
  4. Discover how to create a refreshing and balanced vinegar salad, a staple in Japanese cuisine.
  5. Fish Tatsuta-age with Scallion Sauce
  6. This crispy, marinated fish dish pairs perfectly with sake, making it an ideal starter.
  7. Simmered Yellowtail with Daikon
  8. Learn the secrets to making tender daikon and perfectly cooked yellowtail in this traditional simmered dish.
  9. Mixed Rice Onigiri
  10. End the course with a comforting onigiri made from seasoned mixed rice. Learn how to make rice with a unique twist and shape it into delicious onigiri.
    A Perfect Choice for Exploring the Depths of Japanese Cuisine.

Sake Pairing ( It's option):
You'll taste three different types of sake:

  • Two Chilled Sakes: Compare and contrast a Junmai and a Junmai Ginjo from the same brand.
  • One Warm Sake: Experience how the flavours of sake change with different temperatures.
    My course is designed to be fun, educational, and delicious. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or new to Japanese cuisine, you'll leave with new skills and unforgettable memories.
    Book Your Spot Today!
    Discover the flavours of Japan in the heart of Osaka!
    Why Choose My Class?
  • Expert Guidance: Learn from a seasoned chef with Michelin experience.
  • Authentic Experience: Use traditional ingredients and techniques.
    -Hands-On Learning: Cook and taste a variety of dishes and sakes.
  • Memorable Moments: Perfect for travellers looking to immerse themselves in Japanese culture.
    Join me for a culinary adventure that combines the best of Japanese snacks and sake. Perfect for travellers seeking an authentic taste of Japan!

Location

Activity location

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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 4-19 Nukatachō, Higashiosaka, Osaka 579-8021, Japan | Meeting Point: Chef Yuki’s Cooking Class The meeting point is directly at my cooking class: 4-19 Nukata-cho, Osaka. Look for a white building near Nukata Station. It’s easy to spot and located just a 5-minute walk from the station. For easy navigation, follow the instructions below to reach us from Namba. Please arrive 10 minutes early to ensure a smooth start! How to Get to 4-19 Nukata-cho from Namba Take the Kintetsu Nara Line Board a train at Osaka Namba Station bound for Kintetsu Nara. Get off at Nukata Station (about 30 minutes, ¥430). Walk to 4-19 Nukata-cho From Nukata Station, walk about 5 minutes. Head northeast along Route 308, and look for a white building at the address.
    • Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 4-19 Nukatachō, Higashiosaka, Osaka 579-8021, Japan | Meeting Point: Chef Yuki’s Cooking Class The meeting point is directly at my cooking class: 4-19 Nukata-cho, Osaka. Look for a white building near Nukata Station. It’s easy to spot and located just a 5-minute walk from the station. For easy navigation, follow the instructions below to reach us from Namba. Please arrive 10 minutes early to ensure a smooth start! How to Get to 4-19 Nukata-cho from Namba Take the Kintetsu Nara Line Board a train at Osaka Namba Station bound for Kintetsu Nara. Get off at Nukata Station (about 30 minutes, ¥430). Walk to 4-19 Nukata-cho From Nukata Station, walk about 5 minutes. Head northeast along Route 308, and look for a white building at the address.
    • Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan