Variety of Tofu

Overview

Discover the heart of Japanese cuisine in this immersive cooking class in Tokyo.

Your journey into Japanese home cooking begins with dashi — the heart of flavor — and continues through hands-on lessons using seasonal ingredients.
Each class ends with a shared meal, where everyone gathers around the table to enjoy not only what we’ve cooked together, but a full homemade-style Japanese meal.
It’s more than a class — it’s a warm taste of Japanese everyday life.

Lesson Flow -Learn, Cook, Taste & Share-

Learn – Introduction to Japanese Cuisine(0:00 – 0:10)
Begin your journey with a warm welcome and an introduction to Japan’s culinary traditions — harmony, seasonality, and simplicity.

Discover – What is Dashi? (0:10 – 0:20)
Explore dashi, the delicate yet powerful broth that forms the heart of Japanese cooking. Watch how it’s made and taste its depth of flavor and umami.

Cook – Hands-on Japanese Dishes (0:20 – 1:50)
Roll up your sleeves and cook both main and side dishes using seasonal ingredients.
Learn essential techniques and enjoy the process of creating authentic Japanese flavors together.

Taste – Plating & Shared Meal (1:50 – 2:50)
Discover the beauty of Japanese plating, then gather around the table to enjoy not only what you’ve cooked, but a full homemade-style Japanese meal.

Share – Reflection & Q&A (2:50 – 3:00)
End the class by sharing impressions, asking questions, and taking home new recipes, skills, and memories.

Shared Meal Menu

Enjoy a selection of nine seasonal small plates, chosen from the menu below according to the day’s ingredients, and served with rice, soup, and seasonal pickles.

  • Tofu & Egg
    • 出汁あんかけ豆腐 -Homemade Tofu with Dashi Sauce (Warm/ Chilled)
      Soft tofu topped with a delicate, savory dashi glaze.
    • だし巻き卵 -Japanese Rolled Omelette
      Soft, slightly sweet omelette with dashi aroma.
    • 茶碗蒸し -Steamed Savory Egg Custard
      Silky steamed egg infused with delicate dashi.
    • 厚揚げのそぼろあんかけ -Fried Tofu with Chicken Dashi Sauce
      Comforting tofu with savory chicken dashi.
    • 湯葉の出汁あん -Yuba with Dashi Sauce
      Elegant yuba with warm dashi glaze.
  • Pork
    • 豚の角煮 -Soy-Dashi Braised Pork
      Tender pork simmered slowly in soy & dashi.
    • 豚ロースの柚子胡椒だれ -Grilled Pork Loin with Yuzu Pepper Sauce
      Light citrus and gentle heat from yuzu pepper.
    • 豚しゃぶのごま出汁ソース -Shabu-Shabu Pork with Sesame Dashi Dressing
      A refreshing, creamy sesame-dashi flavor.
    • 豚と大根の煮物 -Simmered Pork & Daikon
      Dashi-soaked daikon with tender pork.
    • 豚の生姜焼 -Ginger Pork
      Sautéed pork with soy-dashi and fresh ginger sauce.
  • Chicken
    • 鶏の照り焼 -Teriyaki Chicken
      Soft, sweet-savory glazed chicken.
    • 鶏の柚子胡椒だれ-Grilled Chicken with Yuzu Pepper Sauce
      Light citrus and gentle heat from yuzu pepper.
    • 鶏と大根の煮物 -Simmered Chicken & Daikon
      Dashi-soaked daikon with Chicken.
  • Seafood
    • 刺身 -Sashimi
      Fresh, thinly sliced raw fish, served to highlight its natural flavor and texture.
    • 白身魚の煮付 -Simmered White Fish in Soy-Dashi Broth
      Delicately simmered white fish in a light soy and dashi broth, highlighting its natural flavor.
  • Vegetables& Seasonal Sides
    • ほうれん草の胡麻和え -Spinach in Sesame Tofu Dressing
      Creamy sesame flavor with soft texture.
    • 南瓜の煮物 -Simmered Japanese Pumpkin
      Natural sweetness with gentle dashi.
    • 茄子の煮浸し -Dashi-Marinated Eggplant
      Eggplant soaked in deep umami.
    • 小松菜 / ほうれん草のお浸し -Spinach or Komatsuna Ohitashi
      Simple greens lightly seasoned in dashi.
    • 根菜の炊き合わせ -Simmered Root Vegetables
      Dashi brings out natural vegetable sweetness.
    • きのこの含め煮 -Simmered Seasonal Mushrooms
      Layered umami from assorted mushrooms.
  • Rice, Soup, and Seasonal Pickles
    • ごはん -Steamed Rice
      Simple, fluffy Japanese steamed rice.
    • 味噌汁 -Miso Soup
      A comforting soup made with dashi and miso.
    • お吸い物 -Clear Dashi Soup
      A delicate, aromatic clear soup made from dashi.
    • 出汁茶漬け -Dashi Chazuke
      Steamed rice topped with warm dashi broth.
    • 季節の野菜のぬかみそ漬け -Pickled Seasonal Vegetables
      Traditional Japanese pickles made through natural rice bran fermentation.

Class Location

Classes take place at selected venues in central Tokyo, chosen for comfort and accessibility.
The exact location will be confirmed upon booking.
Each site offers a welcoming environment for cultural and culinary experiences.

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