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Explore the harmony of traditional Japanese flavors and modern vegetarian creativity in a hands-on sushi-making experience with a former professional chef. Set in a serene Japanese-style home, this cooking class invites you to master the art of sushi and miso soup, with the option of a curated sake pairing.
Highlights
- Learn to make vegetarian nigiri, hosomaki, and futomaki from a seasoned Japanese chef
- Prepare traditional red miso soup with handmade tofu meatballs
- Use locally sourced ingredients like avocado, sweet potato, roasted eggplant, and shiitake
- Enjoy a relaxed cooking session in a modern Japanese-style home near Osaka
- Take home printed recipes to recreate the dishes on your own
- Optional sake pairing with three varieties to elevate your meal
Full Description
Step into the welcoming home of Chef Yuki, a former professional with over a decade of culinary experience, and dive into the flavors of modern Japanese vegetarian cuisine. This class is not just about cooking — it’s about understanding the craft and culture behind each bite.
You’ll begin with a warm introduction and Japanese tea before preparing a colorful array of vegetarian sushi and hearty red miso soup. Chef Yuki will walk you through essential techniques while offering creative insights into balancing textures, flavors, and presentation.
Whether you’re a sushi enthusiast or a complete beginner, this class is tailored to all levels and highlights plant-based Japanese cooking at its most inventive.
What You’ll Experience
1. Sushi-Making Fundamentals
Start with hosomaki (thin rolls), learn the basics of sushi rolling, and craft elegant combinations such as soy-mirin glazed sweet potato and roasted eggplant with dengaku miso.
2. Futomaki Rolls
Create vibrant thick rolls layered with cucumber, avocado, roasted bell peppers, simmered shiitake, and tamago (Japanese omelet).
3. Hand-Shaped Nigiri
Form delicate nigiri by hand and top with crispy avocado, tamago, and bell peppers finished with tangy ponzu jelly.
4. Miso Soup Mastery
Make rich red miso soup from scratch, complete with handmade tofu meatballs—a delicious and satisfying vegetarian twist.
5. Optional Sake Pairing (Add-On)
Enjoy a flight of three carefully selected sakes: Junmai, Junmai Ginjo (chilled), and one warm sake, each matched to the dish flavor profiles.
6. Printed Recipes & Cultural Insights
Leave with a full set of recipes and new techniques you can use at home, along with stories and context from Japanese food culture.
Why This Experience Is Unique
This is more than a cooking class — it’s a culinary journey through Japanese tradition with a fresh, vegetarian lens. Set in a tranquil residential area of Osaka, Chef Yuki’s class offers a rare opportunity to learn in an authentic, personal environment. You’ll leave not only with a full stomach, but with the knowledge and confidence to recreate the experience at home.
Pricing
From ¥16,000 per person
Optional sake pairing: add ¥1,500 (3 x 45ml servings)
Includes
- Hands-on cooking class with Chef Yuki
- All fresh ingredients and utensils
- Complimentary Japanese tea
- Printed recipes to take home
- Apron for use during the class
- Optional sake pairing (if selected)
Meeting Point
Yuki Wada Cooking Classes
4-19 Nukatacho, Higashiosaka, Osaka 579-8021, Japan
Access from Nukata Station:
Exit the station and walk south along Nukata-cho Street for approximately 5 minutes (400 meters). The house will be on your right.
Reviews
“We had a wonderful morning cooking with Yuki in her home and then enjoyed the sushi and sashimi we made for lunch. Yuki was really patient with my two kids (9 & 11), and they enjoyed the experience too.”
“It was a wonderful experience, I learned a lot of new skills and it was very tasty!”
“We had an incredible time learning how to make Tempura and Miso with Yuki! The entire experience was well-organized, interactive, and truly a highlight of our trip.”
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