Hands-on Japanese Cooking in a Tokyo Home with a Humorous Host

5.0 (19 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

After meeting Satoru at the JR Shinjuku station, you will walk together to his cozy apartment in the heart of Shinjuku. Satoru will share stories about life and culture in Japan while you learn how to cook 2-3 dishes from scratch. After that, you will then sit down to eat your home style Japanese dishes at his dining table. Join this welcoming local, and return home with recipes, lifelong memories and a gift of one of Sato's special Japanese utensils and a favorite ingredient so you can recreate his dishes back home.

IMPORTANT: Please check the menu in advance, specific days have specific menus. If you do not share your preference, the menu of the day will be cooked. So if you wish to make changes or have any restrictions, please inform the host ONE week in advance, or else the menu of the day will be cooked.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: everyone’s favorite Japanese meal day
Saturday: Home-style Sushi day
Sun - Tue: A main of either Donburi or Bento, Miso soup and some sides.

Options

Cooking and dinner + alcohol

Cooking class and dinner (including alcohol) with your host Satoru

Cooking and lunch + alcohol

Cooking class and lunch (including alcohol) with your host Satoru

What's included

  • Pick up from JR Shinjuku Station
  • Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
  • Private cooking class with your host Satoru
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

After meeting Satoru at the JR Shinjuku station, you will walk together to his simple, cozy apartment in the heart of Shinjuku. Join Satoru in his small but efficient kitchen and learn how to cook 2-5 authentic Japanese dishes from scratch. You can expect your cooking class to take about an hour and a half before you sit down and share the meal you helped to prepare over engaging conversation with Satoru. Feel free to ask him about the ingredients that go into making the dish from savory dashi to sweet organic honey and he will give you tips and a story relating to his choice.

IMPORTANT: Please check the menu in advance, specific days have specific menus. If you do not share your preference, the menu of the day will be cooked. So if you wish to make changes or have any restrictions, please inform the host ONE week in advance, or else the menu of the day will be cooked.

Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue: Teishoku (Japanese set meal includes miso soup, rice and 2 side dishes)
Wed, Thu, Fri: Popular Japanese food [Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) or Karaage (fried chicken) or Yakisoba (pan fried noodle) or Katsu curry rice or Ramen or Gyoza]

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host Satoru (holding a placard with your name) at JR Shinjuku Station, East Exit (in front of the police box called Koban) and walk together 5 min to his apartment. To find the exact meeting location on Google Maps, include this in the search field: Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box.

End point

Meet your host Satoru (holding a placard with your name) at JR Shinjuku Station, East Exit (in front of the police box called Koban) and walk together 5 min to his apartment. To find the exact meeting location on Google Maps, include this in the search field: Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements [in the "Special Requirements" box] at the time of booking.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please check the menu in advance, specific days have specific menus. If you do not share your preference, the menu of the day will be cooked. So if you wish to make changes or have any restrictions, please inform the host ONE week in advance, or else the menu of the day will be cooked.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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