Tokyo Cooking Class
Discover the Art of Bento and Sake Tasting at Ikebukuro: A Hands-On Cooking and Sake Experience"

Bento   Bunkyo Tokyo


House

Pick Up

Vegetarian

4.5 hours

Max 2 guests

Market Visiting






Cooking Class Menu

You have the option to choose either the Special Bento or the Vegetarian Bento. However, please ensure that all participants in your group choose the same type of bento.

1️⃣【Special Bento】
■Teriyaki Chicken:
Chicken glazed in a sweet and savory sauce. The teriyaki sauce is made with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, giving the chicken a deep flavor.

■Shrimp and Seasonal Vegetable Tempura:
Shrimp and seasonal vegetables lightly battered and fried. This traditional Japanese fried dish offers a crispy texture and highlights the natural flavors of the ingredients.

■Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omelette):
Sweetly seasoned egg rolled and cooked to a fluffy texture. Known for its gentle sweetness and soft, layered texture.
Edamame Onigiri (Rice Ball):

■Onigiri mixed with boiled edamame beans, shaped into a triangular form. The flavor of edamame and the saltiness of the rice combine delightfully.

■Nori Onigiri (Seaweed Rice Ball):
Simple rice ball wrapped in seaweed. The salty rice and the savory taste of seaweed create a perfect match.

■Tako-san Wiener (Octopus-shaped Sausage):
Sausages cut to resemble octopuses and fried. A cute and popular dish, especially with children.



2️⃣【Vegetarian Bento】
■Seasonal Vegetable Tempura:
Seasonal vegetables lightly battered and fried. It's a dish that lets you enjoy the true flavors of the vegetables.


■Temari Sushi:
Small, ball-shaped sushi rice topped with vegetables or fruits, suitable for vegetarians. It's visually appealing with its variety of colors.

■Sweet Potato in Sweet Soy Glaze (Candied Sweet Potato):
Sweet potatoes cooked in a sweet soy-based sauce. Known for their natural sweetness and soft, comforting texture.
Spinach with Nuts:

■Boiled spinach mixed with nuts, creating a healthy and flavorful salad. The nuttiness complements the texture of the spinach.

  • Tempura

    Tempura

    Tempura (天ぷら) is a classical Portuguese dish brought to and popularized by Japan, consisting of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep fried. Tempura is a typical home-style cooking in Japan. It is often referred to as a representative dish to Japan. Although there are various theories, it is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu, the general of the Edo period, liked tempura so much that he allegedly died from eating too much.

  • Onigiri

    Onigiri

    Onigiri is a Japanese comfort food made from steamed rice formed into the typical triangular, ball, or cylinder shapes and usually wrapped with nori(dried seaweed). Stuffed with a a variety of fillings and flavors, these rice balls make an ideal quick snack and are a fun alternative to sandwitches for lunch.

  • Rice

    Rice

    Rice is a staple food in Japan. In all most every family, there is a rice cooker. There is variety of Japanese rice brands such as Koshihikari and Hitomebore.

Cooking Class Information

!!!!Enjoy a unique culinary journey with our bento and sake pairing experience! As you savor the flavors of your own beautifully crafted bento, immerse yourself in an exclusive sake tasting session. Compare and contrast a variety of sakes, each with its own unique brewing method and regional characteristics. Don't miss this rare opportunity to indulge in the art of Japanese cuisine and sake – a must-attend experience for all enthusiasts!!!

■Rent a stylish and clean large wooden kitchen exclusively for two people

■Includes shuttle service to and from the major terminal, Ikebukuro Station

■Guided 5-minute walk to famous Japanese garden

■Receive a Magewappa, the classic wooden bento box, as a souvenir – a beautiful symbol of Japanese tradition


What you will do


Meet at the JR Ikebukuro Station.

1. Meet at the JR Ikebukuro Station.

「South Exit Ticket Gate」 at 9:30

We will take you to the venue  GARAKUTAKOUBOU by car.

2. We will take you to the venue  GARAKUTAKOUBOU by car.

about 10 minutes!

Self-introduction and lecture time.

3. Self-introduction and lecture time.

We will teach you unique Japanese dining manners, such as how to hold chopsticks, appropriate greetings, and more.

Let's start cooking!

4. Let's start cooking!

We will provide clear and easy-to-understand instructions for beginners.

Let's pack some dishes in the bento box .

5. Let's pack some dishes in the bento box .

Use your imagination to create a beautiful masterpiece filled with thought and care.

Let's eat your art!

6. Let's eat your art!

After you have finished eating, the wooden bento box is a gift. Please use it even when you return to your country."

After seeing off...

7. After seeing off...

We recommend taking a stroll in a near by Japanese garden. Just a short walk away, there are beautiful Japanese gardens that are among Tokyo's finest.


About Host



Miho Fujiwara


Home cook
Dashi sommelier
Food stylist

After a career in advertising and raising two children, Miho followed her passion for food. She now teaches the essence of Japanese home cooking and the beauty of dashi to guests from around the world. With a warm and personal style, she offers a one-of-a-kind culinary experience in her Tokyo kitchen studio.
Discover the richness of ordinary Japanese mornings, together.


Area



The closest station

Edogawabashi Station




How to get to the station?

From Ikebukuro Station: 10mins




Free pick up service

This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!



Exact location provided after booking.


FAQ about Discover the Art of Bento and Sake Tasting at Ikebukuro: A Hands-On Cooking and Sake Experience" | Cooking class by miho

  • What is the maximum capacity of miho's cooking class?

    Up to 2 people can join miho's cooking class.

  • Is Discover the Art of Bento and Sake Tasting at Ikebukuro: A Hands-On Cooking and Sake Experience" available for vegetarians?

    Yes, Discover the Art of Bento and Sake Tasting at Ikebukuro: A Hands-On Cooking and Sake Experience" has a vegetarian option.

  • How to get to the place where Discover the Art of Bento and Sake Tasting at Ikebukuro: A Hands-On Cooking and Sake Experience" being held?

    Please go to Edogawabashi Station which takes 10 mins from Ikebukuro Station. Then miho (host) will pick you up there!

  • How much does it cost to join Discover the Art of Bento and Sake Tasting at Ikebukuro: A Hands-On Cooking and Sake Experience"?

    It costs 20000 per person.

  • How long is this cooking class by miho?

    Duration of this cooking class is 4.5 hours.

Additional cooking class information

  • Confirmation

    You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.

  • Payment

    We accepts these cards on airKitchen.

  • Cancellation

    Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.


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