Bento ingredients:
- Dashimaki (Japanese omelette with dashi broth)
- Mini burger patty with ketchup sauce
- Octopus hot dogs
- Sauteed lotus root with Japanese spices
- Sesami green beans/spinach
- Potato salad
- Sauteed Maitake mushrooms
- Onigiri (Rice balls)
Miso soup ingredients:
- Dashi broth (2 types: Kelp+bonito flakes and Dried sardines)
- Fu (dried wheat gluten)
- Wakame/Aosa (seaweed)
- Scallions
A glass of local Sake, Beer, or soft drink is included.
Japanese sweet for dessert is included.
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 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.
Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup. It's base is "dashi" (Japanese fish stock) and Miso paste. Common added ingredients are Tofu, Green onion and deep‐fried tofu but differs by personal preference. The type of miso is different from region. In western and Easter Japan white miso is mostly used.
Japanese popular alcoholic drink must be Sake, or called Nihonshu, made from fermented rice. The foundation of good sake is quality rice, clean water, koji mold and yeast. Premium sake differentiates itself in quality of ingredients and production process, so that flavors ranges light and crisp to richer, fruity notes.
In this class, we will prepare some of the most common & popular bento ingredients. You will learn the basic Japanese cooking techniques and have fun arranging them in a bento box. For Miso soup, we will make 2 different types of dashi broth (Kelp+bonito flakes and Dried sardines). Taste and compare three different types of miso and pick your favorite to make your own miso soup.
At the end of the class, you can stay and enjoy your creation or take a 15-20 minute trip to Kamo River or Funaokayama Park and have a picnic!
・ Hi! My name is Yuko. I have lived in Kyoto my whole life and my house is 3 min from Daitokuji. I love to cook and enjoy meeting people from different countries. I would love to share how to cook Japanese everyday food you can recreate at home with you in a retired Izakaya restaurant owned by my family (and I live just upstairs). I use free range eggs and opt for natural ingredients as much as possible, just like my mom taught me. I look forward to having you in my cooking class! Please also ask for availability for a private food/cultural tour.
The closest station
Daitokuji
How to get to the station?
From Kitaoji Station: 10mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Amy Bennett, United States of America
★★★★★We had the best time cooking bentos with Yuko! The venue was amazing, the recipes were easy to follow, thoughtful, and delicious. Yuko was fun and informative, she taught us about cooking and Japanese culture. We made a beautiful meal that we enjoyed as a picnic (and we had plenty of leftovers). Yuko even sent the recipes to us via email so that we can make them at home! I would absolutely recommend this class, it was an amazing experience!!
May 2025
Genevieve , Canada
★★★★★I had a great time learning how to make various traditional Japanese dishes and making my own bento! Yuko is a good teacher and I had a lot of fun during the class (and also after when I ate everything). I even managed to make a Japanese omelet with chopsticks (with a bit of help from Yuko)! I definitely recommend doing this class if you are in Kyoto. It was such an amazing, fun and authentic experience. I’m looking forward to try to make more bentos when I go home!
May 2025
Joelle Despres, France
★★★★★The cooking class with Yuko was really enjoyable. Time flew as we were having fun, we learn a lot ofthings and could taste many Japanese seasonings. I would really advice to do this class.
Oct 2024
Joelle Despres, France
★★★★★The cooking class with Yuko was really enjoyable. Time flew as we were having fun, we learn a lot of things and could taste many Japanese seasonings. I would really advice to do this class.
Oct 2024
Alejandro Filloy, Costa Rica
★★★★★Fantastic experience, Yoko is a great host, charming and very helpful. The food was delicious, and her recommendation for a picnic by the river was spot on!
Jun 2024
It costs 10500 per person.
Up to 4 people can join Yuko's cooking class.
Duration of this cooking class is 3.5 hours.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
