A. [Making bento] 1. Dashimaki Eggs Seasoned with dashi soy sauce and other ingredients, rolled up while cooking. 2. Nikujaga Meat, potatoes, carrots, and konnyaku noodles seasoned with soy sauce and mirin in a Japanese style and simmered. Traditional home-cooked food said to be "mother's taste". Meat can be any meat you like, such as beef, pork, or chicken. (For vegetarians, use wheat gluten instead.) 3. Small side dishes of seasonal vegetables Sesame dressing, boiled vegetables, pickled vegetables, etc. Boiled seasonal vegetables are mixed with dashi soy sauce, sesame seeds, bonito flakes, etc., or pickled in sweet vinegar. 4. Omusubi Put your favorite fillings (salmon, tuna, pickled plum, kelp, etc.) into salty rice and shape it, then wrap it in seaweed. * Put these and fruit in a bento box to make a "seasonal bento". You can eat it immediately, or it's fun to go to a scenic place and have a picnic. B. [Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki] Place your favorite ingredients, such as cabbage, green onions, meat, shrimp, squid, cheese, and mochi, on a thinly rolled out dough and grill until golden brown. Season with "okonomiyaki sauce" and add toppings (green laver, bonito flakes, mayonnaise, pickled ginger, etc.). C. [Sushi restaurant play] Use vinegared rice to make nigiri sushi, rolled sushi, and inari sushi. If there are any other Japanese dishes you would like to make, we will do our best to accommodate you.
Sushi (寿司, 鮨) is a Japanese dish of specially prepared vinegared rice (鮨飯 sushi-meshi), usually with some sugar and salt, combined with a variety of ingredients (ネタ neta), such as seafood (most commonly and often raw), vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits. Styles of sushi and its presentation vary widely, but the key ingredient is "sushi rice", also referred to as shari (しゃり), or sumeshi (酢飯).
Inarizushi is stuffed in seasoned Aburaage tofu pouch. Inarizushi is technically sushi, but it is not something you order at nice sushi restaurants. It is easily found at supermarket delis, but, as you know, home made is the best. Inarisushi is a very casual food and a perfect lunch for picnics because it’s best eaten right from your hands.
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake, made with flour, eggs, shredded cabbage, meat and toppings as you like. This variability is reflected in the dish's name: "okonomi" literally means "to one's liking". You can eat it everywhere in Japan, but especially Okonomiyaki made Hiroshima style and Osaka style are the most famous.
Nikujaga literally means “meat and potatoes”, from two of the main ingredients niku (meat) and jagaimo (potatoes). It’s a comfort food for the Japanese and it is a very popular meal cooked at home. It is often considered “mother’s cooking” (“ofukuro no aji” おふくろの味 in Japanese) as each household cooks it just slightly different. The food itself is very simple and homely, and the warm bowl of your mother’s nikujaga brings one back to their roots. It is probably the most popular dish among all kinds of nimono (煮物 Japanese stewed dishes).
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.
This class is limited to a small number of people, and you will cook and eat together. We will teach you simple recipes that you can easily replicate later, so please try making them at home.
mariko
★★★★★ (13)Let's have fun making classic home-cooked dishes that are eaten daily in Japan and making bento boxes for your family together!
The closest station
Shimoshinmei Station
How to get to the station?
From Ooimachi Station: 5mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Olha Lyanh, Switzerland
★★★★★Absolutely amazing cooking class! Mariko was very friendly and kind hostess. We have prepared a lot of different Japanese specialties and got to know different insider tips. We also received a special souvenir from Mariko that made us feel welcome! Thank you very much, Mariko!
Aug 2025
David Robinowitz, United States of America
★★★★★Mariko is wonderful. She welcomed us like long lost friends and walked us through cooking core foods in a Bento box. We were side by side in her kitchen, with hands on, and occasionally she would rescue us. It was like having a Japanese aunty teach you how to cook good food! She also created cards of our names in Japanese with the meaning of our names, and other wonderful gifts. A very lovely experience.
Jul 2025
Alejandro, Spain
★★★★★The experience was fantastic, one of the best we had in Tokyo! The preparation and care are evident from the first moment. Thank you, Mariko!! Our 10- and 14-year-old daughters thoroughly enjoyed it...and the sushi was delicious. I recommend it to everyone.
Jun 2025
David Robertson, United Kingdom
★★★★★Mariko was very friendly and so hospitable. We learnt so much and we have never eaten much sushi. We would highly recommend this experience
Jun 2025
Adrian, Switzerland
★★★★★We had a wonderful and well-rounded cultural experience with Mariko. The cooking class was fun, hands-on, and very well explained. Beyond preparing Okonomiyaki, Mariko also introduced us to other aspects of Japanese culture in a calm and welcoming setting. Everything was thoughtfully planned and delivered with great care. A warm and authentic experience – highly recommended for anyone looking to connect with local culture in a meaningful way.
May 2025
Adrian, Switzerland
★★★★★We had a wonderful and well-rounded cultural experience with Mariko. The cooking class was fun, hands-on, and very well explained. Beyond preparing Okonomiyaki, Mariko also introduced us to other aspects of Japanese culture in a calm and welcoming setting. Everything was thoughtfully planned and delivered with great care. A warm and authentic experience – highly recommended for anyone looking to connect with local culture in a meaningful way.
May 2025
Adrian, Switzerland
★★★★★We had a wonderful and well-rounded cultural experience with Mariko. The cooking class was fun, hands-on, and very well explained. Beyond preparing Okonomiyaki, Mariko also introduced us to other aspects of Japanese culture in a calm and welcoming setting. Everything was thoughtfully planned and delivered with great care. A warm and authentic experience – highly recommended for anyone looking to connect with local culture in a meaningful way.
May 2025
Adrian, Switzerland
★★★★★We had a wonderful and well-rounded cultural experience with Mariko. The cooking class was fun, hands-on, and very well explained. Beyond preparing Okonomiyaki, Mariko also introduced us to other aspects of Japanese culture in a calm and welcoming setting. Everything was thoughtfully planned and delivered with great care. A warm and authentic experience – highly recommended for anyone looking to connect with local culture in a meaningful way.
May 2025
Hugh, Canada
★★★★★I was blown away during my time with Mariko! In addition to learning new recipies, there were so many small techniques my brother and I learned along the way. Mariko's hospitality and kindness are out of this world. Any expectation I could have set Mariko exceeded it tenfold.
May 2025
Kenza, France
★★★★★We had a wonderful time at Mariko's! Creating our own bento with a variety of colorful, delicious dishes was such a fun and unique experience. Mariko is incredibly helpful and full of enthusiasm — I’d 100% recommend it!
Apr 2025
Response from mariko
I enjoyed cooking with you a lot too! Thank you very much!
Marion Gardize, France
★★★★★Un moment inoubliable avec Mariko et Momo ! Leur accueil chaleureux et leur gentillesse ont rendu ce cours de cuisine aussi convivial qu’enrichissant. Nous avons beaucoup ri et échangé en anglais, ce qui a rendu l’expérience encore plus agréable. Leur passion et leur générosité transparaissent dans chaque explication. Une superbe découverte que je recommande à 100 % ! An unforgettable moment with Mariko and Momo! Their warm welcome and kindness made this cooking class both fun and enriching. We laughed a lot and enjoyed speaking in English, which made the experience even more special. Their passion and generosity shine through every explanation. A fantastic experience I highly recommend!
Mar 2025
Response from mariko
I had a great time too! Thank you very much!
Marion Gardize, France
★★★★★Un moment inoubliable avec Mariko et Momo ! Leur accueil chaleureux et leur gentillesse ont rendu ce cours de cuisine aussi convivial qu’enrichissant. Nous avons beaucoup ri et échangé en anglais, ce qui a rendu l’expérience encore plus agréable. Leur passion et leur générosité transparaissent dans chaque explication. Une superbe découverte que je recommande à 100 % ! An unforgettable moment with Mariko and Momo! Their warm welcome and kindness made this cooking class both fun and enriching. We laughed a lot and enjoyed speaking in English, which made the experience even more special. Their passion and generosity shine through every explanation. A fantastic experience I highly recommend!
Mar 2025
Kevin Jiang, United States of America
★★★★★Mariko-san! Thank you and Momoe-san for such a wonderful evening! My girlfriend and I were astounded by your amazing energy and hospitality. We appreciated your patience with us during the cooking lesson and the calligraphy activity. We were impressed with your English ability and desserts as well! We will be sure to book another cooking evening together the next time we're in Tokyo. Please do take care and we highly recommend your cooking lesson to anyone who would like to learn while they're traveling in Tokyo! Matane! Kevin & Pei
Feb 2025
Response from mariko
I also enjoyed a lot with you two ! Thank you so much!
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Duration of this cooking class is 3 hours.
It costs 5000 per person.
Yes, Bento? Okonomiyaki? Sushi? What Japanese home cooking would you like to make? Let's have fun cooking together! has a vegan option.
Up to 4 people can join mariko's cooking class.
Yes, Bento? Okonomiyaki? Sushi? What Japanese home cooking would you like to make? Let's have fun cooking together! has a vegetarian option.
Please go to Shimoshinmei Station which takes 5 mins from Ooimachi Station. Then mariko (host) will pick you up there!
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.
