In our cozy Kyoto kitchen, you’ll prepare a full Japanese home-style meal from scratch. We start with our four staples: fluffy, well-balanced tamagoyaki rolled omelet, tender nimono kabocha simmered pumpkin, comforting miso soup with two kinds of tofu, and fresh horenso ohitashi spinach dressed in light soy. For your main dish, choose one: juicy chicken teriyaki with a glossy glaze, golden-crispy tonkatsu pork cutlet, fragrant pork shogayaki with fresh ginger, delicate miso salmon, or richly flavored yellowtail teriyaki. You’ll cook step-by-step in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and enjoy the full meal you’ve made together.
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.
Class Flow:
We begin by welcoming you with tea and introducing the menu for the day. You’ll learn about the core seasonings of Japanese cooking—dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sake—and how they are used in everyday home meals. Then, aprons on, we move to the kitchen. You’ll prepare our four staple dishes: fluffy, well-balanced tamagoyaki rolled omelet, tender nimono kabocha simmered pumpkin, fresh horenso ohitashi spinach with light soy dressing, and comforting miso soup with two kinds of tofu. For your main, you’ll choose one: chicken teriyaki, tonkatsu, pork shogayaki, miso salmon, or yellowtail teriyaki.
Skills You’ll Learn:
You’ll discover Japanese omotenashi hospitality through careful preparation methods such as beveling the edges of kabocha so they keep their shape, using an otoshibuta drop lid to steam vegetables perfectly, and cooking tamagoyaki over low heat to avoid burning. We’ll show you how to sear meat first, then reduce teriyaki sauce for a rich glaze, and how to use long cooking chopsticks for control and precision. You’ll practice gently chopping tofu, grinding sesame seeds in a traditional suribachi bowl, and see how a few simple staple seasonings can be combined to create an array of authentic flavors.
Cultural Connection:
These dishes are part of everyday Japanese home cooking—seasonal, balanced, and meant for sharing. By preparing and eating them together, you’ll experience the pace, techniques, and warmth of Japanese family life in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Our dining table set for your arrival – a welcoming space where freshly prepared Japanese dishes, warm conversation, and the comfort of home come together.
Naomi guiding our guests through each step of the cooking process – laughter, conversation, and hands-on fun bringing everyone together in the kitchen.
Aprons on, smiles out – a mother and her teens share the excitement of starting their Japanese cooking experience.
A table brimming with homemade Japanese dishes, parents and children gathered together – smiles, chatter, and hungry anticipation before the first bite.
A staple in Japanese cooking-miso soup illustrates making dashi broth from scratch and features two types of seaweed and two types of tofu
Groups of travelers enjoy our big house as a place where they can make a meal together
It's a group project to make the Japanese gyoza dumplings
Anthony
Hi! We’re Anthony and Naomi, and we’d love to welcome you to Kyoto Family Kitchen. Naomi is an amazing home cook who trained professionally, and I’m here to make sure you feel right at home while we cook, chat, and share stories. We live in a quiet suburb just outside Kyoto with our three kids (all under 15), our gentle dog, and a curious cat who might stop by to say hello. Our home is a place where guests can relax, laugh, and enjoy a true taste of everyday Japanese life. Together, we’ll roll up our sleeves, cook delicious seasonal dishes, and enjoy the warm, lively atmosphere of a Japanese family kitchen. Come hungry for good food, good company, and a memorable time together!
The closest station
Miyakehachiman Station
How to get to the station?
From Demachiyanagi Station: 10mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Yes, Cook a Complete Japanese Dinner with a Kyoto Family has a vegetarian option.
It costs 12000 per person.
Up to 6 people can join Anthony's cooking class.
Duration of this cooking class is 2.5 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.
