・Matcha
A traditional Japanese powdered green tea with a rich flavor and vibrant green color.
・Udon
A classic Japanese wheat noodle known for its thick, chewy texture.
・Sukiyaki
A popular Japanese hot pot dish made with thinly sliced beef, vegetables, tofu, and a sweet-savory soy-based sauce.
Udon (うどん) is a type of thick wheat flour noodle. It is similar to Italian pasta, but much thicker. It has been eaten all over Japan as an easy-to-eat popular meal, and a substitute meal for rice dishes. Udon is often served hot as a noodle soup in its simplest form, as "kake udon", in a mildly flavoured broth called kakejiru, which is made of dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. The flavor of broth and topping vary from region to region.
Sukiyaki is completely different; the food is cooked in a sweet and salty soy sauce based broth and full of bold flavors straight from the pot. Besides the broth, the pot used to cook sukiyaki is also quite different from shabu shabu. Traditionally it is cooked in a cast iron pot while Shabu Shabu is cooked in a Japanese clay pot called donabe (土鍋), and the thinly sliced beef (but slightly thicker than shabu shabu meat) are seared first in the pot before adding the ingredients and broth. Despite having different flavor and cooking utensils, most Sukiyaki ingredients are similar to Shabu Shabu, such as leafy vegetables, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and so on.
The astringent constituent in Japanese tea is a type of polyphenol called catechin. Japan has done a great deal with the humble tea leaf. For example some benefits of the catechin in the tea leaf can lower cholesterol in some cases. Roasted over charcoal at a high temperature and grown under shade for at least 20 days are one of the examples. The most popular Japanese tea might be ryokucha. Depending on the timing of picking the leaves, the grade, the price can be noticeably different.
First, you will be welcomed with a traditional matcha tea experience and learn a little about Japanese tea culture.
Next, you will make fresh udon noodles from scratch, starting with kneading the dough and shaping the noodles by hand.
After that, you will prepare authentic Sukiyaki by cutting the ingredients, making the traditional sweet-savory sauce, and cooking the hot pot together. Finally, you will enjoy the handmade udon noodles in the remaining Sukiyaki broth, just as many Japanese people do at the end of a hot pot meal.
Let's meet at Shinjuku Station.
First, I'll introduce today's cooking class, explain what we'll be making, and walk you through the schedule and flow of the experience. Then, we'll enjoy a traditional Matcha experience, where you'll learn how to prepare and whisk your own bowl of matcha while discovering the spirit of Japanese hospitality.
You will start by mixing flour, water, and salt to make udon dough from scratch. After kneading and resting the dough, you'll roll it out, fold it, and cut it into beautiful noodles using traditional techniques.
First, you will prepare the ingredients by slicing fresh vegetables, tofu, and other items used in sukiyaki. Next, you will make traditional warishita from scratch using soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake. After arranging the ingredients around the hot pot, you will learn how to cook sukiyaki using authentic Japanese techniques.
Once the sukiyaki is ready, we'll gather around the table, say "Itadakimasu," and enjoy the meal together. To finish the meal like many Japanese do, we'll add udon noodles to the remaining broth and enjoy them as the final course.
Wataru
Hello! I'm the founder of JP.Gastronomy, a brand dedicated to sharing Japanese Hot Pot (Nabe) culture with the world.
In this experience, you will learn how to make authentic Japanese Sukiyaki from scratch. Together, we will prepare the ingredients, make the traditional sukiyaki seasoning, and cook this iconic Japanese hot pot dish.
You will also learn how to make fresh udon noodles from scratch. After enjoying the sukiyaki, we will cook and eat the handmade udon in the flavorful broth, just as many Japanese people do at the end of a hot pot meal.
The class takes place in a clean, modern shared kitchen space, providing a comfortable and hygienic environment for cooking and dining together.
I have lived abroad and can communicate in conversational English. While I'm not perfectly fluent, I'll do my best to make you feel comfortable and ensure you have an enjoyable and memorable experience.
I look forward to welcoming you and sharing an authentic Sukiyaki experience with you!
The closest station
Shinjuku Station
How to get to the station?
From Shinjuku Station: 10mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Duration of this cooking class is 2.5 hours.
Up to 4 people can join Wataru's cooking class.
Yes, Learn to Make Authentic Sukiyaki & Udon from Scratch in Shinjuku. Vegetarian, vegan, halal, and other dietary accommodations are available upon request. has a vegetarian option.
It costs 8000 per person.
Yes, Learn to Make Authentic Sukiyaki & Udon from Scratch in Shinjuku. Vegetarian, vegan, halal, and other dietary accommodations are available upon request. has a vegan option.
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.
