・Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
Learn the secret to shaping fluffy, beautiful rice balls by hand—far better than store-bought ones!
・Japanese Fried Chicken (Karaage)
Master crispy, juicy fried chicken using just 3 simple seasonings you can easily find at home.
・Rolled Omelet (Tamagoyaki)
Enjoy rolling thin layers of egg into a sweet and savory golden omelet using a traditional pan!
・Authentic Dashi Miso Soup
Make fresh dashi stock from scratch for a warm, comforting bowl filled with real Japanese umami.
・Chewy Rice Dumplings with Matcha Sauce (Shiratama Dango)
Shape delightfully chewy rice dumplings and top them with rich, homemade matcha sauce!
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.
Japanese fried chicken, karaage is made by marinating bite-size pieces of chicken in sake, soy sauce, ginger and garlic before coating them generously with potato starch. When fried, the starch turns into an ultra crispy shell encasing a flavorful juicy bite of chicken. Absolutely great with beer.
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.
In this cooking class, we will make a delicious Japanese home-style cafe plate together!
We will prepare fluffy Onigiri (rice balls), crispy Karaage (fried chicken) made with just 3 basic seasonings, sweet and savory Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), authentic dashi Miso Soup, and chewy Shiratama Dango with rich matcha sauce for dessert.
You will learn how to gently shape rice balls and roll thin layers of egg using a traditional rectangular pan. Finally, we will style everything beautifully on a traditional bamboo basket called a "Bonzaru"!
All recipes are simple and designed so you can easily recreate them in your own kitchen back home. Let’s cook, chat, and enjoy a cozy time together!
Private Class & Group Policy:
This class is private, for up to 2 guests, ensuring a cozy and personalized experience just for you. If you have a group of 3 or more, please feel free to message me first to discuss availability!
Midori
Hello! I’m Midori. I live in a quiet suburb of Tokyo with my husband.
I work as a food coordinator, styling and cooking food for magazines and advertisements. My passions are cooking and traveling. Whenever I travel abroad, I love taking local cooking classes—it’s the best way to experience authentic culture beyond standard sightseeing.
I started this class because I want visitors to experience real Japanese daily life while cooking together. My recipes are simple, delicious, and specially designed so you can easily recreate them in your own kitchen back home.
I aim to create a cozy space where we can chat, laugh, and build wonderful memories together. I can’t wait to welcome you into my home!
The closest station
wako-shi station
How to get to the station?
From Ikebukuro Station: 20mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Yes, Make Your Own Japanese Home Meal! Onigiri & Japanese fried chicken Bamboo Basket Class in Tokyo has a vegan option.
Please go to wako-shi station which takes 20 mins from Ikebukuro Station. Then Midori (host) will pick you up there!
Yes, Make Your Own Japanese Home Meal! Onigiri & Japanese fried chicken Bamboo Basket Class in Tokyo has a vegetarian option.
Up to 2 people can join Midori's cooking class.
Duration of this cooking class is 3 hours.
It costs 10000 per person.
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.
