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Geo Gourmet Course – Choose One of Two Menus
Discover the flavors of Japanese home cooking and the stories of the land behind them.
In this hands-on cooking experience, your group can choose one of two menus:
Option A: Japanese-Style Root Vegetable Curry
A comforting Japanese-style curry featuring seasonal vegetables and a sukiyaki-style wagyu beef topping.
Option B: Musashino Curry Udon
A hearty curry udon inspired by the local flavors and landscape of the Musashino region.
Each menu includes a selection of accompanying dishes.
Please choose one menu for your entire group and let us know your preference when booking.
Minimum 2 guests per booking.
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.
Discover Japanese home cooking through the stories of the Earth!
At Geo-Cooking Class TERRE, you will enjoy a hands-on Japanese cooking experience that connects everyday dishes with the land, nature, and ingredients of Japan.
Choose one of two Geo Gourmet menus for your group:
Option A: Japanese-Style Root Vegetable Curry Course
Prepare a flavorful Japanese-style curry featuring seasonal root vegetables and sukiyaki-style Wagyu beef, along with delicious side dishes and dessert.
Option B: Musashino Curry Udon Course
Discover the flavors of the Musashino region through a comforting Japanese curry udon meal featuring Musashino udon, a traditional local noodle specialty known for its firm, chewy texture. The meal is accompanied by regional specialties, side dishes, and dessert.
We use pre-prepared Musashino udon noodles, so this class focuses on preparing the curry udon dish rather than making noodles from scratch.
During the class, you will prepare dishes step by step with guidance from your instructor, explore Japanese ingredients, and enjoy a special dashi tasting experience.
Along the way, discover the fascinating geo-stories behind the food—how the land, water, climate, and local traditions shape the flavors we enjoy today.
After cooking, sit down together and enjoy the meal you have prepared in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Please select one menu for your entire group and let us know your choice when booking.
This experience is available for groups of 2 to 5 guests. The class takes place in a rental kitchen in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo. The exact venue will be confirmed after booking.
Taste the Story of the Earth!
Welcome to Geo-Cooking Class TERRE! Enjoy a welcome drink as we introduce today's menu and the cooking experience ahead. We will also share a little about the special connection between Japanese home cooking and the stories of the Earth.
Before we start cooking, let's take a closer look at the ingredients we will use. Discover how Japan's land, water, climate, and natural environment influence the ingredients and flavors of everyday dishes. You will also enjoy a special tasting experience comparing different types of dashi, the flavorful Japanese broth that forms the foundation of many dishes.
Now it's time to cook! With guidance from your instructors, you will prepare a Japanese home-style meal step by step. Depending on your group's chosen menu, you will make either Japanese-style root vegetable curry with a sukiyaki-style Wagyu beef topping or Musashino curry udon using a regional variety of udon noodles. No previous cooking experience is needed. Enjoy discovering Japanese ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavors as we prepare the meal together.
Once the cooking is finished, it's time to sit down and enjoy the meal you have prepared! Share a delicious Japanese home-style meal with your group, including the main dish and accompanying seasonal dishes. Relax, enjoy the flavors, and experience the pleasure of gathering around the table together.
Let's finish our experience with a delicious dessert and a relaxed conversation! As you enjoy dessert, we will share more fascinating Geo-Stories, fun facts, and little discoveries about Japanese ingredients, nature, and the land behind the food. It's a chance to enjoy the stories behind the flavors, share your impressions, and discover something new about Japan before we say goodbye.
Hello! We are cooking instructors at Geo-Cooking Class TERRE in Tokyo.
We enjoy sharing Japanese home cooking and the fascinating “Geo-Stories” behind everyday ingredients — how the land, water, climate, and natural environment influence the food we eat.
Through hands-on cooking experiences, we hope our guests can discover new connections between Japanese food and the stories of the Earth.
We look forward to welcoming you to Tokyo!
The closest station
Shinjuku Station
How to get to the station?
From Shinjuku Station: 10mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Yes, Japanese Home Cooking in Tokyo: Root Vegetable Curry & Regional Japanese Cuisine – Taste the Story of the Earth [2–5 Guests] has a vegetarian option.
It costs 17600 per person.
Up to 5 people can join Yukiko＆Yoshiko's cooking class.
Duration of this cooking class is 3 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.
