Tokyo Cooking Class
Handmade Udon ,Sushi（Wagyu Aburi Sushi/Nigiri Sushi/Maki Sushi),Tempura and Tea Ceremony(Matcha) in 3 hours

Michelle, United States of America

Our family of 4 really enjoyed the cooking class with Taka and Keiko. We made an entire meal and it was so delicious. We've made udon a few times at home now...we can't go back to store bought! This was a very memorable experience for my teenage boys. Taka and Keiko are so welcoming and it was so nice to share the meal once it was done. So worth it.

May 2023

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Michelle-san, Thank you for posting your review. This will be very useful for future guests. We had a great time with your family. You made udon right away. Amazing! We guess you probably also cooked sushi and tempura. We look forward to seeing you and your family again in the future. Arigato, Taka & Keiko

Jayla, United States of America

Team Taka was the best! Taka and Keiko were so kind. Even on the walk to the house, Taka explained a lot about the history of his neighborhood. When we got to the house, it was so clean and beautifully decorated. Keiko is truly a chef! She was even able to accommodate our dietary restrictions. I loved that the class was so hands on and explanatory. They really discussed very specific things about how to hand make each ingredient. The meal we created was absolutely delicious and making it was even more fun! In the end, they gave us beautiful souvenirs that I am so excited to use (especially the sushi mat). The calligraphy and matcha ceremony was a nice touch and I am grateful to have been able to learn so much about Japanese cuisine and culture. Thank you for opening up your home to my family and I and I hope to see you all in USA one day. #TeamTakaForever

Jul 2023

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Jayla-san, Thank you for participating in our experience course the other day and for posting a wonderful review. Keiko and I were able to have a wonderful time with you and your family. Your review of this activity is very detailed and easy to understand, so future guests will find it useful. We look forward to seeing you all again in the future. Arigato, Your friends Taka & Keiko from Tokyo

Imania, United States of America

Taka and Kaneko were great hosts. We learned a lot about Japanese culture and the proper ways to prepare food. Thanks to them and their knowledge of foods, I was able to prepare a delicious meal! We had a very fun time. I would definitely do it again!

Jul 2023

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Imania-san, Thank you for participating in the Japanese culture and food experience course the other day. Your family was very active and energetic! See you again in the future. Arigato, Taka & Keiko

Alice, United States of America

The time we spent with Taka and Keiko was a highlight of our trip to Japan. They welcomed us into their home, taught us a lot about Japanese culture and cooking and were so patient with my kids (age 9 and 11). Taka and Keiko are a lovely couple and wonderful ambassadors for their country. They are very warm and genuine people and we enjoyed every minute spent with them. Their class surpassed all our expectations. They had very clear instructions and prepared all the ingredients ahead of time, so that the class ran very smoothly. We now can make tempura, udon noodles and sushi from scratch better than we can buy from our neighborhood restaurants! If you are travelling with children, I especially recommend this class because my kids had so much fun and were completely engaged in the experience (whereas if we took them to see museums or shopping they would have been bored stiff). Thank you for the wonderful memories, Taka and Keiko, and we hope to visit you again the next time we come to Tokyo!

Jun 2023

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Alice-san, Thank you for participating in our experience course the other day and for posting a wonderful review. Keiko and I were able to have a wonderful time with you and your family. Your review of this activity is very detailed and easy to understand, so future guests will find it useful. I think Elinor and William are working hard every day in their studies, sports and music practice. We look forward to seeing you and your family again in the future. Arigato, Your friends Taka & Keiko from Tokyo

Ivy , Singapore

We had an enjoyable time with Taka-san & Keiko-san. Taka-san met us at Omori station and our first brief stop was a Shinto shrine in their neighborhood before continuing with a leisurely stroll to his place which is situated in a nice residential estate. The first item that we made was the udon whereby we took turns to "knead" it before cutting it up into small strips. The sushi rice was pre-made and we shaped the nigiri sushi and also learned how to roll the maki sushi using the bamboo mat. The last item was the tempura whereby we were showed how to make the batter before deep frying them. The hosts were generous with the drinks and we paired the sumptuous food with Japanese beer and some sake. Keiko-san gifted us with the origami that she hand made and also wrote our names down in calligraphy. This is not an in-depth cooking class per se but rather giving us a glimpse into Japanese cuisine and culture which we much appreciate. Our session lasted 3.5 hours and I would like to thank Taka-san and Keiko-san for hosting us a to a fun-filled session.

May 2023

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Ivy-san, Thank you for participating in our experience course the other day and for posting a wonderful review. Keiko and I were able to have a wonderful time with you and Choon-san. Your review of this activity is very detailed and easy to understand, so future guests will find it useful. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Arigato, Your friends Taka & Keiko from Tokyo

Christine, Germany

Our experience with Taka was the best! We cooked very delicious food and had Japanese Wine and Beer and many many souvenirs. Thank you so much! It was marvelous!

May 2023

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Christine-san, Thank you for visiting our house yesterday. It was Mother's Day, so we made good memories. You and Lukas-san are such a wonderful couple. And Kirsten-san is a kind and nice mother. Since your trip will continue, please take care. Arigato, Taka & Keiko

Jessica, Germany

We had a really great time with Taka and Keiko. We felt very welcome and had a lot of fun making sushi, tempura and udon noodles. Taka also explained the traditional tea ceremony to us and Keiko wrote our names in calligraphy. Thank you for this great day! We can absolutely recommend the event! Many greetings from Germany

Apr 2023

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Jassica-san & Mathias-san, Thank you for visiting my home from Germany, which is very far from Japan. The time we spent with you was very memorable for us,too. The number of guests from Europe is increasing. Keiko and I will continue to do our best to make all our guests happy with our activities. Please keep in touch with us! Arigato, Taka & Keiko

Kim DSilva, United Kingdom

Our cooking and overall experience with Taka-san and his wife Keiko was fantastic. Not only did they take us on the journey of Japanese food but gave us insight into customs and culture of Japan .

Apr 2023

Response from home c. TAKA
Konnichiwa Kim-san & John-san, Thank you for visiting our house the other day. Have you returned home safely? We had a lot of fun while sharing the cultures of each country. Also,we would like to thank you for your very nice review. Last but not least, we wish you good health and positive activities. Let's continue to exchange information with each other. Arigato, Your friends, Taka & Keiko from Tokyo

Marcus, Australia

We had a lovely time with Taka-san and Keiko-san whom very happily shared about their culture and imparted their cooking skills to us. It was fun to learn how to make udon from scratch; home-made sushi and tempera never tasted better with fresh, simple ingredients! Keiko-san also gifted us her beautiful calligraphy of our names. Thank you both for sharing your home and love with us, go team Taka! :)

Feb 2023

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Marcus-san & Lycia-san, Thank you for visiting our house the other day. You worked hard to learn Japanese culture and Japanese cuisine. Please cook the tempura I gave you for your homework. See you again in the future. Arigato, Taka & Keiko

Jun-Hao, Australia

Taka and Keiko were lovely hosts, they were very nice and patient with us and provided us with a lot of details to what we were doing in the class. It was a lovely experience and definitely something I'd recommend

Nov 2022

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Jun-san, Thank you for visiting our house the other day. You worked hard to learn Japanese culture and Japanese cuisine. Please cook the tempura I gave you for your homework. See you again in the future. Arigato, Taka & Keiko

Jing, Australia

We ended our Japan trip with a cooking class with Taka and Keiko and it was definitely a highlight of our trip! Taka and Keiko warmly invited us into their home and treated us as friends rather than just guests. We got to learn how to make lots of Japanese foods the traditional way and are keen to try them ourselves back at home. Will highly recommend this cooking class for anyone who wants to have a fun time spent learning more about Japanese cooking and culture.

Nov 2019

Response from home c. TAKA
Thank you Jing-san! We are looking forward to seeing photos you will cook Tempura at your home. Best regards, Taka & Keiko

Mathilde, Denmark

Great food - fantastic company Cooking with Taka and Keiko was such a good and fun experience. Not only was the food really tasteful and fun to make but the company and hospitality was beyond our expectations. We were welcomed with open arms, curiosity and openness about Japanese life, food, language and much more. Visiting Taka and Keiko in their cozy home felt familiar – almost like visiting relatives.We can highly recommend anyone who wants to learn how to cook a few tasteful Japanese dishes and experience Japanese hospitality at its finest to join “Team Taka”. We are looking forward to keep in touch and to come back in the future!

Oct 2019

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Mathilde-san, You are the first guest recommended by member of Team TAKA. I am very glad of this relationship. Let's keep in touch! Best regards, Taka & Keiko

Noémie and Matt, France

Our cooking experience was very entertaining and insightful, our host was very fun and knew perfectly how to maximize our time. We highly recommend you join team Taka !

Oct 2019

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Noémie-san, Matt-san, Thank you for visiting my home the other day. I heard from you that there was a big event on this trip in Japan. From now on, you will be busy, but be careful about your health. Let's keep in touch! Best regards, Taka & Keiko

Shannon Hruza, United States of America

What a fantastic experience! I cannot tell you how above and beyond Taka and Keiko went to help us feel at home and we learned so much -- Udon noodles, tempura, and sushi (fish and wagyu). The calligraphy was also a very special touch. Taka really knows how to teach technique all the while explaining the history. We will definitely be back and highly recommend doing this class. It really was the highlight of our trip!

Oct 2019

Response from home c. TAKA
Shannon-san, Thank you for enjoying the experience of Japanese food and culture. Although I was worried about whether or not you could arrive safely in Kyoto due to the typhoon, I and Keiko were relieved to hear that you had arrived safely. We would love to see you in the near future. Best regards, Taka & Keiko

Sonia, Colombia

As a Food as Medicine educator and coach, this was one of the most inspiring, fun, delicious and nourishing food experiences in Japan. Yotaka-San & Keiko-San shared their most precious culinary secrets and life experiences generously with us and welcomed us as if were part of their family. We have a lot of gratitude and respect for this beautiful couple.

Sep 2019

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Sonia-san, Thank you for visiting my home. I was happy to have a great dinner together. You were taking various notes very seriously. I was very impressed. After you return to the United States, please try to cook Japanese food. Me and Keiko are waiting for cooking photos. Best regards, Taka

Jean-Charles, France

That was the highlight of my stay in Tokyo, I had such a fantastic time : thank you Taka and Keiko ! It wasn’t just a cooking class, it was a friendly experience to learn more about the country, to talk with locals who have travelled the world and welcome you in their lovely home. Taka welcomed me at the train station, Keiko was waiting for us to return. We talked to know a bit more about each other, they explained to me how much they enjoy meeting people from all over the world and share Japanese food and culture with them. They clearly explained to me every step of each recipe (which were also printed out). The food was excellent and I’m glad we did Wagyu beef sushis because it’s rather rare to find that in restaurants. It was also super fun to make Udon noodles from raw material, with music ! The tempuras were excellent. I’m soon having a Japanese diner party at my place and I can’t wait to cook those recipes, I hope I’ll do well :) I also tasted Japanese drinks ! After having diner, Keiko drew my name in Japanese calligraphy on a beautiful board with golden edges, which I’m now keeping in my appartment as a souvenir. Taka and Keiko also gave me some gifts before leaving. Thank you for being so welcoming and generous and helping me out eating with sticks (I’m doing better now but not an expert yet !), you made me feel like home. I’ll definitely come again when I get the chance to be back in Tokyo. In the meanwhile, take care, and I hope we meet again soon.

Aug 2019

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Jean-Charles-san, You are the first visitors from France for us. Thank you for studying French culture in various ways. For us, it was a very enjoyable time. Keiko and myself are looking forward to seeing photos of Japanese dinner party at your place! Please keep in touch from now on. Best regards, Taka

Genymphas, United States of America

This cooking experience with Taka and Keiko was the highlight of my visit to Tokyo! It was a wonderful opportunity to not only learn how to prepare a home-cooked Japanese meal (including souvenirs to help re-live the experience at home) but also enjoy insightful cultural conversations in a beautiful home with welcoming hosts. Taka picked me up from the station and made me feel like a part of the family for the entire evening. I particularly enjoyed the enthusiasm with which he shared his experiences living in various cities within Japan and around the world. Keiko was an incredibly patient executive-chef and kindly answered all of my questions while we prepared the various courses of the meal. After sitting down to eat, they happily explained a number of Japanese customs and were excited to learn about my own cultural traditions. I’m happy to have had such a personalized dinner with such a warm family and look forward to the opportunity to cross paths again!

Aug 2019

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Genymphas-san, Thank you for the comments that will be helpful for the guests who will visit in the future. I and Keiko can not forget activities with you in the future. From now on, please give us a long relationship. Best regards, Taka & Keiko

Adina, United States of America

Warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, fun, clear instruction, easy to chat with ... We learned so much about Japanese cooking, the origin of the ingredients, our hosts, their beautiful homeland! Taka and Keiko were so easy to be with, it felt like visiting old friends. Their kitchen was the perfect layout for this type experience. Taka's cooking class was so well planned that it flowed naturally from one dish to the next. At the end of the lesson, there was a lot of food to eat - and we enjoyed every bite!

Aug 2019

Response from home c. TAKA
Hello Adina-san, Thank you for the helpful review. We also could enjoy with you very much. Let's be a good friend forever！ Best regards, Taka & Keiko

Maximilian, Germany

We have attend a cooking class with Taka and his wife Keiko. They are super lovely and welcoming people. If was a honour for us that we could attend the cooking class in their house.  In a nutshell: It is a must have when you are in Tokyo. You don't only learn how to make Sushi,Tempura and Udon noodles but you can talk to locals who have seen the world and showing you what Japan is really about: Great people and great culture.  It was a great experience and we recommend the course for everybody who is interested in Japan and Japanese cuisine.  Thanks a lot for having us and hope to see you another time. Alex,Soren and Max

Jul 2019

Response from home c. TAKA
Max-san, You are the first visitors from Europe for us. Thank you for studying European culture in various ways. For us, it was a very enjoyable time. Thank you very much. Taka

Maximilian, Germany

We have attended a cooking class with Taka and his wife Keiko. They are super lovely and welcoming people. If was a honour for us that we could attend the cooking class in their house.  In a nutshell: It is a must have when you are in Tokyo. You don't only learn how to make Sushi,Tempura and Udon noodles but you can talk to locals who have seen the world and showing you what Japan is really about: Great people and great culture.  It was a great experience and we recommend the course for everybody who is interested in Japan and Japanese cuisine.  Thanks a lot for having us and hope to see you another time. Alex,Soren and Max

Jul 2019

Response from home c. TAKA
Alex-san, Soren-san, Max-san, approved you as a member of Team TAKA. Thank you for your future relationship. Regards, Taka

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