●In this class you can:
-Make udon noodlesfrom scratch
-Make tempura
-Learn about some convenient ingredients for udon soup and tempura batter. It might become a great souvenir.
-Taste your own creations
Tempura (天ぷら) is a classical Portuguese dish brought to and popularized by Japan, consisting of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep fried. Tempura is a typical home-style cooking in Japan. It is often referred to as a representative dish to Japan. Although there are various theories, it is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu, the general of the Edo period, liked tempura so much that he allegedly died from eating too much.
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.
※This lesson is available only as a private class for 6 participants.
●Meeting place
We will meet at Matsugasaki Station (Exit 1), which is about 20 minutes from Kyoto station by Karasuma-line. From there, we will take a short walk to my kitchen studio.
●Meeting time:
10am
●About the class
Because the dough is so hard, we will use our feet to knead the dough. This is the traditional Japanese way of making it. Don’t worry, though it might seem strange, it’s all going to be very hygienic! The dough will be covered in plastic bags as we knead it with our feet. We will also make dashi (stock) to make the soup. And as a final step we will make tempura. You will learn how to prepare the ingredients for tempura and how to fry it.
●Please note:
・We will use a dashi (stock) sachet which is easy to use for Udon soup. Also, we will use tempura flour for tempura batter. Both dashi sachets and tempura flour are commonly used ingredients in a typical Japanese home. You will learn how to use these items.
・Because this class requires the use of a knife, I ask that kids be at least age 10 and are able to use a knife.
・Only people who are participating in the class may attend. No spectators, please.
・If you have any specific dietary restrictions, kindly inform me before you book. I may/may not be able to accommodate your needs.
Konnichiwa! I’m Nariko and I offer Japanese cooking classes out of "Nariko’s Kitchen".
Insta: narikos_kitchen
I was a child who always liked to help my mother in the kitchen. I gained more interest in cooking when I lived abroad as a Japanese language teacher and had a chance to do cooking sessions as part of my job. I took some cooking courses in Japan, and I taught Japanese cooking in Malaysia as a cooking instructor for individuals and companies, and also gave cooking demonstrations at cultural events. After returning to Japan in 2019, I started my own cooking class in Tokyo. Now I moved to Kyoto.
Come join me in my kitchen and try a hands-on cooking class experience offered in a Japanese home!
I offer three classes below:
・Ramen & Gyoza
・Handmade Udon & Tempura
・Japanese sweets & Matcha
The closest station
Matsugasaki Station
How to get to the station?
From Kyoto Station: 20mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Phuong, United States of America
★★★★★Our cooking experience with Nariko was amazing. She was extremely kind and patient with our 11 years old son who loves Udon. She was very knowledgeable and was able to explain each step in details. I would highly recommend her cooking class.
Apr 2024
Malin, Sweden
★★★★★I did two classes with Noriko, wagashi and tempura, udon. Both were amazing! She made it so much easier than I expected. I'm really looking forward to trying it on my own back home!
Oct 2023
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Response from Nariko
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Please go to Matsugasaki Station which takes 20 mins from Kyoto Station. Then Nariko (host) will pick you up there!
Duration of this cooking class is 3 hours.
It costs 14000 per person.
Up to 6 people can join Nariko's cooking class.
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.
