Experience authentic Japanese home cooking in a relaxed, small-group class at a local home kitchen in Tokyo.
In this hands-on lesson, you will prepare sushi rolls, crispy tempura, and delicate chawanmushi (savory egg custard), dishes often prepared in Japanese homes for special meals. You will also enjoy a seasonal Japanese dessert that changes throughout the year. In March and April, we prepare sakura (cherry blossom) mochi to celebrate the arrival of spring.
● Highlights
・Prepare sushi rolls in a traditional home-style way
・Discover practical tips for achieving light, crispy tempura at home
・Experience chawanmushi, a silky savory egg custard gently flavored with Japanese dashi
・Enjoy a seasonal Japanese dessert (sakura mochi in spring)
・Cook in a small-group setting in a real Japanese home kitchen
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.
● Itinerary
1. Meet at the nearest station and walk to the host’s home kitchen
2. Introduction and overview of the menu
3. Begin preparing the seasonal dessert
4. Make dashi (Japanese broth)
5. Prepare sushi rolls together
6. Make chawanmushi and learn the steaming method
7. Prepare tempura and learn the key tips for a light, crispy texture
8. Arrange the dishes and set the table
9. Enjoy the meal together
● Inclusions
・A small welcome senbei (rice cracker) served with Japanese tea upon arrival
・All ingredients for sushi rolls, tempura, chawanmushi tomato ohitashi, and the seasonal dessert
・Use of cooking tools, apron, and indoor slippers during the class
・Presentation slides used during the lesson
・A recipe and slide reference PDF sent after the class
● Remarks
・Guests are welcome to take photos or videos during the class.
・As we change into indoor slippers, please wear socks.
・We recommend allowing a little extra time after the class before your next schedule, just in case.
I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, where I raised two children. I am a licensed chef, a food education instructor, and a Japanese tea advisor. My journey began in culinary school, and I transitioned to teaching cooking, first at a culinary school and then at home. Driven by a passion for sharing Japanese cuisine, I dedicated myself to learning English. I am friendly, enjoy laughter, and love connecting with people.
The closest station
Heiwadai
How to get to the station?
From Ikebukuro station : 10mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Up to 4 people can join Mika's cooking class.
It costs 11000 per person.
Please go to Heiwadai which takes 10 mins from Ikebukuro station . Then Mika (host) will pick you up there!
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.
