☆Delicious Japanese curry rice with Tonkatsu
・Japanese curry and rice
・Mini Tonkatsu
・Salad and homemade dressing
・Soup of the day
・Japanese cold barley tea
or traditional Japanese green tea
・Sake (if you like…☺）
・desert
☆If you have any requests for ingredients or dishes you would like to make, I'll try my best to accommodate your requests.
☆instagram→ ponkotta8
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.
Japanese popular alcoholic drink must be Sake, or called Nihonshu, made from fermented rice. The foundation of good sake is quality rice, clean water, koji mold and yeast. Premium sake differentiates itself in quality of ingredients and production process, so that flavors ranges light and crisp to richer, fruity notes.
The astringent constituent in Japanese tea is a type of polyphenol called catechin. Japan has done a great deal with the humble tea leaf. For example some benefits of the catechin in the tea leaf can lower cholesterol in some cases. Roasted over charcoal at a high temperature and grown under shade for at least 20 days are one of the examples. The most popular Japanese tea might be ryokucha. Depending on the timing of picking the leaves, the grade, the price can be noticeably different.
I am particular about the quality of ingredients, which is an important element in the delicious deliciousness of Japanese cuisine.
In this cooking experience, you can prepare two iconic dishes that can be considered as national food in Japan: curry rice and tonkatsu.
Additionally, let's make my popular homemade dressing together.
I will use high-quality ingredients and avoid artificial seasonings.
If you're interested, I can also guide you on what to buy at a grocery store nearby.
Experience how a typical Japanese family prepares meals in their everyday life and have a good time at my home!
You can eat the premium rice that wins the gold medal every year.
Meet at station! Let's meet at Nerimakasugacho station Oedo Line which is just 25 mins away from Shinjuku station.
You can choose drink from either green tea, water or Umeshu, a Japanese Sake.I will explain you about what we are going to make according to my recipe. I will give you my recipe as a gift!
I’ll teach you how to cook curry rice , delicious salad dressing,and soup.
After lunch or dinner, I’ll take you a grocery store and show you what you need when you cook at your own home if you like.
Hello! My name is Junko. I'm a Japanese homemaker who finished Sofia University, worked for some high schools, love swimming, touring canoe, reading books and traveling.
My love for traditional Japanese cuisine runs deep, as I have been accustomed to preparing these dishes since early on. I am committed to preparing high-quality, additive-free dishes with a focus on health-conscious cooking.
Born and raised in Tokyo, I've also had the enriching experience of living in places like Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United States for about five years in total. Along the way, I've picked up some English and enjoy using it whenever I can.
I have a sociable and diplomatic personality, finding pleasure in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds. Sharing the richness of Japanese food culture is a passion of mine, and I look forward to connecting with you through this culinary journey!
※We have two bicycles, so you can cycle to local, calm and worth seeing places that are not touristy.
※I'm a qualified Japanese flower arrangement instructor and have my own high quality kimono, so if you want to try on it after cooking class, please contact me in advance.
instagram: ponkotta9
The closest station
Nerimakasugacho Station ,Oedo Line
How to get to the station?
From Shinjuku Station/Ikebukuro Station/Roppongi Station: 25mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Amy, United Kingdom
★★★★★The host was really kind and discussed Japanese culture and history with us, broadening our knowledge further than what you might get from formal museums. The food we cooked felt like a normal home cooked Japanese meal and used ingredients you can easily find in supermarkets or your cupboard. We learnt to make tonkotsu from scratch, mushroom soya soup, tomago, and tried some sake. It was a really really fun afternoon that I would recommend and it’s a lovely walk through a quiet park from the station.
Jun 2024
Response from Junko
Thank you, Amy, for joining my curry rice cooking class. As you said it's a simple process that you can make at home, so give it a try. I also enjoyed listening to stories about traditional British cuisine.
Toshiko, Japan
★★★★★She had been preparing for this day since the day before,and a very kind host with a spirit of hospitality. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience !
Apr 2025
Response from Junko
Thankyou for your super comment, Toshikosan.
I hope you enjoyed this cooking class！
Toshiko, Japan
★★★★★She had been preparing for this day since the day before, and I was really grateful for that. I am grateful for her hospitality and kindness !
Apr 2025
Response from Junko
Toshiko, thank you for joining my class. I'm very glad you enjoyed making ramen and talking. If you come again if you feel like it.☺️
Demian, Germany
★★★★★We had a lovely afternoon with Junko-san, learned about cooking, talked about traveling Japan (and other countries) and of course enjoyed the meal we created together. I can absolutely recommend this course! Thank you Junko-san for a great time!
Feb 2025
Response from Junko
Hi,Damian, Thank you for your kind comments. I had a great time with you , who are friendly and kind.I think you learned how easy it is to make delicious Japanese curry, so please try making it at home someday. I hope you continue to have a fun trip in Japan!
Pascale, United States of America
★★★★★My cooking experience with Junko was really special! I was lucky to have a one on one course with her in her warm and inviting home in a part of Tokyo that isn’t commonly frequented by tourists. We cooked simple yet delicious recipes and then shared the feast together. Junko is a gracious hostess.
Jan 2025
Response from Junko
Hi, Pascale,I was so happy to have you at my home and spend a wonderful time together. Cooking curry and tonkatsu with you was a lot of fun, and I really enjoyed hearing about your hometown and many other things. May the rest of your time in Japan be filled with wonderful moments.
Julian, Germany
★★★★★It was a nice cooking cession with Junko! We really enjoyed it and had many interesting topics to talk about. Junko even send us the receipt, so we can cook it at home. I think we learned a lot. Thank you for the nice day!
Jan 2025
Response from Junko
Thank you, Julian, for choosing my class. I learned a lot about Germany from you and gained a lot of knowledge. I'm grateful to be able to spend such a fun time talking with people like you who I don't usually get to meet through cooking experiences like this. Both tonkatsu and curry rice are easy to make, so please try making them. Please come again if you have the opportunity. I can make any Japanese food.
Francisca Thoen, Brazil
★★★★★Junko is a great host, I signed for a Japanese curry dish lesson, but for my surprise she taught me how to prepare a Tonkatso dish, a match mochi desert and a delicious salad dressing as well, thank you so much.
Mar 2024
Response from Junko
TRhank you, Francisca, for joining my cooking class. Another guest requested Tonkatsu, so we cooked both of them. I'm very glad to hear you enjoyed cooking time.
Olga, Germany
★★★★I enjoyed the cooking lesson. I think this is a good start into japanese cooking. Very friendly host:)
Mar 2024
Response from Junko
Thank you for joining my cooking class. I want you to be able to cook not only in this cooking class but also at home. I hope you will try making these two menus at home, too. Thank you.
Cynthia, United States of America
★★★★★Very kind and prepared She spoke English so that helps a lot Her home is so gorgeous and her friend Michiko was also very helpful in the preparation
Oct 2023
Response from Junko
Thank you for joining my class. You were the first guest of my cooking class and very memorable. I hope you, a big family, enjoyed cooking time.
Teresa, Germany
★★★★★It was great to spend the evening with Junko. She is a great host and I felt very welcome im her home. She patiently teached me how to cook and answered all my questions about Japanese food and culture. I can only recommend to visit her course!
Dec 2023
Response from Junko
Thank you, Teresa for joining my curry rice class and leaving me such a delightful review. I hope you'll cooking Japanese dishes at your home.
Cynthia, United States of America
★★★★★Very kind and prepared She spoke English so that helps a lot Her home is so gorgeous and her friend Michiko was also very helpful in the preparation
Oct 2023
Response from Junko
Thank you for your sweet comment. We're very glad to meet you and your family and talked many things. I'm looking forward to seeing you again!
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Response from Junko
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Please go to Nerimakasugacho Station ,Oedo Line which takes 25 mins from Shinjuku Station/Ikebukuro Station/Roppongi Station. Then Junko (host) will pick you up there!
Yes, ☆Easy to cook at your home!☆ ［Solo friendly］［Vegan Available］ Japanese Curry Rice and Tonkatsu! Experience Delicious Homemade Curry Rice ~easy to make at your home! For vegans, we will prepare vegetable curry and potato or pumpkin croquettes instead of pork cutlet. has a vegan option.
Yes, ☆Easy to cook at your home!☆ ［Solo friendly］［Vegan Available］ Japanese Curry Rice and Tonkatsu! Experience Delicious Homemade Curry Rice ~easy to make at your home! For vegans, we will prepare vegetable curry and potato or pumpkin croquettes instead of pork cutlet. has a vegetarian option.
It costs 9500 per person.
Up to 6 people can join Junko's cooking class.
Duration of this cooking class is 2.5 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.
