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Japanese Cooking and Udon Making Class in Tokyo with Masako
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21 Ratings
Adachi City
Join Masako in Tokyo to master Japanese cooking. Knead udon dough by hand, cook okonomiyaki, tempura, or sweets, and savor a farm-fresh meal.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 長円寺 - You will be welcomed with a cup of green tea and watch as Masako writes your name in Kanji (Japanese calligraphy), she is a qualified calligraphy professional! She cooks simple and nutritious dishes for her family. And her wish is to provide easy-to-prepare dishes that guests can easily re-create back home! Masako offers four menu choices for your meal. See the sample menu below for details and make sure to send her a message stating which meal you would prefer.
Note: Since Masako speaks limited English, her translator will be present during your experience. Please note that Masako does not accept children for a cooking class for safety reasons.
What's Included
- Cooking class with your host Masako
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tea and coffee
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
Meal Options
- A. Udon + sides
- B. Okonomiyaki + sides
- C. Tempura + sides
- D. Japanese Sweets (dessert only)
Additional Information
Join Masako in her kitchen and learn to cook authentic Japanese recipes from scratch. If you choose to learn to make Udon, you’ll be kneading the dough with your hands (and feet) and turning it into noodles. It is hard work but worth it to get heavenly homemade udon noodles, far superior to store-bought ones. Other meal options comprise okonomiyaki or tempura or Japanese sweets. Please let Masako know your preference when you create your booking. Dishes will be cooked using some fresh, seasonal ingredients from the farmers market in Niigata. After cooking, you will enjoy a sit-down meal that ends with a sweet dessert.
- Please note that Masako does not accept children for a cooking class for safety reasons.
- Masako offers four menu choices for your meal. See the sample menu for details and make sure to send her a message stating which meal you would prefer.
Location
長円寺
Please meet Masako at a shrine which is close to her home, she will be waiting in front of Choenji Temple長円寺 . Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Yash_p
Aug 23, 2024
Amazing cooking class experience - This was such a an amazing experience! Masako was an amazing host. She was so knowledgeable, friendly, and generous. My wife and I can't recommend this enough! We've done several cooking classes on trips and this was by far our favorite.
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Beatrice_p
Aug 17, 2024
Helpful instruction, delicious food, and welcoming experience - Our cooking class with Masako was one of my family's highlights of our Japan trip! It was so special to get off the "beaten path" of touristy activities and learn how to cook with Masako in her home. Masako was so kind and generous to our family and made us feel so welcomed and supported as we learned to cook udon noodles and soup, tamagoyaki, and vegetable/shrimp tempura. She is an excellent teacher! We just returned home from our trip and have already made tamagoyaki in our own kitchen using the techniques Masako taught us. Highly recommend this experience to anyone seeking an authentic local experience. Thank you Masako!!
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Shirley_g
May 31, 2024
Udon Cooking Class - The udon was delicious. Masako was very knowledgeable. We were able to learn how to make tamagoyaki, tempura, and dashi. She was very sweet and we had a great time with her. My sons thoroughly enjoyed the cooking class. Would recommend this class.
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Kathryn_t
Apr 16, 2024
Wonderful, personal experience. - A fantastic experience! Really enjoyed the food and company. Great job!!! Recommend this experience. Come hungry!
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Shunpei_o
Apr 15, 2024
Excellent cultural experience - Fantastic experience. It was enjoyable making udon from scratch and this was the highlight of the experience. We also made and ate tempura and tamago yaki. We finished the evening with a demonstration of calligraphy.
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Walter_l
Mar 9, 2024
Very friendly and learned a lot - Masako's Japanese Cooking and Udon Making Class in Tokyo deserves a solid 5 stars! Not only is she a skilled cook and master calligrapher, but her English is impressive, making explanations clear and enjoyable. I learned a lot, enjoyed a delicious meal, and the personalized touch of my Japanese name and words of wisdom was the perfect finale. Highly recommend!
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Jenniferww1174pd
Jan 16, 2024
Fast Fun Udon - Masako is an amazing cook and an excellent teacher. No need for a translator. She was very knowledable and it was a very fast pace cooking lesson. We will definitely be checking in the next time we fly back.
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Lan_y
Dec 22, 2023
Fabulous time with Masako - We had a fabulous time throughout the whole experience. Masako is an excellent host. She taught us how to make Udon noodle, tamago, and tempura from scratch, shared her family recipes, and showed us her calligraphy skills. She was warm, patient, and fun. All the food turned out delicious. They were simple to make but we learned some new techniques from her. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable experiences and dinners we had in our many trips to Tokyo.
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Vyfyzxyxjy
Oct 26, 2023
Great experience and way to understand a little more about Japanese culture bottom up - Masako is an excellent host and teacher. Our Udon, although simply made, was one of the best we ever had! Both my wife and I really enjoyed our session.
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Agnes_m
Oct 19, 2023
Best night in Tokyo - We had a great time learning the process of making Udon. Masako was a great host. She was helpful, attentive and very kind. We had lots of laughs and yummy food. I highly reccomend for everybody to join this activity.
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