Dashi Food Experiences(70)

Immerse in dashi food experiences in Japan. Learn the art of dashi making and savor gourmet dishes with rich umami flavors.
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FUKUOKA

Hakata Food Tour: 7 Dishes & 4 Drinks at 4 Yatai Stalls

In this private yatai-hopping tour, enjoy dinner and drinks at up to four yatai food stalls in Nagahama and Neo-Nakasu, two distinctive yatai areas in Hakata, with a local expert foodie guide. Hotel pick-up and transportation by taxi are included!

from¥29,800
(5)
Featured on YouTube
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Make Nigiri, Sushi Rolls, and Japanese Side Dishes

Learn how to make perfect sushi and side dishes with the help of professional teachers who will teach you about different ingredients and seasonings used in sushi. They will also teach you how to make the best sushi rice and broth for miso soup!

from¥12,000
(6)
With recipe
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

Experience the hustle and bustle of Tokyo's famous Tsukiji Fish Market on a guided tour! Learn about the culture and history of this iconic market, sample seafood delicacies, and get an inside look into the daily lives of fishmongers.

from¥16,000
(30)
With sake
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Vegan Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class

Vegan food is delicious, satisfying, and fun in this vegan ramen and gyoza cooking class!

from¥11,100
(30)
Gluten-free option
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Washoku: Authentic Japanese Cooking Class (Fushimi, Kyoto)

Learn how to make traditional Japanese food at a washoku cooking class near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto! Spend time in a traditional home, learn how to make a range of washoku dishes, enjoy your handmade meal, & explore a Japanese supermarket.

from¥18,000
(5)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Sushi Roll & Gyoza Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher

Learn how to make two of Japan’s most iconic foods — sushi rolls and gyoza — at this cooking class in Tokyo’s Jimbocho Book Town neighborhood, guided by an instructor with more than 20 years of experience teaching English.

from¥14,000
(1)
With recipe
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Osaka Breakfast-Making Class: Japanese Onigiri & Miso Soup

Put on your apron and create your own onigiri and miso soup, two of Japan’s beloved breakfast and all-day snacks, in a cozy home kitchen in Namba using an original recipe. Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and more options are available.

from¥7,000
Food Tours
FUKUOKA

Fukuoka at Night: Izakaya Foods & Local Ramen in Hakata

Enjoy a fun night in one of Japan’s ramen capitals — Hakata in Fukuoka Prefecture! Make new friends over food and drinks at a local izakaya, then head to a hidden ramen spot that is loved by locals for a late night bowl.

from¥25,000
(3)
Near station
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Authentic Japanese Sushi Cooking Class in Kyoto

In historic Kyoto, renowned for its picturesque temples and shrines, learn how to make two types of sushi (sushi rolls and round temari-zushi) and the soup stock dashi, which forms the foundation of many Japanese dishes.

from¥11,000
(22)
Learn etiquette
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Private Vegan Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto

Make ramen, gyoza and onigiri rice balls in this private Kyoto cooking class led by an experienced and friendly host, Midori. You’ll learn original recipes and cooking methods and enjoy a wholesome meal that is 100% free of animal products.

from¥13,000
(1)
Private Experience
Tastings
KANAGAWA

Sommelier-Guided Craft Beer and Regional Food Pairing

Come along with a certified cicerone (beer sommelier) and eat and drink your way through Japan, without ever leaving Tokyo!

from¥12,000
(1)
Learn etiquette
Tastings
MIE

Food of the Gods: Discovering the Bonito Flakes of Mie

Katsuobushi (bonito flakes) is an essential building block of Japanese cuisine. In Mie, join a guided tour of a katsuobushi factory with a detailed explanation of the production process, and enjoy a meal featuring freshly-shaved bonito flakes.

from¥3,150
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

UNESCO Recognized Washoku Cooking Class

Learn how to make the UNESCO-recognized “washoku” (traditional Japanese cuisine) during a cooking class in central Tokyo! Learn the fundamentals of Japanese cooking while making 4 different dishes with an English-speaking culinary instructor.

from¥13,500
(7)
Free drinks
Cooking Classes
YAMANASHI

Yamanashi Cooking Class: Make Hoto Noodles by Lake Kawaguchi

An iconic dish of Yamanashi, learn how to make hoto—a type of flat, wide noodles—from scratch during this cooking class. Swimming in an umami broth, hoto is a classic Japanese comfort food that you’ll want to make again and again.

from¥3,300
(3)
Near station
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Kyoto Cooking Class: Vegan Sushi With a Professional Chef

Learn how to make vegan sushi with a professional English-speaking sushi chef in Kyoto! Make eight types of sushi using two types of rice (germinated & white), cultivate lifelong cooking skills, & then enjoy your handmade sushi lunch.

from¥10,500
(3)
With lunch
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Tokyo Ninja Food Experience

A fun time for the whole family, you’ll dress, train, and eat like a ninja during this immersive experience in Asakusa! Test out your shuriken, blowgun, and sword skills, then refuel with a ninja-themed menu followed by a casual tea ceremony.

from¥6,200
(1)
With 1 drink
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Private Japanese Cooking Class in Nerima, Tokyo (3 Dishes)

Learn about Japanese home cooking in this private cooking class in Nerima, in the home of a Tokyo local, Emi. You’ll choose 3 popular Japanese dishes to cook and enjoy your hard work over a lively conversation on food and culture.

from¥11,000
(2)
Rain or shine
Private Experience
Food Tours
HOKKAIDO

Sapporo Izakaya Hopping w/ Certified Sake Expert (Hokkaido)

Join a certified sake navigator and enthusiast foodie in an izakaya hopping experience tailored to your food preferences in Sapporo, Hokkaido! Enjoy good food with a friendly guide as you explore the gourmet scene of Japan’s northernmost capital.

from¥23,000
(2)
With sake
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo (Onigiri & Tamagoyaki)

Try your hand at Japanese home cooking staples in this cozy cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu area. You’ll cook, steam, fill and shape rice into onigiri rice balls, and learn the authentic way to roll a Japanese-style omelet (tamagoyaki).

from¥7,000
(2)
Rain or shine
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Temari Sushi & Tempura Cooking Class in Shibuya (Tokyo)

Make sushi creatively in this innovative cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu area. You’ll learn to make artful temari sushi pieces and fry seasonal vegetable and seafood tempura to a perfect crisp guided by experienced instructors.

from¥9,000
(1)
Rain or shine
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Miso Making Workshop in Osaka

Fermentation specialist Yoko will teach you how to make miso—the beloved staple ingredient of Japanese cuisine. Learn about the history and regional differences of this fermented bean paste from a certified guide/interpreter, and try it for yourself!

from¥16,000
(3)
With green tea
Cooking Classes
ISHIKAWA

Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Cooking Class Near Kanazawa Station

Learn to make a restaurant-worthy meal in this traditional cooking class in Kanazawa! From dashimaki tamago and nigiri sushi to Kanazawa-style duck stew, you'll be making both famous and lesser-known regional Japanese cuisine dishes.

from¥12,000
With green tea
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Private Cooking Class in Kyoto: Make a Tonkatsu Cutlet Meal

Learn to make a crispy tonkatsu cutlet meal with a Kyoto foodie and culinary researcher in this cooking class only 10 minutes by train from Kyoto Station. Gluten-free, vegan, halal-friendly and vegetarian options available!

from¥13,000
(1)
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
SHIZUOKA

Shizuoka Tea Farm & Samurai Culture Tour w/ Kaiseki Dining

This one-day exploration of Shizuoka takes you from tea farms to samurai residences to enjoy a tea ceremony and traditional art performances. Taste some of Japan’s finest teas and indulge in kaiseki dining, with all transportation included.

from¥280,000
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Vegetarian Sushi-Making Class in Osaka (3 Types of Sushi)

Discover the art of vegetarian sushi with Chef Yuki during this plant-based cooking class in Osaka. Learn to make three different types of sushi and miso soup using traditional cooking techniques with a modern twist.

from¥13,000
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Traditional Bento Making Class in Osaka

Join this hands-on bento making class in Osaka and learn how to prepare Japanese ingredients like fish, vegetables, and rice into an exquisite, balanced meal that’s artistically arranged in a bento box. It’s colorful, nutritious, and delicious!

from¥12,100
(4)
Near station
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Sushi Cooking Class in Osaka

From delicate nigiri sushi to hefty gunkan maki, learn how to make several types of sushi during this cooking class in Tokyo. With a side of yakitori, miso soup, pickles, this is the perfect balanced Japanese meal to impress family and friends.

from¥14,300
(3)
Near station
Cooking Classes
AICHI

Tonkotsu Ramen-Making Class with Professional Chef in Nagoya

Learn from a professional chef as you make delicious tonkotsu ramen using real ramen-making tools in this cooking class at a well-known shop in Nagoya. Boil the noodles for just the right texture and add toppings to complete your flavorful bowl.

from¥5,000
Near station
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Would highly recommend Shun, he took myself and my two friends to local izakaya and sake bars that we would have missed on our own. Very friendly, saved some recommendations for the future, and everything was tasty! Thanks again for the experience!
Kevin Alonso
February 10, 2025
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Sapporo Izakaya Hopping w/ Certified Sake Expert (Hokkaido)
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Our experience was fantastic! Bruce and Tomoko were exceptional. This is a must do when in Fukuoka. We wanted to experience the Yatai stalls but felt a little intimidated doing them by ourselves so we booked the tour and we’re so glad we did! We highly recommend to book this to get the real local experience. We made two new friends who helped us enjoy delicious food and were delightful company! 10 out 10. It was an unforgettable evening and an extra-special birthday for my wife.
Harrison Lam
February 04, 2025
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Hakata Food Tour: 7 Dishes & 4 Drinks at 4 Yatai Stalls
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Amazing experience, couldn't recommend it more! Midori was incredible and made our trip feel special.
Veronica Theisz
January 26, 2025
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Private Cooking Class in Kyoto: Make a Tonkatsu Cutlet Meal
Cooking Classes
Highly recommend this experience. My 9 year old and I did this and we were so happy. Even if you don't have experience cooking there is still lots of involvement and you get a great satisfaction from making the gyozas and ramen.
Milne
January 15, 2025
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Vegan Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class
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Bruce is a master host. Not only did he take us to amazing yatais (we're still dreaming about ramen and mochi-wrapped bacon), he provided just the right mix of information, entertainment, and good old-fashioned conversation throughout the evening. Also, his longstanding relationships with the yatai operators were evident - and heartwarming to see. Touring with Bruce was definitely a highlight of our trip!
Sam Glick
January 06, 2025
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Hakata Food Tour: 7 Dishes & 4 Drinks at 4 Yatai Stalls
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Discover Authentic Dashi Food Experiences

If you're yearning for an authentic taste of Japanese cuisine, exploring dashi food experiences is a delightful venture. Dashi is a fundamental ingredient in Japanese cooking, offering a unique umami flavor that enhances a variety of dishes. From the adventurous solo traveler to those visiting with friends and family, there's a dashi experience to delight every palate.

Dashi is a simple yet essential Japanese stock made typically from kombu (kelp), katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), and sometimes dried shiitake mushrooms or anchovies. It serves as the base for many Japanese dishes, such as miso soup, ramen, and hot pots, providing a savory depth that transforms the simplest ingredients into gourmet delights. By indulging in these experiences, you'll not only taste dashi but also learn about its cultural importance and methods of preparation.

Engage in Hands-On Dashi Making Classes

For those who enjoy immersive culinary adventures, participating in a dashi-making class offers the perfect opportunity to learn directly from local experts. These classes typically take place in intimate settings where passionate chefs guide you through the process of selecting the perfect ingredients, illustrating the traditional techniques used in making dashi, and sharing tips to elevate your cooking back home. During these sessions, you will learn how to balance flavors and achieve the renowned umami flavor unique to dashi-based dishes.

Many classes incorporate a range of ingredients like kombu and katsuobushi to provide a full spectrum understanding of how different components influence the flavor profile of dashi. Whether you are a novice in the kitchen or a culinary connoisseur, these hands-on experiences are rewarding and educational, enriching your understanding of Japanese culinary arts.

Savor Gourmet Meals Centered Around Dashi

After you’ve gained insight into preparing dashi, there’s no better reward than indulging in a meal that highlights its exquisite taste. Many local dining experiences offer tasting menus or courses centered around dashi. Here, chefs showcase their creativity, using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients combined with dashi to create dishes bursting with flavor. From succulent soups to delicately balanced sauces, every bite is a celebration of the intricate flavors dashi provides.

Whether you find yourself in a bustling city center or a tranquil countryside setting, dashi food experiences are an accessible yet refined way to delve into Japanese culture. They provide a sensory journey - from learning and creating in a cooking class to relishing expertly crafted dishes, all centered around the rich and savory depth of dashi.

Embarking on dashi food experiences allows you to truly appreciate the simplicity and complexity of Japanese cuisine, providing memorable moments whether you are an enthusiastic foodie or simply curious about Japan's culinary marvels.