Bento Making Class in Kyoto

Step inside a cozy studio in Kyoto and learn how to create your own well-balanced Japanese lunch from scratch. Guided by a friendly, English-speaking instructor, you’ll prepare six popular dishes using a variety of cooking techniques. These include goma-ae (a sesame-dressed vegetable salad), teriyaki chicken, dashimaki tamago (a rolled Japanese omelet), crisp tempura, neatly rolled sushi, and miso soup, with vegetarian options available upon request. Along the way, you’ll also learn how everyday Japanese cooking relies on simple seasonings and foundational stocks like dashi. Once everything is ready, you’ll pack your dishes into a beautiful bento box and sit down to enjoy your handmade meal, a delicious snapshot of everyday Japanese food culture. Wholesome, practical, and full of flavor, bento boxes are a staple of everyday life in Japan. Made up of small portions packed neatly into a lunch box, bento are enjoyed at school, at work, on picnics, or picked up from convenience stores and department counters. They’re designed to taste great even when eaten cold, making them both healthy and satisfying on the go.