Cooking Japanese Tofu Vegetarian & Vegan Home Recipes
Cook various Japanese-style vegetarian & vegan dishes with a grandmother who is happy to share and pass along her culinary savoir-faire.
Highlights
Meet and learn from a grandmother who has years of cooking experience
Prepare and cook ten different traditional vegetarian & vegan dishes
Make various kinds of tofu dishes with soy sauce, miso, and vinegar
Learn how to present the dishes in different styles
10 meals
+Experience Details
Taught by a 91-year-old grandmother who has a lot of experience in Japanese home cooking and preparing special meals for the Japanese tea ceremony. She enjoys sharing her years of culinary expertise and her savoir-faire for Japanese culture.
You will learn how to make ten different dishes with seasonal vegetables and tofu in each dish as well as the sauces and dressings made from soy sauce, miso, vinegar, and other ingredients.
The dishes you prepare will be presented in various ways, like in a bento box, lacquer plate, and bowl, to create a visual presentation for the eyes.
The workshop is interpreted in English (or French) by an experienced assistant who will also present culinary-related information.
After lunch, tea and sweets will be enjoyed over a conversation with the grandmother and other participants.
What You Get
Good To Know
- The lesson is in English (French translation available)
- The number of participants is limited to 6 persons
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
A 13-minute walk from Kamakura Station. Precise location details will be sent after booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
Nestled below the bustling city of Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture is as diverse in its environment as its food is delicious; Kanagawa offers Chinese street food and craft beer in Yokohama and fresh seafood from Kamakura and Enoshima, as well as natural beauty and mountainous produce in the hot spring town of Hakone near the base of Mount Fuji.
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10 meals
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