Home Cooking (Tamagoyaki and Sushi Rolls) & Supermarket Tour

Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(1)
Detail
Detail
Detail
Show all photos
Detail
Share
Photo of heartV2
Save
Photo of img box all
Show all photos
Summary
Highlights
Experience Details
Experience Location
Reviews
Photo of exp duration
Duration
2 hours
Photo of exp guest
Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
Photo of exp accessibility
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Photo of exp language
Language
English
Photo of exp other
Other
Rain or shine, With recipe, Near station, Shopping time, Seasonal food

Head to Ikebukuro, Tokyo’s anime mecca, tour a local supermarket and learn to make sushi rolls and tamagoyaki rolled omelet in a cozy cooking class with a friendly chef.

Highlights

  • Learn to make two home-style dishes: sushi rolls (makizushi) and Japanese rolled egg omelet (tamagoyaki). Learn about the healthy simplicity and appeal of washoku with a professional chef

  • Explore a local supermarket with your host, discovering ingredients, seasonings, and local specialties — great for finding souvenirs!

  • Receive souvenirs for your efforts! Take home recipes to make your favorite dishes again

  • This class is conveniently located just a 15-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, one of Tokyo's most famous pop culture hubs, and within two minutes on foot from the closest station

  • Your host can take great photos of you throughout the experience and share them with you!

Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Japan has a long history of unique home cooking traditions. Washoku, the term for traditional Japanese recipes and eating habits, has been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. In this lesson, you'll learn to make two staples of washoku cuisine: sushi rolls and tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet).


Makizushi, the official name for sushi rolls beloved overseas, often features simple ingredients: rice, seaweed, vegetables, egg, or meat fillings. Healthy and delicious, these colorful sushi rolls are loved by both adults and children. Tamagoyaki, a sweet and savory rolled omelet, can be found in nearly every bento box across Japan.


Your host, Chef Odaira, has over ten years of experience working at a Kappo restaurant as a chef. Later, he decided to start teaching cooking lessons to share the joy of cooking. He also holds cooking classes for people with disabilities, helping support their independence.


After meeting your instructor and fellow classmates, you'll receive an overview of the ingredients and process. Your host will demonstrate how to make sumeshi (sushi rice), and you will make sushi rolls (maki) with pre-prepared ingredients. This class is not just about cooking; you'll also learn many fascinating cultural insights, such as the significance of dashi in Japanese cuisine and how to use it. An English-speaking guide will assist with communication during the class.


After the lesson, enjoy the tamagoyaki omelet and fresh sushi rolls you've made. Then, you'll take home the recipes to recreate the dishes at home. You'll go on a tour of a local supermarket, where you'll be introduced to the seasonings and ingredients used in your lesson. It's perfect for finding souvenirs.


This lesson will take place at your host's home near Ikebukuro, one of Tokyo's most vibrant pop-culture neighborhoods. With anime-related shops, arcades, and shopping malls, it's a great place to explore the city after enjoying your meal.

What You Get

Instruction and demonstration by a professional chef
A light meal of sushi rolls, rolled egg omelet
Visit a Local Supermarket
Transportation to/from the venue

Good To Know

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at Chitosebashi Education and Culture Center. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

Read more

Experience Location

Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.

Get Directions
What People Are Saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(1)
Photo of avatar
Kaspar H. P.
November 26, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4

Great service and experience. We went as a family with 2 kids age 10 and 12. We made delicius food and they were good to help us make the dishes. Good at speaking english and helping. It was a supe...read more

Book This Experience
Select at least 1 guest
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Guest
Select at least 1 guest
Adult
(4 - 99)
0
Clear
Apply
Date
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a Date
Date
April
2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
303112345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930123
Time
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Time
Time
Photo of calendar mark
Earliest available date: April 28, 2025
from
$119.33
per guest
Book Now
Photo of time lapse
Please note that the time is in Japan Standard Time.
Photo of transaction refund cashback
Free cancellation (48 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
You may also be interested in these experiences
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$103.42
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(3)
Near station
Photo of heartV2
Classes
TOKYO
Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class With a Chef in Ikebukuro

Prepare and enjoy two of Japan’s favorite dishes, gyoza dumplings and ramen noodles, in this family-friendly class only a few minutes’ walk from Ikebukuro Station! Learn the methods and recipes to make these classic dishes with a pro chef.

from$97.64
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(4)
Photo of heartV2
Classes
OSAKA
Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka

Learn how to make soy-sauce based ramen during this cooking class in Osaka! Yoko, a certified food coordinator and licensed guide will teach you her recipe for this iconic dish, as well as how to make gyoza (pan-fried dumplings).

from$143.20
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(9)
With dessert
Photo of heartV2
Classes
TOKYO
Tokyo Sushi Making with Pro Chef & Supermarket Guided Tour

In this private sushi masterclass in Ikebukuro (central Tokyo), learn about sushi history, etiquette, and traditions while learning to make three different kinds with a pro chef with over 10 years of experience. Families welcome!

from$122.95
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(3)
Photo of heartV2