Izakaya Foods Cooking Class in Kyoto (5 Dishes)
Love Japanese finger foods? Learn to make izakaya staple dishes like yakitori, dashimaki tamago (rolled egg omelet), chilled tofu and more in an interactive cooking class in Kyoto.
Highlights
Learn to make five dishes commonly served in izakaya restaurants across Japan, including yakitori skewers, rolled omelet, oden and more
Cook with peace of mind in a class that caters to gluten-free/vegan/and halal-friendly diets as well as allergies
Easy-to-access location in central Kyoto, within easy reach from Sanjo and Kawaramachi stations, as well as Nishiki Market and other major tourist attractions
Enjoy a delicious and authentic izakaya-inspired meal made from scratch and take home new cooking techniques
10 meals
Experience Details
In Japan, few things can compare to spending an evening drinking cold beer with friends and nibbling on edamame beans and savory grilled chicken skewers at a local izakaya restaurant.
Each person has their favorite dish, whether it's yakitori skewers, oden (stewed fishcakes and vegetables) or tamagoyaki rolled omelet. In this izakaya cooking class, you’ll get to learn how to make five different izakaya dishes to complete an assortment of foods to satisfy a wide variety of cravings.
As soon as you arrive, you’ll be handed an apron to put on. The chef will begin with a cooking demonstration, going over traditional techniques that can be easily recreated back home. Then, it'll be time to get cooking! You’ll prepare yakitori by chopping, seasoning and skewering chicken before grilling it to perfection.
Next will be oden, which involves boiling ingredients like konjac, deep-fried tofu and daikon. You’ll also make dashimaki tamago, a Kansai-style Japanese rolled omelet with dashi (a fish-based soup stock.) The chef will teach you the flipping technique that results in a creamy and impressive omelet every time.
This will be followed by hiyayakko, a refreshing, chilled block of silken tofu served with toppings, particularly popular during Japan’s hot and humid summer. Finally, you’ll stir-fry three kinds of mushrooms with butter and soy sauce for your last rich and delicious side.
After the session, you’ll enjoy the meal you’ve prepared. The recipes are straightforward and easy to recreate, so you can bring the taste of an izakaya into your kitchen anytime.
Please note that alcoholic drinks are not included in this lesson.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Children can participate with parental supervision.
- Children under 3 years old are admitted free of charge, but no food will be provided. If you would like to include a meal for children, please book a slot for them.
- This class can accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian, halal and allergy-related requests. Please let your host know upon booking if you have any dietary restrictions.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Your host will contact you with the meeting point details once your booking is confirmed.
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.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
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