Izakaya Food Cooking Class in Kyoto
Izakaya Food Cooking Class in Kyoto
10 meals
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Learn to make authentic izakaya food and gain Japanese cooking techniques. During this cooking class in Kyoto you'll make a number of dishes that go perfectly with a glass of sake or a beer.
Highlights
Enjoy a warm welcome with a cup of green tea from your instructor
Learn the basics of Japanese pantry staples like dashi, soy sauce, and sake
Cook and enjoy a variety of classic Japanese dishes throughout the class
Pick up practical cooking techniques used in everyday Kyoto izakaya cooking
10 meals
+Experience Details
Japan is renowned for its vibrant drinking culture, but a night out is always enhanced with food. At a typical Japanese izakaya, small dishes are served alongside sake, beer, or other drinks, enhancing every sip. Students gather after class for drinks and snacks, while groups of salarymen unwind with drinks and shared plates after a long day. Izakaya culture is an essential part of Japanese life, and the food is just as important as the drinks.
In this Izakaya Food Cooking Class in Kyoto, you’ll learn to make a variety of classic izakaya dishes using a seasonal menu. This is your chance to dive into authentic Japanese dining culture and practice techniques you’ll find in local pubs and home kitchens alike.
The class is divided into two parts. First, you’ll cook 2-3 dishes and enjoy them fresh and hot. Then, you’ll return to the kitchen to make another 2-3 dishes before sitting down for round two. Over the course of the class, you’ll prepare six delicious dishes in total, including a dessert.
Vegetarian options are available upon request. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, providing a true sense of an izakaya experience. At the same time, you learn hands-on cooking skills that you can take home.
What You Get
Good To Know
- This cooking class uses a seasonal menu, which is subject to change
- Halal guests: We don't use Halal meat, however, we can remove the alcohol components/ingredients
- For vegetarian customers, fish can be replaced with vegetables and other ingredients
- Other dietary requirements can be accommodated for, please let us know
- Please note that the legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old
- Children under five are free of charge
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your host in Downtown Kyoto. More details 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.
Experience Location
The bustling Downtown area of Kyoto is the heart of the city, loaded with hotels, artisanal shopfronts, specialty restaurants, and hidden bars. With pleasant surprises around every corner and alleyway, before the Kamo-gawa River to the east lies the beautiful old town architecture of Pontocho, nestled in alongside the local izakaya and lively club scene. The enormous Teramachi and Shinkyogoku shopping arcades run north to south, intersected by the famous Nishiki Markets (“Kyoto’s Kitchen”), while delicious department store basements bubble below with tasty regional samples.
The teachers were very nice and open to questions. They took the time to explain the different ingredients and spices. The atmosphere was very relaxed and cozy.
My friend and I LOVED this cooking class. It was our 2nd/3rd time to Kyoto so adding in cooking classes was a great, unique experience since we didn't have all the temples and bamboo forest on the ...read more
So amazing! We made like 7 things and it was tasty and well taught. Also they fully and safely accommodated a peanut allergy so we ate our fill and did not have to worry!
Such an amazing experience and the teachers were so nice! The English level was very good and also if you have allergies, this cooking class is the place to be! Would recommend!
This cooking class was one of our favorite things during our trip to Japan!! We learned so much and had a blast cooking everything. The team was organized and had vegetarian options ready. Would de...read more
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