Classic Japanese Bento Making Class in Kawasaki (Kanagawa)
Learn how to arrange a classic Japanese bento meal with a host who has been making them for over eight years, at her home kitchen in Kawasaki (Kanagawa).
Highlights
Learn insights on how to make and pack an authentic Japanese bento meal from a friendly local host with many years of experience making bento
Prepare bento staples like tamagoyaki omelet and rolled onigiri, and complement your meal with a steamy, comforting bowl of miso soup
Enjoy cooking and learning in the welcoming setting of your host’s home kitchen in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, a quiet residential area away from the Tokyo crowds
10 meals
Experience Details
Whether in your favorite anime or on the unassuming shelves of a convenience store, you’ve probably seen Japanese bento: appetizing packed meals that look almost too good to eat. Bento meals are more than just lunch on the go; they are a thoughtful expression of appreciation and creativity through food with great significance in Japanese culture. If you've always wanted to make one yourself but are unsure where to start, let Kyoko, a local who has been making bento for 8 years, teach you the intricacies of it. Journey to Kyoko's kitchen in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, a quiet suburb less than an hour away from busy downtown Tokyo, for a bento-making class with a unique twist.
Be ready to discover staple bento dishes as well as original recipes. Your bento will consist of rolled onigiri, tamagoyaki (a savory rolled omelet infused with umami) and miso soup, a classic accompaniment to any Japanese meal. You'll learn to arrange your bento to make it balanced and appetizing before enjoying your homemade meal.
Kyoko is a passionate cook who loves to learn about different cultures and connect with people over the love of traditional Japanese home cooking. Enjoy your meal together as you bond over your love for all things Japanese food and culture, and take home the recipe and instructions to recreate your bento meal back home. After the class, you can also go to the grocery store together to continue learning about Japanese cooking.
This homely class is a fun, beginner-friendly introduction to Japanese bento-making entirely in English and in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
Inclusions
All ingredients and utensils to make bento, including a rolled onigiri meat filling, tamagoyaki and miso soup
Bento-making class with an English-speaking instructor
1 glass of tea
A take-home recipe booklet
Exclusions
Transportation to the meeting point and from the drop-off point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Miyazakidai Station. A Google Maps link will be shared with you upon booking confirmation.
Remarks
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the experience start time.
Guests are asked to participate in comfortable, casual clothing
Accompanying adults must book the experience for underage guests to participate.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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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