Kaiseki Bento Cooking Class in Tokyo
Bento lunch boxes are all over Japan. In this class, you'll learn how to make a sophisticated Kaiseki bento, made of a range of seasonal Japanese dishes.
Highlights
Prepare and make a Kaiseki bento box from scratch, with a number of delicious Japanese dishes
Make a range of seasonal Japanese dishes including sushi, sashimi, tempura, and tamagoyaki (rolled Japanese omelet)
Learn how to make dashi (an essential Japanese soup stock) and perfectly fluffy rice
All of the recipes are MSG and additive-free!
Enjoy your Kaiseki bento box with a complimentary cup of matcha green tea or sake
10 meals
+Experience Details
A tasty and easily-transportable lunch in Japan, the humble bento box is often found in convenience stores, train stations, and even restaurants throughout the country. A bento box is a convenient Japanese lunch box, generally divided into sections with a variety of scrumptious morsels inside, to make a healthy lunch that’s filling and full of variety. They’re often homemade to be taken off to school (with decorative or colorful toppings) or work (a nutritious and handy lunch to take along to the office). Kaiseki cuisine, on the other hand, is considered a luxurious multi-course dining experience in Japan, but with an element of variety that is similar to that of the bento box, due to being made up of many different components served individually throughout the meal. Put Kaiseki and bento together, and you have this Kaiseki Bento Cooking Class in Tokyo, which offers a great experience to learn how to make a number of Japanese dishes.
During this Kaiseki Bento Class in Tokyo, you’ll learn how to make several tasty Japanese dishes to put together in a luxurious Kaiseki bento. This particular style of bento is served as a square box that’s separated into 4 different compartments. It’s a sophisticated bento box that has developed from a background of Kaiseki cuisine in Kyoto, Japan’s cultural capital. Learn how to make your own Kaiseki style bento box as you prepare and present a number of dishes, learning new skills Japanese cooking skills along the way. You can enjoy your beautiful creations at the end of the class with a complimentary cup of green tea or sake, for a perfect Kaiseki bento meal.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Upon booking, you will receive a confirmation. Once confirmed, present your booking information at the cooking class.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The experience location is between historical Asakusa and Kappabashi Kitchen Town. The exact location and video guide for accessing the place will be provided upon the 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.
Experience Location
Home to the famous Sensoji Temple, a Buddhist temple built in the 7th century, Asakusa overflows with rich history and traditional culture. In the past, Asakusa was Tokyo’s leading entertainment district, a red light district with a number of kabuki theaters. Most of Asakusa was destroyed during World War II, but it has since grown into one of Tokyo's most visited tourist spots. Here, you'll find Nakamise Dori, a bustling shopping street lined with local snack and souvenir shops. Asakusa also has other attractions such as parks, public baths, and museums.
Me and my girlfriend had an awesome time in this class. The food was sooo good and Masa and his wife were so helpful and friendly. Our class only had 3 students in it so it was more like a traditio...read more
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10 meals
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